Saltair Water Supply Agreement Reached: CVRD and Ladysmith Sign Historic MOU
Saltair Water Solution Takes Major Step Forward Through Partnership with Ladysmith For many years, Saltair residents have been waiting for a clear path forward on
Saltair Water Solution Takes Major Step Forward Through Partnership with Ladysmith For many years, Saltair residents have been waiting for a clear path forward on
Saltair Water Update A Smarter, More Affordable Path Forward Saltair is moving toward a more affordable and sustainable water treatment solution, one that significantly reduces

On February 25th, the CVRD Board voted on the 2026 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw, finalizing this year’s regional budget.
CVRD 2026 Budget: Stewardship in a Challenging Time On February 25th, the CVRD Board voted on the 2026 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw, finalizing this year’s
Saltair Centennial Play Structure Surface Upgrades I want to thank everybody for their interest regarding the scheduled surface upgrade for the Saltair Centennial Park play
The Middle Path: Why I Voted “No” on a Plan I Largely Support Politics often demands simple answers to complex questions. You are either for
Saltair Road & Winter Maintenance Update Submitted by Area G Director, Jesse McClinton As winter rolls in and the first flakes start teasing our hillsides,
Let’s Talk Water First, thank you to all the residents who showed up to the Saltair Community Meeting on October 4th, including Ian Morrison, Director
Community Q&A SessionOn July 26, 2025, the Saltair and District Ratepayers Association hosted an impromptu Q&A at the Saltair Community Centre, where residents asked me

Do you have questions or suggestions about the CVRD Budget? Join me, fellow Directors and Staff tonight for an in-person open house event at the Saltair Community Center. This is your chance to voice your concerns and contribute to the budget discussion.
Not only was the recent BC Election one of the closest in Canadian history, but it also saw the BC Conservatives elect an MLA for

With summer break firmly in our rearview mirror and holidays over, I want to take this opportunity to call for volunteers.


Area G has been slower since my last update, so I am sharing a few regional updates. As of July 19, 2024, all CVRD water systems operated by the Cowichan Valley Regional District are at Stage 3 water use restrictions, moving East Vancouver Island to Drought Level 4.

In May, we initiated a pivotal transportation survey, a testament to the active role of Ladysmith residents and the surrounding communities.

2023 presented three unexpected fiscal challenges for Area G residents. General inflationary pressures led to higher utility expenses, insurance premiums, and other operational costs necessary to maintain facilities and deliver services.

If you say to yourself, “I like my community precisely the way it is, why can’t we just pull up the drawbridge? We are facing a demographic tsunami.

I just got back from hiking the Juan de Fuca trail. Once or twice a year, typically when I start complaining too often, I head out on a solo 3 or 4-day hike into the backcountry with nothing more than a tent, sleeping bag, cooking pot and a bag of steel-cut oats.

I’m so thankful for the opportunity to serve our community. I still have a lot to learn, and we definitely have some significant infrastructure challenges, but we are progressing well.

The Board voted that the Three-Stream Curbside service will include food and yard waste, recycling, garbage and glass collection for all eligible residents in CVRD Electoral Areas.

Several recent developments in Area G deserve an update! Read the blog to learn more.

Learn More About: Director McClinton’s First 100 Days For Area G.
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