Jan 10, 2025
As inflation begins to ease from its historic highs, its effects are still being felt by communities across British Columbia. In the Cowichan region, the 2024 Living Wage has risen to $25.71, a modest 2% increase from last year. This figure, calculated annually by...
Jan 8, 2025
As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to reflect, reset, and take bold steps toward your business goals. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or looking to expand your current business, new beginnings offer the opportunity to turn your vision into reality....
Dec 18, 2024
Dear Cowichan Community, Another year is in the books, and what a year it’s been. 2024 brought challenges, opportunities, and milestones that underscored what makes the Cowichan region unique: its people, its landscapes, and its enduring spirit of ingenuity and...
Dec 16, 2024
The Province of British Columbia has announced significant updates to its motion picture tax incentives, a move that will strengthen the province’s position as a global filming destination and benefit communities like Cowichan. Starting January 1, 2025, tax credits...
Dec 12, 2024
In the Cowichan Valley, where verdant farmland meets the ocean, a quiet revolution is unfolding. At the heart of this movement is the Cowichan Valley Cooperative Marketplace, affectionately known as the Cow-op—a collective of over 60 active members working together to...
