Congratulations to all the award winners at last night’s Downtown Duncan BIA AGM! Business of the Year @fortemusicduncan Best New Business - @victorybarbersnorth Shirley McGuinness Memorial Award - @hudsonsonfirst Spirit of Excellence - 39 Days of July. #smalltownbigwinner s #downtownduncan And many thanks to outgoing DDBIA President Chris Manley (pictured handing out awards) of Resthouse Sleep Solutions for all his effort, time, and heart in leading us this past year - well done!

The sesquicentennial totem “Clan Totem of our Nations” was unveiled in Station Street Park today and it is an amazing work of art by master carver Tommy Hunt Jr. Wonderful ceremony with blessings, dancing and a spirit of unity.

Get ready for the BIG reveal of the Sesquicentennial Totem Pole "Clan Totem of Our Nations" -tomorrow at 11am at Station Street Park.

Congratulations to Terry Raven from Pots & Paraphernalia on this well-deserved award! Check out the great story and photos in the magazine!

This Friday, March 23rd, 11am in Station Street Park (Station & Craig in Downtown Duncan) - everyone is invited to the unveiling of the Sesquicentennial (Canada 150) Totem Pole.

Happy to see these beauties "spring"ing up in Downtown Duncan :)

Oops...missed an important downtown finalist for the Black Tie Awards! In the "Volunteer of the Year" category, Anne Balding & Claudia Roland are finalists for the "Meals on the Ground" program that provides meals to those who need more food security in their lives. Meals are donated by community members & groups and are served on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Duncan United Church 246 Ingram St. Apologies for the oversight...good luck Anne & Claudia!

Congratulations to our Downtown Duncan finalists nominated in the following Black Tie Awards categories: Customer Service: The team at Dobson's Glass Ltd. Young Entrepreneur: Vicky, Stephanie & Christina - Forte School of Music Ian Smith - Victory Barber & Brand North Business Achievement 1-10 employees: Terry Raven - Pots & Paraphernalia Volunteer of the Year: Volunteer Team at Cowichan Community Policing Good luck everyone!!

Psst...look what we "spied" on The Red Balloon Toyshop's page...can't keep this a "secret".

One Billion Rising is happening tomorrow (March 8) in City Square at noon!