Elodie Adams

Water restriction in effect

ake Cowichan mayor and council would like to remind local residents that there are sprinkling/watering restrictions in effect all year round

Chair of the radio station’s board of directors Mike Bishop broadcasts a live message over the airwaves on 98.7 FM The Lake on Jan. 20.

CRTC approval means long-range planning is possible for local radio

“Little radio station goes big time,” reads the headline of the press release sent out by CICV, 98.7 FM, the Lake.

Chair of the radio station’s board of directors Mike Bishop broadcasts a live message over the airwaves on 98.7 FM The Lake on Jan. 20.

Relief in store for Great Lake walkers

There’s nothing like a good foot soak and a massage to help restore those tired feet.

Local emergency personnel attend to a deadly crash at the intersection of Youbou Highway and Neva Road on Saturday, Aug.4 at about 8:45 p.m.

Names released of victims of motorcycle crash on Youbou Highway

Evening of August 4: Motorcycle collides with pedestrian on Youbou Highway and Neva Road intersection

Local emergency personnel attend to a deadly crash at the intersection of Youbou Highway and Neva Road on Saturday, Aug.4 at about 8:45 p.m.
Allison Murdoch (left) and Sam Jones. Murdoch won the trophy for this year’s low-gross winner with a score of 77.

Ladies Amateur Open at March Meadows

It was a fabulous day for the March Meadows Ladies Amateur Open on August 2.

With 61 competitors

Allison Murdoch (left) and Sam Jones. Murdoch won the trophy for this year’s low-gross winner with a score of 77.

Please donate: don’t dump

Cellar Treasures has experienced an influx of donations since the thrift store at the United Church closed at the end of May.

Cooperation could bring extra funds for school district

School District 79 is looking for way to offset some of its costs as funding cuts grow deeper each year.

Mother and child relaxing in hospital after labour.

Birthing options for expectant mothers are ever expanding

Hiring a doula as part of the process of having a child is growing in popularity.

Mother and child relaxing in hospital after labour.
Chris Adams, of Adams Environmental Solutions stands among a now almost six-foot-high stand of willow on the river bank

Damaged slope repair update

An update on damaged slope repair on South Shore Road

Chris Adams, of Adams Environmental Solutions stands among a now almost six-foot-high stand of willow on the river bank

Vancouver Island ArtistFest relocates to Honeymoon Bay for 2012

Vancouver Island ArtistFest is a multi media/artists festival taking place on August 25 and 26

Don’t make a garbage pit out of your own backyard

Where to dump garbage is a “dirty,” (pardon the pun) issue in any community.

Magician Darren Polkinghorn pleases Summer Nights crowds with his magic tricks on Saturday, July 28.

Summer Nights has much more in store

The Summer Nights program still has five weeks of entertainment to bring your way on Saturday evenings.

Magician Darren Polkinghorn pleases Summer Nights crowds with his magic tricks on Saturday, July 28.
Jacklyn Roach, one of the students approved by council to travel to Japan in July of 2013 with the Ohtaki Twinning Committee delegation.

Council approves four students to travel to Japan in July of 2013

Four applicants to the Ohtaki Twinning Exchange Program were approved by council to travel to Ohtaki Japan next July

Jacklyn Roach, one of the students approved by council to travel to Japan in July of 2013 with the Ohtaki Twinning Committee delegation.

New bylaw aimed at protecting health and safety

Getting away with a grow operation in Lake Cowichan might not be so easy in the near future.

Moving: it’s tougher that you think

My husband and I have officially become Lake Cowichan residents.

Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship annual general meeting

The room was packed at the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship meeting on July 29 in the basement of the Legion building in Lake Cowichan.

From left: Cindy Vaast, and Betty Sanddar accept a cheque donation for the food bank from Aaron Frisby of the Tube Shack as part of the business’s Fundraiser Fridays.

Tube Shack owner gives back to the community

Tube Shack, owner owner Aaron Frisby, presented the Cowichan Lake Food Bank with a $150 cheque, from Fundraiser Fridays

From left: Cindy Vaast, and Betty Sanddar accept a cheque donation for the food bank from Aaron Frisby of the Tube Shack as part of the business’s Fundraiser Fridays.

Education Centre waiting for funding for job creation programs

Cowichan Lake Outdoor Education Centre has just submitted an application for funding to go towards CLEC’s job creation program

Who deserves a property tax exemption?

Who deserves a property tax exemption? The Island Corridor Foundation isn’t some small organization trying to survive.

Gerrie Knott participating in one of the many Great Lake Walks over the years.

Strap on your training shoes and get walking

The deadline for a $50 registration fee for the Great Lake Walk is fast approaching.

Gerrie Knott participating in one of the many Great Lake Walks over the years.