Elodie Adams

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A 2003 Nissan Frontier pick-up ended up on its roof in the ditch just west of Lake Cowichan on South Shore Road on Dec. 31. RCMP were called to the scene and had to stop traffic in both directions while a tow truck pulled the overturned vehicle out of the ditch. The driver and owner of the vehicle was unharmed.

Lake Cowichan RCMP last 2012 call-out: vehicle in ditch

Drivers appeared to be acting responsibly this New Year’s Eve:Two separate road checks at various locations. Recap 2012 major incidents

A 2003 Nissan Frontier pick-up ended up on its roof in the ditch just west of Lake Cowichan on South Shore Road on Dec. 31. RCMP were called to the scene and had to stop traffic in both directions while a tow truck pulled the overturned vehicle out of the ditch. The driver and owner of the vehicle was unharmed.
First-year Bantam player Lindsay Elzinga skates away, elated, after scoring a breakaway goal and the first goal of the Lakers’ game against Cowichan Valley Capitals, Jan. 5 in Lake Cowichan.

Girls show skill in hockey jamboree

Ponytails were flying and sticks were gliding along the ice at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena on Saturday, Jan. 5.

First-year Bantam player Lindsay Elzinga skates away, elated, after scoring a breakaway goal and the first goal of the Lakers’ game against Cowichan Valley Capitals, Jan. 5 in Lake Cowichan.
Veale piloting the Bushby Mustang II aircraft he built himself with much blood, sweat and tears.

Pilot flies into retirement with home-built aircraft

Sharing the beauty of his flights over the Cowichan Lake area

Veale piloting the Bushby Mustang II aircraft he built himself with much blood, sweat and tears.

Female artists headline the billing for Music in the Lake

Music in the Lake coordinator David Lowther is excited to be bringing back two female acts that have had rave reviews

Female artists headline the billing for Music in the Lake

Music in the Lake coordinator David Lowther is excited to be bringing back two female acts that have had rave reviews

Proud parents Justin Close and Jessica Oyo of Youbou hold Cowichan Lake area’s first babies of 2013, twins Alexus Sandra and Isabel Julia, born Jan. 3 at NRGH.

Youbou twin girls are Cowichan Lake’s first babies in 2013

Youbou twin girls are Cowichan Lake’s first babies in 2013

Proud parents Justin Close and Jessica Oyo of Youbou hold Cowichan Lake area’s first babies of 2013, twins Alexus Sandra and Isabel Julia, born Jan. 3 at NRGH.
Two of the workers who have been employed by the Job Creation Partnership grant to work on the upgrades to Lake Cowichan’s Saywell Park began by taking some measurements in the space, under the gazebo, where the new public washrooms will be built.

Saywell Park upgrades and enhancement project begins this week

New community project in Lake Cowichan:six workers have been hired thanks to a grant obtained by CLEC

Two of the workers who have been employed by the Job Creation Partnership grant to work on the upgrades to Lake Cowichan’s Saywell Park began by taking some measurements in the space, under the gazebo, where the new public washrooms will be built.
A Town of Lake Cowichan’s Lakeview Campground site.

Online reservations strong start to 2013 season for Lakeview Campground

Lakeview Campsite with its protected foreshore, just west of the town centre, has become an increasingly popular spot for vacationers

A Town of Lake Cowichan’s Lakeview Campground site.
Michelle Dubois (left) and Larissa Nelson found that keeping a smile on their faces while sorting empty bottles together was one of the best ways of tackling the mound of empties.

Annual Dry Grad Bottle Drive returns more than just funds

Grads worked diligently, but kept their spirits up with laughter and camaraderie and the feeling of getting closer to their ultimate goal.

Michelle Dubois (left) and Larissa Nelson found that keeping a smile on their faces while sorting empty bottles together was one of the best ways of tackling the mound of empties.

Bantam Lakers to host tourney at the Lake

Bantam Lakers to host tourney at tthe Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, Jan.11-13

Grade 11 student Kiana Holman holds up one of the anti-bullying posters drawn by children at Palsson Elementary School for a class project in her Social Justice class at LCSS.

Young teen puts plans into action through high school course work

Part of course requirements: Come up with an idea and get together an action plan

Grade 11 student Kiana Holman holds up one of the anti-bullying posters drawn by children at Palsson Elementary School for a class project in her Social Justice class at LCSS.
A table of smiling faces posed for a picture with Santa at the CLDCC dinner, Dec. 15 at the Lake Cowichan Curling Club. Back row from left: Mike Desjardins, Sean Bushby, Pat Simpson and her mum Vera. Front row from left: Tara Bushby, June Sandsmark, Steve Sandsmark and Wendy Klyne.

More than laughs shared at Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce gathering

Rita Dustow made a special presentation to VIC coordinator Katherine Worsley on behalf of the board.

A table of smiling faces posed for a picture with Santa at the CLDCC dinner, Dec. 15 at the Lake Cowichan Curling Club. Back row from left: Mike Desjardins, Sean Bushby, Pat Simpson and her mum Vera. Front row from left: Tara Bushby, June Sandsmark, Steve Sandsmark and Wendy Klyne.
Darlene Pohn (left) checks the list as Jeannette Lundgren adds more items to the shopping cart they are filling for someone this Christmas.

Christmas hampers packed with care and holiday cheer

Centennial Hall was buzzing with volunteers who came to help with the town’s Christmas Hamper project.

Darlene Pohn (left) checks the list as Jeannette Lundgren adds more items to the shopping cart they are filling for someone this Christmas.

Family devastated by fire

Help needed: Young couple and their son scramble for new home and furniture after fire and smoke destroy belongings.

Sam Beldessi (centre) was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in an award ceremony in Duncan, Dec. 17. MLA Bill Routely (Cowichan Valley) and Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder bestowed the medals on members of their constituency who were chosen for the award.

Queen bestows her special honour on Lake resident

It was an honour bestowed on 20 Cowichan Valley area residents, and Lake Cowichan’s Sam Beldessi was one of them.

Sam Beldessi (centre) was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in an award ceremony in Duncan, Dec. 17. MLA Bill Routely (Cowichan Valley) and Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder bestowed the medals on members of their constituency who were chosen for the award.
Twelve round tables were full with community members who came out to take part in the Community Consultation session held by members of Cowichan Valley School District #79 on Dec. 8 at Lake Cowichan Secondary School.

Community hears options, takes a stand at SD 79 Community Consultation meeting

School District representatives hear from community

Twelve round tables were full with community members who came out to take part in the Community Consultation session held by members of Cowichan Valley School District #79 on Dec. 8 at Lake Cowichan Secondary School.
Grade 6 and 7 students at LCSS were the first to put iPads to the test as a learning tool for mathematics this semester.

Students and teachers agree iPads are the future for learning

Grade 6 and 7 students at Lake Cowichan Secondary School (LCSS) spent 10 weeks this fall learning math skills on iPads.

Grade 6 and 7 students at LCSS were the first to put iPads to the test as a learning tool for mathematics this semester.
Sandy Rainsford presents the winner’s certificate to David Sharrow of the Cow Cafe (accepting the certificate for his wife, Holly Weagant). Each entry was judged on its presentation, taste, and relevance to the theme of the Lakeside Players Christmas play, “A Christmas Carol.”

Just desserts in Lakeside Players contest

It was perhaps the most difficult decision three people had ever been asked to make.

Sandy Rainsford presents the winner’s certificate to David Sharrow of the Cow Cafe (accepting the certificate for his wife, Holly Weagant). Each entry was judged on its presentation, taste, and relevance to the theme of the Lakeside Players Christmas play, “A Christmas Carol.”

Pee Wees to host tourney

Pee Wees to host tourney December 7-9 at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena.

A Lakers player attempts to take control of the puck from the Fuller Lake offensive and lead the play away from the Lakers net in a home game on Dec. 1 that the Lakers lost.

Novice players learn leadership on the ice

Tough loss to the Cowichan Valley C1 team at Island Savings Centre

A Lakers player attempts to take control of the puck from the Fuller Lake offensive and lead the play away from the Lakers net in a home game on Dec. 1 that the Lakers lost.