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Lucas Mendes, team captain for Duncan’s Company of the Blue Dragon, is seen taking down the Spanish fighter in the quarter finals of the world championships that were held is Spain last year. It was this throw that won Mendes the match. (Courtesy of Lucas Mendes)

Armoured B.C. fighters get medieval for combat showdown in Mexico

29 Canadian fighters competing in International Medieval Combat Federation world championships

Lucas Mendes, team captain for Duncan’s Company of the Blue Dragon, is seen taking down the Spanish fighter in the quarter finals of the world championships that were held is Spain last year. It was this throw that won Mendes the match. (Courtesy of Lucas Mendes)
Enter a video to win the chance to play on stage at Sunfest or Laketown Shakedown. (Robert Porter/RMS Media)

Enter to play on stage at either Laketown Shakedown or Sunfest 2024

Video submission contest now open until midnight on April 19 — the two acts with the most votes win

Enter a video to win the chance to play on stage at Sunfest or Laketown Shakedown. (Robert Porter/RMS Media)
The 2024 Laketown Shakedown will certainly be shaking things up with an array of music genres from June 28 to 30 at Cowichan Valley’s Laketown Ranch, including big names Gwen Stefani, Busta Rhymes, and Bone Thugs and Harmony. (Submitted)

Laketown Shakedown festival announces full lineup joining Gwen Stefani

Headliners include hip hop royalty Busta Rhymes, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony

The 2024 Laketown Shakedown will certainly be shaking things up with an array of music genres from June 28 to 30 at Cowichan Valley’s Laketown Ranch, including big names Gwen Stefani, Busta Rhymes, and Bone Thugs and Harmony. (Submitted)
Malahat Nation partners with Vancouver-based Energy Plug to build Canada’s first Indigenous-led gigafactory and largest battery manufacturing plant. It will be completed sometime in 2025, creating more than 100 jobs locally. (Courtesy of Malahat First Nation website)

B.C. First Nation partners to build Canada’s biggest battery factory

Vancouver Island project expected to break ground in less than 90 days, create over 100 local jobs

Malahat Nation partners with Vancouver-based Energy Plug to build Canada’s first Indigenous-led gigafactory and largest battery manufacturing plant. It will be completed sometime in 2025, creating more than 100 jobs locally. (Courtesy of Malahat First Nation website)
Jacob Hillhouse clipped 52 clothespins to his face Society Barbershop in Duncan on Dec. 7, breaking the former record of 51 which had been held since 2013. Riley Ingham, left, and Trevor Clemente kept time and Hillhouse honest at the record breaking fun event which was held at Society Barbershop on Dec. 7. (Submitted photo)

In a B.C. pinch: 52 clothes pins, 1 minute, 1 face equals new world record

Man sets new Guinness World Record in Duncan for clipping clothes pins to his face

Jacob Hillhouse clipped 52 clothespins to his face Society Barbershop in Duncan on Dec. 7, breaking the former record of 51 which had been held since 2013. Riley Ingham, left, and Trevor Clemente kept time and Hillhouse honest at the record breaking fun event which was held at Society Barbershop on Dec. 7. (Submitted photo)
Zena Roland holds a knitted Cowichan sweater she made for the Knit launch. (Photo courtesy of VNFC)

‘Knit’ launched to ensure better earnings for Cowichan sweater knitters

Knit proceeds will help design curriculum to explore business planning, distribution and e-commerce

Zena Roland holds a knitted Cowichan sweater she made for the Knit launch. (Photo courtesy of VNFC)
Ron Jeskey says he started building a train at the BC Forest Discovery Centre in reverse, starting with the little red metal dump car that originally came from Mount Sicker Mine. For the full story, see page 3. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)

B.C. man builds a new train from old parts in a 4-year labour of love

BC Forest Disccovery Centre visitors will now have a new vintage static display train to admire

Ron Jeskey says he started building a train at the BC Forest Discovery Centre in reverse, starting with the little red metal dump car that originally came from Mount Sicker Mine. For the full story, see page 3. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)
Lake Cowichan Tipton’s Gas bar on North Shore Road saw an unusual customer on Thanksgiving morning. From a screenshot of security footage a bear is seen on camera around 6:30 a.m., sniffing around the ice cream fridge and candy bar rack for a sweet treat, funny enough he settled on gummy bears. (Courtesy of Tiptons)

Bear tiptoes into Tiptons in Lake Cowichan on Thanksgiving morning

Owner says bear was not aggressive, just stopped by for some gummy bears and fled

Lake Cowichan Tipton’s Gas bar on North Shore Road saw an unusual customer on Thanksgiving morning. From a screenshot of security footage a bear is seen on camera around 6:30 a.m., sniffing around the ice cream fridge and candy bar rack for a sweet treat, funny enough he settled on gummy bears. (Courtesy of Tiptons)
Cowichan Valley School District has followed suit, and is also ending their long standing relationship with Camp Qwanoes due to some of their views on what they consider to be sin, and their lack of inclusivity. Seen here, is the entrance sign to Camp Qwanoes. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Third school district cuts ties with B.C. Christian camp over ‘values’

Districts drop relationships with Camp Qwanoes on Vancouver Island due to ‘lack of inclusivity’

Cowichan Valley School District has followed suit, and is also ending their long standing relationship with Camp Qwanoes due to some of their views on what they consider to be sin, and their lack of inclusivity. Seen here, is the entrance sign to Camp Qwanoes. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Laketown Ranch has announced that Keith Urban will be headlining Sunfest 2024. Early bird tickets will go on sale on Aug. 22 at 9 a.m. (Courtesy of Sunfest)

Keith Urban sure to be red-hot attraction for Sunfest 2024

First tier early bird tickets available to purchase Aug. 22 at 9 a.m.

Laketown Ranch has announced that Keith Urban will be headlining Sunfest 2024. Early bird tickets will go on sale on Aug. 22 at 9 a.m. (Courtesy of Sunfest)
Laketown Shaketown has announced that Gwen Stefani will be the headliner for their 2024 music festival which will take place from June 28 to June 30. Tickets go on sale Aug. 29 at 9 a.m. (Courtesy of Laketown Shakedown)

Gwen Stefani announced as headliner for Laketown Shakedown 2024

First tier tickets will be available to purchase on Aug. 29 at 9 a.m.

Laketown Shaketown has announced that Gwen Stefani will be the headliner for their 2024 music festival which will take place from June 28 to June 30. Tickets go on sale Aug. 29 at 9 a.m. (Courtesy of Laketown Shakedown)
Country music sensation Blake Shelton will be the final main stage headliner on Sunday, Aug. 6 for the annual Country music inspired Sunfest at Laketown Ranch in Youbou. (Courtesy of Sunfest)

Sunfest ready to shine on Vancouver Island with headliner Blake Shelton

Country music acts grace 3 stages at Laketown Ranch from Aug. 3 to 6

Country music sensation Blake Shelton will be the final main stage headliner on Sunday, Aug. 6 for the annual Country music inspired Sunfest at Laketown Ranch in Youbou. (Courtesy of Sunfest)
Gardens BC launched their new website www.gardensbc.com on May 1 allowing flower and plant lovers an added resource to explore the many diverse gardens across British Columbia, including the BC Tulip Trail in Chilliwack seen here. (Submitted photo)

Gardens BC launches website to help you find gardens to visit across B.C.

New website helps green thumbs nurture their passion and get their hands dirty

Gardens BC launched their new website www.gardensbc.com on May 1 allowing flower and plant lovers an added resource to explore the many diverse gardens across British Columbia, including the BC Tulip Trail in Chilliwack seen here. (Submitted photo)
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)

Patrol car rammed, officer hurt, suspect shot in B.C. RCMP parking lot

Incident closes street near North Cowichan/Duncan detachment Friday morning

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)
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)

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 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)
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