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Town of Lake Cowichan aligns with CVRD in Regional Environment Strategic Plan

Town set to embrace instigations of Cowichan Valley Regional District in plan that combats local issues

Ladysmith council has $100,000 to spend on grants-in-aid

Community groups have requested more than $187,000 in grants, and council must decide which projects to assist.

The 2014 candidates for the Lady of the Lake ambassador program with 2013 2nd Princess Emily-Anne Pastor, Lady of the Lake Megan Berry (centre) and 1st Princess Ashly Vomacka. Missing from photo is Charleen Tomlinson

Lady of the Lake candidates announced

Lady of the Lake: Winners to be crowned on Saturday June 8 at Lake Days

The 2014 candidates for the Lady of the Lake ambassador program with 2013 2nd Princess Emily-Anne Pastor, Lady of the Lake Megan Berry (centre) and 1st Princess Ashly Vomacka. Missing from photo is Charleen Tomlinson
Dust follows a logging truck entering Youbou.

TimberWest outlines preferable truck wash site in Youbou amid continued negotiations

Youbou Truck Wash: Negotiations continue to stall as TimberWest speak of site preference

Dust follows a logging truck entering Youbou.

Lake Cowichan public meeting for local businesses and landlords

Town council and staff to meet with business owners, property landlords and Chamber of Commerce members

BIOvator seems a distinct possibility

BIOvator: If not this year, Lake Cowichan council may go ahead and purchase the chemical composter in 2015

Town and Stz’uminus sign major agreement

Service agreement sees the Town of Ladysmith extend its water and sewage services to the Stz'uminus reserve.

Lake Cowichan RCMP and fire department members tend to a MVA on Friday, March 14. A car crashed into a telephone pole on South Shore Road near Country Grocer.

RCMP report: thieves still on the loose in Lake Cowichan

Break-ins of houses and vehicles continue to occur at the Lake

Lake Cowichan RCMP and fire department members tend to a MVA on Friday, March 14. A car crashed into a telephone pole on South Shore Road near Country Grocer.

Lake Cowichan councillors react to four-year terms

Councillors say the pending four-year terms for local elections will attract those who are most dedicated

Valley Fish and Game Club hosts Wilderness Watch Workshop

Over 30 club turn out for workshop to improve and attain further wilderness knowledge

Cowichan Lake residents unhappy at moving of driving webcam

Camera move: Drive BC move Lake Cowichan Hill 60 webcam to circle route at Mesachie Lake to the dismay of many Lake residents

The Duck Pond Park in Lake Cowichan.

Lake Cowichan Kinsmen club appeal to town for finance to improve Duck Pond

Kinsmen Club delegation asks town for money to enhance Duck Pond playground equipment

The Duck Pond Park in Lake Cowichan.
Sandra Avery shows the large tree on the boulevard in front of her home that is damaging her concrete wall that borders her yard.

Town of Lake Cowichan receives complaint of dangerous trees

Comiaken Avenue and Cottonwood Street: Residents claim trees are damaging cement wall.

Sandra Avery shows the large tree on the boulevard in front of her home that is damaging her concrete wall that borders her yard.

Public hearing on March 6 will address manufactured home park in Saltair

Zoning amendments to allow "site built" dwellings on the former site of the Saltair Mobile Home Park will be discussed.

Town of Lake Cowichan considers investing in eco-friendly BIOvator for waste consumption

BIOvator: Cylindrical machine converts organic waste to compost

Town of Lake Cowichan set to purchase new garbage truck

New truck will cost the town over $300,000 but council believe it's a necessity

Valerie Jefferd is the first nurse practitioner at the Lake and works out of the Brookside Medical Clinic.

Family nurse practitioner part of Cowichan Lake’s primary care team

Valerie Jefferd: New nurse practitioner works out of Brookside Medical Clinic

Valerie Jefferd is the first nurse practitioner at the Lake and works out of the Brookside Medical Clinic.
From left, Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Chantal Greenhalgh, Faith Knelson, coach Dusan Toth-Szabo and Aileen Humphreys are celebrating many recent successes in the pool.

Knelson sets new national record in the pool

Ladysmith swimmer Faith Knelson's 33.07 in the 50m breaststroke at the western championships was a new national record.

From left, Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Chantal Greenhalgh, Faith Knelson, coach Dusan Toth-Szabo and Aileen Humphreys are celebrating many recent successes in the pool.
The Wounded Warriors Run B.C. passed through Ladysmith Feb. 20, stopping at the Royal Canadian Branch 171 and receiving a donation to support serving and retired members of the Canadian Forces who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Wounded Warriors come to Ladysmith

The Ladysmith Legion welcomed the Wounded Warriors Run B.C. on Feb. 20.

The Wounded Warriors Run B.C. passed through Ladysmith Feb. 20, stopping at the Royal Canadian Branch 171 and receiving a donation to support serving and retired members of the Canadian Forces who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
An emotional Wilma Rowbottom receives the Nichole Stock Community Service Award alongside a proud Gerald Thom who picked up the 2013 Citizen of the Year prize.

Thom and Rowbottom receive community awards

Gerald Thom receives Citizen of the Year Award and Wilma Rowbottom picks up Nichole Stock Award for community service

An emotional Wilma Rowbottom receives the Nichole Stock Community Service Award alongside a proud Gerald Thom who picked up the 2013 Citizen of the Year prize.