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Search underway for Benjamin Kilmer, 41

Search underway for Benjamin Kilmer, 41

Chopper in the air and long line of vehicles at roadside told the tale: search in progress

Search underway for Benjamin Kilmer, 41
Photographs like this by last year’s winner Chris Donovan will be on display in the gallery at the Island Savings Centre.

Canada’s best news photos of the year featured in Duncan Island-exclusive

If you love photojournalism, or even a great photograph of any kind, this is a show for you

Photographs like this by last year’s winner Chris Donovan will be on display in the gallery at the Island Savings Centre.
Current Swell headlines the great Laketown Shakedown lineup. Catch them on Sunday, May 20 on the Flats Stage at Laketown Ranch. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Let the good times roll in first Laketown Shakedown

With Current Swell and Jon and Roy as headliners, there’s lots to enjoy at this first in a series

Current Swell headlines the great Laketown Shakedown lineup. Catch them on Sunday, May 20 on the Flats Stage at Laketown Ranch. (Submitted)
Canoe and Kayak Club members get last minute briefing before heading off down the Cowichan River from Lake Cowichan. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

Running of the Cows comes to Lake Cowichan

They gathered mid-morning at Saywell Park to unpack and hold a final briefing

Canoe and Kayak Club members get last minute briefing before heading off down the Cowichan River from Lake Cowichan. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
A delighted John Horgan announces that 144 ha of land near the Koksilah River called Eagle Heights will now become a protected area, safeguarding its special habitat. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Premier announces purchase, dedication of Cowichan’s Eagle Heights as park

Horgan, MLA Furstenau, and Minister Heyman on hand at Shawnigan Lake for big reveal

A delighted John Horgan announces that 144 ha of land near the Koksilah River called Eagle Heights will now become a protected area, safeguarding its special habitat. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
The sight of these RCMP vehicles and other police cars caused a furor among Auchinachie and Drombeg Road residents as Mounties dealt with a man who had barricaded himself in a house. (Submitted)

Police defuse situation after man barricades himself in Duncan house

The sight of an armoured RCMP vehicle had neighbours worried in the Auchinachie-Drombeg area

The sight of these RCMP vehicles and other police cars caused a furor among Auchinachie and Drombeg Road residents as Mounties dealt with a man who had barricaded himself in a house. (Submitted)
The Cowichan SAR crew got to join their injured hiker and her husband in a ride back to Maple Bay in this hovercraft: a new experience for everyone. (Submitted)

Injured senior gets hovercraft ride after Maple Mountain mishap

Cowichan Search and Rescue bring an injured 73-year-old hiker to the beach for a hovercraft ride

The Cowichan SAR crew got to join their injured hiker and her husband in a ride back to Maple Bay in this hovercraft: a new experience for everyone. (Submitted)
Drummer Kim Berly, too, is still crazy after all these years. (Submitted)

Join the Stampede to hear iconic rockers

Original three Stampders playing Nanaimo, Duncan, Courtenay and Campbell River

Drummer Kim Berly, too, is still crazy after all these years. (Submitted)
Cindy Jones traveled all the way from Gibsons to show her concern. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Teddy’s trial postponed till May 1; protesters disappointed

Before they discovered that the trial has been postponed, a dozen protesters gathered at courthouse

Cindy Jones traveled all the way from Gibsons to show her concern. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Eric Church will lead a star-studded lineup onto the big stage at Sunfest Country Music Festival this August. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Eric Church leads a star-studded lineup at Sunfest Country Music Festival

There’s lot to like in a jam-packed lineup at Sunfest this August.

Eric Church will lead a star-studded lineup onto the big stage at Sunfest Country Music Festival this August. (Submitted)
MP Alistair MacGregor tells the crowd that Teddy’s story can be a catalyst for change. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Hundreds turn out for animal cruelty rally in Duncan

High-ranking speakers address a big crowd at Duncan Lodge as United for a Paws rallies for change

MP Alistair MacGregor tells the crowd that Teddy’s story can be a catalyst for change. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Granger Taylor could fix anything mechanical, even if he was short on official book-learning. (Submitted)

Where did Granger Taylor go? New documentary probes mysterious disappearance

Duncan man’s disappearance in 1980 still intrigues space watchers today

Granger Taylor could fix anything mechanical, even if he was short on official book-learning. (Submitted)
Dyanne joins the boys during their jam at Sun Records. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Hottest jam session in recording history hits the stage at Chemainus Theatre

Million Dollar Quartet returns to the Chemainus Theatre Festival from March 23 to April 14

Dyanne joins the boys during their jam at Sun Records. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Current Swell is just one of the super B.C. groups lining up to perform at the first ever Laketown Shakedown on the Victoria Day long weekend in May. (Shane Deringer photo)

VIDEO: Three smaller festivals add even more lustre to Laketown Ranch lineup for 2018

With acts like Current Swell, Jon and Roy, Neon Steve, and Towers and Trees, there’s lots to like

Current Swell is just one of the super B.C. groups lining up to perform at the first ever Laketown Shakedown on the Victoria Day long weekend in May. (Shane Deringer photo)
Lake Cowichan’s fire alarm should be shut off at night, says Michele March. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

VIDEO: Should community fire alarms be used at night?

Lake Cowichan asked to join other communities in phasing them out

Lake Cowichan’s fire alarm should be shut off at night, says Michele March. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
There’s plenty of spectacle in the Arts Club’s presentation of Onegin. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Onegin brings romantic entanglement in Old Russia to three Island stages

Passion and fire in a rock musical setting. as Arts Club production hits Courtenay, Nanaimo, Duncan

There’s plenty of spectacle in the Arts Club’s presentation of Onegin. (Submitted)
By the shape of the head, it appears a sea lion has reached Somenos Marsh. To see the video, go to cowichanvalleycitizen.com (Submitted)

Video of adventurous sea lion swimming in Vancouver Island marsh going viral

Everyone’s talking about (and sharing) the video of a sea lion who’s made his way to Somenos Marsh

By the shape of the head, it appears a sea lion has reached Somenos Marsh. To see the video, go to cowichanvalleycitizen.com (Submitted)
‘Anything Goes’ in Musical Society’s madcap new show

‘Anything Goes’ in Musical Society’s madcap new show

Every possible character is on board an ocean liner

‘Anything Goes’ in Musical Society’s madcap new show
Teenage Grand Duchess Anastasia moves from a life of wealth and privilege towards a world in turmoil. (Submitted)

Ballet ‘Anastasia’ explores Russian mystery

Ballet Jorgen tells Grand Duchess’s gripping tale in Duncan

Teenage Grand Duchess Anastasia moves from a life of wealth and privilege towards a world in turmoil. (Submitted)
VIDEO: Elk parade on Vancouver Island is awesome sight

VIDEO: Elk parade on Vancouver Island is awesome sight

They’re out in force for a morning stroll. Check out some of Youbou’s famous elk.

VIDEO: Elk parade on Vancouver Island is awesome sight