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Laketown Ranch has announced that Keith Urban will be headlining Sunfest 2024. Early bird tickets will go on sale on Aug. 22 at 9 a.m. (Courtesy of Sunfest)

Keith Urban sure to be red-hot attraction for Sunfest 2024

First tier early bird tickets available to purchase Aug. 22 at 9 a.m.

Laketown Ranch has announced that Keith Urban will be headlining Sunfest 2024. Early bird tickets will go on sale on Aug. 22 at 9 a.m. (Courtesy of Sunfest)
Laketown Shaketown has announced that Gwen Stefani will be the headliner for their 2024 music festival which will take place from June 28 to June 30. Tickets go on sale Aug. 29 at 9 a.m. (Courtesy of Laketown Shakedown)

Gwen Stefani announced as headliner for Laketown Shakedown 2024

First tier tickets will be available to purchase on Aug. 29 at 9 a.m.

Laketown Shaketown has announced that Gwen Stefani will be the headliner for their 2024 music festival which will take place from June 28 to June 30. Tickets go on sale Aug. 29 at 9 a.m. (Courtesy of Laketown Shakedown)
Owner Jeff Ross of the Gold Silver Guy commercial store at 48 Station St. stands in front of a smashed window after his store was broken into during the early hours of Thursday morning, July 27, 2023. Ross, who is frustrated, said this is the third time he has been broken into at this location over the span of 11 years. Ross also has store locations in Nanaimo, and Qualicum. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)

Island jeweller can’t get insurance after repeated targeting by thieves

19 break-ins over 25 years in his Duncan, Nanaimo and Qualicum stores frustrate shop owner

Owner Jeff Ross of the Gold Silver Guy commercial store at 48 Station St. stands in front of a smashed window after his store was broken into during the early hours of Thursday morning, July 27, 2023. Ross, who is frustrated, said this is the third time he has been broken into at this location over the span of 11 years. Ross also has store locations in Nanaimo, and Qualicum. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)
Country music sensation Blake Shelton will be the final main stage headliner on Sunday, Aug. 6 for the annual Country music inspired Sunfest at Laketown Ranch in Youbou. (Courtesy of Sunfest)

Sunfest ready to shine on Vancouver Island with headliner Blake Shelton

Country music acts grace 3 stages at Laketown Ranch from Aug. 3 to 6

Country music sensation Blake Shelton will be the final main stage headliner on Sunday, Aug. 6 for the annual Country music inspired Sunfest at Laketown Ranch in Youbou. (Courtesy of Sunfest)
Police are looking for assistance from the community to locate Nicholas Blackwell who was last seen in the Duncan area on July 7. (Twitter)

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP asking for help to locate missing man

Nicholas Blackwell was last seen in the Duncan area on July 7

Police are looking for assistance from the community to locate Nicholas Blackwell who was last seen in the Duncan area on July 7. (Twitter)
On the morning of July 10, at Camp Shawnigan Premier David Eby announced that the province will be providing a $7 million grant to go towards Camp Shawnigan’s new $25 million expansion project which is set to get underway in 2025. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)

Premier announces $7 million for Camp Shawnigan

Camp Shawnigan’s new $25 million expansion project is set to begin in 2025

On the morning of July 10, at Camp Shawnigan Premier David Eby announced that the province will be providing a $7 million grant to go towards Camp Shawnigan’s new $25 million expansion project which is set to get underway in 2025. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)
Generations of The Smith family have been farming in the Cowichan Valley since 1897. They were recently recognized with the Century Farm award celebrating 100 years of farming. Posing in front of their chicken pen with this incredible achievement is Michael K. (left) and wife Sheila, Michael D.’s wife Courtney holding their son Michael J., and Michael D. holding their daughter Charlotte. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)

A Michael Smith has been farming Cowichan for more than 100 years

The Smith family receives award for their contributions to B.C. agriculture since 1897

Generations of The Smith family have been farming in the Cowichan Valley since 1897. They were recently recognized with the Century Farm award celebrating 100 years of farming. Posing in front of their chicken pen with this incredible achievement is Michael K. (left) and wife Sheila, Michael D.’s wife Courtney holding their son Michael J., and Michael D. holding their daughter Charlotte. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)
The Islands Folk Festival is back in full swing for the first time since the pandemic, with five stages, and more than 50 performers throughout the course of the weekend. More information about tickets, schedules and shuttle services can be found on the Island Folk Festival website. (Courtesy of Island Folk Festival)

Islands Folk Festival back in full swing in Cowichan for 39th year

5 stages, more than 50 performers, plus food and various vendors equals a weekend of family fun

The Islands Folk Festival is back in full swing for the first time since the pandemic, with five stages, and more than 50 performers throughout the course of the weekend. More information about tickets, schedules and shuttle services can be found on the Island Folk Festival website. (Courtesy of Island Folk Festival)
Hercules is a sweet boy with a lot of love to give to his future owner. He is neutered, and has had all his shots, as well as flea and tick treatment. He is high energy, and is currently working on his separation anxiety, and would flourish in a home where he is not alone for extended periods of time. He is looking to be someone’s new best friend. (Chadd Cawson/ Citizen)

Cowichan SPCA looking for a home for Hercules

Hercules is a sweet pit bull and boxer mix with a lot of love to give, and hopes of a forever home

Hercules is a sweet boy with a lot of love to give to his future owner. He is neutered, and has had all his shots, as well as flea and tick treatment. He is high energy, and is currently working on his separation anxiety, and would flourish in a home where he is not alone for extended periods of time. He is looking to be someone’s new best friend. (Chadd Cawson/ Citizen)
Gardens BC launched their new website www.gardensbc.com on May 1 allowing flower and plant lovers an added resource to explore the many diverse gardens across British Columbia, including the BC Tulip Trail in Chilliwack seen here. (Submitted photo)

Gardens BC launches website to help you find gardens to visit across B.C.

New website helps green thumbs nurture their passion and get their hands dirty

Gardens BC launched their new website www.gardensbc.com on May 1 allowing flower and plant lovers an added resource to explore the many diverse gardens across British Columbia, including the BC Tulip Trail in Chilliwack seen here. (Submitted photo)
Aqua was one of the headline acts at Laketown Shakedown in Youbou on the Canada Day long weekend, 2023. (Rob Porter/RMS Media photo)

Laketown Shakedown turns it up on Canada Day weekend

Music lovers of all genres, travelled from all over to take in the jam packed annual music festival

Aqua was one of the headline acts at Laketown Shakedown in Youbou on the Canada Day long weekend, 2023. (Rob Porter/RMS Media photo)
BCSPCA senior manager Leon Davis stands in front of the Cowichan Adoption Centre in Duncan which will be the future home of a new animal behavioural centre, which will be the first of its kind in Canada. While it is in its early planning and design stages, demolition and groundwork is set to begin by mid to late 2024 with a 2025 completion date. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)

$1 million for new Duncan SPCA facility

First animal behavior centre of its kind in Canada

BCSPCA senior manager Leon Davis stands in front of the Cowichan Adoption Centre in Duncan which will be the future home of a new animal behavioural centre, which will be the first of its kind in Canada. While it is in its early planning and design stages, demolition and groundwork is set to begin by mid to late 2024 with a 2025 completion date. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)
Cowichan Historical Society president Carolyn Prellwitz stands next to new ducts that were also upgraded as part of the $50,000 CHS received. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)

Cowichan Historical Society puts $50,000 prize money to good use

Countless local, and global votes led to CHS winning Next Great Save competition in February

Cowichan Historical Society president Carolyn Prellwitz stands next to new ducts that were also upgraded as part of the $50,000 CHS received. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)
Mohawk artist Logan Staats of Duncan is the recipient of SOCAN’s 2023 TD Indigenous Songwriters Award. Staats is being recognized for his song ‘Deadman’, and will be honoured at SOCAN’s Annual General Meeting in Vancouver later this June where he will have the opportunity to perform in front of industry professionals, other music creators, publishers, and music industry stakeholders. (Submitted photo)

Vancouver Islander wins 2023 TD Indigenous Songwriting Award

Duncan’s Logan Staats honoured for his latest single ‘Deadman’

Mohawk artist Logan Staats of Duncan is the recipient of SOCAN’s 2023 TD Indigenous Songwriters Award. Staats is being recognized for his song ‘Deadman’, and will be honoured at SOCAN’s Annual General Meeting in Vancouver later this June where he will have the opportunity to perform in front of industry professionals, other music creators, publishers, and music industry stakeholders. (Submitted photo)
Celebrating 43 years together the Iconic Canadian rock band 54-40 will play an outdoor sold out show on at Duncan’s Red Arrow Brewery on Saturday June 10. (Photo by Jaden D)

54-40 aims to intoxicate fans with sold out show at Duncan’s Red Arrow Brewery

Vancouver’s own 54-40 celebrates 43 years as of Canada’s most memorable and timeless rock bands

Celebrating 43 years together the Iconic Canadian rock band 54-40 will play an outdoor sold out show on at Duncan’s Red Arrow Brewery on Saturday June 10. (Photo by Jaden D)
The Cowichan Valley School District is launching an investigation after a kit inappropriate for school aged students was left behind after a recent presentation on drug addiction and harm reduction. (Citizen file)

Cowichan Valley School District launches investigation following drug awareness presentation

An inappropriate safer snorting kit left behind following a school presentation spurs investigation

The Cowichan Valley School District is launching an investigation after a kit inappropriate for school aged students was left behind after a recent presentation on drug addiction and harm reduction. (Citizen file)
RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two men that may have some information about an alleged sexual assault which happen in Duncan on May 16. (Courtesy of RCMP)

RCMP looking for 2 men who may know something about sexual assault in Duncan

Woman reported being sexually assaulted on May 16

RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two men that may have some information about an alleged sexual assault which happen in Duncan on May 16. (Courtesy of RCMP)
The Mercury Players cast of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ pose for a photo against the backdrop of the rolling hills of Lockerbie, Scotland after their dress rehearsal at the Duncan Showroom on May 25. (Chadd cawson/Citizen)

Review: Duncan production of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ wows with emotion

In the works since 2020, ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ hits home with heart at the Duncan Showroom

The Mercury Players cast of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ pose for a photo against the backdrop of the rolling hills of Lockerbie, Scotland after their dress rehearsal at the Duncan Showroom on May 25. (Chadd cawson/Citizen)
Since its inception in 2011, the Belgian Waffle Ride pedals into Canada for its first time ever. The three-day event will be held at Cowichan Exhibition Park from May 26 to 28 giving cycling enthusiasts of all levels the chance to participate in one of three distance categories, the waffle, wafer, or wanna. (Courtesy of Belgium Waffle Ride)

Belgian Waffle Ride pedals into Cowichan Valley for its first ever Canadian event

Cowichan Valley’s Alison Keple who has participated in BWR since 2017, is gearing up for this event

Since its inception in 2011, the Belgian Waffle Ride pedals into Canada for its first time ever. The three-day event will be held at Cowichan Exhibition Park from May 26 to 28 giving cycling enthusiasts of all levels the chance to participate in one of three distance categories, the waffle, wafer, or wanna. (Courtesy of Belgium Waffle Ride)
The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Wayne Dalman who has been reported missing since May 16. (Submitted photo)

Duncan man missing since May 16

RCMP is asking the public assistance to locate Duncan’s Wayne Dalman

The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Wayne Dalman who has been reported missing since May 16. (Submitted photo)