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Our Health, Our Community survey will help shape regional …

WEBIsland Health and Our Cowichan Communities Health Network (OCCHN) have launched a first-of-its-kind health and wellness survey for residents of Cowichan Valley. The goal of the Our Health, Our Community survey is to capture local data on the health and well-being of residents to help shape regional programs, services, and …

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Coffee Chat

WEBMental Health and Wellbeing Coffee Chat. Jul 22, 2020. Tune in on July 23rd, 2020 at 10AM PST, to explore topics around what kind of expectations we should have on ourselves to perform at 100% during these times, plus mental health tools we can utilize to support ourselves and those in our business community.

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What it’s like living in our unique coastal towns

WEBWelcome to Cowichan. We invite you to discover unique towns and villages, learn about Indigenous communities, get to know talented artisans and explore the health, wellness, and education opportunities our five Cowichan communities have to offer.

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Cowichan Get to know our various community service …

WEBPeople work together in Cowichan to produce impressive results: The Cowichan Valley Regional Hospital District is working with local government, the Island Health and the BC Ministry of Health to build a new hospital facility in North Cowichan.; The Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre showcases local arts and culture and was developed as a joint …

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State of the Cowichan Economy report highlights the latest

WEBThis series highlights the latest data and economic trends for the Cowichan Valley Regional District, and is published twice a year. In our second State of the Cowichan Economy report, we highlight more Census 2021 data, as well as information on the living wage, job vacancy rates, and house prices. The data shows changes in our labour force

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Cowichan's health care network: Residents have acess to 20+ clinics

WEBCowichan prides itself on promoting wellness and serving the health and needs of its citizens. Cowichan’s health care network includes 20 + family practice clinics as well as independent physicians and GPs. Walk-in clinics exist in every major community, along with health units in Duncan and Lake Cowichan.

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A Closer Look at British Columbia's Budget 2024

WEBFinance Minister Katrine Conroy recently unveiled Budget 2024, the budget and fiscal plan for 2024/25 – 2026/27, presenting a strategic plan aimed at supporting residents and businesses while tackling critical needs across various sectors. This budget allocates funds for key initiatives ranging from infrastructure investments to targeted assistance for small …

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Cowichan's indigenous communities Cowichan Valley

WEBThe 20-member tribe is currently implementing a comprehensive development plan that includes opportunities for cultural tourism, watersport recreation and new residential growth. Cowichan is home to nine indigenous communities. Cowichan Tribes is the largest single First Nation Band in British Columbia with over 4,900 members.

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Economic Development Cowichan News Discover what we're up to!

WEBPublic and Business Input Sought on Economic Future of the Cowichan Region. April 17, 2024. Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) is creating a comprehensive Strategic Plan to guide its activities over the next 5 years, and has launched a series of surveys seeking input from business owners and the members of the public.

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CVRD Economic Development Cowichan Welcome to the Cowichan

WEBCowichan Businesses are Adopting Circular Economy Principles through Project Zero. 16 May 2024. In an era marked by escalating environmental challenges, the concept of the circular economy stands as a beacon of hope, offering a pathway towards sustainable prosperity. Unlike the traditional linear model of production and …

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CVRD Accepting Building Permit and Development Applications

WEBThe Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) will resume acceptance of new building permit applications and development applications beginning Monday, April 6. While CVRD staff continue to process applications received prior to the service curtailments announced last month, new applications will also be accepted in a limited capacity …

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Living Wage in Cowichan Region rises to $25.20

WEBAs the overall cost of living continues to rise and the housing crisis and labour shortage worsen, Cowichan’s regional living wage has climbed to $25.20 per hour for 2023. This marks an increase of 7.1 per cent from last year, when the living wage was set at $23.53 per hour. The current minimum wage in […]

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Health Canada Controlled Substances and Cannabis Branch

WEBobtain a licence issued by Health Canada to do various activities with cannabis. Processing cannabis commercially for sale (large or small scale) Cultivating cannabis commercially for sale (large or small scale) and/or (indoor or outdoor) Sell cannabis to provincial/territorial authorized retailers. Sell cannabis for medical purposes.

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A Development Strategy For the Tech Sector in the Cowichan

WEBA Development Strategy for the Tech Sector Strategy in the Cowichan Page 4 Business Overview market. This gives farmers an effective tool for increasing herd health and

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Government of BC releases Budget 2023

WEBReleased on February 28, BC’s Budget 2023 focusses on affordability, housing, safety and health, skills development, and a clean, sustainable economy. The Province is investing almost $6.4 billion in public health care, $4.5 billion in affordability measures, $4.2 billion in affordable housing, and $1.4 billion to support a sustainable …

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With the Mindful Mouthful Everyone Wins: Food with a Purpose

WEBMar 24, 2021. The cookies, dessert bars and meat pies at The Mindful Mouthful have a delicious twist! They are hand-made locally by uniquely abled adults from the Clements Centre for Community Living. These talented individuals are on a mission to promote consciousness and celebrate their ability to work and earn a living.

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Duncan is Gearing up for the Islands Agricultural Show

WEBThe Islands Agricultural Show (IAS) is coming to Cowichan Exhibition Park in Duncan on Friday, February 2 and Saturday, February 3. The IAS is the only agricultural trade show serving the farm and food community on Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast and the Gulf Islands, and it is the second-largest agriculture show in British Columbia.

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Lauren Wright, MCIP, RPP

WEB300m setback • 1 per lot • Not on lot with cannabis retail store • Areas designated or zoned residential not considered • At least 300m from: School; playground / park; sports field; licensed daycare; community center; area frequented by children/youth

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State of the Cowichan Economy, Winter 2023

WEBState of the Cowichan Economy, Winter 2023 Place of Work (Statistics Canada, Census 2021) 2016 2021 Worked at home 10.6% 17.8% Worked outside Canada 0.3% 0.2% No fixed workplace address 16.2% 18% Usual place of work 72.9% 64% Not surprisingly, the percentage of people in Cowichan working from home rose significantly

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