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More partners join the Smart Meter debate

In addition to the Town of Lake Cowichan’s recent decision to back a moratorium request on BC Hydro’s Smart Meters, three other municipalities have sent moratorium requests.
Loader vandalized in Lake Cowichan

Loader vandalized in Lake Cowichan

Some time over the Canada Day weekend, a loader parked at a North Shore Road property was vandalized.
No federal funding for Visitor Information Centre

No federal funding for Visitor Information Centre

The future of the local Visitor Information Centre is up in the air, in part due to a lack of federal funding for summer students.

After ups and downs, Cowichan Lake Economic Network will reconvene in September

Its first year has been an eventful one for the Cowichan Lake Economic Advisory Network. It’s been both fortunate and unfortunate, Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce president Jim Humphry said.
Duo provides tips on keeping water wise this summer

Duo provides tips on keeping water wise this summer

With hoards of tourists and locals alike taking to water activities on Cowichan Lake, it’s important to keep safety in the back of one’s mind. That’s the message visiting Burnaby water safety advocates Christine Schroeder and Mandy Arbuckle had to impart during a tour of Cowichan Lake, Saturday, July 9.
Alleged drunk ditches truck in town

Alleged drunk ditches truck in town

An allegedly drunk driver almost took out a fellow motorist, Sunday, July 10, during an early morning drive down Wellington Road, in Lake Cowichan.

Local police will not abide drunken parties down the river

Public alcohol consumption will not be tolerated, Lake Cowichan RCMP Sgt. Dave Voller said. “We have lots planned for the summer,” he said, of the annual crackdown.

Strange theft/arsonist offense boggles local RCMP

Lake Cowichan RCMP are still seeking information on a car stolen from the Lakeview Park Campground, Tuesday, July 5.
Take Smokey the Bear's advice and help prevent forest fires

Take Smokey the Bear's advice and help prevent forest fires

Cartoon character Smokey the Bear’s slogan, “Only you can prevent forest fires,” is an accurate one. So far this year, the Coastal Fire Centre has responded to 29 forest fires.

Town taxes are overdue, as of Monday, July 4

If you haven’t already paid your property taxes, expect to find an additional 10 per cent tacked on to the total.