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Low light conditions along Highway 18 don’t give motorists much of a chance to avoid collisions with elk. (Malcolm Chalmers photo)

Need for solution to problem of ‘wildlife incidents’ on Highway 18: McGonigle

Numbers of elk are growing, and they are now showing up in new areas, increasing danger to drivers

Low light conditions along Highway 18 don’t give motorists much of a chance to avoid collisions with elk. (Malcolm Chalmers photo)
Nichole Stock, shown here only a year before her death, was the original ‘Penny Girl’, raising many thousands for Variety Club. (Lake News file)

Famous Nichole Stock Penny Drive comes to an end at Lake Cowichan

People aren’t using coins as much any more so organizers will looks for new ways to continue her idea

Nichole Stock, shown here only a year before her death, was the original ‘Penny Girl’, raising many thousands for Variety Club. (Lake News file)
There was a problem last year in trying to keep the Central Park washrooms open longer hours, Lake Cowichan CAO Joe Fernandez reminds town councillors. (Gazette file)

Old issue back at Lake Cowichan council table: open hours at public washrooms

How to balance need with cost: the town has wrestled with it for many years

There was a problem last year in trying to keep the Central Park washrooms open longer hours, Lake Cowichan CAO Joe Fernandez reminds town councillors. (Gazette file)
There’s plenty of lively tunes afoot when Black Angus takes the stage. (Jonathon Howe photo)

VIDEO: Fabulous February all lined up at Crofton’s Osborne Bay Pub

From a romantic Valentine’s Day outing to a rip-roaring Celtic night, you’ll find what you like

There’s plenty of lively tunes afoot when Black Angus takes the stage. (Jonathon Howe photo)
Alistair Crawford speaks at a Lake Cowichan council meeting about ways to restrict power vessels on the upper Cowichan. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

Jet skis towing tubers on the river? Lake Cowichan council concerned

A Transport Canada rep says there is support for the town if they decide on restrictions

Alistair Crawford speaks at a Lake Cowichan council meeting about ways to restrict power vessels on the upper Cowichan. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
Abbamania, always a favourite,, are back at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. (Citizen file)

Abbamania returns, bringing the Bee Gees, Cher, and Lady Gaga with them

It’ll be a full night of great tribute music with hits from yesterday and today

Abbamania, always a favourite,, are back at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. (Citizen file)
Jazz performer Laila Biali comes to the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre’s Cabaret Series on Feb. 13. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Hear sultry jazz songstress Laila Biali in speakeasy setting in Cowichan

Cabaret Series at Cowichan Theatre closes its 2019/20 season with super show

Jazz performer Laila Biali comes to the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre’s Cabaret Series on Feb. 13. (Submitted)
One of Lexi’s fondest memories is interviewing E.J. Hughes in his studio. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Lexi Bainas column: Thanks for the memories: Lexi Bainas reflects on retirement

It’s been great but it’s time for the last waltz

One of Lexi’s fondest memories is interviewing E.J. Hughes in his studio. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
River cowboys tie down the swimming dock, which was swept downriver from the Duckpond during recent high water. Kinsmen corralled the errant platform Sunday, with aid of cable, block and tackle and a loader which eased the dock upstream while an aluminum boat kept the dock away from the shoreline. Kinsmen later rounded up the diving platform which had dragged its anchor all the way downstream to the Co-op building. (Photo from the Jan. 23, 1980 Lake News)

Lake Flashback: Haiti relief pours in, political kerfuffle has deep roots, and BCFP acts quickly on PCP leak

We’ve also included a picture of Lake Cowichan Kinsmen rescuing the Duckpond dock

River cowboys tie down the swimming dock, which was swept downriver from the Duckpond during recent high water. Kinsmen corralled the errant platform Sunday, with aid of cable, block and tackle and a loader which eased the dock upstream while an aluminum boat kept the dock away from the shoreline. Kinsmen later rounded up the diving platform which had dragged its anchor all the way downstream to the Co-op building. (Photo from the Jan. 23, 1980 Lake News)
Ducks enjoy a swim by a picnic table as water levels rise. (Citizen file)

Flooding has closed several roads in Cowichan Valley

All the usual suspects are involved: overflowing ditches, low-lying spots, and huge piles of snow

Ducks enjoy a swim by a picnic table as water levels rise. (Citizen file)
Lake Cowichan Minor Hockey’s skills competition will be held at a later date. (Gazette file)

Snow sidelines skills competition, most Jamboree games Saturday

But it’s not over for the skills competition; watch for a new date

Lake Cowichan Minor Hockey’s skills competition will be held at a later date. (Gazette file)
Mayor Rod Peters wants to see the Town of Lake Cowichan borrow money to tackle problems like upgrading roads and sidewalks, and finishing the sewer lagoon. (Gazette file)

Time to bite the bullet and borrow to fix roads, sidewalks, sewer lagoon in Lake Cowichan: Peters

Lake Cowichan mayor says he’d be ‘ashamed’ to show public the lack of capital spending

Mayor Rod Peters wants to see the Town of Lake Cowichan borrow money to tackle problems like upgrading roads and sidewalks, and finishing the sewer lagoon. (Gazette file)
The huge cast of CMS’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ rehearses on the big Cowichan Theatre stage for the first time. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Cowichan Musical Society blockbuster ‘Mamma Mia!’ set to open

VIDEO: It’s almost time for Mamma Mia! on the big stage

The huge cast of CMS’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ rehearses on the big Cowichan Theatre stage for the first time. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Mike Dawes, Cenk Erdogan, Olli Soikkeli and Jim (Kimo) West are coming to Duncan for the 20th annual International Guitar Night on Jan. 23. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Talented quartet comes to Duncan for International Guitar Night Jan. 23

Guitarists from England, Turkey, Hawaii, and Finland present stunning, creative event

Mike Dawes, Cenk Erdogan, Olli Soikkeli and Jim (Kimo) West are coming to Duncan for the 20th annual International Guitar Night on Jan. 23. (Submitted)
There’s always comic moments in the Shakespeare Festival plays so don’t be scared off from auditioning for ‘Little Women’ and ‘The Winter’s Tale’. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)

Lexi Bainas column: Singers, actors needed for thre exciting upcoming productions

‘The Winter’s Tale’, ‘Little Women’, and Mass for St. Cecilia are all calling: are you up for them?

There’s always comic moments in the Shakespeare Festival plays so don’t be scared off from auditioning for ‘Little Women’ and ‘The Winter’s Tale’. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)
As far back as 2011, Indian Day School survivors from the Cowichan Valley were gathering for meetings about receiving a proper settlement for a terrible time in their lives. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)

Indian Day School survivors can now submit claims for $10K-$200K in compensation

Anyone who is part of the class action is being encouraged to start the process now

As far back as 2011, Indian Day School survivors from the Cowichan Valley were gathering for meetings about receiving a proper settlement for a terrible time in their lives. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)
Nine-year-old Miles Brooks, left, and 11-year-old Jessop Hill carry some empty liquor bottles to be loaded onto the recycling truck at Saturday’s bottle drive in Lake Cowican. (From the Gazette of Jan. 13, 2010)

Lake Flashback: Huge snowfall starts 1980, a ‘zero’ tax increase in 1995, and Lake steps up to help

Snowfall in winter not a worry for most Lakers

Nine-year-old Miles Brooks, left, and 11-year-old Jessop Hill carry some empty liquor bottles to be loaded onto the recycling truck at Saturday’s bottle drive in Lake Cowican. (From the Gazette of Jan. 13, 2010)
50 years since arena idea first raised at Lake Cowichan

50 years since arena idea first raised at Lake Cowichan

Minor hockey to celebrate arena’s golden anniversary with event this fall; Jamboree: Jan. 18

50 years since arena idea first raised at Lake Cowichan
Aaron Hamilton, administrator for the Ts’uubaa’asatx First Nation, talks about the Lake Cowichan band’s plans for 2020. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

Residential development moving ahead at Ts’uubaa’asatx but health centre on hold

Careful planning, realistic goals go hand-in-hand as small band moves forward towards its future

Aaron Hamilton, administrator for the Ts’uubaa’asatx First Nation, talks about the Lake Cowichan band’s plans for 2020. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
Pete Zedlacher is just one of four super comics who are heading towards the Cowichan Valley for the ‘Snowed in Comedy Tour’. (Submitted)

VIDEO: ‘Snowed In Comedy Tour’ coming to Duncan just in time to warm up January

Four great comics are coming to the Valley for a great evening of laughs

Pete Zedlacher is just one of four super comics who are heading towards the Cowichan Valley for the ‘Snowed in Comedy Tour’. (Submitted)