Lake Cowichan Gazette

Nitinaht community has recycling for first time thanks to students

Community's students led the charge

  • Jul 2, 2021

Fairy Creek protests come to Mesachie Lake

Activists block gate to equipment yard used by Teal Jones and others

Lake Cowichan vaccination clinic closed on Tuesday due to heat

Appointments will be rebooked for Wednesday

  • Jun 29, 2021

Heat wave saw temperatures in Cowichan soar to new heights

Heat expected to drop to normal summer temperatures by mid week

Lake Cowichan students get some hands-on learning

"The students gained both knowledge and experience through the field trips this spring"

Mary Lowther column: Gardens are labs in which to experiment

Experimenting goes hand in hand with gardeners

  • Jun 26, 2021

Familiar stories tell the tale of poverty at Lake Cowichan

The Movin' On Up, Cowichan Lake Poverty Reduction group has completed its community input sessions

Lake Cowichan Kraken acquire first two players

Goalie and defenceman come to the Island in trade with Princeton Posse

Mary Lowther column: Vetch and crimson clover to the rescue of soil fertility

I add dry organic fertilizer as plants use up what is in the soil.

COVID vaccine clinic coming to Lake Cowichan as area numbers lag

Clinic will operate at arena starting June 23

Island Health opening COVID-19 vaccine clinic to boost lagging Cowichan Lake numbers

Cowichan Valley West the only Island area under 60 per cent in adult first dose totals

Lady of the Lake returns to Lake Cowichan

Mariah Segee takes the crown in first pageant since 2018

Lake Cowichan business featured on magazine cover

Lee-Ann Burke hopes the extra publicity will increase sales

Peters Centre getting all cleaned up

Laundromat being developed at the Neva Road site

Weekly hunt has Lake Cowichan digging for treasure

Gold? Silver? Candy? Andrew Braye has stashed away a range of prizes for eager treasure hunters

Mary Lowther column: Investing in soaker hoses is money well-spent

No-till gardening has a distinct advantage during drought

  • Jun 12, 2021

Mary Lowther column: Tips for starting seeds early

I've found that I can begin sowing inside about two weeks earlier than recommended for Vancouver

  • Jun 5, 2021

Cube Mural unveiled in Lake Cowichan

"Cowichan Lake Arts and Culture Society has long felt that art could liven up the main street"

  • Jun 4, 2021

Lake Cowichan mayor weighs in on logging protests

'There are many interests … and everyone needs to stay within the law while expressing their position'

Lake Cowichan gathering shows support for old-growth forests

Not anti-logging, organizers say they want the same things loggers do