Drew McLachlan

Tourists and area directors are in disagreement over the name of the area, which councillor Bob Day said is affecting the town’s image and its potential as a tourist destination — though not everybody agrees.

Is naming confusion a barrier to tourism?

Some town officials are concerned that unclear naming of the area could be effecting tourism.

Tourists and area directors are in disagreement over the name of the area, which councillor Bob Day said is affecting the town’s image and its potential as a tourist destination — though not everybody agrees.
The Lake Cowichan Fire Department up at bat during last year’s final game. Lake Cowichan claimed a victory over the Ladysmith Fire Department, who won the softball tournament in 2013.

Firefighters play ball at Skydome for charity

This Fathers’ Day weekend, firefighters from across the Island will descend on the Mesachie Lake Skydome for the 36th consecutive year.

The Lake Cowichan Fire Department up at bat during last year’s final game. Lake Cowichan claimed a victory over the Ladysmith Fire Department, who won the softball tournament in 2013.

Town seeks public input for age-friendly action plan

Extended care facility named one of top priorities for plan.

The Meade Creek Recycling Facility, located between Lake Cowichan and Youbou, could be receiving a thorough renovation next year.

Upgrades will make Meade Creek Recylcing Facility more user-friendly

Upgrades will be similar to those made to Peerless Road facility in Ladysmith.

The Meade Creek Recycling Facility, located between Lake Cowichan and Youbou, could be receiving a thorough renovation next year.
Friends Mirelle Imeleau-Harvey and Laureen Dagneault visit the church building at the Honeymoon Bay Market. The annual market starts it’s ninth year this season and is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday on 10063 South Shore Road in Honeymoon Bay.

Our community in brief: May 20, 2015

Kaatza Station Museum seeking donations from former IWA Canada members.

Friends Mirelle Imeleau-Harvey and Laureen Dagneault visit the church building at the Honeymoon Bay Market. The annual market starts it’s ninth year this season and is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday on 10063 South Shore Road in Honeymoon Bay.

Ts’uubaa-asatx hope to reintroduce traditional language to community

New educational program could start as soon as June.

Mike Bishop, chair of the Cowichan Valley Community Radio Society, sits in the Radio Cowichan recording studio, located in Lake Cowichan School’s former band room.

Changing frequency: CICV FM expanding broadcast area with new antenna

The Lake 98.7 will become Radio Cowichan 97.5 to reflect the upcoming changes.

Mike Bishop, chair of the Cowichan Valley Community Radio Society, sits in the Radio Cowichan recording studio, located in Lake Cowichan School’s former band room.
Dalton Smith was one resident representing those opposed to the bylaw amendment that would allow RVs and trailers to be set up on residential properties at the public meeting on Monday (May 11).

Rezoning request sparks controversy in Marble Bay

Sewage disposal and water quality a main concern for residents opposed to amendment of bylaws.

Dalton Smith was one resident representing those opposed to the bylaw amendment that would allow RVs and trailers to be set up on residential properties at the public meeting on Monday (May 11).
Summer Higgins purchases a “melty magnet” from Ally Day’s sales table at the Young Entrepreneurs Show.

LCS turning grade four/five students into young entrepreneurs

Business show teaches students social responsibility, raises money for various charities.

Summer Higgins purchases a “melty magnet” from Ally Day’s sales table at the Young Entrepreneurs Show.
Hometown singer-songwriter Mary Egan and Ron Ingram playing for an appreciative crowd at last year’s Music in the Lake: Summer Nights event in July.

Music in the Lake: Summer Nights changing tempo

Summer Nights series performers will hit the stage in Central Park on July 4.

Hometown singer-songwriter Mary Egan and Ron Ingram playing for an appreciative crowd at last year’s Music in the Lake: Summer Nights event in July.
Substitute teacher Lisa Monty helps Kim Walker’s grade three class at Palsson release the 100 chum salmon they spent the last three months raising. The program, in partnership with the Cowichan Lake Salmonid Enhancement Society, teaches students about the local ecosystem, the life cycle of salmon and conservation.

Our community in brief: May 6, 2015

Community Garden planting trees while Kaatza creates a communtiy calendar.

Substitute teacher Lisa Monty helps Kim Walker’s grade three class at Palsson release the 100 chum salmon they spent the last three months raising. The program, in partnership with the Cowichan Lake Salmonid Enhancement Society, teaches students about the local ecosystem, the life cycle of salmon and conservation.

Palsson principal hopes upcoming program will have students prepared for school

Activity Before Learning program met with enormous success in View Royal, and it could bring results to Lake Cowichan.

Bre Kitigawa, organizer of the Jordan Melchior Memorial Scholarship, helps bag some of the cans donated last Saturday (April 25). The scholarship gives $500 to a Lake Cowichan Student at a presentation evening in June. Last Years recipient was Megan Foster.

Our community in brief: April 29, 2015

Ladies on the green and kids in the kitchen this week in Lake Cowichan.

Bre Kitigawa, organizer of the Jordan Melchior Memorial Scholarship, helps bag some of the cans donated last Saturday (April 25). The scholarship gives $500 to a Lake Cowichan Student at a presentation evening in June. Last Years recipient was Megan Foster.
From left: Darlene Weberg-Pohn, Aaron Hamilton and Denise Allan received their respective awards at the Cowichan Lake and District Chamber of Commerce’s event on April 15.

Aaron Hamilton named Citizen of the Year for bridging gap between town and First Nations

The Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce presented their two annual community awards earlier this month, this time going to three recipients.

From left: Darlene Weberg-Pohn, Aaron Hamilton and Denise Allan received their respective awards at the Cowichan Lake and District Chamber of Commerce’s event on April 15.
Cow-op is set to launch June 1.

Cow-op will take the Valley’s fresh produce online

The online "farmers' market" will go live this summer.

Cow-op is set to launch June 1.
Artist Ron Hamilton spent last week in the library near Ts’uubaa-asatx Square, where he put the finishing touches on his design sketch for the totem pole.

Artist hopes pole will stand as symbol of cooperation

Rough carving of the pole expected to begin in May.

Artist Ron Hamilton spent last week in the library near Ts’uubaa-asatx Square, where he put the finishing touches on his design sketch for the totem pole.
Fisheries Officer Willi Jansen spoke about the role of fisheries in helping preserve Cowichan Lake.

Cowichan Lake Matters public meeting

An increased budget will allow more RCMP officers on the lake during the summer.

Fisheries Officer Willi Jansen spoke about the role of fisheries in helping preserve Cowichan Lake.
Palsson Elementary School’s grade four volleyball team recently finished their season with a handful of victories for Lake Cowichan. From left: Justice Charlette-Bird, Chelsea Martel, Abbigail Eaton, Jenae Weir, Michelle Davis, Madison Pilfold, Isabella Atchison, Danielle Bissett and coach Michelle Davis.

Our community in brief: April 22, 2015

Entrepreneurs young and old getting ready to sell their wares.

Palsson Elementary School’s grade four volleyball team recently finished their season with a handful of victories for Lake Cowichan. From left: Justice Charlette-Bird, Chelsea Martel, Abbigail Eaton, Jenae Weir, Michelle Davis, Madison Pilfold, Isabella Atchison, Danielle Bissett and coach Michelle Davis.

Changes in store for Lake Days 2015

New executive chairperson Jackie Cummings explained the events making a debut this year and which ones won't be coming back.

Columbarium project moving forward

80 percent of British Columbians eschewing burial in favour of cremation.