Canada Post will officially begin to recognize North Cowichan mailing addresses in mid-March.
Letters and parcels mailed to an address listed as North Cowichan instead of Duncan will be delivered effective March 17.
Mayor Rob Douglas says it’s an important step in strengthening North Cowichan’s identity and ensuring the community is recognized appropriately.
“For many years, residents and businesses – as well as many past Councils — have expressed a desire to have their mailing address reflect where they truly live, and we’re pleased that Canada Post has now made this possible.”
Residents and businesses in North Cowichan that currently use Duncan as their mailing address will receive letters from Canada Post outlining the change.
The only thing residents and businesses need to do is update their mailing address, but Duncan can still be used as the address.
The Municipality of North Cowichan says some addresses have been identified as not valid, such as unauthorized secondary suites.
A letter will be sent by Canada Post with details and information to contact North Cowichan staff to discuss options regarding those addresses.
In addition:
- Some third-party organizations, such as Amazon and Google, may take time to update their systems.
- There is nothing residents and businesses need to do other than update their mailing address as needed and if desired.
- Chemainus and Crofton addresses will not be affected. These town names will continue to be recognized by Canada Post.
- Properties in the Mt Sicker Road area that were previously identified as Chemainus will change to North Cowichan.
For further information visit: northcowichan.ca/canadapost
