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  • Municipal Services
    • Curbside Collection
      • Curbside schedules and Waste Wizard
      • Curbside Automation
      • Garbage
      • Organics (kitchen & yard waste)
      • Recycling
      • Prevent conflicts with bears and other wildlife
    • Utilities
      • Utility Billing
      • Water and sewer rates
      • Water & Wastewater
      • Water Conservation
    • Roads & Transportation
      • Electric Vehicles
      • Public Transit
      • Snow & Winter Safety
      • Active Transportation
      • Master Transportation Plan
    • Bylaw Services
      • Tickets & Notices
      • Nuisance Properties
    • Public Safety
      • Emergency Services
      • Police & Crime Prevention
      • Fire Services
      • Social Wellness
    • Animal Responsibility
      • Dog Licences
    • Maps
  • Our Communities
    • About North Cowichan
      • Local government 101
      • Bell McKinnon
      • Chemainus
      • Crofton
      • Maple Bay
      • South End
      • Census Information
      • Citizen Satisfaction Survey
    • Accessibility
    • Amenities
      • Schools
      • Libraries
      • Cemeteries
      • Health care
    • Climate & Environment
      • Climate Action
      • Native & Invasive Species
      • Pest Management
      • Working Near Water
      • Tree Protection
      • Watersheds
      • Yellow fish program
    • Forestry
      • Municipal Forest Reserve
      • Wildfire Protection
      • Firewood Permits
      • Community Initiatives
    • Plan an event
  • Recreation & Parks
    • Recreation Facilities
      • Maintenance Closure
    • Programs & Schedules
      • Memberships & Admissions
      • Personal Training
      • Youth Programs
    • Fields & Parks
      • Parks & Public Spaces
      • Sports Fields
      • Court Sports
    • Trails
      • Wul'aam Park Trails Audio
    • Harbours & Wharves
    • Sports Wall of Fame
  • Business & Development
    • Economic development
      • Circular Economy
      • Revitalization Tax Exemption program
      • Filming in North Cowichan
    • Business Licensing
      • Short-term rentals
      • Mobile Food Service
    • Bid Opportunities
    • Building Services
      • Building Inspections
      • Building Permit Database
      • Step Code Program
    • Development Planning
      • Active development applications
      • Zoning Bylaw & Maps
      • Development Permit Guidelines
      • Public Hearings
      • Subdivisions
      • Board of Variance
      • File Review Letter
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