Kevin Rothbauer

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A woodpecker has taken up residence in the World's Largest Hockey Stick at the Cowichan Community Centre. (Photo courtesy Lorraine Francisty)

Woodpecker makes its home in Cowichan’s Big Stick

Bird first spotted last week; community centre working to remove it

A woodpecker has taken up residence in the World's Largest Hockey Stick at the Cowichan Community Centre. (Photo courtesy Lorraine Francisty)
Cowichan’s Hannah McKevitt tries to sneak between a pair of United RFC players during a home game last month. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Piggies lock up top spot in women’s First Division

Battle for top spot goes down to final minute

Cowichan’s Hannah McKevitt tries to sneak between a pair of United RFC players during a home game last month. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Matteo Turrin tries to poke the puck past Alberni Valley Bulldogs goalie during the first period of the teams' B.C. Hockey League game at the Cowichan Arena on Wednesday, April 6. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals’ season ends with sweep by Bulldogs

Alberni closes series out with 7-2 victory

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Matteo Turrin tries to poke the puck past Alberni Valley Bulldogs goalie during the first period of the teams' B.C. Hockey League game at the Cowichan Arena on Wednesday, April 6. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Cowichan Valley Capitals forward David Jacobs has his pocket picked by Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Emanuelson Charbonneau as he moves in on goaltender Hobie Hedquist during Game 3 of the BCHL teams’ first-round playoff series at the Cowichan Arena on Tuesday, April 5. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals fall behind 3-0 in playoff series against Alberni Valley

Bulldogs edge Caps 3-2 on Tuesday; Game 4 goes Wednesday

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward David Jacobs has his pocket picked by Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Emanuelson Charbonneau as he moves in on goaltender Hobie Hedquist during Game 3 of the BCHL teams’ first-round playoff series at the Cowichan Arena on Tuesday, April 5. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
The Cowichan 49ers celebrate their fourth Tony Grover Cup in five seasons together following their win over Vic West at Starlight Stadium last Saturday. (Kelly Wallace photo)

Back on top: Cowichan 49ers reclaim Grover Cup

Cowichan beats Vic West for 4th title in 5 seasons

The Cowichan 49ers celebrate their fourth Tony Grover Cup in five seasons together following their win over Vic West at Starlight Stadium last Saturday. (Kelly Wallace photo)
Luke Haymes had three goals and an assist over two games last weekend as the Cowichan Valley Capitals clinched a spot in the BCHL playoffs. (Todd Blumel photo)

Cowichan Valley Capitals lock up playoff berth

Caps split, Kings go winless and Cowichan goes to postseason

Luke Haymes had three goals and an assist over two games last weekend as the Cowichan Valley Capitals clinched a spot in the BCHL playoffs. (Todd Blumel photo)
Zebastin Borjeau channels Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear in his performance of “Movin’ Right Along” by Kenny Ascher and Paul Williams from The Muppet Movie at the 2022 Cowichan Music Festival Highlights Concert on Sunday, March 6. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Music Festival’s best shine at Highlights Concert

Festival was limited to one Highlights Concert in 2022

Zebastin Borjeau channels Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear in his performance of “Movin’ Right Along” by Kenny Ascher and Paul Williams from The Muppet Movie at the 2022 Cowichan Music Festival Highlights Concert on Sunday, March 6. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Griffin Wilson skates in the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Coquitlam Express last Friday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

OT loss keeps Cowichan Capitals alive in playoff hunt

Caps still in dogfight with Powell River for 8th place

Griffin Wilson skates in the Cowichan Valley Capitals’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Coquitlam Express last Friday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Members of the MacDowell Rugby Academy at Cowichan Secondary School gather with coaches and special guests David Richards and Lucas Scheck following a recent training session. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Rugby academy at Cowichan Secondary aims to grow in second year

‘It feels like a big family’ say students from near and far

Members of the MacDowell Rugby Academy at Cowichan Secondary School gather with coaches and special guests David Richards and Lucas Scheck following a recent training session. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Ian Kern defends the crease in front of goaltender Matthew Hutchison during his team’s 7-1 loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday night. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals lose momentum in playoff hunt

3 straight losses drop Caps to 9th in Coastal Conference

Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Ian Kern defends the crease in front of goaltender Matthew Hutchison during his team’s 7-1 loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday night. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Ava Ference, a current student at Shawnigan Lake School, has earned RBC Future Olympian funding and multiple-year commitments from Rugby Canada as a result of the talent she displayed in basic testing. (Submitted by RBC Training Ground)

Vancouver Island athletes unearthed by RBC Training Ground

Rugby players now on the national program fast track

Ava Ference, a current student at Shawnigan Lake School, has earned RBC Future Olympian funding and multiple-year commitments from Rugby Canada as a result of the talent she displayed in basic testing. (Submitted by RBC Training Ground)
Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Zach Brault carries the puck out of his team’s defensive zone during a 5-3 win over the Powell River Kings at the Cowichan Arena last Sunday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals get vital victories over Powell River

Caps pull ahead of Kings in BCHL playoff race

Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Zach Brault carries the puck out of his team’s defensive zone during a 5-3 win over the Powell River Kings at the Cowichan Arena last Sunday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Massimo Sarantos Lombardi spins away from a Coquitlam Express defender during the teams’ game at the Cowichan Arena on Feb. 16. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals path to the playoff gets clearer

‘We know exactly what we need to do’

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Massimo Sarantos Lombardi spins away from a Coquitlam Express defender during the teams’ game at the Cowichan Arena on Feb. 16. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
A tow truck pulls a tree trimming truck back to vertical after the trimmer tipped over on Feb. 23, 2022. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Toppled tree trimming truck sends Vancouver Island worker to hospital

Witnesses say man injured in Shawnigan Lake after stabilizer sinks into soft ground

A tow truck pulls a tree trimming truck back to vertical after the trimmer tipped over on Feb. 23, 2022. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Cowichan Valley Capitals forward David Jacobs celebrates a powerplay goal in a 5-3 win over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Wednesday, Feb. 9. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Shutout win puts Cowichan Capitals in front of Express

Bidewell earns BCHL First Star honours for surging Caps

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward David Jacobs celebrates a powerplay goal in a 5-3 win over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Wednesday, Feb. 9. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Duncan’s Sara Goodman helped Canada qualify for the FIH World Cup at the Pan American Cup in Chile last weekend. (Submitted by Heather Goodman)

Duncan’s Sara Goodman helps Canada’s long-awaited return to field hockey World Cup

Goodman previously captained Canada’s junior team to similar feat

Duncan’s Sara Goodman helped Canada qualify for the FIH World Cup at the Pan American Cup in Chile last weekend. (Submitted by Heather Goodman)
Capitals captain Brett Fudger had five points last weekend, including three in Cowichan’s 3-1 win over the Coquitlam Express on Sunday. (Citizen file)

Cowichan Capitals get huge win over Express on strong Mainland trip

Caps move into playoff spot with victory

Capitals captain Brett Fudger had five points last weekend, including three in Cowichan’s 3-1 win over the Coquitlam Express on Sunday. (Citizen file)
Former Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Zimeng (Simon) Chen will be skating for China at the 2022 Winter Olympics. (Citizen file)

Former Cowichan Capitals defenceman Chen to skate for China at Olympics

Blueliner played 104 games from 2016 to 2018

Former Cowichan Valley Capitals defenceman Zimeng (Simon) Chen will be skating for China at the 2022 Winter Olympics. (Citizen file)
Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Luke Haymes had five points last weekend, including a goal and three assists in his team’s 6-5 overtime win over the Nanaimo Clippers on Friday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Cowichan Capitals’ offence hits season high in OT win

Caps earn three points in two games against Island rivals

Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Luke Haymes had five points last weekend, including a goal and three assists in his team’s 6-5 overtime win over the Nanaimo Clippers on Friday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
A driver was rescued after her dump truck plunged into the ocean off Frayne Road in Mill Bay on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 26. Here, the truck sits on the beach after being pulled from the water. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Driver rescued after dump truck plunges into ocean off Mill Bay

Bystander dove in to assist driver

A driver was rescued after her dump truck plunged into the ocean off Frayne Road in Mill Bay on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 26. Here, the truck sits on the beach after being pulled from the water. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)