James Goldie

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Chinook salmon have returned to the Cowichan River in numbers not seen in more than 10 years.

Best year in a decade for Cowichan River chinook

Chinook salmon have returned to the Cowichan River in numbers not seen in more than 10 years. Beth Pechter, Fisheries and

Chinook salmon have returned to the Cowichan River in numbers not seen in more than 10 years.
A dead adult male deer lies just meters from a popular lane way in a residential area in Lake Cowichan where it was shot on Sunday. Authorities are seeking information from the public about the incident which they characterize as “very dangerous behaviour.”

RCMP probing deer shooting dangerously near homes

Authorities are on the lookout for a hunter who broke the law and potentially endangered lives in a residential area in Lake Cowichan.

A dead adult male deer lies just meters from a popular lane way in a residential area in Lake Cowichan where it was shot on Sunday. Authorities are seeking information from the public about the incident which they characterize as “very dangerous behaviour.”
Jeff Cunningham (played by Graham Fielding) puzzles over the Christmas gift he and his wife just received from their neighbours. The Kaatza Lakeside Players’ production of The Regifters is entering its second week of shows at Centennial Hall in Lake Cowichan.

‘The Regifters’ pairs laughs with heart

The play follows the stories of three dysfunctional couples and a curious gift that ends up passed from one to the other.

Jeff Cunningham (played by Graham Fielding) puzzles over the Christmas gift he and his wife just received from their neighbours. The Kaatza Lakeside Players’ production of The Regifters is entering its second week of shows at Centennial Hall in Lake Cowichan.
Dawn Coe-Jones, who grew up and learned to golf at Lake Cowichan, died of cancer on Saturday.

Cowichan Valley’s most famous golfer Dawn Coe-Jones dies at 56

Dawn Coe-Jones, the professional golfer from Lake Cowichan, has died after a months-long battle with cancer.

Dawn Coe-Jones, who grew up and learned to golf at Lake Cowichan, died of cancer on Saturday.
Jim Humphrey of the Cowichan Lake region accompanies Nathalie Worthington in laying a wreath during the Remembrance Day ceremony at Juno Beach in France last week. Worthington is director of the Juno Beach Centre.

Jim Humphrey invited to participate in Juno Beach service

The men and women who went off to war and lost their lives left a lot behind. Not just their families

Jim Humphrey of the Cowichan Lake region accompanies Nathalie Worthington in laying a wreath during the Remembrance Day ceremony at Juno Beach in France last week. Worthington is director of the Juno Beach Centre.
Dawn Coe-Jones, one of Canada's most recognizable golf stars, died Saturday at age 56.

Lake Cowichan mourns Dawn Coe-Jones, the town’s hall of fame golfer

Dawn Coe-Jones, the professional golfer from Lake Cowichan whose warmth and infectious smile

Dawn Coe-Jones, one of Canada's most recognizable golf stars, died Saturday at age 56.
Raymond Wear accepts an award on behalf of the Honeymoon Bay Fire Department from Muscular Dystrophy Canada ambassador Katie Schilling. The department was recognized for its fundraising efforts over the past year.

Lake fire halls take two Muscular Dystrophy Canada honours

Fire departments around the Lake are more dedicated than ever to supporting Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Raymond Wear accepts an award on behalf of the Honeymoon Bay Fire Department from Muscular Dystrophy Canada ambassador Katie Schilling. The department was recognized for its fundraising efforts over the past year.

Fire at old gas station under investigation

Officials are still investigating the cause of a structure fire in Honeymoon Bay last Wednesday.

Canadian Armed Forces soldiers prepare to carry out an exercise at Sylvan Acres just outside Lake Cowichan in 2006.

Lake Flashback: Soldiers train, money for museum, cougar fear

Welcome to Lake Flashback. Reporter James Goldie has been combing through old newspapers with the assistance

Canadian Armed Forces soldiers prepare to carry out an exercise at Sylvan Acres just outside Lake Cowichan in 2006.
Construction of a columbarium, like these in Duncan, is being considered by the Town of Lake Cowichan as an alternative to a cemetery. Columbaria house cremated remains in rowed niches.

Town looking at place for ashes at the Lake

Visiting the final resting place of a loved one has never been possible at the Lake, at least not officially

Construction of a columbarium, like these in Duncan, is being considered by the Town of Lake Cowichan as an alternative to a cemetery. Columbaria house cremated remains in rowed niches.
Dawn Coe-Jones, one of Canada's most recognizable golf stars, died Saturday at age 56.

Lake Cowichan mourns Dawn Coe-Jones, the town’s hall of fame golfer

Dawn Coe-Jones, the professional golfer from Lake Cowichan whose warmth and infectious smile

Dawn Coe-Jones, one of Canada's most recognizable golf stars, died Saturday at age 56.
Golfer Dawn Coe-Jones has died at age 56.

Dawn Coe-Jones dies at 56

Dawn Coe-Jones, our hometown golf hero, has died of cancer at age 56.

Golfer Dawn Coe-Jones has died at age 56.
Canadian golfer Dawn Coe-Jones died this morning after a short battle with cancer. She was 56.

Lake Cowichan golfer Dawn Coe-Jones dead at 56

Dawn Coe-Jones, the professional golfer from Lake Cowichan whose warmth and infectious smile were

Canadian golfer Dawn Coe-Jones died this morning after a short battle with cancer. She was 56.

Town council supportive of anti-smoking initiative

Smoking is still a real issue at the lake and there is more the Town of Lake Cowichan could be doing

1st Scouts of Lake Cowichan accept a $1000 donation from Domenico Iannidinardo of TimberWest on Wednesday.

TimberWest firewood program pays dividends for lake community organizations

The coffers of several lake area community groups received a big boost last week thanks to a forestry giant and its annual

1st Scouts of Lake Cowichan accept a $1000 donation from Domenico Iannidinardo of TimberWest on Wednesday.
Mrs. Cunningham (Rose Bunting), left, antagonizes daughter-in-law Lauren (Helen Spry) while her son Jeff (Graham Fielding) tries to keep the peace during rehearsal of ‘The Regifters’ by the Kaatza Lakeside Players.

Lakeside Players to stage Christmas comedy ‘Regifters’ next week

Now that the Jack-o-lanterns have begun turning to mush and the poppies will soon be put away for another

Mrs. Cunningham (Rose Bunting), left, antagonizes daughter-in-law Lauren (Helen Spry) while her son Jeff (Graham Fielding) tries to keep the peace during rehearsal of ‘The Regifters’ by the Kaatza Lakeside Players.
Like these beaded butterfly earrings, everything at the craft fair must be made by the vendor.

Christmas craft fair kicks off season at the Lake

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas… Or at least it will in Lake Cowichan after Saturday.

Like these beaded butterfly earrings, everything at the craft fair must be made by the vendor.
Local skaters show off their medals following the 1991 Vancouver Island Regional Competition. From left: Natasha Coulombe, Michelle Alberts, Christina Quenville, Jacci Piechnik, Nina Padjen and Kristy Olson.

Lake Flashback: Forest partnership, Lakeside Estates, recreation

Welcome to Lake Flashback. Reporter James Goldie has been combing through old newspapers with the assistance of

Local skaters show off their medals following the 1991 Vancouver Island Regional Competition. From left: Natasha Coulombe, Michelle Alberts, Christina Quenville, Jacci Piechnik, Nina Padjen and Kristy Olson.
The Mesachie Lake Fire Department was the recent recipient of two special kits containing pet-sized oxygen masks. They were donated by the Happy Dogs Legacy Fund.

Mesachie fire hall can help pets breathe easier

The Mesachie Lake Volunteer Fire Department is the recipient of some special new equipment, donated

The Mesachie Lake Fire Department was the recent recipient of two special kits containing pet-sized oxygen masks. They were donated by the Happy Dogs Legacy Fund.
Ready to enjoy an extra hour of sleep Sunday?

Ready to enjoy an extra hour of sleep Sunday?

This coming Sunday, Nov. 6, prepare to gift yourself a whole extra hour of sleep

Ready to enjoy an extra hour of sleep Sunday?