Lexi Bainas

Matt Piechnik of Lake Cowichan Kinsmen makes a point while he and his group discuss with Lake Cowichan town council some possible changes to Duck Pond park. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

Next step for Duck Pond park: thoroughly assess the site

Lake Cowichan's Kin Clubs, working with works superintendant Kam So, will look the site over

Matt Piechnik of Lake Cowichan Kinsmen makes a point while he and his group discuss with Lake Cowichan town council some possible changes to Duck Pond park. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
Maria Manna will sing ‘Unforgettable’ in a duet with Jerry Bryant as part of her upcoming ‘Tribute to Natalie Cole’ at the Cowichan Theatre. (Submitted)

UPDATE: Show has been cancelled

Manna will be joined by the Island Big Band, with 96-year-old Jerry Bryant

Maria Manna will sing ‘Unforgettable’ in a duet with Jerry Bryant as part of her upcoming ‘Tribute to Natalie Cole’ at the Cowichan Theatre. (Submitted)
Hear the fabulous Pretzel Logic Orchestra play the tunes of Steely Dan at the Osborne Bay Pub on Saturday, Nov. 2. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Two great shows kick off November at the Osborne Bay Pub

Lazy Mike & Carson Mallon on Friday, followed by Pretzel Logic Orchestra on Saturday

Hear the fabulous Pretzel Logic Orchestra play the tunes of Steely Dan at the Osborne Bay Pub on Saturday, Nov. 2. (Submitted)
The student vote in the Cowichan Valley provides candidates and pundits food for thought. (Submitted)

Valley’s student vote elects MacGregor, although individual breakdown is fascinating

Political pundits can ponder over how Cowichan Valley students would have voted

The student vote in the Cowichan Valley provides candidates and pundits food for thought. (Submitted)
Kip Moore returns to Duncan as part of a special tour of Vancouver Island. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Nashville star Kip Moore is back in the Cowichan Valley Oct. 31

You know the songs, come out and sing them with him at his Duncan show

Kip Moore returns to Duncan as part of a special tour of Vancouver Island. (Submitted)
Tempers fray among characters played by Gaelan Beatty, Felix LeBlanc, Mark DuMez and Andrew Legg when it looks like a lady will arrive on the scene. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Side-splitting fun for everyone at Chemainus Theatre’s ‘Lumberjacks in Love’

Songs, dances, ridiculous cliches, silly story: what more do you want in a musical?

Tempers fray among characters played by Gaelan Beatty, Felix LeBlanc, Mark DuMez and Andrew Legg when it looks like a lady will arrive on the scene. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
The surprising and creative metal work of Travis Rankin of Wroughtenart will be part of the Cowichan Artisans Studio Tour Nov. 2-3. (Submitted)

Lexi Bainas column: WildWings Gala Saturday, a handful of goodies next week

From art for gift giving, to a gala to help support work at Somenos Marsh, there's plenty on the go

The surprising and creative metal work of Travis Rankin of Wroughtenart will be part of the Cowichan Artisans Studio Tour Nov. 2-3. (Submitted)
The action begins when Vanya decides he wants an early cup of coffee. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

VIDEO: Clever play offers humour, satire, character development: and a great night out in Duncan

Lots of laughs, but plenty to think about in Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike at Mercury Theatre

The action begins when Vanya decides he wants an early cup of coffee. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
The cast of Dreams takes great pride being able to replicate the Fleetwood Mac sound so closely that it’s difficult to tell the difference. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Hear the songs of Fleetwood Mac and Rod Stewart in one great evening

Those great hits live again in this show Oct. 27; don't miss it

The cast of Dreams takes great pride being able to replicate the Fleetwood Mac sound so closely that it’s difficult to tell the difference. (Submitted)
Lake Cowichan’s new work superintendent Kam So answers a question from town council. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

Centennial park turf to get TLC before next baseball season, but dog-walking has to wait

Works dept is now attacking problem of clover, weeds, dandelions choking out the turf

Lake Cowichan’s new work superintendent Kam So answers a question from town council. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, in a dress by Eliza Faulkner, wave as they go on stage at Liberal election headquarters in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Cowichan-raised designer crafts election night dress for PM Trudeau’s wife

Sophie Gregoire's golden dress has a Cowichan Valley connection

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, in a dress by Eliza Faulkner, wave as they go on stage at Liberal election headquarters in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
When the wind howls and trees come down, bringing power lines with them, it’s time to check on your neighbours. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette file)

Emergency preparedness team hold open house Oct. 27 at Lake Cowichan

Winter's on the way, it's time to prepare yourself and your family for whatever nature throws at us

When the wind howls and trees come down, bringing power lines with them, it’s time to check on your neighbours. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette file)
Cadets hammer in white crosses on a war veteran’s grave at Mountain View Cemetery. (Citizen file)

Placing of Remembrance crosses begins this weekend in Cowichan

This year's event is the 100th Armistice or Remembrance Day.

Cadets hammer in white crosses on a war veteran’s grave at Mountain View Cemetery. (Citizen file)
Local networking is really important in an emergency: CVRD’s Sybille Sanderson tells Lake Cowichan town council. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

VIDEO: Neighbourliness and safety go hand in hand: Sanderson

As storm season approaches, council talks emergency preparedness

Local networking is really important in an emergency: CVRD’s Sybille Sanderson tells Lake Cowichan town council. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Valley songbird Lindsay Elzinga plays the Osborne Bay Pub Oct. 25. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)

VIDEO: Talented pair hit the Osborne Bay stage Oct. 25

Lindsay Elzinga and Jaimey Hamilton play Crofton together

Valley songbird Lindsay Elzinga plays the Osborne Bay Pub Oct. 25. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)
Ballet Rocks is back at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre with a new show Thursday, Oct. 24. (Submitted)

Rockin’ with Ballet Victoria is the name of the game Oct. 24

Four fine choreographers combine their efforts for a special evening from Ballet Victoria

Ballet Rocks is back at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre with a new show Thursday, Oct. 24. (Submitted)
Mary Dougherty is hoping other francophone parents will join her in pushing for a French school in the Cowichan Valley. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Francophone parents hoping to set up a French school in the Valley

Their children have a right to be educated in French, these parents say

Mary Dougherty is hoping other francophone parents will join her in pushing for a French school in the Cowichan Valley. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Cera Qwulshemut, 15, is missing from Duncan. Contact RCMP if you know anything about her. (Submitted)

UPDATE: Missing Duncan teen Cera Qwulshemut found safe

15-year-old First Nations girl missing from in front of Shoppers Drug Mart

Cera Qwulshemut, 15, is missing from Duncan. Contact RCMP if you know anything about her. (Submitted)
Blair Herbert toasts a great campaign with some of his volunteers at his Liberal headquarters.

VIDEO: Liberal Blair Herbert happy with national results, despite losing Cowichan-Malahat-Langford riding

Campaigning in Cowichan/ Malahat/ Langford is a challenge: Herbert

Blair Herbert toasts a great campaign with some of his volunteers at his Liberal headquarters.
At the federal all-candidates meeting in Lake Cowichan, the hopefuls are asked for their views on abortion. (Llexi Bainas/Citizen)

VIDEO: Climate change, veterans, tax cuts: it was all there at Lake Cowichan all-candidates debate

All six candidates faced off in the final Cowichan Valley debate of this federal election season

At the federal all-candidates meeting in Lake Cowichan, the hopefuls are asked for their views on abortion. (Llexi Bainas/Citizen)