Lexi Bainas

A contortionist shows her flexibility during the show. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)

The circus is coming back to Duncan; get free kids tickets from the Citizen

This is a real, old fashioned circus, in a big tent, featuring high wire acts, clowns, and more

A contortionist shows her flexibility during the show. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen file)
Cody Smith is just one of the many volunteers working with the food collected as part of the Thanksgiving Food Drive on gathering day, Sept. 14. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Volunteers collect huge amount of food during Thanksgiving drive in Cowichan

Thanksgiving Food Drive is annual success story

Cody Smith is just one of the many volunteers working with the food collected as part of the Thanksgiving Food Drive on gathering day, Sept. 14. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Director Paul Belanger talks about his upcoming kids show, Peter Pan, which hits the stage in Shawnigan Lake Dec. 5-8. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Director Paul Belanger talks about his upcoming kids show, Peter Pan, which hits the stage in Shawnigan Lake Dec. 5-8. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Well known Valley musician Phil Newns, performs in the De La Terra trio Sunday, Sept. 15 at the Cowichan South Arts Guild’s first-ever ‘Never Ending Summer Affair at the Elsie Miles Pavilion. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

Never Ending Summer Affair at Shawnigan looks on the bright side of life

A drop or two of rain won’t stop Shawnigan Lake folks from having a good time outdoors

Well known Valley musician Phil Newns, performs in the De La Terra trio Sunday, Sept. 15 at the Cowichan South Arts Guild’s first-ever ‘Never Ending Summer Affair at the Elsie Miles Pavilion. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Thomas Marrs, left, ran the Great Lake Walk’s 56 km in five hours, 59 minutes, and 23 seconds in September 2009, finishing ninth, while, right, Stacey Berry of Lake Cowichan with fellow walker Samantha Quinn of Sidney, accepts flowers from John Hieta. Berry raised more than $1,000 for cystic fibrosis, which Hieta has. (Lake Cowichan Gazette photos)

Lake Flashback: Great Lake Walk, development mooted for Paldi, visitors want more attractions

There’s always been ideas for Paldi, but none have yet come to fruition

Thomas Marrs, left, ran the Great Lake Walk’s 56 km in five hours, 59 minutes, and 23 seconds in September 2009, finishing ninth, while, right, Stacey Berry of Lake Cowichan with fellow walker Samantha Quinn of Sidney, accepts flowers from John Hieta. Berry raised more than $1,000 for cystic fibrosis, which Hieta has. (Lake Cowichan Gazette photos)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the BC Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan in the summer of 2018. (Citizen file)

‘Youthful exuberance’ or ‘grievous deed’: opinion is divided on Trudeau’s ‘brown face’ costume

Local Liberal candidate asks voters to concentrate on Prime Minister’s political record

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the BC Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan in the summer of 2018. (Citizen file)
There are cars for every taste, as seen by these two superb rides sitting side by side. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

VIDEO: Cars, fans flock to Lake Cowichan show & shine

A&W, VI Motorsport Circuit, and 75th anniversary group put on a great show Sept 8, 2019

There are cars for every taste, as seen by these two superb rides sitting side by side. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
Police have been called in to investigate fire at Allenby Road home on Monday, Sept. 16. (Citizen file)

Duncan house fire started in kitchen, RCMP called in to investigate blaze

No cause determined for early morning fire in Duncan

Police have been called in to investigate fire at Allenby Road home on Monday, Sept. 16. (Citizen file)
Mayor Rod Peters was to meet with Catalyst manager, Chuck Walls, to talk about weir-related issues. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)

Around the council table at Lake Cowichan: cannabis, Catalyst and Canada geese

Lake Cowichan town council is still awaiting the final tally on its…

Mayor Rod Peters was to meet with Catalyst manager, Chuck Walls, to talk about weir-related issues. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette)
Julien Galipeau as Frank Gardner and Erin Ormond as Mrs. Kitty Warren in Chemainus Theatre Festival’s production of Mrs. Warren’s Profession. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Review: ‘Mrs. Warren’s Profession’ offers audiences a choice, and a lot to chew on

George Bernard Shaw 19th century morality play still rings true in 2019

Julien Galipeau as Frank Gardner and Erin Ormond as Mrs. Kitty Warren in Chemainus Theatre Festival’s production of Mrs. Warren’s Profession. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Michael Kaeshammer brings musical excitement to every show. (Submitted)

Catch Michael Kaeshammer at the Cowichan Theatre on Sept. 26

Vibrant virtuosity and musical excitement is the name of the game when Kaeshammer takes the stage

Michael Kaeshammer brings musical excitement to every show. (Submitted)
Canadian comedian Ron James is back with ‘Full Throttle’. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Hold onto your funny bones: Ron James is back on the Island

He’s been called ‘a genius’, and ‘funniest man in Canada’. Find out why when he comes to town.

Canadian comedian Ron James is back with ‘Full Throttle’. (Submitted)
North Cowichan council has called for demolition of problematic building at 9384 Cottonwood Rd. in Chemainus. (Citizen file)

Controversial Chemainus building must be torn down

Weight of evidence from bylaw enforcement staff and police is enough for North Cowichan council

North Cowichan council has called for demolition of problematic building at 9384 Cottonwood Rd. in Chemainus. (Citizen file)
Kaitlin Chamberlin and Mack Shields AKA The High Quadra Ramblers take you on a fascinating musical trail. (Submitted)

VIDEO: High Quadra Ramblers headline Cowichan coffeehouse kickoff

Want to take part in the open stage: it takes to the mic before the main show

Kaitlin Chamberlin and Mack Shields AKA The High Quadra Ramblers take you on a fascinating musical trail. (Submitted)
Wood carvings by Todd McAneeley are on display at the Cowichan Theatre lobby until Oct. 31. Don’t miss them. (Submitted)

Never Ending Summer and lots more this week

Plenty of lively shows are starting to emerge as fall approaches

Wood carvings by Todd McAneeley are on display at the Cowichan Theatre lobby until Oct. 31. Don’t miss them. (Submitted)
Ten-year-old Aidan Sidhu prepares to head out on the Terry Fox Run in September 2009. (Lake Cowichan Gazette)

Lake Flashback: A really full back-to-school pack of items from years past this week

Some things never change while others are strictly of the past

Ten-year-old Aidan Sidhu prepares to head out on the Terry Fox Run in September 2009. (Lake Cowichan Gazette)
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)
The building in question is this house, at 226 Neva Rd., which has slipped off its foundation. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette file photo)

Derelict Lake Cowichan house to be demolished by Sept. 30

The Town wants it gone and will do it and bill the owners if they don’t get busy themselves

The building in question is this house, at 226 Neva Rd., which has slipped off its foundation. (Lexi Bainas/Gazette file photo)
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)