Lake Cowichan Gazette

Elderly man found safe after getting stuck for 14 hours on Vancouver Island logging road

RCMP, Cowichan Search & Rescue, lead search in Skutz Falls area

Mary Lowther column: Pocket knife an invaluable tool

Ever since I read that story, I bought pocket knives for myself and every member of my family

  • Dec 5, 2020

$1.16-million in COVID cash granted to Lake Cowichan

Pandemic protocol locks town hall doors

Lake Cowichan going online with council meetings

For some, it'll be the perfect background noise for deep sleep induction, for others though, Lake Cowichan town council's move to begin offering online live-streaming of their council meetings will offer a chance to continue, or renew, engagement with the town's leaders.

Editorial: Buying local for holidays never so important

It's an important thing to consider when you go to do both your in person and online shopping

  • Dec 3, 2020

Santa to visit Honeymoon Bay on Dec. 13

Families must call ahead due to pandemic

Flashback: Crime wave, canoe misfortune and a highway lawsuit

Welcome to Lake Flashback. Reporter Sarah Simpson has been combing through old newspapers with the assistance of the Kaatza Station Museum and Archives so we can jog your memory, give you that nostalgic feeling, or just a chuckle, as we take a look at what was making headlines this week around Cowichan Lake in years gone by.

Mary Lowther column: Greenhouse growing in the winter

I have a heating cable I've never used that I'm contemplating putting to work in the cold frame

  • Nov 28, 2020

Cowichan Lake community comes together to help family get vital pool

Oliver Finlayson, 9, has Duchenne muscular dystrophy and hydrotherapy is a big help

COVID-conscious Lake Cowichan Remembrance Day ceremony goes without a hitch

Pre-laid wreaths still brought a splash of colour to the cenotaph

Mary Lowther column: Making Christmas gifts from the garden

It's not too early to get the ball rolling on presents we can make

  • Nov 21, 2020

Editorial: Funding for watershed projects, including weir, welcome

Any and all grants from senior levels of government to help with this vital project are welcome.

  • Nov 19, 2020

Mary Lowther column: Why can’t hoses untangle themselves?

Why can't they modify rubber plants with snake DNA so hoses will be able to untangle themselves?

  • Nov 14, 2020

Lake Cowichan Santa parade cancelled, but Light Up Contest a go

But chamber of commerce keeps festive spirit alive

Town of Lake Cowichan considers allowing backyard chickens

Residents asked to take part in poll on issue

Editorial: Solar panels on municipal buildings a good idea

Our municipal buildings are an untapped resource when it comes to solar power generation.

  • Nov 12, 2020

North Shore Road at Cowichan Lake gets a makeover

Ts'ubaa-asatx Nation beautifies with banners, lights

Mary Lowther column: Garlic mould forces big move

Lovely bed, three feet wide and 60 feet long that gets lots of sun

  • Nov 7, 2020