On the ballot will be a referendum question which will affect your taxes. The question involves a new funding model for recreation which is being proposed for all electoral areas to share proportionately in the costs of the major recreation facilities throughout the CVRD. Director Sierra Acton questions why funding for recreation is shared proportionately but not other services. 

Please come out and vote on this important referendum question. 

For more information on the new funding model and referendum go to: https://www.planyourcowichan.ca/recfund

The referendum question on whether you support this new funding model will be on the ballot. If it passes Area B Shawnigan Lake will see an increase in taxes. 

Registering to Vote

If you were registered with Elections BC as of June 23, 2022 you will be on the Voters list, or bring two pieces of ID with your address to register at time of voting. (Residents do not receive a voter card in the mail for municipal/regional elections.)

Early Voting

When: Wednesday, October 5 

Time:8 AM to 8 PM

Where: Kerry Park Recreation Centre, 1035 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay

When: Tuesday, October 11 

Time:8 AM to 8 PM

Where: Kerry Park Recreation Centre, 1035 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay

General Voting Day

When: Saturday October 15th 

Time:8 AM to 8 PM

Where: Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road

Mail-in Ballot Information

Please leave sufficient time to apply for your mail-in voting package. You can receive the voting package by mail or pick it up, and then return your mail-in vote.

Information and an online application form is available at https://www.cvrd.ca/2899/Mail-Ballot-Voting. 

Alternate arrangements to vote can be made by contacting Legislative Services Division at the CVRD.

Phone: (250) 746-2574, or toll free 1-(800) 665-3955 (ext. 2574)

When: During regular business hours, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Email: elections@cvrd.bc.ca

What if we live elsewhere but own a property in Shawnigan? 

Yes, you can still vote if Shawnigan Lake is not your primary address. Non-Resident Property Elector Applications and consent forms can be obtained here: 

(https://cvrd.ca/DocumentCenter/View/2028/F-27-Non-Resident-Property-Elector-Application) which can be downloaded and submitted to:

Legislative Services Division

175 Ingram Street

Duncan, BC

Phone: Legislative Services Division at 250.746.2503 or 1.800.665.3955

Hours: 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays

Inform your Vote

What: All South Cowichan CVRD Area Director Candidates Public Question Period

When: Sunday, October 2, 2022

Time:1 PM to 3 PM

Where: Cobble Hill Community Hall, 3550 Watson Avenue, Cobble Hill, BC