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A goal of zero workplace injuries and fatalities

A goal of zero workplace injuries and fatalities

No workplace-related deaths or injuries. Highlighting tragedies of the past, those attending the annual Day of Mourning ceremony at the Forest Workers’ Memorial Park, Thursday, April 28, have set this ambitious goal.
A royal afternoon in Honeymoon Bay

A royal afternoon in Honeymoon Bay

Guests were treated like royalty, last weekend, when the community of Honeymoon Bay celebrated the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Phone scam hits local grandmother

Think twice before sending money loans overseas, local grandmother Val Pawlik is warning as many people as she can.
Fight against Smart Meters rages on

Fight against Smart Meters rages on

Anti-Smart Meter enthusiast Mary Lowther is asking others to join in her fight against the radiating devices.

Public meeting coming up at Youbou

Youbou/Meade Creek area director Klaus Kuhn is open for suggestions, Wednesday, May 4, during a 7 p.m. public meeting at the Youbou Hall.
CVRD approves house on stilts

CVRD approves house on stilts

The Cowichan Valley Regional District approved the construction of a home on 3.5-metre tall stilts in the community of Honeymoon Bay.

Vehicle and boat donations sought

Budget constraints have the Lake Cowichan Fire Department seeking donations from the public.
Local girls have fun with female-only hockey

Local girls have fun with female-only hockey

Hockey’s just more fun without the boys. Thus was born the idea of creating a bunch of all-girls teams in the Cowichan Valley, local hockey dad Greg Clayton said.

Town of Lake Cowichan finances to be unveiled Tuesday

How much Lake Cowichan homeowners can expect to pay in taxes will be announced during the town’s Tuesday, April 26, regular council meeting.

Waste compost collections on hold, not cancelled

The collection of organic waste in the Town of Lake Cowichan isn’t entirely off the table.