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Celebrating 43 years together the Iconic Canadian rock band 54-40 will play an outdoor sold out show on at Duncan’s Red Arrow Brewery on Saturday June 10. (Photo by Jaden D)

54-40 aims to intoxicate fans with sold out show at Duncan’s Red Arrow Brewery

Vancouver’s own 54-40 celebrates 43 years as of Canada’s most memorable and timeless rock bands

Celebrating 43 years together the Iconic Canadian rock band 54-40 will play an outdoor sold out show on at Duncan’s Red Arrow Brewery on Saturday June 10. (Photo by Jaden D)
The Cowichan Valley School District is launching an investigation after a kit inappropriate for school aged students was left behind after a recent presentation on drug addiction and harm reduction. (Citizen file)

Cowichan Valley School District launches investigation following drug awareness presentation

An inappropriate safer snorting kit left behind following a school presentation spurs investigation

The Cowichan Valley School District is launching an investigation after a kit inappropriate for school aged students was left behind after a recent presentation on drug addiction and harm reduction. (Citizen file)
RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two men that may have some information about an alleged sexual assault which happen in Duncan on May 16. (Courtesy of RCMP)

RCMP looking for 2 men who may know something about sexual assault in Duncan

Woman reported being sexually assaulted on May 16

RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two men that may have some information about an alleged sexual assault which happen in Duncan on May 16. (Courtesy of RCMP)
The Mercury Players cast of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ pose for a photo against the backdrop of the rolling hills of Lockerbie, Scotland after their dress rehearsal at the Duncan Showroom on May 25. (Chadd cawson/Citizen)

Review: Duncan production of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ wows with emotion

In the works since 2020, ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ hits home with heart at the Duncan Showroom

The Mercury Players cast of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ pose for a photo against the backdrop of the rolling hills of Lockerbie, Scotland after their dress rehearsal at the Duncan Showroom on May 25. (Chadd cawson/Citizen)
Since its inception in 2011, the Belgian Waffle Ride pedals into Canada for its first time ever. The three-day event will be held at Cowichan Exhibition Park from May 26 to 28 giving cycling enthusiasts of all levels the chance to participate in one of three distance categories, the waffle, wafer, or wanna. (Courtesy of Belgium Waffle Ride)

Belgian Waffle Ride pedals into Cowichan Valley for its first ever Canadian event

Cowichan Valley’s Alison Keple who has participated in BWR since 2017, is gearing up for this event

Since its inception in 2011, the Belgian Waffle Ride pedals into Canada for its first time ever. The three-day event will be held at Cowichan Exhibition Park from May 26 to 28 giving cycling enthusiasts of all levels the chance to participate in one of three distance categories, the waffle, wafer, or wanna. (Courtesy of Belgium Waffle Ride)
The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Wayne Dalman who has been reported missing since May 16. (Submitted photo)

Duncan man missing since May 16

RCMP is asking the public assistance to locate Duncan’s Wayne Dalman

The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Wayne Dalman who has been reported missing since May 16. (Submitted photo)
Despite the recent heat wave, experts share it is not safe to yet go tubing on the Cowichan River, and community members are being warned to hold off on this fun activity until at least mid-June when it will be safer to do so. (Kathryn Swan photo)

Officials warn tubers to stay off Cowichan River after several rescues caused by hazards, cold water

While recent temperatures make tubing seem like a hot idea, hazards say otherwise

Despite the recent heat wave, experts share it is not safe to yet go tubing on the Cowichan River, and community members are being warned to hold off on this fun activity until at least mid-June when it will be safer to do so. (Kathryn Swan photo)
Joseph Alexander Smith, 42, who was last seen in Duncan on May 2 was discovered on May 14 in a remote forested area west of Lake Cowichan. RCMP believe his death to be suspicious and are currently investigating. (Submitted photo)

Missing Cowichan man found dead; RCMP believe death to be suspicious

RCMP are investigating the death of Joseph Alexander Smith

Joseph Alexander Smith, 42, who was last seen in Duncan on May 2 was discovered on May 14 in a remote forested area west of Lake Cowichan. RCMP believe his death to be suspicious and are currently investigating. (Submitted photo)
Joseph Alexander Smith

Missing Cowichan man found dead; RCMP believe death to be suspicious

RCMP are investigating the death of Joseph Alexander Smith

Joseph Alexander Smith
Mina Mercury is one of the headliners for ‘The Sparkle Tour’ Drag Show fundraiser which will held at Duncan Eagles Hall on May 19. (Courtesy of The Sparkle Tour)

Organizers rise above smear campaign set on taking sparkle from Duncan drag show

Group spreading misinformation about fundraiser

Mina Mercury is one of the headliners for ‘The Sparkle Tour’ Drag Show fundraiser which will held at Duncan Eagles Hall on May 19. (Courtesy of The Sparkle Tour)
Coast Salish artist Charlene Johnny from the Quw’utsun Tribes, is one of the 10 Indigenous artists that will benefit for the recent launch of Spark’s Indigenous Augmented Reality five-week incubator program in partnership with Meta and Slow Studies Creative. (Submitted photo)

Duncan’s Charlene Johnny 1 of 10 Indigenous artists to attend augmented reality program

Duncan’s own Salish artist Charlene Johnny is thrilled to be involved

Coast Salish artist Charlene Johnny from the Quw’utsun Tribes, is one of the 10 Indigenous artists that will benefit for the recent launch of Spark’s Indigenous Augmented Reality five-week incubator program in partnership with Meta and Slow Studies Creative. (Submitted photo)
Muay Thai students Logan Orr (14) (left) and Logan Yancey (15) stand with their coaches and co-owners of World Class Muay Thai Gym Artur Nowacki and Jessica Gladstone. Both Orr and Yancey brought pride to their coaches and the community as they represented Canada at the 2023 WBC Muay Thai Junior Nationals in Calgary on April 9. (Courtesy of World Class Muay Thai)

Young Vancouver Island Muay Thai fighter headed to world championships

Cowichan Valley gym inspiring youngsters in the sport and beyond

Muay Thai students Logan Orr (14) (left) and Logan Yancey (15) stand with their coaches and co-owners of World Class Muay Thai Gym Artur Nowacki and Jessica Gladstone. Both Orr and Yancey brought pride to their coaches and the community as they represented Canada at the 2023 WBC Muay Thai Junior Nationals in Calgary on April 9. (Courtesy of World Class Muay Thai)
A police vehicle’s back end sits damaged in the ditch adjacent to the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment Friday morning, while a second vehicle associated to a police-involved shooting with front-end damage and air bags right in front of it. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)

UPDATE: Officer injured after being hit by vehicle, suspect shot in incident at North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP station

According to a neighbour it began around 7 a.m.

A police vehicle’s back end sits damaged in the ditch adjacent to the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment Friday morning, while a second vehicle associated to a police-involved shooting with front-end damage and air bags right in front of it. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)
After having her green bin and recycling set ablaze early Tuesday morning, finding out that the onus to remove the burnt remains and purchase a new green bin leaves longtime Vista Street resident Debbie Marc, fuming, and fired up. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)

Late night recycling bin arson in Duncan, leaves longtime resident feeling burnt by city

Duncan resident is fired up, after recycling set on fire. City says it doesn’t have the resources to achieve her desired outcome

After having her green bin and recycling set ablaze early Tuesday morning, finding out that the onus to remove the burnt remains and purchase a new green bin leaves longtime Vista Street resident Debbie Marc, fuming, and fired up. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)
Duncan's own Darren Meiner (left) and Tim Winter conquered their everest completing the 2023 Absa Cape Epic, an eight-day mountain bike stage-race where they finished 119th in the masters men category, and 370th overall. (Submitted photo)

Duncan dynamic duo complete epic 8-day mountain bike race in South Africa

Duncan’s Darren Meiner and Tim Winter completed world’s toughest mountain bike stage race

Duncan's own Darren Meiner (left) and Tim Winter conquered their everest completing the 2023 Absa Cape Epic, an eight-day mountain bike stage-race where they finished 119th in the masters men category, and 370th overall. (Submitted photo)
Matt Sager, bottom left, and his team of auto enthusiasts embarked on a 3,000-kilometre journey from their home in British Columbia to Northwestern Ontario for the second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’ which aired on the History channel on April 19, 2023. Jeff Topham photo

B.C. brothers uncovering rare auto gems in second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’

Watch Matt and Steve Sager of Mill Bay follow their passion for restoring vehicles

Matt Sager, bottom left, and his team of auto enthusiasts embarked on a 3,000-kilometre journey from their home in British Columbia to Northwestern Ontario for the second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’ which aired on the History channel on April 19, 2023. Jeff Topham photo
Matt Sager bottom left and his team of auto enthusiasts embarked on a 3,000 km journey from their home base in British Columbia to Northwestern Ontario for the second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’ which aired on the History channel on April 19, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Topham)

Mill Bay brothers uncover rare auto gems in second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’

Watch Matt and Steve Sager of Mill Bay follow their passion

Matt Sager bottom left and his team of auto enthusiasts embarked on a 3,000 km journey from their home base in British Columbia to Northwestern Ontario for the second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’ which aired on the History channel on April 19, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Topham)
New developments and an agreement between the remaining tenants of the North Cowichan Magdalena apartment building will enable them to remain living there while remediation work is now set to be done in phases. (Citizen file)

Displaced North Cowichan tenants can stay while work done to fix building deficiencies

Agreement reached between WestUrban Developments and Magdalena tenants

New developments and an agreement between the remaining tenants of the North Cowichan Magdalena apartment building will enable them to remain living there while remediation work is now set to be done in phases. (Citizen file)
On April 5, 2023 B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Rob Fleming tabled Bill 23 with several proposed amendments in store. This will include making roads safer for more vulnerable users such as cyclists and pedestrians. (Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

Proposed changes aim to make it safer and more attractive to walk and bike in B.C.

Amendments target heavy trucks, safe spaces and new transportation tech in bid to cut emissions

On April 5, 2023 B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Rob Fleming tabled Bill 23 with several proposed amendments in store. This will include making roads safer for more vulnerable users such as cyclists and pedestrians. (Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)
A recent Research Co. poll showed how honest Canadians are in their relationships. Seen here a Canadian flag flies at the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa, on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

How honest? Canadians vary in truth-telling depending on who they talk to, poll finds

Recent Research Co. poll shows that few Canadians are completely honest in their relationships and interactions

A recent Research Co. poll showed how honest Canadians are in their relationships. Seen here a Canadian flag flies at the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa, on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick