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A resident of Lake Cowichan trims back the brush along a sidewalk which blocks her way.

Overgrown shrubs are blocking the sidewalks in Lake Cowichan

Town staff have recently heard complaints about overgrown shrubbery around town.

A resident of Lake Cowichan trims back the brush along a sidewalk which blocks her way.
The new speed board is solar powered and has a sensor on the display board that can read the speed of cars travelling within range. The board can also detect date and time. This traffic data can be compiled by software that came with the board to illustrate how many cars passed by at what time of day on what date. Town staff say the board will not collect personal data such as license plate numbers.

New speed board for Town of Lake Cowichan

The town showed off a new speed board at the recent Public Works meeting. The board will be used to collect random traffic data.

The new speed board is solar powered and has a sensor on the display board that can read the speed of cars travelling within range. The board can also detect date and time. This traffic data can be compiled by software that came with the board to illustrate how many cars passed by at what time of day on what date. Town staff say the board will not collect personal data such as license plate numbers.
Lake Cowichan single-family homes will receive one 80-litre garbage bin, one 80-litre organics bin and one kitchen bin as part of the new organic waste pick up program that is scheduled to begin Jan. 17, 2015.

Lake Cowichan slated to begin organic waste pick up in Jan 2015

Starting in January, Lake Cowichan residents will be separating organic waste into a different receptacle for pick up.

Lake Cowichan single-family homes will receive one 80-litre garbage bin, one 80-litre organics bin and one kitchen bin as part of the new organic waste pick up program that is scheduled to begin Jan. 17, 2015.

Neighbours go head to head over zoning in Lake Cowichan

Zoning issues came up in a recent town hall meeting.

Construction to start this month on Lakeview washroom

Construction to start in November on a new gender-neutral washroom at Lakeview Park, as discussed in last month's CLEC meeting.

A young resident of Lake cowichan surveys the burnt home on South Shore Road, damaged by fire on Nov. 6. The cause is unknown at this point.

Cowichan Lake communities ravaged by storm

Thursday's windstorm ravages Cowichan Lake area, causes power outages and devastation

A young resident of Lake cowichan surveys the burnt home on South Shore Road, damaged by fire on Nov. 6. The cause is unknown at this point.
Grade 4 students (from left) Elijah Vaughn, James Affleck and Sarah Brown pose with principal Nicole Boucher. Last Friday LCS held a costume contest as part of the Halloween activities.

Halloween 2014 another screaming success for communities around Cowichan Lake

Halloween events took place in Lake Cowichan, Honeymoon Bay and Youbou.

Grade 4 students (from left) Elijah Vaughn, James Affleck and Sarah Brown pose with principal Nicole Boucher. Last Friday LCS held a costume contest as part of the Halloween activities.

New crosswalks with lights for school kids in Lake Cowichan

This month will see ground broken on the town’s two new lighted crosswalks.

Lake Cowichan held a naming ceremony for the new town square on Oct. 31. Members from the Lake Cowichan First Nations group and Town Council were present for the ceremony. The official opening of the square will likely be held in the spring, but the square is now open for public use. The name loosely translates to 'people by the lake.'

Lake Cowichan held naming ceremony for new town square Oct. 31

Lake Cowichan held naming ceremony for new town square on Oct. 31.

Lake Cowichan held a naming ceremony for the new town square on Oct. 31. Members from the Lake Cowichan First Nations group and Town Council were present for the ceremony. The official opening of the square will likely be held in the spring, but the square is now open for public use. The name loosely translates to 'people by the lake.'
The Lake Cowichan Municipal All Candidates meeting brought in a full house Monday night. Estimates were that close to 200 people attended to listen to municipal candidates discuss their platforms and answer questions from the Chamber of Commerce and the public. Candidates were seated alphabetically and asked questions in random order. Candidates spoke with passion, humour and enthusiasm.

Election 2014: Lake Cowichan Chamber of Commerce hosts All Candidates meeting at Centennial Hall

Town of Lake Cowichan: The Municipal All Candidates Forum took place Monday night at Centennial Hall from 7 to 9 p.m.

The Lake Cowichan Municipal All Candidates meeting brought in a full house Monday night. Estimates were that close to 200 people attended to listen to municipal candidates discuss their platforms and answer questions from the Chamber of Commerce and the public. Candidates were seated alphabetically and asked questions in random order. Candidates spoke with passion, humour and enthusiasm.

Scam imitates BC Hydro to scare business owners into paying money

RCMP sent out a bulletin recently warning of a new scam targeting businesses to watch out for.

From left to right: Betty Sanddar, spokesperson for Lake Cowichan’s Food Bank, Pat Weaver, PR Chair of Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-op , Katherine Worsley and Cindy Vaast. Weaver donated $1000 to the food bank last Friday on behalf of the Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-op.

Lake Cowichan Food Bank receives generous donation

Last Friday Pat Weaver, on behalf of the Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-op, presented a cheque for $1000 to the Cowichan Lake Food Bank.

From left to right: Betty Sanddar, spokesperson for Lake Cowichan’s Food Bank, Pat Weaver, PR Chair of Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-op , Katherine Worsley and Cindy Vaast. Weaver donated $1000 to the food bank last Friday on behalf of the Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-op.

Lake Cowichan ranked best in municipal spending report

A recent report released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business ranked Lake Cowichan as the ‘best municipality in BC.’

Diane Jay picks up some computer pointers from Evan Croteau at the in the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre. The ongoing Computer Access Youth Incentive program from Industry Canada gives the community access to and helps them learn how to use computers and the internet.

Lake Cowichan youth and seniors benefit from the Computer Access Program Youth Initiative

The Computer Access Program, through the Government of Canada, provides computer and internet access to people who don’t have it.

Diane Jay picks up some computer pointers from Evan Croteau at the in the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre. The ongoing Computer Access Youth Incentive program from Industry Canada gives the community access to and helps them learn how to use computers and the internet.
Residents of Lake Cowichan and Youbou work together ot assemble a compost bin made from wooden pallets as part of the composting workshop at Centennial Hall on Nov. 1, 2014 in Lake Cowichan. CGC is hosting a free series of six gardening workshops in support of Lake Cowichan's community garden.

Cowichan Green Community hosts free composting workshop in Lake Cowichan

Cowichan Green Community hosted free composting workshop in Centennial Hall on Nov. 1 in support of Lake Cowichan's new community garden.

Residents of Lake Cowichan and Youbou work together ot assemble a compost bin made from wooden pallets as part of the composting workshop at Centennial Hall on Nov. 1, 2014 in Lake Cowichan. CGC is hosting a free series of six gardening workshops in support of Lake Cowichan's community garden.
Jann Drake, middle, with her parents Brent and Yvette Friday. Her parents attended the retirement ceremony at Palsson Elementary School on Monday.

Jann Drake of Palsson Elementary in Lake Cowichan retires

Palsson Elementary School held a retirement ceremony for principal Jann Drake on Oct. 27.

Jann Drake, middle, with her parents Brent and Yvette Friday. Her parents attended the retirement ceremony at Palsson Elementary School on Monday.
This home, known as Windjammer, took home a number of CARE awards in late September. South Shore Cabinetry won a gold award for Millwork and a silver award for their work on the home's kitchen. More photos can be found online by searching for 'Windjammer'.

South Shore Cabinetry wins gold and silver at CARE awards

South Shore Cabinetry wins gold and silver at CARE awards in Victoria in late September.

This home, known as Windjammer, took home a number of CARE awards in late September. South Shore Cabinetry won a gold award for Millwork and a silver award for their work on the home's kitchen. More photos can be found online by searching for 'Windjammer'.
Team Myrden (left to right): Diane Myrden (Skip), Tricia Mayea (Third), Kari McKinlay (Second), and Maria Elzinga (Lead). Team Myrden represents BC at the 2014 Travelers Curling Club Championships in late November.

Team Myrden of Lake Cowichan to represent BC in national championship

Team Myrden of Lake Cowichan to represent BC in the 2014 Travelers Curling Club Championship in late November.

Team Myrden (left to right): Diane Myrden (Skip), Tricia Mayea (Third), Kari McKinlay (Second), and Maria Elzinga (Lead). Team Myrden represents BC at the 2014 Travelers Curling Club Championships in late November.
The Cowichan River has been drastically affected by drought this year. While water levels are returning to normal, it is unknown what long-term effects the drought will have on the watershed.

CVRD removes Stage 3 water restrictions

Residents of Lake Cowichan and the surrounding communities no longer need to restrict water consumption as winter rains fall.

The Cowichan River has been drastically affected by drought this year. While water levels are returning to normal, it is unknown what long-term effects the drought will have on the watershed.
Eva Fearon returns the ball across a net at pickleball practice. Fearon is part of a pickleball group that practices Monday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Youbou Community Hall. The group is hosting the First Annual Jean Cozens Memorial Tournament this year at the Youbou Hall. Spectators are welcome.

Youbou hosts first annual Jean Cozens Memorial Pickleball Tournament this Saturday

Youbou hosts first annual Jean Cozens Memorial Pickleball Tournament this Saturday at Youbou Hall. Spectators and challengers are welcome.

Eva Fearon returns the ball across a net at pickleball practice. Fearon is part of a pickleball group that practices Monday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Youbou Community Hall. The group is hosting the First Annual Jean Cozens Memorial Tournament this year at the Youbou Hall. Spectators are welcome.