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The real socialite and singer, Florence Foster Jenkins, left, greets some of her fans after a performance. (submitted)

VIDEO: ‘Glorious’ at the Chemainus Theatre tells the story of the worst singer in the world

Socialite Florence Foster Jenkins was the darling of NYC even though her singing was terrible

The real socialite and singer, Florence Foster Jenkins, left, greets some of her fans after a performance. (submitted)
If you read but don’t heed, you might find a tag like this on your garbage can. (Submitted)

Bear country: Officials want Lake Cowichan to bear down

Conservation officers preaching bear-smart behaviour due to about 100 calls a year from region

If you read but don’t heed, you might find a tag like this on your garbage can. (Submitted)
Finding the few isolated spots where water remains is hard work but the rescue is worth it. (Submitted)

Volunteers walking dry creeks to save salmon fry

Conservation efforts battling Mother Nature’s dry heat in Cowichan

Finding the few isolated spots where water remains is hard work but the rescue is worth it. (Submitted)
The musical, ‘Grease’, really brought the crowds to the Chemainus Theatre this summer. (Cim MacDonald photo)

‘Grease’ becomes Chemainus Theatre’s most-watched show ever

Summer visitors and Cowichan Valley residents agree sold-out Grease is the word

The musical, ‘Grease’, really brought the crowds to the Chemainus Theatre this summer. (Cim MacDonald photo)
Tickets for country superstar Dean Brody go on sale Aug. 24. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)

Jann Arden, Dean Brody, Glass Tiger coming to Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

Fall schedule announced to Duncan’s premier arts venue

Tickets for country superstar Dean Brody go on sale Aug. 24. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)
The Funk Hunters are playing Laketown Shakedown Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Laketown Ranch at Lake Cowichan welcomes the summer’s final Shakedown Aug. 31 to Sept. 2

There are three days of great entertainment, camping, and fun on offer over Labour Day weekend

The Funk Hunters are playing Laketown Shakedown Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. (Submitted)
A boater and a diver work together to help clean up the Cowichan River near the Lake Cowichan car bridge on Saturday, Aug. 18. (

River cleanup big success for Cowichan Lake and River friends

Although river garbage is decreasing, support for event is strong

A boater and a diver work together to help clean up the Cowichan River near the Lake Cowichan car bridge on Saturday, Aug. 18. (
A crowd of thousands enjoys wandering the track at the Island Motorsport Circuit to see all the exciting vehicles at the Vancouver Island Motor Gathering. (Submitted)

Motorsport Circuit opens its doors for 7th annual Vancouver Island Motor Gathering Aug. 26

A fabulous mix of vehicles will be on display in Duncan for car fans and their families to enjoy

A crowd of thousands enjoys wandering the track at the Island Motorsport Circuit to see all the exciting vehicles at the Vancouver Island Motor Gathering. (Submitted)
Vance Driver, seen here earlier in his dancing career, is headed to compete in a prestigious dance competition in China. (Citizen file)

Cowichan dancer headed to international street dance world cup in China

$750,000 in cash awaits the winning team.

Vance Driver, seen here earlier in his dancing career, is headed to compete in a prestigious dance competition in China. (Citizen file)
It’s a great evening for a dance at Sunfest. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

VIDEO: Jason Aldean to headline Sunfest country music festival 2019 in Lake Cowichan

Eric Church winds up 2018 festiveal with super show on Aug. 5

It’s a great evening for a dance at Sunfest. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Vance Driver, seen here earlier in his dancing career, is headed to compete in a prestigious dance competition in China. (Citizen file)

Island dancer Vance Driver headed to international event in China

$750,000 in cash awaits the winning team

Vance Driver, seen here earlier in his dancing career, is headed to compete in a prestigious dance competition in China. (Citizen file)
Aaron Pritchett, who lives on Gabriola Island now, celebrates his birthday in style on the Sunfest mainstage. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

Huge crowd celebrates Sunfest opening night with Canyon, Pritchett in Lake Cowichan

Plenty to enjoy as Sunfest Country Music Festival opened, and lots of folks came out to do so

Aaron Pritchett, who lives on Gabriola Island now, celebrates his birthday in style on the Sunfest mainstage. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
Country superstar Eric Church’s upcoming appearance at Sunfest is drawing a rush for tickets. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Superstar Eric Church comes to Sunfest Country Music Festival

Lake Cowichan’s Laketown Ranch hosts annual affair

Country superstar Eric Church’s upcoming appearance at Sunfest is drawing a rush for tickets. (Submitted)
Facebook explodes as Cowichan Valley woman watches prowler’s break-in attempt

Facebook explodes as Cowichan Valley woman watches prowler’s break-in attempt

Residents quickly shared tale of frightening incident

Facebook explodes as Cowichan Valley woman watches prowler’s break-in attempt
Couple tries to pass fake $50 and $20 at Duncan’s Big Scoop

Couple tries to pass fake $50 and $20 at Duncan’s Big Scoop

Store owner is helping police with photo, description of incident

Couple tries to pass fake $50 and $20 at Duncan’s Big Scoop
All ages take part in the grand entry at the Siem Lelum field. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)

Quw’utsun Intertribal Pow Wow brings culture and colour to Duncan’s Siem Lelum fields

For three days, dancers from across Vancouver Island and beyond will be in Duncan for Pow Wow

All ages take part in the grand entry at the Siem Lelum field. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)
Tires slashed in Duncan overnight

Tires slashed in Duncan overnight

Mounties are asking for help after a slew of slashings in Duncan

Tires slashed in Duncan overnight
Amazing Race Canada host Jon Montgomery shows off one of the beautiful birds of prey and the gauntlet glove that each team had to use in a Cowichan Valley challenge at The Raptors Centre. (Submitted)

‘Amazing Race Canada’ competitors face Cowichan challenge

They drove Corvettes, mastered falconry basics, and even ate blueberry pie on Day 3

Amazing Race Canada host Jon Montgomery shows off one of the beautiful birds of prey and the gauntlet glove that each team had to use in a Cowichan Valley challenge at The Raptors Centre. (Submitted)
Amazing Race Canada host Jon Montgomery shows off one of the beautiful birds of prey and the gauntlet glove that each team had to use in a Cowichan Valley challenge at The Raptors Centre. (Submitted)

‘Amazing Race Canada’ competitors face B.C. challenge

They drove Corvettes, mastered falconry basics, and ate blueberry pie in the Cowichan Valley

Amazing Race Canada host Jon Montgomery shows off one of the beautiful birds of prey and the gauntlet glove that each team had to use in a Cowichan Valley challenge at The Raptors Centre. (Submitted)
Fry are gathered in areas where the streams are drying up and released in safer habitat. (Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society photo)

Drought alert posted for Koksilah and Chemainus Rivers

Around the Cowichan region hot, dry weather is drying up tributary streams as well

Fry are gathered in areas where the streams are drying up and released in safer habitat. (Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society photo)