Elodie Adams

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From left: (back row) Jane Martin, Hazel Beech, Diana Gunderson, (front row) Hannah Seymour, Eden Haythornthwaite, David Ridley listen to presentation from Duncan Brown.

Fired trustees rally support for by-election

Lake Cowichan town council decides after much discussion to support fired school board trustees in the bid for by-election.

From left: (back row) Jane Martin, Hazel Beech, Diana Gunderson, (front row) Hannah Seymour, Eden Haythornthwaite, David Ridley listen to presentation from Duncan Brown.
A taste of the art that will be shown in the Youth Art Show at Community Services.

Youth artwork to adorn walls of Community Services

Final stages of preparing the upstairs gallery space for an exciting first youth art show

A taste of the art that will be shown in the Youth Art Show at Community Services.
Students get ready for the run back to the school after dipping fingers in Cowichan Lake at Arbutus Park.

A.B. Greenwell School keeps the hope alive with Terry Fox run for the cure

A.B. Greenwell students did their part to help keep the dream alive

Students get ready for the run back to the school after dipping fingers in Cowichan Lake at Arbutus Park.
Lake Cowichan Salmon and Mushroom Festival coordinator, Ingeborg Woodsworth displaying a collection of dried mushrooms, many varieties of which will probably be found at Centennial Hall this coming Saturday and Sunday.

Festival offers chance to learn about fungus among us

Lake Cowichan Salmon and Mushroom Festival:Celebrating local wild edibles

Lake Cowichan Salmon and Mushroom Festival coordinator, Ingeborg Woodsworth displaying a collection of dried mushrooms, many varieties of which will probably be found at Centennial Hall this coming Saturday and Sunday.
From left: Pat Rispin, Jo Lacasse, Eunice Sanderson (in back), and Iris Hornbrook going through the many Christmas items for sale at the United Church on Thursday, Sept. 20. The church will have its last sale on Thursday, Sept. 27.

Saying good-bye with fellowship and prayer at Cowichan Lake United Church

Bitter sweet days for Lake Cowichan United Church: Sept. 27, last thrift store, and Oct. 7, the church will hold its last worship.

From left: Pat Rispin, Jo Lacasse, Eunice Sanderson (in back), and Iris Hornbrook going through the many Christmas items for sale at the United Church on Thursday, Sept. 20. The church will have its last sale on Thursday, Sept. 27.
Doug Liske (centre) decides to add a new aspect to the idea of shaving one’s head for cancer research by dying his hair blue and pink on Sept. 23, outside Country Grocer. Here, he stands with the finished product with (from left) Wanda Weirsma, Amanda Sawatzky, Jannina Russell, and Laurie Johnson, all volunteers who helped him raise cash for the Tour de Rock cause by selling hot dogs this past Sunday.

Good idea turns into cash for cancer

Doug Liske, a Lake Cowichan resident, knows what it’s like to lose friends or loved ones to cancer.

Doug Liske (centre) decides to add a new aspect to the idea of shaving one’s head for cancer research by dying his hair blue and pink on Sept. 23, outside Country Grocer. Here, he stands with the finished product with (from left) Wanda Weirsma, Amanda Sawatzky, Jannina Russell, and Laurie Johnson, all volunteers who helped him raise cash for the Tour de Rock cause by selling hot dogs this past Sunday.

Town willing to sponsor youth with political ambitions

Youth Parliament is non-partisan and teaches citizenship skills through participation in parliamentary session and in community service

From left: Sydney Allan, Rita Dustow, Alicia Fall, and Nikki Gibson, as Dustow, the Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce president, presents a cheque for $2,500 to the Lady of the Lake Society on Sept. 20.

Chamber supports ladies as they promote the Cowichan Lake area

Lady of the Lake ambassadors: Chamber presents donation of $2,500

From left: Sydney Allan, Rita Dustow, Alicia Fall, and Nikki Gibson, as Dustow, the Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce president, presents a cheque for $2,500 to the Lady of the Lake Society on Sept. 20.
Ashley Vomacka (middle) and Gilbert Lewis (right) enjoy Edward Lentz’s (left) interpretation of Scrooge.

Multiple voices try out for role of Scrooge

Narrowing down the list of auditioners to put together a cast for this years Christmas play, A Christmas Carol will be difficult.

Ashley Vomacka (middle) and Gilbert Lewis (right) enjoy Edward Lentz’s (left) interpretation of Scrooge.

The chalk has barely touched the board

Policy changes proposed for the Cowichan District could do more to inhibit parents’ voices

A vandalized gate on Vipassana property.

Treat private property with respect

Vandalized: Volunteers working on the property were disappointed to discover that outhouses and bear gates were destroyed

A vandalized gate on Vipassana property.
Daniel Wesley belts out the tunes to a large crowd at this year’s NedFest which took place on Saturday, Sept. 15, on the Homestead property in Mesachie Lake.

NedFest rocks Mesachie Lake

The Homestead in Mesachie Lake was full of campers, vendors, and of course a stage and V.I.P tent

Daniel Wesley belts out the tunes to a large crowd at this year’s NedFest which took place on Saturday, Sept. 15, on the Homestead property in Mesachie Lake.
Brendan Scheffer shows where a truck came too close to him on his way home from school. The blackberries have since been mowed allowing for a bit more walking space.

Slow down! North Shore Road residents want drivers to be aware

Increased concern: Truck comes too close to young boy walking home along North Shore Road

Brendan Scheffer shows where a truck came too close to him on his way home from school. The blackberries have since been mowed allowing for a bit more walking space.
Keith Evans (right) helps Estell Crews out of the water after their swim of Cowichan Lake on Sept. 7.

Woman swims Cowichan Lake

Following in the footsteps of many who have gone before her, Estell Crews of Sydney B.C., swam Cowichan Lake

Keith Evans (right) helps Estell Crews out of the water after their swim of Cowichan Lake on Sept. 7.

Water meter rates to be discussed at November Town of Lake Cowichan public meeting

Voice your opinion:Water meter rates to be discussed at Town of Lake Cowichan
public meeting

Biology students collecting coho fry from a tributary of one of three lakes studied during a field study aspect of a course taken out a the Bamfield Marine Science Centre.

Breakdown creates unexpected opportunities for field study students at Nitinat River Hatchery

A group of 14 biology students taking a six week intensive course out at the Bamfield Marine Science Centre got to get their feet wet

Biology students collecting coho fry from a tributary of one of three lakes studied during a field study aspect of a course taken out a the Bamfield Marine Science Centre.
Photo of a red fireman’s pickaxe through the windshield of a Youbou resident’s car.

End of summer crime wave sweeps Cowichan Lake

Lake Cowichan RCMP kept busy responding to several calls:everything from vandalism to suspicious fires

Photo of a red fireman’s pickaxe through the windshield of a Youbou resident’s car.

Don’t worry about the hen-house; get your eggs in a row

It’s interesting to watch the issues that local residents choose to focus on.

From left: Dad Steve Boddam, paramedic Jamie Hockin, baby Ashtyn, big brother Lyum, and Mom, Laura Foglia.

Baby can’t wait

Baby Ashtyn wasn’t born in a hospital or at home, he came into the world at the Lake Cowichan detachment of the B.C. Ambulance Service.

From left: Dad Steve Boddam, paramedic Jamie Hockin, baby Ashtyn, big brother Lyum, and Mom, Laura Foglia.

Creating a home for performing arts

Studio 261 on South Shore Road: A central hub for music and performing arts in Lake Cowichan.