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Watershed group forming will look at access, protection

The idea of an official roundtable being formed regarding the protection of the Ladysmith watershed is one step closer to fruition.

WFP reopens Ladysmith mill

Western Forest Products re-opened its Ladysmith Sawmill Monday after it was closed…

A scene from last year's Terry Fox Run.

Terry Fox Run this Sunday

Run begins 10 a.m. Sunday at Saywell Park. Register at 9 a.m.

A scene from last year's Terry Fox Run.

Lake Cowichan posts reduction in water conservation and passes new policy for billing on leaks

Council illustrated further reduction in water consumption from town residents but admits there are still a few problems with leak billing

Catalyst ask town to conduct repairs on boat launch

Catalyst says boat launch is in state of disrepair

Delay on Renfrew Town Square again, possible Halloween opening

Town still waiting on delivery of street lights and warranty

Members of the Lake Cowichan Teachers’ Association conducted a rally last Friday as the ongoing teachers strike continues. Teachers at the lake want the provincial government to make a decision on binding arbitration.

Lake Cowichan teachers conduct rally

President Chris Rolls maintains that Lake teachers want back to work as soon as possible

Members of the Lake Cowichan Teachers’ Association conducted a rally last Friday as the ongoing teachers strike continues. Teachers at the lake want the provincial government to make a decision on binding arbitration.

Shrubs still an issue throughout Lake Cowichan

Overgrown shrubs still blocking pedestrian walkways in some areas of town

The late Gerald Thom (above) passed away after his plane crashed near Nanaimo Airport Saturday night.

Passing of a lake legend: Thom dies in tragic plane crash

Gerald Thom passes away after his plane crashes at a golf course close to Nanaimo Airport

The late Gerald Thom (above) passed away after his plane crashed near Nanaimo Airport Saturday night.
Without rain, local water stalwarts are fearing they may be hardly any fish left in the Cowichan River by fall

Cowichan Watershed Board outlines water concerns to council

Cowichan Watershed Board outline water conservation challenge to Lake Cowichan council

Without rain, local water stalwarts are fearing they may be hardly any fish left in the Cowichan River by fall

Sportsplex funding to go to referendum across the valley

Town to decide whether the issue is dealt with at council table or in a referendum in town

Community garden endorsement stalled for now

Lack of councillors present at committee meeting causes postponement of garden's go-ahead

Residents unhappy with rezoning by town APC

Lake Cowichan's Advisory Planning Commission says rezoning was done to meet Official Community Plan

Shrubs blocking pedestrian walkways

Council prompts discussion on overgrown shrubs blocking walkways and sidewalks throughout town

Council told town could improve on disability access front

Sonya Matthews makes numerous complaints to council on disability access across town

Coach houses dominate Zoning Bylaw discussion

The Town of Ladysmith has held its final public hearing ahead of proposed Zoning Bylaw changes.

Runners take off during the GutBuster run  Saturday, July 5 at Transfer Beach. This was the third race in the GutBuster Trail Running Series and featured long and short courses.

Great conditions for GutBuster

Ladysmith recently hosted the third race in the trail running series

Runners take off during the GutBuster run  Saturday, July 5 at Transfer Beach. This was the third race in the GutBuster Trail Running Series and featured long and short courses.
Cole Anderson (left) and Kale Eddy (right) from Lake Cowichan made the Vancouver Island baseball team for the BC Summer Games

Lake Cowichan baseball players join Island team

Lake ball players part of Island's team for Summer Games in Nanaimo

Cole Anderson (left) and Kale Eddy (right) from Lake Cowichan made the Vancouver Island baseball team for the BC Summer Games
Without rain, local water stalwarts are fearing they may be hardly any fish left in the Cowichan River by fall

Council outlines ‘drastic’ water situation

Council discusses ways to educate public on water restriction and management

Without rain, local water stalwarts are fearing they may be hardly any fish left in the Cowichan River by fall

Community garden not dead yet despite grants setback

Cowichan Green Community may team up with Town of Lake Cowichan to build new community garden