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Dine & Sip Cowichan: A Delicious Way to Support Local

Dine & Sip Cowichan: A Delicious Way to Support Local

From February 28 to March 23, Dine & Sip Cowichan invites you to savour the region’s best food and drink—all while strengthening our local economy. Restaurants, cafés, wineries, and breweries will showcase special menus, offering the perfect excuse to dine out and...

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Regenerative Farming in Action: Lessons from Dave Semmelink

Regenerative Farming in Action: Lessons from Dave Semmelink

At the 2025 Islands Agriculture Show, January 31 & February 1, Dave Semmelink treated session participants to a very personal and very inspiring story about how he came to be an agroecological farmer in Canada. Surprisingly, a lot of his presentation related to...

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Financial Profitability for Farmers

Financial Profitability for Farmers

The Islands Agricultural Show (IAS) returned to Cowichan on January 31 and February 1, 2025, despite challenging weather conditions. As the only agricultural trade show serving Vancouver Island’s farm and food community—and the second-largest agriculture show in...

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Navigating Tariffs: What Cowichan Businesses Need to Know

Navigating Tariffs: What Cowichan Businesses Need to Know

The impending tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump—25% on most Canadian goods and 10% on Canadian energy exports—have set off alarm bells in business circles on both sides of the border. With 30 days until implementation, Canadian industries are scrambling...

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The Reel Deal: How Film Cowichan is Boosting the Local Economy

The Reel Deal: How Film Cowichan is Boosting the Local Economy

Set amidst Vancouver Island’s awe-inspiring landscapes and steeped in a rich cultural tapestry, the Cowichan region is evolving into a captivating destination for local and global filmmakers. Film Cowichan, an initiative of Economic Development Cowichan (EDC), is at...

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Upcoming Cowichan Job Fair: Connecting Talent with Opportunity

Upcoming Cowichan Job Fair: Connecting Talent with Opportunity

Local businesses in the Cowichan region have an exciting opportunity to connect with job seekers at the WorkBC Cowichan Valley Job Fair, which will take place on March 6th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Cowichan Community Centre. This event provides a platform...

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135 Third Street
Duncan, BC
Canada V9L 1R9
edc@cvrd.bc.ca
T 250.746.7880
TF 1.866.746.2508

Economic
Development
Cowichan

Economic
Development
Cowichan

135 Third Street
Duncan, BC
Canada V9L 1R9
edc@cvrd.bc.ca
T 250.746.7880
TF 1.866.746.2508