Roger’s Furniture & Mattress is having its annual Fall Furniture Sale that will see discounts of up to 70 per cent off selected items.
The sale runs until the end of October.
The 10,000 sq.ft. store, located at #503-5301 Chaster Rd. in Duncan, carries a variety of brands and consists mainly of living room, bedroom and dining room sets.
Owner Roger Kapila said last year’s fall sale was very successful and he hopes for the same this year.
“Fall is usually a slow time of year for us, so we offer better deals during the sale and that draws a lot of people in,” he said.
“We hold sales like this at other times of the year as well.”
While shopping at Roger’s Furniture & Mattress don’t forget to say hi to Coco, a friendly corgi/Australian shepherd cross, who has been the the store’s mascot for years.
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Lake Cowichan’s South Shore Cabinetry was among the winners at the 34th annual Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence Awards of Vancouver Island held Oct. 3 in Victoria.
South Shore Cabinetry and Terry Johal Developments won the Best Traditional Kitchen over $100,000 category for their project at Shelter Cove.
A total of 58 awards were presented at the event, which was attended by 280 builders, designers, trades and suppliers from around Vancouver Island who are considered Canada’s leaders in west coast home design and construction.
“Congratulations to the winners and finalists for again setting the gold standard for new homes and renovations,” said Russ Barry, chair of the 2025 CARE Awards.
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A&W’s iconic mascot, the Great Root Bear or Rooty, is turning 50.
For this milestone birthday, A&W, which has numerous restaurants in the Cowichan Valley, is returning to the classics, bringing together longtime fan-favourite menu items in the limited edition Rooty’s Birthday Bundle, which runs until Nov. 2.
The combo includes a Teen Burger with onion rings and the classic A&W root beer, all packaged in the special Rooty-themed birthday packaging.
The combo also comes with one of five unique birthday-themed Rooty stickers, the rarest of which is the golden Rooty to honour his 50th anniversary.
Kevin Miller, the owner of Duncan’s A&W on the Trans-Canada Highway, said while Rooty has not been used as much in the restaurant franchises’ commercial advertising in recent years, it’s not uncommon to see him at school functions, car shows and other community events in the Cowichan Valley and on Vancouver Island.
"The franchises on the Island have access to two Rooty costumes," he said.
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The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce’s annual Pizza & Beer Construction Trades Mixer is back.
Join fellow trades members for pizza, pints, and networking at Red Arrow Brew Pub for the third annual event on Oct. 21, beginning at 5 p.m.
Attendees should remember to thank Scotiabank and Oake & Rowan Millwork Design because the first round’s on them.
Plus, every guest is entered to win a Keg Party Pack.
This event is for construction trades members only.
Admission is free, hot pizza will be served and, as said, your first beer is covered.
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In other chamber news, a Mix & Mingle will be held at the Cowichan Public Art Gallery on Oct. 29.
Spend the evening surrounded by thought-provoking art, great conversation, and the energy of the chamber community.
At this event, which runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., you’ll experience Spectral Bodies: Fragments from a Journey by Vancouver artist Justin Ogilvie.
“This stunning exhibition brings together a decade of work that blends the human form with abstraction, exploring themes of identity, connection, and what it means to be human in today’s world,” the chamber said.
“It’s the perfect setting to connect with fellow members while discovering a powerful artistic experience. The Mix & Mingle is free for members and guests, but space is limited so save your spot today.”
Register online, call 250-748-1111 or email [email protected].
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Tim Hortons has raised $942,000 for Indigenous organizations in Canada during this year’s Orange Sprinkle Donut fundraising campaign.
Every year on Sept. 30, which is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, Tim Hortons' restaurant owners donate 100 per cent of the proceeds from Orange Sprinkle Donuts to Indigenous organizations.
The fundraising campaign was developed in 2021 by a group of Indigenous Tim Hortons restaurant owners and, to date, has raised more than $5.3 million for Indigenous causes.
The proceeds from Orange Sprinkle Donut sales will be donated to the Orange Shirt Society, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, the Indian Residential School Survivors Society, Ulnooweg Education Centre, and in Quebec, the New Pathways Foundation.
"Thank you for helping us raise $942,000 in just one day for Indigenous organizations," said Hope Bagozzi, chief marketing officer for Tim Hortons.
"The incredible support from guests and Tims restaurant owners is a testament to how we can all come together to make a difference."
