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Flashback Sept. 25: Freeman for Foster, salmon saved, bear cubs killed

A look back at the history of the Cowichan Lake area

Sep 27, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Mrs. Roper Romp all the rage in Cowichan

Inaugural Mrs. Roper's Romp raises spirits, and funds for the Vancouver Island Crisis Line

Sep 27, 2025 11:00 AM Read more >

Hero wanted: Duncan woman in dire need of living kidney donor

After surviving heart surgeries and a heart transplant Lynda Gainor once again faces a fight for her life

Sep 26, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

'He was the first customer every day': B.C. restaurant honours late patron

Vavenby's Wayne Wilson was the first patron to walk in the door at the Painted Turtle Restaurant every day for 15 years. The restaurant reserved his usual seat for weeks after he passed away this month

Sep 24, 2025 4:34 PM Read more >

New totem unveiled at Kaatza Station Museum in Lake Cowichan

Kaatza Station Museum unveiled new totem from Nuu-chah-nulth carver and cultural leader Joshua Watts on Sept. 6

Sep 21, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

QUIZ: Are you ready to spring into fall?

This year, autumn in the northern hemisphere begins on Sept. 22

Sep 21, 2025 4:50 AM Read more >

Duncan Purple Ribbon event brought focus to drug crisis

Cowichan Community Action Team hosted its Purple Ribbon Day event in Duncan on Aug. 30

Sep 20, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Flashback Sept. 18: Chicken chatter, elk in a bind, bummer for bowlers

A look back at the history of the Cowichan Lake area

Sep 20, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Cowichan community rallies to 'Finish It' with Terry Fox Run

All ages came out to continue carrying on the torch for the 45th annual Terry Fox Run

Sep 20, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Tour de Rock riders poised to fight childhood cancer with Vancouver Island ride

'It's very emotional,' says former Sidney town crier. 'They come in with smiling faces and they're just given such a big welcome'

Sep 19, 2025 11:29 AM Read more >