Drew McLachlan

Carrol Patrick (left) and Kaatza Historical Society president Pat Foster with the 240 bankers boxes of documents the museum recently acquired from the IWA office in Vancouver. The documents have yet to be sorted.

Kaatza Museum seeks addition to house new archives

International Woodworkers of America (IWA) donates 240 boxes of documents and photographs from 1930s to 50s.

Carrol Patrick (left) and Kaatza Historical Society president Pat Foster with the 240 bankers boxes of documents the museum recently acquired from the IWA office in Vancouver. The documents have yet to be sorted.

Cowichan contemplates bid for National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

The NAHC Bid Committee will be making their decision this week.

Cowichan Green Community launches seed saving project

Seniors from across Cowichan Valley interviewed for Sharing Our Seed Stories, a six-part video series.

Town settles on solution to ongoing water problem

The town will be pursuing a grant which will cover the costs of installing the more expensive sand-filtraiton system.

Kids learn to fish on Chemainus Lake

The event will end with chance to show new skills and catch trout.

Workers Keepy Johel, Kelly Bergstrom and Bob Elliot from the Town of Lake Cowichan’s Public Works department are widening the walkway along the waterfront at Saywell Park.

Our community in brief: April 15, 2015

Lake Cowichan's Citizen of the Year will be announced tonight.

Workers Keepy Johel, Kelly Bergstrom and Bob Elliot from the Town of Lake Cowichan’s Public Works department are widening the walkway along the waterfront at Saywell Park.
Katheryn Swan spent her Saturday selling handmade jewelry and homemade Big Boy Bibs and Gal’s Boo Bibs at the Spring Bazaar at the Lake Cowichan 50 Plus Activity Centre.

Our community in brief: April 8, 2015

Family movie nights and fundraisers coming up in Lake Cowichan.

Katheryn Swan spent her Saturday selling handmade jewelry and homemade Big Boy Bibs and Gal’s Boo Bibs at the Spring Bazaar at the Lake Cowichan 50 Plus Activity Centre.

Lake Bloomers bring bee expert to Lake Cowichan

The Lake Bloomers Club will be hosting guest speaker Gord Hutchings later this month for a presentation on preserving native bees.

Island Health urging for restrictions on ‘e-cigs’

No bylaws regarding the devices currently exist in Lake Cowichan.

Second community kitchen planned for Lake Cowichan

Cowichan Community Kitchens incorporates health, budgeting and shopping into their programs.

Two swimmers planning record-breaking feat on Cowichan Lake

What’s Your 150? Simmons and Cape are looking for inspiration online.

The sign at the Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat recognizes the building’s former role as the town’s school. Many former school buildings are no longer standing.

Society marks three former schools on Cowichan Lake

16 schools across the Valley will be getting the golden bell treatment during phase two.

The sign at the Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat recognizes the building’s former role as the town’s school. Many former school buildings are no longer standing.
Students from Palsson Elementary joined the Salmonid Enhancement Society in planting native trees along Oliver Creek for the returning salmon.

Chinook at home in Oliver Creek, says enhancement society

Three new sonar fences will track the dwindling population of Chinook salmon.

Students from Palsson Elementary joined the Salmonid Enhancement Society in planting native trees along Oliver Creek for the returning salmon.

New program looks to engage local youth

Lake Cowichan students could be forming ‘youth council’ next September.

Lake Cowichan Mayor Ross Forrest

Affordable Housing Trust Fund peaks interest of mayor

Social Planning Cowichan wants to address issues raised by recent CVRD assessment.

Lake Cowichan Mayor Ross Forrest

National Volunteer Week kicks off in Cowichan Valley

Nominations open for Leaders of Tomorrow, the local youth volunteer awards.

North Shore Road could soon be seeing some improvements, which would open the busy road up to pedestrians.

Lake Cowichan becoming more pedestrian-friendly

North Shore Road: Mayor wants to see sidewalks improved along, North Shore Road, a "main artery" of the town.

North Shore Road could soon be seeing some improvements, which would open the busy road up to pedestrians.
Andrew Cage from Island Irrigation and Landscaping is hydro seeding grass on at the Vancouver Island Regional Library. That same day seeding was completed on the ball fields by the arena.

Our community in brief: March 24, 2015

Seniors' Bazaar and road hockey show that spring has sprung in Lake Cowichan.

Andrew Cage from Island Irrigation and Landscaping is hydro seeding grass on at the Vancouver Island Regional Library. That same day seeding was completed on the ball fields by the arena.

New group working towards senior care facility

Lake Cowichan’s proposed senior care facility is taking a small step forward this month.

This year’s Lady of the Lake candidates, from left: Gianna Egilson, sponsored by Shaker Mill Restaurant; Crystal Bell, Copper Lane Boutique; Kristen Hamilton, Royal Canadian Legion; Kirsten Mackie, The Kinsmen; Grace Matson, Island Savings; Avi Ursulam, The Elks; Sidney Fothergill, Countrywide Realty; Justus Irving, A&W; Laura Fernandez, Island Pharmacy; Amanda Nixon, the Lions and Alyssa Porter, Youbou Shop and Save. Missing from the photo is Madison Youmans, sponsored by Country Grocer.

New candidates for Lady of the Lake ambassadorship program announced

Winners will be revealed June 13 at Lake Days, following a training period.

This year’s Lady of the Lake candidates, from left: Gianna Egilson, sponsored by Shaker Mill Restaurant; Crystal Bell, Copper Lane Boutique; Kristen Hamilton, Royal Canadian Legion; Kirsten Mackie, The Kinsmen; Grace Matson, Island Savings; Avi Ursulam, The Elks; Sidney Fothergill, Countrywide Realty; Justus Irving, A&W; Laura Fernandez, Island Pharmacy; Amanda Nixon, the Lions and Alyssa Porter, Youbou Shop and Save. Missing from the photo is Madison Youmans, sponsored by Country Grocer.