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...
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...
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...
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...
The Islands Agriculture Show 2025: Connecting Farmers, Innovators, and Agri-Food Enthusiasts
The Islands Agriculture Show is returning for 2025, and it’s shaping up to be an incredible event for farmers, producers, and agriculture enthusiasts across Vancouver Island and beyond. Scheduled to take place at the Cowichan Exhibition Park from January 31 to...
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...
The Rising Cost of Living: Why the Living Wage Matters in Cowichan
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...
New Year, New Beginnings: A Perfect Time to Pursue Your Entrepreneurial Dreams
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....
Collaboration, Innovation, and the Path Forward: A Year in Review
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...
Boosting B.C.’s Film Industry: What It Means for Cowichan
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...
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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