Community Safety & Engagement South Cowichan

11/01/2026

🚫Frauds & Scam Protection 🚫 Be Informed what is out there. We will continue to share the latest Frauds 🚫 and Scams 🚫 as they are changing all the time. 🚫

What if asking Siri to call your bank connected you to a scammer instead? This weekend, we helped someone who experienced exactly that. Cybercriminals are manipulating search results and AI-powered assistants to direct unsuspecting consumers to fraudulent customer-service numbers. The frightening pa...

10/31/2026

10/20/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to our CVRD Area Directors for stepping up to support our communities the voice of our communities has been heard through their individual vote 🗳️ 👏 Area A - Director Shane Ryan For Mill Bay & Malahat
Area B - Director - Kyle Cheveldayoff KyleforChange
and returning for another 4 year term
Area C - Director - Mike Wilson - Cobble Hill, Area C Regional Director 👏.
Thank you for all that you are about to bring into our South Cowichan Community. I look forward to meeting with each one you as you move into your CVRD Area Director positions.

The 2026 General Local Election results are now available on the CVRD website, visit: https://ow.ly/JLUU50ZZoH6.

10/17/2026

Vote 🗳️ for School Trustee for School District 79 - Vote 🗳️ Day is TODAY 🗳️

You Matter to Public Education!

Yes, you! It's your vote that will decide who forms the next Board of Education for the Cowichan Valley School District. Polls are open now and until 8pm. Find candidates and polling station information below!

CANDIDATES (in alphabetical order):

David Bellis
Ellisha Blackburn
Laurie Bruce
Faizal Charania
Elizabeth Croft
Randy Doman
Erin Egeland
Jessica Hartley
Gayle Hurmuses
Steve Jones
Cindy Lise
Debrah Modeste
Cathy Schmidt
Eduardo Sousa
Carmen Sundstrom
Joe Thorne
Laura Zeman

VOTING LOCATIONS

CVRD Area A
George Bonner Elementary School
3060 Cobble Hill Road, Mill Bay

CVRD Area B
SL Community Centre
2804 Shawnigan Lake Rd. Shawnigan Lk.

CVRD Area C
Cobble Hill Hall
3550 Watson Road, Cobble Hill

CVRD Area D
Bench Elementary School
1501 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay

CVRD Area E
Khowhemun Elementary School
2918 Cliffs Road, Duncan

CVRD Area F
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
311 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan

CVRD Area G
Chemainus Elementary School
3172 Garner Street, Chemainus

CVRD Area I
Youbou Community Hall
8550 Hemlock Street, Youbou

Municipality of North Cowichan
• Chemainus Secondary School
• 9947 Daniel Street, Chemainus

• Crofton Firehall
• 1681 Robert Street, Crofton

• École Mount Prevost School
• 6177 Somenos Road, North Cowichan

• Maple Bay Elementary School
• 1500 Donnay Drive, North Cowichan

• North Cowichan Municipal Hall
• 7030 Trans Canada Highway, North Cowichan

• Quw’utsun Secondary School
• 2003 University Way, North Cowichan

Town of Lake Cowichan
Municipal Office
39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan

City of Duncan
Duncan Fire Hall
468 Duncan Street, Duncan

10/17/2026

WELL TODAY IS YOUR DAY… Your off to great adventures… Where you say..? Well Voting 🗳️ of course.
Today is Saturday, October 17th, 2026 Voting Day 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Your voice in your Vote 🗳️. Let’s get all our residence out to Vote 🗳️.
If you need a ride reach out to Community Safety & Engagement South Cowichan and we will arrange transportation.
22 % - 78 % or 💯%. We are here to help. Voting 🗳️ Day for CVRD Area A, B, and C Directors and SD79 Trustees in South Cowichan.

Area A & SD79
George Bonner Elementary School
3060 Cobble Hill Road, Mill Bay

Area B & SD79
SL Community Centre
2804 Shawnigan Lake Rd., Shawnigan Lk.

Area C & SD79
Cobble Hill Hall
3550 Watson Road, Cobble Hill

Don’t miss your opportunity to Vote 🗳️

10/15/2026

We are looking for a Friendly Phone Volunteer - 1 shift a week. To call our seniors:elderly:shut ins. All training provided. Must have an RCMP police clearance. Call us at 250-929-7222 to find out more or email: [email protected]. Thank you South Cowichan Community Safety & Engagement Cowichan Community Safety & Engagement Society

10/15/2026

Be Prepared Be Ready PreparedBC

The ShakeOutBC earthquake drill happens today at 10:15 am! ⏰

Participate to practice Drop, Cover and Hold On.

These three steps reduce injuries and save lives during an earthquake.

Register: ShakeOutBC.ca