Warren Goulding

K de K spent her early years working on the Fraser River but now enjoys life on the Salish Sea. (submitted)

Business notes: Get from Mill Bay to Victoria airport by water with Bay to Bay Charters

As well as the airport, Arsenault can transport folks to North Saanich, BC Ferries and other points

K de K spent her early years working on the Fraser River but now enjoys life on the Salish Sea. (submitted)
Mara Morris and Brittany Millard with Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit general manager Paul Rossmo. The Circuit made a donation to help the girls travel to Portugal for an international dance competition. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Cowichan business notes: Motorsport Circuit steps up to support dancers

Tourism Cowichan has launched its #IconicCowichan campaign and contest for the 2019 summer season. This campaign is designed to drive traffic to more areas in the Cowichan region, encourage visitors to stay longer, and spread awareness of the Tourism Cowichan brand online.

Mara Morris and Brittany Millard with Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit general manager Paul Rossmo. The Circuit made a donation to help the girls travel to Portugal for an international dance competition. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Team A2Z’s Dina Stuehler, Adera Angelucci and Kristy Landry came in second. Zaida Giron (not pictured) was the fourth member of the all women team. (Photo by Alec Wheeler)

Amazing Race Cowichan celebrates first year success

The Amazing Race involved 9 teams making stops after figuring out their next move based on clues.

Team A2Z’s Dina Stuehler, Adera Angelucci and Kristy Landry came in second. Zaida Giron (not pictured) was the fourth member of the all women team. (Photo by Alec Wheeler)
Dr. Valorie Masuda (far left), Jamie Goodman, president of the board of directors of Cowichan Hospice and Rob Hutchins (far right), chair of Cowichan Hospice House Task Force recently accepted a $100,000 donation from Greg and Judy Adams and Steve and Lisa Carlson. Fundraising for the massive project continues.
 (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Tim Hortons owners donate $100,000 to Cowichan Hospice

There is a long list of charities and organizations in the Cowichan Valley that are in need of financial help. And Greg and Judy Adams, Steve and Lisa Carlson have helped many of them out at one time or another.

Dr. Valorie Masuda (far left), Jamie Goodman, president of the board of directors of Cowichan Hospice and Rob Hutchins (far right), chair of Cowichan Hospice House Task Force recently accepted a $100,000 donation from Greg and Judy Adams and Steve and Lisa Carlson. Fundraising for the massive project continues.
 (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
It was an unwise decision for the BC Coroners Service to release the full details of Ben Kilmer's death, the Citizen argues. (File photo)

Chief Coroner’s decision to release Kilmer report unwise

Knowing it was a suicide is enough

It was an unwise decision for the BC Coroners Service to release the full details of Ben Kilmer's death, the Citizen argues. (File photo)
(From left) Flight Centre Independent consultants Maddie Miller, Heather Lavender, Wendy Wright and Cheryl Proctor (top) are sharing their love of travel with a growing client base. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Travel industry changing with the times

The times they are indeed a-changin' and four Cowichan Valley women have embraced the new era of travel planning enthusiastically.

(From left) Flight Centre Independent consultants Maddie Miller, Heather Lavender, Wendy Wright and Cheryl Proctor (top) are sharing their love of travel with a growing client base. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Patsy Jones and Chief William Seymour examine the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Time will tell if inquiry a success: Cowichan Tribes chief

Cowichan Tribes Chief William (Chip) Seymour is challenging the federal government to act quickly on the more than 200 recommendations contained in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls inquiry's final report.

Patsy Jones and Chief William Seymour examine the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Ben Kilmer’s disappearance in May 2018 sparked a massive search. His body was found in October. The BC Coroners Service has confirmed that he died by suicide. (Citizen file)

Coroner’s report confirms suicide in Kilmer case

2018 disappearance sparked massive search

Ben Kilmer’s disappearance in May 2018 sparked a massive search. His body was found in October. The BC Coroners Service has confirmed that he died by suicide. (Citizen file)
Tonya Kilmer argues that details of how her husband took his own life should not be released to the public, as it could have a traumatic effect on friends and family. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Tonya Kilmer fighting to block release of coroner’s report

Fears revealing exactly how Ben Kilmer took his life will have traumatic affect on her two children

Tonya Kilmer argues that details of how her husband took his own life should not be released to the public, as it could have a traumatic effect on friends and family. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Island Ford presents a cheque for $5,000 to The Hub at Cowichan Station. (submitted)

Business notes: Island Ford helps continue to build The Hub

In May, Island Ford representatives arrived with a cheque for $5,000 donation.

Island Ford presents a cheque for $5,000 to The Hub at Cowichan Station. (submitted)
Electric assisted bicycles are for everyone, says the Cowichan Cycling Coalition. (Alec Wheeler photo)

Business notes: Cowichan encouraged to GoByBike next week

A solution to parking problems, not to mention obesity, might be as close as the nearest bicycle.

Electric assisted bicycles are for everyone, says the Cowichan Cycling Coalition. (Alec Wheeler photo)
Pioneer House restaurant has been closed since they had a fire last summer. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Pioneer House restaurant has been closed since they had a fire last summer. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Scott Mahon unloads a fresh catch of wild spot prawns at Mad Dog Crabs in Duncan. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Huge demand for spot prawns, limited supply for Cowichan

Most of the more than 200 boats harvesting spot prawns freeze their catch and ship it away.

Scott Mahon unloads a fresh catch of wild spot prawns at Mad Dog Crabs in Duncan. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
“I am grateful to have spent 13 of the best years of my life with Ben,” Tonya Kilmer explains, on the anniversary of his disappearance. 
(Warren Goulding/Citizen)

One year after tragedy, Tonya Kilmer reflects on her life with Ben

"That was Ben, never one to let anything get in the way of his dreams..."

“I am grateful to have spent 13 of the best years of my life with Ben,” Tonya Kilmer explains, on the anniversary of his disappearance. 
(Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Grant McKinnon, one of three sons of company founder Ken McKinnon, who died in 2017, now heads Pacific Homes. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Pacific Truss celebrates 60 years in Cowichan

Brothers David, Wayne and Grant have all played key roles in the development of the company

Grant McKinnon, one of three sons of company founder Ken McKinnon, who died in 2017, now heads Pacific Homes. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Red Arrow Brewing’s Travis Peterson and Jeremy Horgan are looking forward to brewing a special brand, HarbourCats Ball Park Blonde, in time for the upcoming baseball season. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Red Arrow teams up with Victoria HarbourCats

The new beer will be called HarbourCats Ballpark Blonde

Red Arrow Brewing’s Travis Peterson and Jeremy Horgan are looking forward to brewing a special brand, HarbourCats Ball Park Blonde, in time for the upcoming baseball season. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Randy Gauthier and his team have been busy giving Providence Farm a new coat of paint. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Business notes: Painting century old Providence Farm in Cowichan not your typical job

Randy Gauthier has tackled a number of large and challenging projects in his painting career.

Randy Gauthier and his team have been busy giving Providence Farm a new coat of paint. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Duncan Mayor Michelle Staples, right, congratulates Catherine Beattie, director of the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store, on the 10th anniversary of the downtown store. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Business notes: Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store celebrates 10 years in Duncan

The 3,000 square foot store on Station Street in downtown Duncan has been a resounding success

Duncan Mayor Michelle Staples, right, congratulates Catherine Beattie, director of the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store, on the 10th anniversary of the downtown store. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Chris Gale, general manager of the BC Forest Discovery Centre speaks at the opening of the Forests Forever exhibit. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)

Forests Forever officially unveiled at Duncan’s BC Forest Discovery Centre

"We are updating and revitalizing our message and the new exhibit is just fantastic."

Chris Gale, general manager of the BC Forest Discovery Centre speaks at the opening of the Forests Forever exhibit. (Warren Goulding/Citizen)
Sweet Meadows Market will celebrate its grand opening on May 4. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Business notes: Sweet Meadows Market getting ready for May 4 grand opening in Mill Bay

Paul and Corinne Lieffertz have never been busier and they're loving every minute of it.

Sweet Meadows Market will celebrate its grand opening on May 4. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)