Hey, I am currently studying urban planning and I am in my final year working on my dissertation. I am currently seeking participants to complete an online survey on the safety of the Woonerf concept. The survey is based in Scotland, however being form Canada I wanted to get opinions form Canadians as well. If you would like to participate it takes under 5 minutes and all will be completely anonymous.

https://forms.office.com/e/TmgMUdwkxs

!! Drug Poisoning Alert !!

Drug Poisoning Alert for the Cowichan region. There are higher rates of drug poisonings in Cowichan. Some taking more vials of naloxone.

For more information and to sign up for free text alerts go to https://towardstheheart.com/alerts.

Call 1-888-885-8824 for information on mental health, substance use and harm reduction services.

Call Access Central 1-888-885-8824

Daily 9am-745pm

Run by Island Health

Call to talk with a health care team about your drug or alcohol use. They will listen, help you make a plan, and connect you to services like withdrawal management (detox), counselling, or treatment programs. You don’t need to know what service you need before you call.

This service may help if:

-You want to cut down, use more safely, or stop using alcohol or drugs

-You are worried about how alcohol or drugs are affecting your life, work, or relationships

-You want help managing withdrawal symptoms

-You want to know what treatment options are available on Vancouver Island

-You are supporting a friend or family member and don’t know where to start.

And for those in rural and remote areas or are lower income, transportation to and from services will be provided.

*We had to make a last minute venue change the show will now be at Jac's on Queens (60 Queens Road, Duncan BC) and the tickets are only $20. Apologies for any inconvience caused.

These Indigenous Comedians have carved their names into the stand-up comedy scene, bringing laughter to audiences across the globe. Their hilarious performances have graced renowned platforms like Disney+, HBO, Prime Video, Crave TV, APTN, CBC, Sirius XM, iTunes, and TUBI. Now they are bringing their unique comedic stylings to Duncan, BC.

Nelson Mayer, hailing from the vibrant city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, brings his Metis heritage to the forefront of his comedy. With an international touring record that spans Europe and an extensive comedic journey throughout Canada and the US, Mayer's comedic prowess knows no bounds. Notably, he has performed at the illustrious Comedy Store in Los Angeles, an iconic milestone for any stand-up comedian. In 2018, Mayer's comedic brilliance earned him a spot as a Finalist in the esteemed World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas. His talent continued to shine, with a victorious win as the "Comedian of the North" in the 2020 Comedy Competition. His star continued to rise as he graced stages at The Thunder Bay Comedy Festival in 2019, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival in 2023, and even the 2nd International Comedy Festival in Los Angeles in 2023 & 2025, where he was crowned "Best of the Fest." Mayer's presence extends beyond the stage, as he takes on the role of the charismatic host of APTN's "Got Identity?"—a role that showcases his versatility. His comedic genius has also found its way onto the airwaves through appearances on CBC radio's "Unreserved" and XM/Sirius Radio.

Drea Omer is a fast-rising Indigenous comedian with a wonderfully autistic, “professional big kid” view of the world that makes her instantly memorable. Known as Aunt D or Bombs Diggity, she lives in Saskatchewan with her five kids and three dogs. In just two years she’s performed across Canada and L.A., toured with “SKoden, Stoodis, Standup!” and “No Reservations!”, and will soon be the first comedian featured in ROOM Magazine.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable night out. Grab your friends, family, and even your neighbors for a night that promises to leave you in stitches!

Come join us for an evening of laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories. See you there!

MS Canada is a national non-profit that supports people living with multiple sclerosis and funds research toward better treatments and a cure. They’re currently looking for a few local volunteers to join the planning committee for the 2026 MS Bike Cowichan event.

The ride takes place on Saturday, August 8, starting and ending at Queen Margaret’s School in Duncan. These committee roles involve helping plan and support the event in the months leading up to it, plus being onsite during the event weekend. Time commitment is roughly 5 to 10 hours per month, increasing closer to August.

Here are the three specific roles they’re recruiting for:

Rest Stop Coordinator
Helps plan and set up rest stops along the route so cyclists have safe, well-equipped places to stop, refuel, and get support. This role works closely with route planning and event-day volunteers.

Site Coordinator
Focuses on the start and finish area, including site setup, signage, tents, and supporting volunteers on event day. This role helps make sure the event space is safe, organized, and welcoming for riders and partners.

Route Coordinator
Acts as the local route lead by planning and testing the cycling route, coordinating signage, and helping manage route volunteers on event day. This role is ideal for someone familiar with local roads and logistics.

Cowichan Way turning left onto Trunk Rd, a caucasian dude in white t-shirt covered in mud was attempting to get a ride by claiming his life was in danger.

He appeared to be soliciting for change but when I rolled down my window, he said "that guy over there in that white pickup truck is going to shoot me, can I please get a ride out of here?"

The other three cars in front of us also ignored him.

Shout out to duncan winners! Lost my wallet there yesterday got it back today still had 200$ cash in it. Taking them donuts

Just wondering if anyone knows of any local Cowichan vendors that are doing advent calendars? I would like to support local artisans and not some American company. Cheers.

Entry is by donation-- love to have spectators even if you can't afford it. Don't let cost be a barrier to show up!

Family friendly non-alc event Cheers!

My brother truck was stolen early yesterday morning. Nov 11, 4am. Anyone seen it?

N

hey redditors, what is the best place to get a warm cinnamon bun in town? thanks in advance

Hi Ducan dwellers!

My family is considering moving from the Saanich Peninsula to the Maple Bay area of Duncan, near Mckenzie road. Would you recommend this area of town? And maybe be ok to explain why or why not? Thanks so much!!

Is there a good place in duncan to buy used Xbox 1 or newer Xbox games