Cowichan Community Policing & Engagement Society

06/13/2026

Sharing on behalf of Cowichan Tribes - Extreme Heat 🥵 Signs and Preventative Actions.

Temperatures are rising this weekend and it's important to know the signs of heat-related illness for yourself and others!

⚠️ Signs of Heat Exhaustion:
• Skin rash, heavy sweating
• Dizziness, nausea, headache
• Rapid breathing, muscle cramps
• Extreme thirst, dark urine

ACTION: Move to a cool space, drink water and cool the skin with cold water or wet towels. You can find spaces to cool down on this map of Cowichan Valley Cooling Resources to: https://shorturl.at/1C2Ah

🚨 Signs of Heat Stroke:
• High body temp
• Fainting, confusion or lack of coordination
• Very hot, red skin

ACTION: Call 9-1-1 immediately and submerge body in cool water

Some may be more affected by the heat and will need extra care. Please check-in with your family members who live alone to ensure they have are staying cool and keeping safe.

Hwial’asmut ch tun’ s-ye’lh | Take care of your health

06/13/2026

June 15th - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 💜
Let’s remember it takes a community at Cowichan Community Policing & Engagement Society we work with seniors through our Free Friendly Phones program, Frauds and Scams Presentations, BC Community Response Networks trained… It’s Not Right - See something Say Something. We also work in partnership with Cowichan Tribes, Volunteer Cowichan, Cowichan Intercultural Society, Cowichan Independent Living, ICBC, V.I.H.A. as well as other agencies to support our ageing friendly community. We believe that “Active Seniors are Healthy Seniors”. We are always looking for Volunteers who want to support our ageing friendly, older adults, seniors and elders. Give us a call 250-597-7927📱

Preventing elder abuse starts with you—and me 💜

Small actions build safer, more caring communities 🌍 Let’s stand together to support and respect older adults.

At Volunteer Cowichan, we’re proud to support seniors through programs like Better at Home 🏡 and Social Prescribing 🤝—helping them stay safe, connected, and living independently.

Join us June 15 and wear purple to raise awareness 💜

06/09/2026

Only 1 Week to go… World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - June 15th - See Something Say Something - Observe and Report. Working together for safety Seniors/Elders where we live, work and play. BC Community Response Networks Cowichan Community Policing & Engagement Society

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟱.

Across BC, we're raising awareness about the importance of safety and respect for older adults.

As part of this year's activities, we invite you to join our Purple Up for Older Adults Challenge. Wear purple on June 15, share a photo, tag BC CRN, and nominate another organization or community partner to do the same!

Together, we can help bring attention to an issue that often goes unseen.

Learn more about how to get involved through the link in the comments.

06/09/2026

🚧The City's maintenance crew will be removing and relocating curbing along the parking on Queens Road tomorrow, June 9, between 7:30 am - 12:30 pm.

A detour will be in place over Coronation Hill and traffic control will be on site.

If you have questions, contact us at 250-746-5321 or [email protected].

06/04/2026

BC Wildfire Service is responding to a possible fire outside of North Cowichan's jurisdiction in the Peerless Road area. Smoke is visible from the highway. There are no details yet on the size or cause, however there are no properties impacted.

06/04/2026

File NC2026-9057 North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Parminder Grewal, who was reported missing on May 25, 2026. Parminder Grewal was last seen on May 23, 2026 at 9:00pm in Duncan walking near Allenby Rd and Government Street. Parminder Grewal is described as:

06/04/2026

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