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December 20th is a day that will likely be well remembered here in Cowichan Bay. A powerful windstorm lashed the entire south coast of British Columbia, winds gusting at times to 100km/h caused major damage in communities all along the coast. Then it moved inland. 10 people like this post. Like Unlike
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 […]
Originally published January of 2011, edited and updated for republication today. Before we can have discussion, we must define our terms. If you are already familiar with the Cittaslow Movement and it’s governing principles, please skip down. If Cittaslow is new to you, please take time to read and understand before going on. 9 people […]
The replica of the SS Beaver which has been tied up in Cowichan bay since last June, rolled over and sank Wednesday (May 7th 2014) evening at around 8:30pm. It is currently estimated to be in 60 to 80 feet of water. Nothing much visible above the water, it is speculated that it’s laying on […]
It’s cold out. Not a cloud to be seen, the sun is shining with that miserly winter’s light and it’s cold out. Not cold by anyone’s standards but our own mind you, but it IS below zero on the Celsius scale. Water taps are freezing up all over the place on the docks. Not a […]
CVRD, Residents in Concert. Area Director Iannidinardo Still Sounds Sour Notes. The CVRD wants to settle issues regarding zoning, Village float home owners and marina owners want to co-operate in that process, yet area director Lori Iannidinardo is indirectly quoted in a recent Cowichan News Leader Pictorial article saying: Iannidinardo explained the sewage hook-up issue […]
Marina Owners Invited To Attend A meeting of all waterborne community residents and marina owners from Cowichan Bay Village has been scheduled for the evening of Tonight at 7pm. To be held at the Maritime Center’s loft, the meeting will provide a forum for residents to discuss the process by which a temporary use permit […]
