Lake Cowichan council chambers. Photo credit: Justin Baumgardner, VistaRadio
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Town of Lake Cowichan recognizes new Freeman of the Town 

Justin Baumgardner
By Justin Baumgardner

The Town of Lake Cowichan has recognized the hard work and dedication of former mayor Ross Forrest by naming him Freeman of the Town. 

At its Oct. 28 council meeting, the town presented Forrest with the highest civic honour it has ever awarded. 

Town of Lake Cowichan’s former mayor, Ross Forrest, has been recognized with the top civic award. Photo credit: Town of Lake Cowichan social media

In a social‑media post, the town said he “exemplifies the qualities of not just a leader but has also shown a deep commitment to the community.” 

“Having served as mayor and an overall champion of Lake Cowichan, Forrest has embodied compassion, empathy, and a deep commitment to the community,” the town said. 

Council will organize a gathering to recognize Forrest at a later date. 

Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia. He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has a weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM. When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

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