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There’s room for a huge crowd at Laketown Ranch, so head on out and enjoy the party. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

BC Games opening ceremonies promise to be magical

Features Shane Koyczan and his band, Asani, parade of athletes, and lots more

There’s room for a huge crowd at Laketown Ranch, so head on out and enjoy the party. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
There’s room for a huge crowd at Laketown Ranch, so head on out and enjoy the party. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

Games opening ceremonies promise to be magical

The Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games will kick-off on Thursday, July 19…

There’s room for a huge crowd at Laketown Ranch, so head on out and enjoy the party. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
Unfaithful servants are just one of the great groups playing at the Islands Folk Festival this weekend. (Submitted)

Huge lineup of international and First Nations acts coming to Providence Farm this weekend

From Begonia and Alex Wells to Fränder and The Unfaithful Servants, you’ll love Folkfest 2018

Unfaithful servants are just one of the great groups playing at the Islands Folk Festival this weekend. (Submitted)
Matt Gladman, left, Tyler Rozendal, and Arianna Augustine are all involved in ‘Picture Perfect’. (Submitted)

Cowichan Valley video idea wins $10,000 funding

‘Picture Perfect’ joins other top-quality projects from B.C. and Alberta

Matt Gladman, left, Tyler Rozendal, and Arianna Augustine are all involved in ‘Picture Perfect’. (Submitted)
The coroner, centre, is on site supervising the removal of the body from the site near the railway tracks. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

VIDEO: Body found in Duncan near railway tracks near Black Bridge

A body was discovered in a tent in Duncan Thursday morning

The coroner, centre, is on site supervising the removal of the body from the site near the railway tracks. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Barney Bentall plays Laketown Rock on Friday night, kicking off a great weekend of music. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

VIDEO: Laketown Rock makes successful move to Canada Day weekend

Great bands, great weather, great fun for all

Barney Bentall plays Laketown Rock on Friday night, kicking off a great weekend of music. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
The Odds have lots of fans in the Cowichan Valley. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Get ready to rock at Laketown Ranch on Canada Day weekend

Bring your pals to Laketown Rock for good tunes, good times

The Odds have lots of fans in the Cowichan Valley. (Submitted)
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RCMP seek suspect after Duncan woman assaulted

Incident occurred Monday, June 18 on Ypres Street in Duncan

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He’s been on TV, in the movies, and now he’s coming to Vancouver Island. Go see Shaun Majumder and get ready for laughs. (Submitted)

Vancouver Island welcomes “That Feller You’ve Seen on TV”

Shaun Majumder brings his funny show to Nanaimo, Courtenay, Campbell River and Duncan

He’s been on TV, in the movies, and now he’s coming to Vancouver Island. Go see Shaun Majumder and get ready for laughs. (Submitted)
Quamichan campus Grade 8 student Simon Minkow talks about the reasons to give 16-year-olds the vote. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

VIDEO: Vancouver Island student thinks it’s time to lower voting age

Simon Minkow talks about voting for 16-year-olds before presenting a petition to MLA Sonia Furstenau

Quamichan campus Grade 8 student Simon Minkow talks about the reasons to give 16-year-olds the vote. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Fire at Parkland Apartments was accidentally caused, according to Duncan Fire Chief. Most residents are now back in their suites. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Duncan apartment fire caused by candles: fire chief

After a week of investigating a fire at Parkland Apartment, experts have determined the cause

Fire at Parkland Apartments was accidentally caused, according to Duncan Fire Chief. Most residents are now back in their suites. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Firefighters rushed to the scene at Dobson Road apartments on Sunday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

No cause yet for big Duncan apartment blaze: fire chief

After Sunday’s blaze on Dobson Street, everyone is trying to settle displaced residents

Firefighters rushed to the scene at Dobson Road apartments on Sunday. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Firefighters work on the roof at Parkland Apartments. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

13 sent to hospital after apartment fire in Duncan

Air ambulance landed at a nearby sports field during a flag football game

Firefighters work on the roof at Parkland Apartments. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)
Trooper is back for the Lake Days Shakedown at Laketown Ranch. Get those tickets now. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Trooper, Deep Sea Gypsies, Pete Werner, and Eagle Eyes headline Lake Days Shakedown

Second of the new festival series at Laketown Ranch takes place of traditional Lake Days Dance

Trooper is back for the Lake Days Shakedown at Laketown Ranch. Get those tickets now. (Submitted)
Singer/ songwriter Lindsay Elzinga’s song, Colours, has been chosen as the official theme song for BC Summer Games 2018. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Island performer scores with winning song for BC Summer Games

Elzinga’s ‘Colours’ is a perfect theme for 2018 event

Singer/ songwriter Lindsay Elzinga’s song, Colours, has been chosen as the official theme song for BC Summer Games 2018. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Volunteers are still looking for Ben Kilmer even though the official SAR team is no longer involved. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

A week after he went missing, family, friends and volunteers continue search for Ben Kilmer

Friends and family are now looking in areas north of Highway 18 and towards Lake Cowichan

Volunteers are still looking for Ben Kilmer even though the official SAR team is no longer involved. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Singer/ songwriter Lindsay Elzinga’s song, Colours, has been chosen as the official theme song for BC Summer Games 2018. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Vancouver Island girl scores with winning song for BC Summer Games

‘Colours’ is a perfect theme for 2018 BC Summer Games

Singer/ songwriter Lindsay Elzinga’s song, Colours, has been chosen as the official theme song for BC Summer Games 2018. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Scotty Hills sings and whistles his way into the hearts of new fans Friday night. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

New festival gets its first shakedown at Laketown Ranch

VIDEO: Iffy weather made for smaller crowds at the start, but the music was great throughout

Scotty Hills sings and whistles his way into the hearts of new fans Friday night. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
‘Teddy’s’ animal cruelty case put forward two weeks

‘Teddy’s’ animal cruelty case put forward two weeks

Lawyers for Anderson Joe, Melissa Tooshley wanted more preparation time

‘Teddy’s’ animal cruelty case put forward two weeks
Dewi Griffiths and Shawnene Nicholls of Cowichan SAR brief members of several search and rescue groups on what is planned for the day early Saturday morning. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Searchers for Vancouver Island father turn focus to Cowichan River

Cowichan SAR joined by many other SAR groups, volunteers now determined to find missing man

Dewi Griffiths and Shawnene Nicholls of Cowichan SAR brief members of several search and rescue groups on what is planned for the day early Saturday morning. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)