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Originally published November 2012: Nothing has changed. In the late spring, through the summer and into early fall, the Vancouver Island Marmot is a restless creature. Having been cooped up all winter, he feels the need to stretch his legs, to venture forth from his burrow and so often goes in search of something interesting […]
The Sea Lions have arrived! We can see them, we can hear them, and before too much longer, we’ll be able to smell them too. Every year they come to dine on the salmon that return to the Cowichan River to spawn. They are also elusive at times. Today when I went over to their […]
I want to play “Devil’s Advocate” today. I want to suggest an alternate view. Last week when we attended the “Charrette”, we were told that Cowichan bay Village was a problem that had to be solved. We were reminded of the parking issues, the safety issues with the highway that runs through our Village, the […]
Concerned for safety of artifacts, donation goes to roofing project. An organization you may never have heard of has come forward with a large donation for the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Captain Terry Stuart, who presented the cheque to incoming Centre President Chris Banner on behalf of The British Columbia Supercargoes’ Association said the move […]
If ever there was an unlikely candidate for powering a boat in a race, it must be the British Seagull outboard motor. In spite of having achieved world renown for being “The Best Outboard Motor for the World” and while those who own them and regularly use them are known for the viciousness of their […]
An invitation arrived in my email box the other day, I’ll let it speak for itself: Join us for this year’s Boat Festival! We have three businesses looking to sponsor teams to participate in the Fast and Furious Boat Building Competition. Contact the office if you are interested! Prize is 50/50 of entrance fees gathered […]
Thieves armed with wire cutters have stolen as many as twelve hanging flower baskets which decorated the exterior of the True Grain Bakery in downtown Cowichan Bay Village. They then wandered down the village street, stealing baskets and blooms from other businesses as well. It appears to have been a well planned effort. The culprits […]
