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To the beat of the heat: With temps in mid-30s, Sunfest festival lives up to name, delights thousands

To the beat of the heat: With temps in mid-30s, Sunfest festival lives up to name, delights thousands

Country music festival at Cowichan Valley’s Laketown Ranch continues until Sunday. Performers include Madeline Merlo, Randy Bachman, Orville Peck, and Darius Rucker.
Sunfest festival poised to make a grand return to Lake Cowichan this weekend

Sunfest festival poised to make a grand return to Lake Cowichan this weekend

More than 50 performances are on tap for the country music festival, July 28-31 in Lake Cowichan, including a few big ones: Darius Rucker, Randy Bachman, and Hardy.
From underground risers to mainstream staples, here are five don't-miss Sunfest artists

From underground risers to mainstream staples, here are five don't-miss Sunfest artists

Critic's picks: Eats & Beats Beach Party in Colwood; Hornby Festival; and Comox's Filberg Festival

Critic's picks: Eats & Beats Beach Party in Colwood; Hornby Festival; and Comox's Filberg Festival

Squamish carver Ryan Cook set to appear as a judge on Discovery's 'A Cut Above'

Squamish carver Ryan Cook set to appear as a judge on Discovery's 'A Cut Above'

First episode of chainsaw competition series, which stars actor Adam Beach as host, to air Aug. 8.
Laketown Rock festival returns to Lake Cowichan after four-year break

Laketown Rock festival returns to Lake Cowichan after four-year break

The classic rock festival, on this weekend, features sets from John Fogerty, Tom Cochrane and Red Rider, Keb’ Mo’, Big Sugar, and Wide Mouth Mason, among others.
Martin Barre of Jethro Tull to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Aqualung with a show at the Royal Theatre tonight

Martin Barre of Jethro Tull to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Aqualung with a show at the Royal Theatre tonight

During his 43 years as the guitarist for Jethro Tull, Martin Barre played on his share of hit albums — two of which are considered among the best in rock history.
Critic's picks: Spoon; LowDown Brass Band; Duncan's Islands Folk Festival

Critic's picks: Spoon; LowDown Brass Band; Duncan's Islands Folk Festival

Our arts reporter's picks for the week ahead, July 21 to July 27
Moss Street Paint-In draws thousands to immerse in art

Moss Street Paint-In draws thousands to immerse in art

Moss Street filled with artists and their art for 33rd year of event.
Pat John, beloved as Beachcombers' Jesse Jim, dies at 69

Pat John, beloved as Beachcombers' Jesse Jim, dies at 69

Pat John, a member of the shíshálh Nation who gained international stardom in the role of Jesse Jim on the long-running The Beachcombers television series, died on Wednesday, July 13, at a relative’s house in his hometown of Sechelt.