Scott Penfold

Orillia, Toronto

Music Director and Host at Max FM (Orillia, ON)

Radio Personality/Podcast Host/Loud Music/My Dog Lucy/Tall Person Problems @loadedradio

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Articles

BC Bike Race returns to the Cowichan Valley June 30 to July 2

1 week ago | mycowichanvalleynow.com | Scott Penfold

The BC Bike Race is making its return to the Cowichan Valley from June 30 to July 2, bringing with it one of the largest and most prestigious stage mountain bike races in the world. Over the course of three days, hundreds of riders from around the globe will take on a series of challenging off-road routes carved through Vancouver Island’s rugged backcountry.
Fourteen acre property transformed into classroom focused on agriculture

1 week ago | mycowichanvalleynow.com | Scott Penfold

A former airport project manager turned worm farmer is launching an ambitious new food forest in Duncan. Andrea Blum, founder of Pacific Composting Co., is transforming her 14-acre property into a living classroom focused on regenerative agriculture. The project brings together local businesses, permaculture designer Raine Robinson, and composting experts to showcase sustainable land use and food security.
Malahat breaks single-day heat record over the weekend

2 weeks ago | mycowichanvalleynow.com | Scott Penfold

The Malahat area just etched its name into the weather history books. According to Environment Canada, the region hit a scorching 28.8°C on Saturday, June 8, officially breaking the previous record of 26.8°C set back in 1951. The record-breaking temperature was part of a broader Island-wide heat event, with many areas experiencing unseasonably high temperatures for early June.
14 acre property transformed into classroom focused on agriculture

3 weeks ago | mycowichanvalleynow.com | Scott Penfold

A former airport project manager turned worm farmer is launching an ambitious new food forest in Duncan. Andrea Blum, founder of Pacific Composting Co., is transforming her 14-acre property into a living classroom focused on regenerative agriculture. The project brings together local businesses, permaculture designer Raine Robinson, and composting experts to showcase sustainable land use and food security.
North Cowichan and CVRD launch new curbside waste collection Monday

4 weeks ago | mycowichanvalleynow.com | Scott Penfold

The Municipality of North Cowichan and the Cowichan Valley Regional District are rolling out their new curbside collection programs on Monday in all areas to streamline waste management and reduce landfill use. New collection bins have been delivered, including bear-resistant organics totes and glass and food scrap containers. Households in Areas A, B, C, and H of the CVRD are also being provided with bear-resistant garbage totes as part of the rollout.
Quw’utsun Nation and Municipality of North Cowichan moving forward on co-management for Municipal Forest Reserve

1 month ago | mycowichanvalleynow.com | Scott Penfold

The Quw’utsun Nation and the Municipality of North Cowichan are moving forward on a co-management framework for the Municipal Forest Reserve. The initiative is being developed with the help of Your Wayfinders Management Solutions, a project management consulting firm. The goal is to create a partnership in key areas like shared decision-making, economic opportunities, Indigenous forest practices, recreation, and stewardship of culturally sensitive areas.
Women’s healthcare on Vancouver Island gets $1.76 million boost

1 month ago | mycowichanvalleynow.com | Scott Penfold

Women’s cancer care on Vancouver Island just received a major boost, thanks to an outpouring of generosity at the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s 2025 Miracle Gala. The sold-out event, held Saturday night, raised an impressive $1.76 million to help expand gynecologic cancer services at Victoria General Hospital (VGH), the Island’s referral centre for women’s health. The funds will be used to outfit a second operating room at VGH with state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical equipment.
McBrides celebrates 100 years in the community

1 month ago | mycowichanvalleynow.com | Scott Penfold

It’s a major milestone for a beloved local landmark—McBrides is officially celebrating 100 years since first opening its doors as Imperial Garage in 1924. To mark the occasion, McBrides is inviting the community to join in on the festivities this Thursday, May 30th, for a special 100th Anniversary Celebration Day. The event also coincides with the grand re-opening of Puppycats Pet Emporium, which has just completed a round of renovations.
Land in the Cowichan Valley has officially been returned to the Lyackson First Nation and Cowichan Tribes

1 month ago | mycowichanvalleynow.com | Scott Penfold

COWICHAN VALLEY, B.C. – A 312-hectare parcel of culturally significant land near Skutz Falls has officially been returned to the Lyackson First Nation and Cowichan Tribes, marking a major step forward in reconciliation efforts with the Province of British Columbia. Valued at over $8.6 million, the land was acquired from Mosaic Forest Management and transferred to the two Nations through an Incremental Treaty Agreement signed in 2024.
British Columbians invited to Fifth BC Trails Day this June : My Coast Now

1 month ago | mycoastnow.com | Hussam Elghussein |Scott Penfold

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is inviting British Columbians to celebrate the fifth annual BC Trails Day on Saturday, June 7th. Held every year on the first Saturday in June, the event highlights the importance of the province’s 40,000 kilometres of managed trails — not just for recreation, but also for health, tourism, and community connection. Last year saw more than 60 events across the province, from guided hikes to trail clean-ups and family barbecues.