James Goldie

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Gerald Thom was posthumously given a National River Conservation Award of Merit.

Gerald Thom receives posthumous recognition for tireless dedication

While his time at the lake was comparatively short, the late Gerald Thom’s impact on the

Gerald Thom was posthumously given a National River Conservation Award of Merit.
Gerald Thom was posthumously given a National River Conservation Award of Merit.

Gerald Thom receives posthumous recognition for tireless dedication to Cowichan River

While his time at the lake was comparatively short, the late Gerald Thom’s impact on the

Gerald Thom was posthumously given a National River Conservation Award of Merit.

Planned power outage Nov. 6

BC Hydro is advising customers around the lake to shut off and unplug their appliances for

Lou Volkers helps the United Church sell jams, jellies, pickles, bread and baked treats at the 1991 Christmas Craft Fair.

Killer sentenced, Walbran police bill, $57K grants

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

Lou Volkers helps the United Church sell jams, jellies, pickles, bread and baked treats at the 1991 Christmas Craft Fair.
Brian Carruthers, chief administrative officer for the Cowichan Valley Regional District, spoke to folks up at the Lake about the budget for the upcoming year.

Sparse turnout in Lake Cowichan for CVRD budget talk

On Thursday, the CVRD hosted an open house at the Cowichan Lake Curling Lounge to discuss

Brian Carruthers, chief administrative officer for the Cowichan Valley Regional District, spoke to folks up at the Lake about the budget for the upcoming year.
One of the many ghouls at the Youbou haunted house rocks a demonic baby in the dimly lit room. The event was a hit with visitors this Halloween.

Youbou’s annual haunted house scarier than ever

Ears are likely still ringing for the volunteers and organizers of Cowichan Lake Recreation’s annual haunted house

One of the many ghouls at the Youbou haunted house rocks a demonic baby in the dimly lit room. The event was a hit with visitors this Halloween.
Signs left outside a Johnson Place home employ racist language over recyclables left at the end of its driveway. Materials left out two days past collection, provoked the signs, says homeowner.

Racist sign, rope put up after trash mix-up

When Kevin Lowe’s tenant left the house last Wednesday to take his daughter to school, he found

Signs left outside a Johnson Place home employ racist language over recyclables left at the end of its driveway. Materials left out two days past collection, provoked the signs, says homeowner.
After Halloween, Ian Arbuckle plans to donated this year’s Jack-o-lantern to the Cowichan Lake Community Garden’s compost initiative.

Turn your pumpkins into compost at garden

When Halloween’s over and done, don’t toss Jack in the trash — the Cowichan Lake Community Garden

After Halloween, Ian Arbuckle plans to donated this year’s Jack-o-lantern to the Cowichan Lake Community Garden’s compost initiative.
The LCARS board of directors celebrate the society’s 10 years of service. From left: Cathy Madsen, Terrie Shrimpton, Barb Bedard, Norm Robillard, Mick Bedard, Sherri McLachlan, Nora Hayward and Lynn Brooks.

Lake Cowichan Animal Rescue Society celebrates volunteers on 10th birthday

With a full decade of service now under its belt, the Lake Cowichan Animal Rescue Society is looking

The LCARS board of directors celebrate the society’s 10 years of service. From left: Cathy Madsen, Terrie Shrimpton, Barb Bedard, Norm Robillard, Mick Bedard, Sherri McLachlan, Nora Hayward and Lynn Brooks.
Bill Bergen throws some weighted punches during a free circuit training class offered by VIHA’s primary healthcare team at the Cowichan Lake arena. He says the program is “fantastic” and urges others to join.

Health team turning downward spiral around

Lake Cowichan has something not every town of its size can boast. Since 2013, the Vancouver Island

Bill Bergen throws some weighted punches during a free circuit training class offered by VIHA’s primary healthcare team at the Cowichan Lake arena. He says the program is “fantastic” and urges others to join.
Bill Bergen throws some weighted punches during a free circuit training class offered by VIHA’s primary healthcare team at the Cowichan Lake arena. He says the program is “fantastic” and urges others to join.

Regional District budget up for discussion

Cowichan Valley Regional District staff and elected officials are holding open houses throughout the Valley

Bill Bergen throws some weighted punches during a free circuit training class offered by VIHA’s primary healthcare team at the Cowichan Lake arena. He says the program is “fantastic” and urges others to join.
The Biovator in-vessel composter is used by The Forks, a restaurant and shopping district in Winnipeg, to process all organic waste produced on site. Mayor Ross Forrest and Councillor Bob Day toured the site in May.

Councillor Bob Day champions keeping compost

The sight of logging trucks hauling mountains of lumber out of town is nothing new for Lake Cowichan

The Biovator in-vessel composter is used by The Forks, a restaurant and shopping district in Winnipeg, to process all organic waste produced on site. Mayor Ross Forrest and Councillor Bob Day toured the site in May.
Trick-or-trick! Lake children all dressed up for Halloween 1976.

Lake Flashback: Climate change, NDP victory, school smoking

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

Trick-or-trick! Lake children all dressed up for Halloween 1976.

Meat from poached elk could be dangerous

Area residents are disappointed and conservation officials concerned following the poaching of three

Shirley Wilson, a consultant with J.R. Walker, holds up a bottle of the company's oldest product—a pain relieving liniment it has been selling since 1868. Wilson's display won first place at the 2016 Community Connections Business Showcase.

Business Showcase a chance to be seen

Stormy weather kept many people at home over the weekend rather than at the chamber’s annual

Shirley Wilson, a consultant with J.R. Walker, holds up a bottle of the company's oldest product—a pain relieving liniment it has been selling since 1868. Wilson's display won first place at the 2016 Community Connections Business Showcase.

Sunfest raises fire bill in July

Council unanimously approved the Lake Cowichan Fire Department incident report for

This elk may have been one of the ones poached. It had recently been tranquilized so the tangle could be taken from its antlers, leaving the meat possibly contaminated by the knockout drug.

Poached elk meat from Youbou may be danger to eat

Area residents are disappointed and conservation officials concerned following the poaching of three bull elk in the Youbou area

This elk may have been one of the ones poached. It had recently been tranquilized so the tangle could be taken from its antlers, leaving the meat possibly contaminated by the knockout drug.
Diane Gaudreau of Youbou caught the largest fish in the women's category at the Elk's annual trout derby this week in 1991. Her cutthroat weighed in at exactly four pounds.

Lake Flashback: Car crashes into store, community forest, protest

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

Diane Gaudreau of Youbou caught the largest fish in the women's category at the Elk's annual trout derby this week in 1991. Her cutthroat weighed in at exactly four pounds.
Crews atop the weir in Lake Cowichan remove the pumps and associated equipment with the aid of a large crane. Catalyst removed the pumps as soon as it had determined recent rainfall was enough to keep the river flowing without their aid.

Pumps removed as river replenished

Blink and you may have missed them — the pumps at the weir in Lake Cowichan are gone

Crews atop the weir in Lake Cowichan remove the pumps and associated equipment with the aid of a large crane. Catalyst removed the pumps as soon as it had determined recent rainfall was enough to keep the river flowing without their aid.
Downed lines run alongside Cowichan Lake Road Sunday morning following stormy weather in the preceding days.

Storms take down power to thousands

Cowichan Lake is still drying out after a series of storms late last week and over the weekend that

Downed lines run alongside Cowichan Lake Road Sunday morning following stormy weather in the preceding days.