The Crew continued their winning ways in one of just two CWFL games this past weekend at McAdam Park. Against the Law in a wet and slippery game, Taylor Hendricks rallied for 19 points and two sacks while Janelle Mould put up 12 points and an interception for the winners, who took the contest 34-12 despite the best efforts of the Megan Newton along with Brin Piper, who were two of three outstanding players for the Law. Law quarterback Jaimie Olson led the team. “Her run threat gave the game its excitement as she seemed at times to run and move the ball at will,” the CWFL’s Chris...… The Crew continued their winning ways in one of just two CWFL games this past weekend at McAdam Park. Against the Law in a wet and slippery game, Taylor Hendricks rallied for 19 points and two sacks while Janelle Mould put up 12 points and an interception for the winners, who took the contest 34-12 despite the best efforts of the Megan Newton along with Brin Piper, who were two of three outstanding players for the Law. Law quarterback Jaimie Olson led the team. “Her run threat gave the game its excitement as she seemed at times to run and move the ball at will,” the CWFL’s Chris...WW…

A new series of bike races has come to Vancouver Island. The Mosaic Gravel Series is the brainchild of Jon Watkins of Panache Cycling Sports, a former elite cyclist racer who turned his attention to hosting various races, including the Robert Cameron Law Cycling Series and the Canadian National Masters Cycling Championships. “After the success he had starting and building the Burnt Bridge Classic in Duncan over the past five years, Jon has since expanded to a Nanaimo (Nanaimo Unpaved) event and, for the first time in 2024, the Campbell River event,” said Trevor Dalton of...… A new series of bike races has come to Vancouver Island. The Mosaic Gravel Series is the brainchild of Jon Watkins of Panache Cycling Sports, a former elite cyclist racer who turned his attention to hosting various races, including the Robert Cameron Law Cycling Series and the Canadian National Masters Cycling Championships. “After the success he had starting and building the Burnt Bridge Classic in Duncan over the past five years, Jon has since expanded to a Nanaimo (Nanaimo Unpaved) event and, for the first time in 2024, the Campbell River event,” said Trevor Dalton of...WW…

A new series of bike races has come to Vancouver Island. The Mosaic Gravel Series is the brainchild of Jon Watkins of Panache Cycling Sports, a former elite cyclist racer who turned his attention to hosting various races, including the Robert Cameron Law Cycling Series and the Canadian National Masters Cycling Championships. “After the success he had starting and building the Burnt Bridge Classic in Duncan over the past five years, Jon has since expanded to a Nanaimo (Nanaimo Unpaved) event and, for the first time in 2024, the Campbell River event,” said Trevor Dalton of...… A new series of bike races has come to Vancouver Island. The Mosaic Gravel Series is the brainchild of Jon Watkins of Panache Cycling Sports, a former elite cyclist racer who turned his attention to hosting various races, including the Robert Cameron Law Cycling Series and the Canadian National Masters Cycling Championships. “After the success he had starting and building the Burnt Bridge Classic in Duncan over the past five years, Jon has since expanded to a Nanaimo (Nanaimo Unpaved) event and, for the first time in 2024, the Campbell River event,” said Trevor Dalton of...WW…

Welcome to Lake Flashback. Reporter Sarah Simpson has been combing through old newspapers with the assistance of the Kaatza Station Museum and Archives so we can jog your memory, give you that nostalgic feeling, or just a chuckle, as we take a look at what was making headlines this week around Cowichan Lake in years gone by. This week around the Cowichan Lake area… 10 years ago Here’s a story that has likely turned around in the last 10 years. It ran inside the April 30, 2014 edition of the Lake Cowichan Gazette. “Half of Lake’s kids entering school without the required skills” was...… Welcome to Lake Flashback. Reporter Sarah Simpson has been combing through old newspapers with the assistance of the Kaatza Station Museum and Archives so we can jog your memory, give you that nostalgic feeling, or just a chuckle, as we take a look at what was making headlines this week around Cowichan Lake in years gone by. This week around the Cowichan Lake area… 10 years ago Here’s a story that has likely turned around in the last 10 years. It ran inside the April 30, 2014 edition of the Lake Cowichan Gazette. “Half of Lake’s kids entering school without the required skills” was...WW…

52nd annual Brentwood International Regatta had 1,200 racers, from 24 rowing clubs, The 52nd annual Brentwood International Regatta was held over three days starting Friday, April 26. The event boasted more than a thousand racers, from two dozen rowing clubs, and all were forced to contend with weather delays and cancellations as is often the case for the famed spring regatta. “The 52nd Annual Brentwood Regatta was a wonderful showcase for not only Brentwood, but the rowing community as a whole,” said regatta chair Spencer Manton. “We welcomed 24 clubs and 1,200 athletes to...…52nd annual Brentwood International Regatta had 1,200 racers, from 24 rowing clubs, The 52nd annual Brentwood International Regatta was held over three days starting Friday, April 26. The event boasted more than a thousand racers, from two dozen rowing clubs, and all were forced to contend with weather delays and cancellations as is often the case for the famed spring regatta. “The 52nd Annual Brentwood Regatta was a wonderful showcase for not only Brentwood, but the rowing community as a whole,” said regatta chair Spencer Manton. “We welcomed 24 clubs and 1,200 athletes to...WW…

A new series of bike races has come to Vancouver Island. The Mosaic Gravel Series is the brainchild of Jon Watkins of Panache Cycling Sports, a former elite cyclist racer who turned his attention to hosting various races, including the Robert Cameron Law Cycling Series and the Canadian National Masters Cycling Championships. “After the success he had starting and building the Burnt Bridge Classic in Duncan over the past five years, Jon has since expanded to a Nanaimo (Nanaimo Unpaved) event and, for the first time in 2024, the Campbell River event,” said Trevor Dalton of...… A new series of bike races has come to Vancouver Island. The Mosaic Gravel Series is the brainchild of Jon Watkins of Panache Cycling Sports, a former elite cyclist racer who turned his attention to hosting various races, including the Robert Cameron Law Cycling Series and the Canadian National Masters Cycling Championships. “After the success he had starting and building the Burnt Bridge Classic in Duncan over the past five years, Jon has since expanded to a Nanaimo (Nanaimo Unpaved) event and, for the first time in 2024, the Campbell River event,” said Trevor Dalton of...WW…

Skip to contentHomeLocal SportsDuo combined for six goals, three assists in KPI’s last two gamesSarah SimpsonThe Kerry Park Islanders played three games in three days this past weekend and, according to their coach Henry Acres, his players seemed to get stronger with each game.“It is a testament to the work the guys have done in building their fitness level,” Acres said.Following a 3-1 loss to the Victoria Cougars Thursday, Sept. 28, the Islanders visited the Kraken’s den in Lake Cowichan on Friday, Sept. 29 and came away with a 6-3 victory.Parker Klippenstein scored his fourth of the year...…Skip to contentHomeLocal SportsDuo combined for six goals, three assists in KPI’s last two gamesSarah SimpsonThe Kerry Park Islanders played three games in three days this past weekend and, according to their coach Henry Acres, his players seemed to get stronger with each game.“It is a testament to the work the guys have done in building their fitness level,” Acres said.Following a 3-1 loss to the Victoria Cougars Thursday, Sept. 28, the Islanders visited the Kraken’s den in Lake Cowichan on Friday, Sept. 29 and came away with a 6-3 victory.Parker Klippenstein scored his fourth of the year...WW…

Skip to contentHomeLocal Sports2023 RCA National Rowing Championships a successSarah SimpsonMore than 250 athletes from 37 different clubs and provincial associations vied for 21 coveted national championship titles this past weekend on Quamichan Lake during the 2023 Rowing Canada Aviron National Rowing Championships.It was the second-straight year the event was held at Canadian rowing authority’s North Cowichan-based National Training Centre and champions were crowned in both singles and pairs events within the Senior, Para, Under-23 and Under-19 categories.In the end, rowing powerhouse...…Skip to contentHomeLocal Sports2023 RCA National Rowing Championships a successSarah SimpsonMore than 250 athletes from 37 different clubs and provincial associations vied for 21 coveted national championship titles this past weekend on Quamichan Lake during the 2023 Rowing Canada Aviron National Rowing Championships.It was the second-straight year the event was held at Canadian rowing authority’s North Cowichan-based National Training Centre and champions were crowned in both singles and pairs events within the Senior, Para, Under-23 and Under-19 categories.In the end, rowing powerhouse...WW…