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Jamie Johnstone is off to international competition this week. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)

Lexi Bainas column: Beverley at Black Swan, Chamber Orchestra at Honeymoon Bay, Johnstone in Germany: everyone is on the go

Volunteers needed for Xmas prep at Forest Discovery, and Lake Cow. Seniors have a talent show

Jamie Johnstone is off to international competition this week. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)
Kailli Pigott, co-owner of Dancing Dandelion Farm on Drinkwater Road, is enthusiastic about the future. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Future looks bright for Dancing Dandelion Farms in North Cowichan

Producing both flowers and veggies, this couple have plenty to keep them busy

Kailli Pigott, co-owner of Dancing Dandelion Farm on Drinkwater Road, is enthusiastic about the future. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Colin Court has been missing since Friday after disappearing while fishing near Shaw Creek. (Courtesy of Bill Court)

Search continues for missing Colin Court at Cowichan Lake

RCMP still hoping someone will come forward with further information

Colin Court has been missing since Friday after disappearing while fishing near Shaw Creek. (Courtesy of Bill Court)
Pigs are clean, intelligent animals and it’s a joy to raise them, says Julia Rylands of Muddy Feet Farm. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

VIDEO: Healthy, happy pigs come from Muddy Feet in Sahtlam

Happy Berkshires and heritage Tamworth pigs enjoy a pleasant environment at Muddy Feet Farm

Pigs are clean, intelligent animals and it’s a joy to raise them, says Julia Rylands of Muddy Feet Farm. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Top drawer country entertainment, with a tasty helping of Christmas cheer, is coming to town with the Louisiana Hayride Show. (Submitted)

Enjoy popular music of Christmas, country style, when Louisiana Hayride comes to Cowichan

You'll be whistling these favourite tunes when you leave the theatre

Top drawer country entertainment, with a tasty helping of Christmas cheer, is coming to town with the Louisiana Hayride Show. (Submitted)
The Cowichan Camerata String Orchestra is now rehearsing for their winter show. (Submitted)

Lexi Bainas column: Music is wonderful year round, as you’ll see this week

Strings or ukulele: there are so many chances in the community to share your love of music

The Cowichan Camerata String Orchestra is now rehearsing for their winter show. (Submitted)
Protesters have regularly gathered outside the Duncan courthouse to express their concern about the treatment of Teddy. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)

Teddy the dog trial continues Monday and Thursday

Anderson Joe is in court Nov. 18, Melissa Tooshley on Nov. 21

Protesters have regularly gathered outside the Duncan courthouse to express their concern about the treatment of Teddy. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)
Pianist Jannie Sing-Yen Burdeti and guitarist Andrei Burdeti present a delightful concert in Chemainus Nov. 17. (Submitted)

Piano, guitar music wafts through St. Mike’s in ‘From Spanish to Pastiche’

Andrei and Jannie Burdeti combine their talents for a delightful afternoon of music in Chemainus

Pianist Jannie Sing-Yen Burdeti and guitarist Andrei Burdeti present a delightful concert in Chemainus Nov. 17. (Submitted)
Terence Tam, Concert Master of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, is the soloist in this concert. (Submitted)

Symphony heads first to Scandinavia then finishes up with Mozart in Cowichan

Intriguing works by Larsson and Lindberg are off the beaten path but well worth a hearing

Terence Tam, Concert Master of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, is the soloist in this concert. (Submitted)
Who can’t believe in Santa Claus with Kris Kringle (Hal Kerbes) around? Kerbes has played the red-suited fellow many times and enjoys it. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Hal Kerbes back in Chemainus for a favourite holiday blockbuster

Veteran actor comes out of retirement to play Kris Kringle and make us believe in Santa Claus

Who can’t believe in Santa Claus with Kris Kringle (Hal Kerbes) around? Kerbes has played the red-suited fellow many times and enjoys it. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Works superintendent Kam So suggests that Lake Cowichan council could investigate using a robot to clean the town’s water reservoir. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

Robot proposed for cleaning of Town of Lake Cowichan reservoir

"It's a low risk techonology that should be explored"

Works superintendent Kam So suggests that Lake Cowichan council could investigate using a robot to clean the town’s water reservoir. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
Bill Robertson, right, presents his 40-year ribbon and bar to Lake Cowichan Fire Chief Doug Knott on Nov. 4, 2019. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

VIDEO: Lake Cowichan fire department celebrates long service

The annual event sees several earn awards as well as the retirement of Ray Bourassa after 30 years

Bill Robertson, right, presents his 40-year ribbon and bar to Lake Cowichan Fire Chief Doug Knott on Nov. 4, 2019. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
Hear Brownman Ali featured when the Nick MacLean Quartet comes to Pat’s House of Jazz in Crofton Nov. 24. (Steve Stober photo)

VIDEO: Pat’s House of Jazz declares November a blah-free zone

Capital City Syncopators, Edi Daponte, and the Nick Maclean Quartet with Brownman Ali bring the jazz

Hear Brownman Ali featured when the Nick MacLean Quartet comes to Pat’s House of Jazz in Crofton Nov. 24. (Steve Stober photo)
Fred ‘Borgy’ Borgerson, second from the top left, was inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame in 2018, at age 92, after a long and career sharing his infectious banjo music. (Submitted)

Lexi Bainas column: Remembering 2 talented Valley entertainers this week, plus other events

There's lots going on in the Valley now, including some 'murder mystery mayhem'

Fred ‘Borgy’ Borgerson, second from the top left, was inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame in 2018, at age 92, after a long and career sharing his infectious banjo music. (Submitted)
Future of CLEC to be pondered by Lake Cowichan council

Future of CLEC to be pondered by Lake Cowichan council

Not to compete with local hospitality businesses, the CLEC focuses on larger groups: Dalton Smith

Future of CLEC to be pondered by Lake Cowichan council
Lake Cowichan midget Lakers play Cowichan Valley midget Capitals in a penalty-filled game at Lake Cowichan Sports Arena Friday, Oct. 25. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

Lake Cowichan hosts midget hockey tournament

Teams come from as far away as Lower Mainland for midget event at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena

Lake Cowichan midget Lakers play Cowichan Valley midget Capitals in a penalty-filled game at Lake Cowichan Sports Arena Friday, Oct. 25. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
The Arts Club Theatre is bringing the romantic comedy, ‘Bed & Breakfast’ to the Cowichan Valley. (Photo by Moonrider Productions)

Arts Club Theatre brings two-man tour de force to Duncan in ‘Bed Breakfast”

A couple think they've found a home, but will it work out?

The Arts Club Theatre is bringing the romantic comedy, ‘Bed & Breakfast’ to the Cowichan Valley. (Photo by Moonrider Productions)
It might be a good idea to take down your handicapped card when driving, Susan Lowe suggests, following a scary incident last weekend. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Woman escapes after scary car plays ‘cat-and-mouse’, blocks Cowichan Lake Road

On an isolated part of Cowichan Lake Road, two women are almost trapped following a bizarre incident

It might be a good idea to take down your handicapped card when driving, Susan Lowe suggests, following a scary incident last weekend. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
On Nov. 24, as part of the special Sundays being offered at the Duncan Showroom between now and the end of the year, Tango del Domingo offers a Milonga for seasoned tango dancers. (Submitted)

Lexi Bainas column: Crazy tribute act, art, pub-crawling and more are on the menu this week

That wild and crazy pair, Legendary Duos, are back at the Ramada Duncan on Friday, Nov. 8.

On Nov. 24, as part of the special Sundays being offered at the Duncan Showroom between now and the end of the year, Tango del Domingo offers a Milonga for seasoned tango dancers. (Submitted)
‘Stories from Yugoslavia: Reflection on Canadian Peacekeeping’ is a thoughtful suite of compositions by Emily Armour, inspired by moving conversations she has had with veterans of that little-discussed conflict. This photo is of Armour’s partner on duty in Yugoslavia. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Experiences of Bosnia/Croatia veterans inspires Cowichan pianist to compose suite

Armour's compositions set the mood for Remembrance Day

‘Stories from Yugoslavia: Reflection on Canadian Peacekeeping’ is a thoughtful suite of compositions by Emily Armour, inspired by moving conversations she has had with veterans of that little-discussed conflict. This photo is of Armour’s partner on duty in Yugoslavia. (Submitted)