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The 2014 Honeymoon Bay Pot Lick Dimmer
December 15, 2014
The 2014 annual Honeymoon Bay "Pot Lick Dimmer", yes that's what they call it, was another huge success. After two days of preparation by a load of volunteers, 6 turkeys, 4 hams and every vegetable known to man was lovingly prepared to feed the 181 people who attended. It's too bad Santa Clause was so busy with his preparations for Christmas because he had to miss the meal, although with the help of the Honeymoon Bay Fire Department he was able to come and visit with all the kids and give them a present. |
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2014 Lake Cowichan Christmas Parade & Tree light up
November 29, 2014
In 2014 the Lake Cowichan Chamber of commerce has organized a Christmas Parade through downtown to Saywell Park. Once again Santa was the big hit at the party riding on the float provided by Pete Pimlott and Country Grocer their float was adorned with Christmas lights and an overweight Reindeer. There was a great turnout for the parade and the lighting of the Christmas tree. A band and choir sang Christmas Carols while the little ones visited Santa and drank Hot Chocolate. The weather for the first time this year brought a little snow and cooler temperatures making it feel like the christmas season. |
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Carpet Bowling at the Honeymoon Bay Hall
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Tuesday Nov 25, 14
Honeymoon Bay hosted an Island Carpet Bowling tournament on Tuesday Nov 25, 14. The team of Carolyne and Gordon Austin from Honeymoon Bay and Joyce and Fred Luecke from Port Alberni won gold. They beat seven other Vancouver Island teams from the communities of Port Alberni to Victoria. |
2014 Lake Cowichan Remembrance Day Ceremony
November 11, 2014
In a year that saw two military men murdered on Canadian soil and the Harper government cutting funding and support to veterans and their associations a larger than usual number of residents came out to the service at the cenotaph in Central Park. It was a cool Crisp morning with little cloud cover. A band played O'Canada and God save the Queen as cadets stood guard at the cenotaph. For the first time in a few years a Trumpeter played taps. Families and officials laid their wreaths in an act of remembrance to the men and women fought and died for our freedoms. |
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5th Annual Classic Car Show
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Aug 24, 2014 With a smaller than normal showing of cars the 5th Annual Classic Car Show was still getting some amazing cars to look at. From Antiques to Classics and Hot Rods to Drag Racers there was something for everyone to admire. The 50/50 draw made $75 for the Lake Cowichan Community Services. |
2014 Youbou Regatta
Aug 9, 2014
The 2014 Youbou Regatta was held under a sun drenched sky which helped make it one of the best attended in quite a few years. The famous quarter mile swim (OK 0.402336 km) was won this year by members of the Duncan Stingray Swim Team, Firstand second, followed closely by 70+year old Bernard Hewette who is himself a past winner. Canoe and Kayak races were well attended and the Lifeguard Challange was finally won by the Lifegards, even though the Duncan swim team seemed to be sure winners. |
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2014 Duncan Summer Festival Parade |
July 12,14
The Cowichan Valley lived up to it's name "Warmland", maybe they even surpassed it in Duncan weather wise. A welcome sight were the firemen passing out cold "Freezie pops" to the people lined up to watch the parade. Another welcome sight was the Schriner's and their water pistols. Hey everyone loves a parade! |
Canada Day 2014 - How cool was that? |
July 1, 2014
July 1st was Canada Day, we are 147 years young. The Cowichan Lake Area celebrated at the Sky Dome in Mesachie Lake again this year, with visits by MP Jean Crowder, Lake Cowichan Mayor Ross Forrest, Area director Ian Morrison and Lake Cowichan Royalty the Lady of the Lake and her Princesses. The Mesachie Lake Volunteer Fire Department was a big hit as they supplied a wonderful mist of water to cool off the 32C+ degree afternoon. The CVRD Lifeguards kept the kids busy while the adults listened to the speeches and music on stage. Missed this year was the Fire works at Honeymoon Bay as there were none. |
Lake Days 2014, Strawberry Tea Lady of the Lake
June 2,2014
The 2014 Lady of the Lake contestants meet the public at a Strawberry Tea held in their honor at the Lake Cowichan Seniors Center. It is a chance to meet the ladies running for this years top honor of becoming Lady of the lake for the 2014 - 2015 season. Madisyn Young, BPO Elks Emily Walker, Island Pharmacy Lacey Grunow, Jakes at the Lake Alexandra Werk, Shaker Mill Marigold Arbic, Island Savings Credit Union Samantha Oliver, Royal Canadian Legion Lauren Frost, Country Grocer Kourtney Brooks, Lions Charleen Tomlinson, A&W |
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Subaru Shawnigan Lake International Triathlon
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May 25,2014
One of the most scenic racing events in Western Canada, the Subaru Shawnigan Lake International Triathlon, is held each year in May. This Year a new run to the Kinsol Trestle and back to West Shawnagan Provincial Park the "Trestle Challange" debuted this year. It is a 21km run for Olympic and Trestle Challenge runners. Sponsor Bob Saunders of Saunders Subaru says the Event brings 300 participants and nearly 3.5 million dollars to the local economy. In the coming years he is looking to forward to the Iron man series coming to Vancouver Island, bringing with it over 1000 competitors . |
Fallen Fire Fighter's Celebration of Life
May 17,2014
Caycuse is a small community on Cowichan Lake, almost everyone that lives there is on the Caycuse Volunteer Fire Department. Last December their Fire Chief Bruce Wilson passed away, devastating the community. On May 17, 14 a Celebration of Life was held in his honor where friends and Fire Fighters from all over Vancouver Island could pay tribute and say good bye to their fallen Firefighter. These images are from the formal ceremony which was followed by a party and dinner to remember their friend Bruce Wilson. |
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Lake Cowichan School Grad '14 fundraiser Fashion Show
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April 11, 14
About 100 people attended the Grad '14 Fashion Show Friday night helping raise $800 (at the door) to be donated this year to John Hieta and his family to help them get to Toronto to receive a lung transplant. This year four Lake Cowichan clothing stores were showcased. Copper Lane, Scarlets Second Hand Boutique, Fit for a Princess and for the guys, Neiser Sales Service & Rentals provided some of their work ware to the fashion show. The finale of the show were outfits designed by the Grad models themselves, fabrics ranging from bubble wrap to newspaper were used to inspire any up and coming fashion designers in the audience to do better. Thanks also goes to Remedy Salon, Studio 87, Heads and Nails and the LCS Leadership team for all their efforts in putting on the 2014 Grad Fashion Show. |
2014 International Tankard Curling - March 7-9,14
The International Tankard returns to Lake Cowichan and is hosted by Cowichan Rocks Curling Club and Cowichan Recreation.
Forty eight players from Canada and the USA meet to play for the right to display the International Tankard Trophy. Players from communities in BC and down the West coast of America are chosen for their hard work and volunteerism that helps further the sport of curling. Twenty four players from Canada and 24 from the US are split into teams of four USA vs Canada and play for the weekend. The interesting thing about this bonspiel is when half the game is done the team places it's brooms in the centre of the house and breaks for a " little libation" then back to the game. This year Canada retains the trophy that is displayed at the Cowichan Rocks Curling Club. |
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Search and Rescue Exercise
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FEB 16, 2014
Skutz Falls is a popular place in the Cowichan Valley to recreate, spring, summer, fall or winter. It can also be a dangerous place if you don't take the proper precautions. Search and Rescue often have their practices in this area because it offers so many opportunities to learn their craft. This exercise had the RCMP, Valley Amateur Radio and SAR from all over the Island participating. Visit my blog to read SAREX '14 |
Lake Cowichan & District Minor Hockey Jamboree
Jan 25, 2014 It is White vs Blue jerseys at the Annual Hockey Jamboree. The Lakers have teams of different age groups and skills from Novice, Atom, Pee Wee, Bantam or Midgets. Today was a chance to show off your skills head to head against your teammates. This year Blue topped the White team and gets to put their name on the trophy. |
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Lake Cowichan Volunteer Fire Dept. Training Day with new rescue boat.
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Jan 20, 14 Swift water rescue, jet boat operation and a big fire, what could be better? Warmer water maybe. Lake Cowichan Firefighters use scenic Little Beach to base their River Rescue training session at. Instructors from Raven Rescue were on hand to train the guys in the latest swift water techniques and safe operation of their new Rescue boat. |
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