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Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Cowichan Valley Regional District Cowichan Lake Recreation Commission Minutes
The commission tabled a request from the First Lake Cowichan Scouts for further discussion. Members endorsed a recommendation to implement targeted governance and process improvements regarding regional recreation. Additionally, the commission approved a new draft Facility Rental Policy regarding grants and directed staff to allocate $20,000 in the draft 2027 budget to support future facility rental grant requests. The commission also received information regarding the regional recreation strategic plan update and the upcoming 2027 budget process.
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The Board addressed multiple grant-in-aid applications for local associations and nature centers, along with the Cowichan Co-Op Funding Investment. Discussions included the issuance of a statement of concurrence for a telecommunications antenna structure and the preparation of capital reserve establishment bylaws for various drainage and streetlighting systems. The Board approved several development variance permits, zoning amendments, and temporary use permits. Additionally, the Board authorized the renewal of the Municipal and Regional District Tax, approved grant applications for emergency management and green municipal funds, increased funding for a water conservation rebate program, supported liability insurance coverage for volunteer fire departments, and approved a regional recreation facility use analysis study.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Cowichan North Recreation Commission Minutes
The commission reviewed and endorsed governance and administrative process improvements as part of a regional recreation governance review. Reports were received for information regarding the Q2 2026 Strategic Plan update, operational updates for the Fuller Lake Arena and Frank Jameson Community Centre, and the 2027 budget process. The commission also reviewed the ice resurfacer purchase for the Fuller Lake Arena and debated the potential designation of arena facilities as a Regional Emergency Operations Centre, ultimately voting to retain the site as a potential location.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Cowichan South Recreation Commission Minutes
The commission reviewed a governance review update regarding regional recreation and endorsed a strategy for targeted governance and process improvements. They also received an update on the regional recreation strategic plan. Discussion included approving amendments to a facility rental policy for grants, including a budget allocation for future grant requests. A verbal update on the 2027 budget process was provided. Additionally, the commission approved updates to the South Cowichan Outdoor Pickleball Complex court guidelines, including new criteria for allocations, a commercial use category, and an amended fee structure.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
