Lexi Bainas

Council is debating whether left turns should continue to be allowed from Darnell Road in Lake Cowichan. (Google Maps screenshot)

Is ‘right turn only’ the answer at Darnell Road in Lake Cowichan?

Turning left onto Lake Cowichan's main street from Darnell can be frustrating, dangerous: Garrett

Council is debating whether left turns should continue to be allowed from Darnell Road in Lake Cowichan. (Google Maps screenshot)
Cara Smith offers suggestions for a municipal in-vessel composting system in Lake Cowichan. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

Lake Cowichan council will consider in-vessel composting

Do you compost as much of your home garbage as you can?

Cara Smith offers suggestions for a municipal in-vessel composting system in Lake Cowichan. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
David Hickey moves towards the conclusion of his show, having worked his way around all the instruments behind him. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

VIDEO: Crystal sounds, Middle Eastern musican magic: superb gong show in Duncan

When David Hickey brings his presentation to town, get ready to return to those Psychedelic days

David Hickey moves towards the conclusion of his show, having worked his way around all the instruments behind him. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Elle Wolf presents an unusual combination of vocals, keyboards, and percussion in her show. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

VIDEO: 40th Day fun wraps summer 2019 in Duncan

It's been a wild and crazy summer in Duncan, but now, bring on fall!

Elle Wolf presents an unusual combination of vocals, keyboards, and percussion in her show. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
David James really knows how to present those great Johnny Cash songs like ‘I Walk the Line’, and ‘Boy Named Sue’. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette photo)

Lexi Bainas column: Plenty starting in September

A note for my opera-loving fans following my announcement of the Met season. Since I'm on the Met Opera Shop mailing list, I get notices about sales on a lot of toothsome items, from kids costumes to jewelry to binoculars, and, of course, CDs and DVDs galore.

David James really knows how to present those great Johnny Cash songs like ‘I Walk the Line’, and ‘Boy Named Sue’. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette photo)
North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring attempts to explain why he thinks his colleagues should turn down the B.C. government application for a cannabis outlet at Cowichan Commons mall. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

VIDEO: Province’s application for Cowichan Commons cannabis shop inches forward

Mayor and council balk at adopting zoning bylaw changes; will wait until next meeting to finish discussion

North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring attempts to explain why he thinks his colleagues should turn down the B.C. government application for a cannabis outlet at Cowichan Commons mall. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
The brown building on the right is the proposed location for Lake Cowichan’s first cannabis retailer. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

Lake Cowichan council polling residents about pot stores, makes store applicant wait

Do you want them? how close to a school, daycare? hours restricted? Do you want one on N. Shore?

The brown building on the right is the proposed location for Lake Cowichan’s first cannabis retailer. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
Police looking for owners of pair of horse saddles found in Duncan

Police looking for owners of pair of horse saddles found in Duncan

If you're missing two saddles, contact North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP

Police looking for owners of pair of horse saddles found in Duncan
Abyss from Duncan performs Aug. 26, supporting the Currency Exchange Tour. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Hip hop/rap on display as Currency Exchange Tour hits Duncan Showroom

They turned it loud on a quiet Monday night in Duncan

Abyss from Duncan performs Aug. 26, supporting the Currency Exchange Tour. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Rykie Avenant, Ann Mendenhall, Catharina De Beer, and Emily Armour are up for this special event. (Submitted)

Talented quartet tickle the ivories at St. Mike’s in Chemainus

Tickets are going fast for this unique event; better get yours today

Rykie Avenant, Ann Mendenhall, Catharina De Beer, and Emily Armour are up for this special event. (Submitted)
Murray SawChuk (Murray the Magician) from ‘Pawn Stars’ visits mom, Arlene Sawchuk, and uncle, Robert Murray in Youbou recently. (James Stevens photo)

LEXI BAINAS COLUMN: 40th of July update, a panto casting call, Las Vegas celeb, Island Star Party

Summer is winding down, but there's always lots to do and see in the Valley

Murray SawChuk (Murray the Magician) from ‘Pawn Stars’ visits mom, Arlene Sawchuk, and uncle, Robert Murray in Youbou recently. (James Stevens photo)
Dr. Bill Carpentier, flight surgeon for Apollo 11, is applauded during the opening ceremonies of Lake Cowichan’s 75th anniversary celebrations Aug. 17 at Saywell Park. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

Dr. Bill Carpentier: from Lake Cowichan to Apollo moon-landing team

NASA physician tells his story during Lake Cowichan's 75th anniversary celebrations

Dr. Bill Carpentier, flight surgeon for Apollo 11, is applauded during the opening ceremonies of Lake Cowichan’s 75th anniversary celebrations Aug. 17 at Saywell Park. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
Mayor Rod Peters wants the Town of Lake Cowichan to be ‘a burr under the saddle’ of tardy engineers. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette file)

Lake Cowichan council frustrated by water plant delays

Council has been waiting since January to see the final work done on the town water treatment plant

Mayor Rod Peters wants the Town of Lake Cowichan to be ‘a burr under the saddle’ of tardy engineers. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette file)
The big fellow is making sure no one gets lost as they take a stroll along Johel Road in Lake Cowichan. (Kristy Convery photo)

VIDEO: Elk on the move

Whole family out for a morning stroll is a showstopper in Lake Cowichan

The big fellow is making sure no one gets lost as they take a stroll along Johel Road in Lake Cowichan. (Kristy Convery photo)
Jared Popma brings his songwriting and guitar playing skills to the City Square stage for the 40th Day of July on Sunday, Sept. 1. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Wave goodbye to summer with the 40th Day of July celebration in Duncan

The Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival has arranged a great show at City Stage on Sept. 1

Jared Popma brings his songwriting and guitar playing skills to the City Square stage for the 40th Day of July on Sunday, Sept. 1. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
There’s nothing as fascinating as a Pink-Floyd-style light show and PIGS have a great one. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)

PIGS are back, with their super light show and great music

They're always a crowd pleaser, and with the music of Pink Floyd done so well, it's no surprise

There’s nothing as fascinating as a Pink-Floyd-style light show and PIGS have a great one. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)
‘Manon’, by Massenet, is the second opera in The Met: Live in HD 2019/20 season. (MetOpera Photo)

Get those calendars ready: The Met: Live in HD is back

This season features a lot of favourites with a few skips around the mulberry bush for fun

‘Manon’, by Massenet, is the second opera in The Met: Live in HD 2019/20 season. (MetOpera Photo)
The Boom Booms, who rocked Laketown Shakedown earlier this year are on tap at Red Arrow. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Lexi Bainas Column: A whole sackful of entertainment goodies for you this week

From roistering at Red Arrow to the quiet of the concert hall to solving mysteries, you get it all

The Boom Booms, who rocked Laketown Shakedown earlier this year are on tap at Red Arrow. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
The Beatles Experience boys may be from Argentina, but, boy, they know the tunes. (Submitted)

The Beatles meet Elvis in Cowichan Theatre show

Ben Klein and The Beatles Experience team up for a tuneful evening in Duncan

The Beatles Experience boys may be from Argentina, but, boy, they know the tunes. (Submitted)
Brendan Morgan helps Kane and Maverick colour fish at the Watershed Board booth. (Malcolm Chalmers/Gazette)

Memorable weekend of family fun at Lake Cowichan celebrates 75th anniversary

From parading a birthday cake through town to the return of timbersports, the big event was great

Brendan Morgan helps Kane and Maverick colour fish at the Watershed Board booth. (Malcolm Chalmers/Gazette)