Peninsula Co-op Donates $100,000 to New Cowichan District Hospital

Peninsula Co-op is extremely proud to announce a $100,000 donation in support of the new Cowichan District Hospital, currently under construction in the Cowichan Valley. This contribution reflects the Co-op’s ongoing commitment to community health, well-being, and long-term support for the region’s growing needs.

The new hospital, slated to open in 2027, will serve as a modern and expanded facility designed to better accommodate the growing population of the Cowichan Valley and surrounding areas.

Some upgrades from current hospital:

• Emergency department is increasing from 17 to 45 treatment spaces, including a dedicated psychiatric zone with two seclusion rooms.
• Capacity for 204 beds, with over 80% private rooms (increasing from 148 beds.)
• 7 Operating rooms.
• Dedicated MRI.
• Pediatric unit will have eight beds, four of which can be used to provide care to pediatric mental health and substance use patients.

Environmentally friendly features:

• B.C.’s first fully electric hospital.
• 30% more energy efficient.
• 60% more water efficient.
• 75% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
• Exploring ways to source locally grown foods, enhance garden spaces and protect natural habitats.

This hospital will have a lasting impact on the Cowichan Valley, and we’re proud to be part of a project that will provide exceptional care to families across the region.

We thank the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation for the work they are doing to bring this project to life, and see that the community is outfitted with the healthcare support they need.

Image: CDHF Director Norm Jackson, CDHF Chair David Robertson, Peninsula Co-op CEO Corey Gillon, CDHF Director Shelley Weremi, Peninsula Co-op Director of Operations Victor Cheng, CDHF Director Lisa Moilanen, CDHF CEO Naomi Low, CDHF Director of Foundation Relations Aimee Schofield.