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CVRD renews victim services contract

The CVRD has renewed its contract with RCMP victim services in Lake Cowichan for another five years.

Changes to BC Transit routes will impact travelers going between Lake Cowichan and the three other lake communities (Mesachie Lake, Honeymoon Bay and Youbou).

Bus service cuts made to Youbou, Honeymoon Bay

Transit users in the Cowichan Lake area will notice some changes to service around the lake,

Changes to BC Transit routes will impact travelers going between Lake Cowichan and the three other lake communities (Mesachie Lake, Honeymoon Bay and Youbou).
Cpl. Brian Brown with the 562 marijuana plants confiscated from a piece of Crown land near Skutz Falls. The plants were about to be taken away to be destroyed.

$1 million in pot, Thunderbirds, railway fight

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

Cpl. Brian Brown with the 562 marijuana plants confiscated from a piece of Crown land near Skutz Falls. The plants were about to be taken away to be destroyed.
Christine Brophy, centre, shares information about the riparian restoration project she oversaw at the future site of the Ts’uubaa-asatx Cafe, on North Shore Road. Brophy led a riparian tour around the lake.

Riparian zone threats at the Lake getting worse

Riparian zones — those important buffers between land and water found all around Cowichan

Christine Brophy, centre, shares information about the riparian restoration project she oversaw at the future site of the Ts’uubaa-asatx Cafe, on North Shore Road. Brophy led a riparian tour around the lake.
The open mouth of a Vancouver lamprey (a species-at-risk unique to the Cowichan Lake area) is ringed by sharp, tiny teeth.

Low water threatens Vancouver lampreys

Already a rare and threatened species, the Vancouver lamprey — which is only known to exist

The open mouth of a Vancouver lamprey (a species-at-risk unique to the Cowichan Lake area) is ringed by sharp, tiny teeth.
Residents and visitors arriving at the lake via Highway 18 are no longer greeted by the Cowichan Lake sign with two wooden bears.

Sign removal catches some off-guard

Residents and visitors arriving at the Lake via Highway 18 last week were likely surprised to find the decades-old welcome

Residents and visitors arriving at the lake via Highway 18 are no longer greeted by the Cowichan Lake sign with two wooden bears.
Ingeborg Woodsworth explains the properties of a local mushroom following a fungi-gathering expedition during the festival.

Mushroom Festival ‘best ever’ says organizer

The enthusiasm of mushroom lovers from across the Cowichan Valley and beyond has once again helped

Ingeborg Woodsworth explains the properties of a local mushroom following a fungi-gathering expedition during the festival.
Workers atop the weir in Lake Cowichan set about installing 20 pumps along its north side. If necessary, these pumps will move water over the weir into the Cowichan River.

Catalyst completes pump installation at Cowichan Lake weir

Twenty pumps are now underwater at the weir, installed and ready to go, which leaves one big question:

Workers atop the weir in Lake Cowichan set about installing 20 pumps along its north side. If necessary, these pumps will move water over the weir into the Cowichan River.
Cowichan Valley teen Ross Wristen died from muscular dystrophy in July, and family and friends will raise money for MD in his honour.

Cowichan Valley teen’s legacy lives on at MD walk

At this year’s Nanaimo Walk for Muscular Dystrophy there will be at least one smiling face absent

Cowichan Valley teen Ross Wristen died from muscular dystrophy in July, and family and friends will raise money for MD in his honour.
Trametas hirsuta, a fungus that grows on the deadwood of hardwood trees, is just one of the many fungi that Ingeborg Woodsworth will have at the Salmon and Mushroom Festival this weekend.

Mushroom expert Ingeborg Woodsworth ready to share her passion

The Cowichan Lake district is famous among outdoor enthusiasts for its mountain trails, winding river and

Trametas hirsuta, a fungus that grows on the deadwood of hardwood trees, is just one of the many fungi that Ingeborg Woodsworth will have at the Salmon and Mushroom Festival this weekend.
Dave Koszegi, left, and his five-year-old son Matteo pose in front of their cars (a 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB and a 1987 Agostini Ferrari 308 GTS respectively) at the 2016 Vancouver Island Motor Gathering held Sunday at the private raceway on Hwy. 18. The event raised more than $150,000 for the David Foster Foundation and the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation.

Motor Gathering raises $153K for charities

Organizers of 2016 Vancouver Island Motor Gathering are hailing the event as a success, following

Dave Koszegi, left, and his five-year-old son Matteo pose in front of their cars (a 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB and a 1987 Agostini Ferrari 308 GTS respectively) at the 2016 Vancouver Island Motor Gathering held Sunday at the private raceway on Hwy. 18. The event raised more than $150,000 for the David Foster Foundation and the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation.

Hazardous waste assessment to be required for building permits

The Town of Lake Cowichan is adopting new measures to ensure the health and safety of its employees

The Lake Cowichan Lodge is currently the only business that would be impacted by a 2 per cent municipal regional district tax on hotels within the municipality.

Town supports 2% hotel tax

Town council has endorsed the idea of a two per cent municipal regional district tax on hotels

The Lake Cowichan Lodge is currently the only business that would be impacted by a 2 per cent municipal regional district tax on hotels within the municipality.
Volunteer firefighters Hayden Holman, left, Tyson Allnutt and Colton Walters assist with the first aid demonstration at the CVRD’s annual recruitment and retention barbecue at the Mesachie Lake fire hall.

Small fire halls band together for recruitment

On Saturday, representatives from six of the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s volunteer fire departments

Volunteer firefighters Hayden Holman, left, Tyson Allnutt and Colton Walters assist with the first aid demonstration at the CVRD’s annual recruitment and retention barbecue at the Mesachie Lake fire hall.
10-year-old Donald Montgomery of the Cowichan 4-H Beef Club shows off Victor, he 16-mont-old Herford cross that took top honours at 109th annual Cowichan Exhibition in Duncan.

Lake Flashback: Week of September 21 … 2006, 1991, 1976

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

10-year-old Donald Montgomery of the Cowichan 4-H Beef Club shows off Victor, he 16-mont-old Herford cross that took top honours at 109th annual Cowichan Exhibition in Duncan.
Matteo Koszegi shows off his ride — a 1987 Agostini Ferrari 308 GTS — at the 2016 Vancouver Island Motor Gathering where he received an honorary award.

Motor Gathering draws big crowd in Duncan, raises $150K

Organizers of 2016 Vancouver Island Motor Gathering are hailing the event as a success,

Matteo Koszegi shows off his ride — a 1987 Agostini Ferrari 308 GTS — at the 2016 Vancouver Island Motor Gathering where he received an honorary award.
Water levels are so low that in just a matter of weeks water will no longer flow over the weir into the Cowichan River.

Cowichan Lake weir to hit zero storage on Sept. 26

Water levels in Cowichan Lake continue to drop to dangerous depths and will no longer flow naturally over the weir by the end of

Water levels are so low that in just a matter of weeks water will no longer flow over the weir into the Cowichan River.

Lake Cowichan School numbers growing

Lake Cowichan School is not only growing but “bursting at the seams” according to

Dena McPhee, left, and Kathie Fielding share their preferred names for the future arts and culture organization. Vote online now.

FACE or CLACS? Take your pick for new group’s name

An arts and culture organization specifically for people in the Cowichan Lake

Dena McPhee, left, and Kathie Fielding share their preferred names for the future arts and culture organization. Vote online now.
Denise Allan, left, and Dot Lungal finalize the sale of the Footwear Centre, which Lungal has owned since 1979. Allan is thrilled to take over.

Lake Cowichan’s Footwear Centre welcomes new owner

From one entrepreneur to another, a torch is being passed by the owner of one of Lake Cowichan’s oldest businesses.

Denise Allan, left, and Dot Lungal finalize the sale of the Footwear Centre, which Lungal has owned since 1979. Allan is thrilled to take over.