Drew McLachlan

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Local radio DJ Gary Dyck from CICV 97.5 was at the Trunk Treasures and Market selling Music in the Lake t-shirts. Sales of the t-shirts help raise money for our local community radio station. With their recently installed 50 watt broadcast antenna, their signal should reach almost every corner of the Cowichan Valley.

Our community in Brief: June 24, 2015

Stage two water restrictions and open fire ban in effect.

Local radio DJ Gary Dyck from CICV 97.5 was at the Trunk Treasures and Market selling Music in the Lake t-shirts. Sales of the t-shirts help raise money for our local community radio station. With their recently installed 50 watt broadcast antenna, their signal should reach almost every corner of the Cowichan Valley.

Scouts Camp Woodlands the target of vandalism

RCMP suspect damage was the result of a recent grad party.

Youbou firefighters Derrick Carlson and Preston Schedel at the annual firefighters softball tournament to raise money to fight muscular dystrophy.

Firefighters raise $32,500 with charity softball tournament

Lake Cowichan Fire Department defeats Duncan for second consecutive victory.

Youbou firefighters Derrick Carlson and Preston Schedel at the annual firefighters softball tournament to raise money to fight muscular dystrophy.
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One Cowichan wants to build a solar capital

Could the Cowichan Valley become the solar capital of British Columbia?

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2015 Lady of the Lake Crystal Bell between 2nd Princess Sidney Fothergill and 1st Princess Kirsten Mackie. The announcement was made Saturday afternoon (June 13) at Lake Days.

Bell crowned as Lady of the Lake for 2015/2016

The Lady of the Lake, First Princess and Second Princess were crowned this past weekend as part of Lake Days.

2015 Lady of the Lake Crystal Bell between 2nd Princess Sidney Fothergill and 1st Princess Kirsten Mackie. The announcement was made Saturday afternoon (June 13) at Lake Days.
David Sharrow wants to see Taka Nacho, his Asian-fusion “food camper” serving tubers this summer.

Cow Cafe hopes to turn profit from parking problems

Owner David Sharrow wants to try a new (for us) culinary trend in Lake Cowichan.

David Sharrow wants to see Taka Nacho, his Asian-fusion “food camper” serving tubers this summer.
From left: Food bank chairperson Betty Sanddar, Lake Days chairperson Jackie Cummings and committee member Nora Hayward at the first Food Bank Scavenger Hunt, which saw 10 residents go door-to-door competing to collect donations for the Cowichan Lake Food Bank. The participants managed to collect four boxes of food donations plus cash donations, with the Afleck family winning the scavenger hunt.

Lake Cowichan celebrates Lake Days 2015

New dinner cruise event makes a big splash on Lake Days, while the KinDucky Derby bobs.

From left: Food bank chairperson Betty Sanddar, Lake Days chairperson Jackie Cummings and committee member Nora Hayward at the first Food Bank Scavenger Hunt, which saw 10 residents go door-to-door competing to collect donations for the Cowichan Lake Food Bank. The participants managed to collect four boxes of food donations plus cash donations, with the Afleck family winning the scavenger hunt.
Firefighters from around the Island will soon convene at the Mesachie Lake Skydome for the Mesachie Group’s annual slo-pitch softball tournament and auction from June 19 to 21. Auctioneer Jeff Abbott shows off one of the items being auctioned, a first responder sweater from Israel, with proceeds going towards Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

Our Community in Brief: June 17, 2015

The hot dry summer is seeing water restrictions and fire bans pop up sooner than usual.

Firefighters from around the Island will soon convene at the Mesachie Lake Skydome for the Mesachie Group’s annual slo-pitch softball tournament and auction from June 19 to 21. Auctioneer Jeff Abbott shows off one of the items being auctioned, a first responder sweater from Israel, with proceeds going towards Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

LCS students receive over $32,000 in scholarships

With graduation around the corner, LCS students are receiving some big bursaries and scholarships.

Two crosswalks downtown will be illuminated by the end of the year.

Town receives funds for crosswalk lighting

Councillor frustrated over refusal to fund green energy for crosswalks.

Two crosswalks downtown will be illuminated by the end of the year.
Cowichan Lake Recreation programmer Tanya Kaul said that a number of activities, sports and crafts will be held as part of the Park Program, though space is limited to 20 kids per day.

New drop-in program coming to Central Park this summer

Town council wants to see a swimming program in Lake Cowichan's Duck Pond next summer.

Cowichan Lake Recreation programmer Tanya Kaul said that a number of activities, sports and crafts will be held as part of the Park Program, though space is limited to 20 kids per day.

Unified water restrictions could help alleviate low levels

Water levels at lowest since 1998, says town superintendent.

The Truck Wash just west of Youbou is in place but not working yet. Youbou residents fought to have Timber West install something to clean the dust off their logging trucks before entering the community of Youbou.

Our community in Brief: June 10, 2015

Status of USW Local 1-1937 strike plans still unknown.

The Truck Wash just west of Youbou is in place but not working yet. Youbou residents fought to have Timber West install something to clean the dust off their logging trucks before entering the community of Youbou.

Town reviving plans for soccer field for Canada 150

Centennial Park: Space commemorating centennial of Canada could be getting an update 50 years later.

Grade seven student Sage DePol was competing in the high jump during Lake Cowichan School’s Elementary Track and Field Day last Friday (May 29).

Our community in brief: June 3, 2015

United Steelworkers serve strike notice to Cowichan Valley Regional District.

Grade seven student Sage DePol was competing in the high jump during Lake Cowichan School’s Elementary Track and Field Day last Friday (May 29).
The sign at the Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat recognizes the building’s former role as the town’s school. Many former school buildings are no longer standing.

Society marking former schools around lake

Exact location of First Yount School near Youbou still unknown.

The sign at the Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat recognizes the building’s former role as the town’s school. Many former school buildings are no longer standing.
Laurie Johnson has her hand taped up to simulate how difficult some door handles can be for the disabled or elderly. Information like this is something to be taken into account when building for seniors.

How can Lake Cowichan become age-friendly?

Public meeting draws residents to share their concerns.

Laurie Johnson has her hand taped up to simulate how difficult some door handles can be for the disabled or elderly. Information like this is something to be taken into account when building for seniors.
Robert McQuillan, Hayden Holman, Logan Wiersma and Brentyn Hill were selling hot dogs outside of Country Grocer as one of the many fundraisers supporting the trip to Ohtaki, Japan.

Fundraising finished for this year’s Ohtaki delegation

10 Lake Cowichan students will soon head to Ohtaki, Japan.

Robert McQuillan, Hayden Holman, Logan Wiersma and Brentyn Hill were selling hot dogs outside of Country Grocer as one of the many fundraisers supporting the trip to Ohtaki, Japan.
Synura, one of the three types of algae found in the Cowichan Lake during the recent algae bloom. Residents noted the strong odor, taste and greenish-brown colour of the lake.

Algae the cause of lake odor, discolouration

Lab results show three culprits for recent algae bloom on Cowichan Lake.

Synura, one of the three types of algae found in the Cowichan Lake during the recent algae bloom. Residents noted the strong odor, taste and greenish-brown colour of the lake.
Debbie Carlow and Greg Trombley are collecting funds to keep little Naomi Carlow’s parents close to her while she undergoes a liver transplant in June. Naomi’s parents Curtis and Meredith are with her in Edmonton while she waits for the transplant originally planned to take place one to two years from now. Her health deteriorated and she was put at the top of the list for a transplant next month. Donations can be made to the Carlow family of Youbou.

Our community in brief: May 27, 2015

History Fair at LCS and roller skating at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena.

Debbie Carlow and Greg Trombley are collecting funds to keep little Naomi Carlow’s parents close to her while she undergoes a liver transplant in June. Naomi’s parents Curtis and Meredith are with her in Edmonton while she waits for the transplant originally planned to take place one to two years from now. Her health deteriorated and she was put at the top of the list for a transplant next month. Donations can be made to the Carlow family of Youbou.