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Police have been called in to investigate fire at Allenby Road home on Monday, Sept. 16. (Citizen file)

Duncan house fire started in kitchen, RCMP called in to investigate

No cause determined for early morning fire in Duncan

Police have been called in to investigate fire at Allenby Road home on Monday, Sept. 16. (Citizen file)
Those who attended the opening ceremonies of Lake Cowichan’s 75th anniversary party got to hear some words of wisdom from Dr. Bill Carpentier. He spoke at length at a special event the previous evening. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

From Vancouver Island to the Apollo moon-landing team

NASA physician Dr. Bill Carpentier tells his story during 50th anniversary of the moon landing

Those who attended the opening ceremonies of Lake Cowichan’s 75th anniversary party got to hear some words of wisdom from Dr. Bill Carpentier. He spoke at length at a special event the previous evening. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
The big fellow is making sure no one gets lost as they take a stroll along Johel Road in Lake Cowichan. (Kristy Convery photo)

VIDEO: Elk on the move

Whole family out for a morning stroll is a showstopper in Lake Cowichan

The big fellow is making sure no one gets lost as they take a stroll along Johel Road in Lake Cowichan. (Kristy Convery photo)
Headliner Jason Aldean performs for a rapturous crowd at Sunfest 2019. For more from Sunfest, see page 17. (Kelsey McLean/Citizen)

Keith Urban to be back for Sunfest 2020 in Cowichan

A rainstorm Thursday didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits and Sunfest just got better from there

Headliner Jason Aldean performs for a rapturous crowd at Sunfest 2019. For more from Sunfest, see page 17. (Kelsey McLean/Citizen)
Maren Morris is riding high, with No. 1 on the Billboard country chart this week, just in time for her appearance Saturday night at Sunfest. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Maren Morris, Kip Moore headline Saturday and Sunday at Sunfest 2019

Get those tickets and get ready to enjoy some super performances on the huge Main Stage

Maren Morris is riding high, with No. 1 on the Billboard country chart this week, just in time for her appearance Saturday night at Sunfest. (Submitted)
Country superstar Jason Aldean is coming to Sunfest on Friday, Aug. 2. (Photo jasonaldean.com)

VIDEO: Jason Aldean, Maren Morris, Kip Moore, Terri Clark: It’s Sunfest time!

Check out the lineup for Island’s annual long weekend country music festival

Country superstar Jason Aldean is coming to Sunfest on Friday, Aug. 2. (Photo jasonaldean.com)
The thick dotted line south of the Town of Lake Cowichan shows the proposed route of the new bypass road. (Town of Lake Cowichan map)

Province agrees to fund investigation of new Lake Cowichan bypass

Province won’t build the road but is ready to start the ball rolling by paying for the first step

The thick dotted line south of the Town of Lake Cowichan shows the proposed route of the new bypass road. (Town of Lake Cowichan map)
Even when dancers like Kaydence Winter, shown here during Duncan Has Talent finals, perform on the grass, there is room for an appreciative audience that enjoys to watch. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

39 Days in Duncan replies to criticism of new rules for children at festival events

It’s all about respect for the performers and audience: 39 Days folks say

Even when dancers like Kaydence Winter, shown here during Duncan Has Talent finals, perform on the grass, there is room for an appreciative audience that enjoys to watch. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Lights flashing, fire trucks join the ‘Convoy for Wilder’ through Cobble Hill on Sunday, July 7. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

‘Convoy for Wilder’ brought little boy’s sandbox to life in memory of Cobble Hill youngster

Gravel trucks, police cars, farm equipment, motorcycles, cement mixers all part of the convoy

Lights flashing, fire trucks join the ‘Convoy for Wilder’ through Cobble Hill on Sunday, July 7. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
49 Cowichan groups urge local governments to declare climate emergency

49 Cowichan groups urge local governments to declare climate emergency

Local governments are told they are “where the rubber hits the road” when it comes to doing anything

49 Cowichan groups urge local governments to declare climate emergency
Graffiti was sprayed around downtown Duncan June 29 and local police are looking for tips from the public to find who did it. (Submitted)

Mounties investigate graffiti damage in downtown Duncan

Series of spray can attacks have damaged several businesses

Graffiti was sprayed around downtown Duncan June 29 and local police are looking for tips from the public to find who did it. (Submitted)
Government allows contaminated soil to remain at B.C.’s Shawnigan Lake

Government allows contaminated soil to remain at B.C.’s Shawnigan Lake

Community members now left to indefinitely monitor the site

Government allows contaminated soil to remain at B.C.’s Shawnigan Lake
Government OKs contaminated soil at Shawnigan Lake to remain

Government OKs contaminated soil at Shawnigan Lake to remain

Community members now left to indefinitely monitor the site

Government OKs contaminated soil at Shawnigan Lake to remain
However, there is no doubt that the 39 Days’ free performances are beloved by the kiddies, even Shakespeare in the Park, which never fails to draw a a big, happy, family crowd. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

New rules for children at 39 Days of July in Duncan draw criticism

Organizers: Regulations may seem hard but the performers are there to entertain

However, there is no doubt that the 39 Days’ free performances are beloved by the kiddies, even Shakespeare in the Park, which never fails to draw a a big, happy, family crowd. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Snoop Dogg leads a stellar lineup at Laketown Shakedown starting Friday, June 28. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Get ready for a three-day party at Laketown Shakedown

Laketown Shakedown is ready to rock ‘n’ roll this weekend, starting with…

Snoop Dogg leads a stellar lineup at Laketown Shakedown starting Friday, June 28. (Submitted)
Woman dies in Shawnigan Lake rollover

Woman dies in Shawnigan Lake rollover

RCMP still looking for more information in single-vehicle crash

Woman dies in Shawnigan Lake rollover
It’s not even June but volunteers are out collecting stranded salmon fry and moving them to safety. (Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society photo)

Volunteers already rescuing fry from drying creekbeds around Cowichan Lake

It’s early but already salmon fry are being left high and dry

It’s not even June but volunteers are out collecting stranded salmon fry and moving them to safety. (Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society photo)
Cowichan Valley songbird, Lindsay Elzinga, opens the main stage at Sunfest on Thursday night. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

VIDEO: Sunfest turns up summer heat with final lineup announcement

With young Port Alberni star, and Valley’s own Lindsay Elzinga joining the fun, you’ll wanna be there

Cowichan Valley songbird, Lindsay Elzinga, opens the main stage at Sunfest on Thursday night. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
The beach at Maple Bay has been placed under an advisory warning by North Cowichan. (Citizen file)

Beach warning issued for Maple Bay

Swimming and wading not recommended: North Cowichan and Island Health say

The beach at Maple Bay has been placed under an advisory warning by North Cowichan. (Citizen file)
Parents notified of whooping cough case at Duncan gymnastics club

Parents notified of whooping cough case at Duncan gymnastics club

Notice sent out to parents and guardians about pertussis at Duncan Dynamics Gymastics Club

Parents notified of whooping cough case at Duncan gymnastics club