On The Horizon - April 19th, 2025
- Downtown Duncan
- Apr 19
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 16
What is on the Horizon for the Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area? Read below to get caught up on the day-to-day, upcoming events, and news from Members.
In this issue:
Voting is open for Community Votes Cowichan!
Our amazing Downtown Duncan businesses have been nominated — now it's your turn to help them win! Downtown Duncan’s cafes, restaurants, bars, and specialty food shops are shining in the nominations!
Let’s show some love to the incredible local businesses that serve up your favourite meals, treats, and drinks.
🗳️ Vote here ✅
Voting is open now — support your downtown favourites!
Thank you for helping celebrate the amazing flavours of Downtown Duncan!
Thank you for joining us at the AGM!
A big thank you to everyone who attended our Annual General Meeting on April 16! It was wonderful to see so many of you there to celebrate our successes, hear updates, and help shape the future of Downtown Duncan.
We’d like to extend a special thank you to Peter de Verteuil, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Duncan, for joining us as our guest speaker and sharing valuable insights with our members.
Congratulations to the following Board of Directors members on their election and re-election:
✨Kevin Gamble – Treasurer
✨ Jacquie Braun – Governance Officer
✨ John Hirst
✨ Francine Lavalee-Murray
✨ Casey Thompson
✨ Francis Brady
✨ Barb Stevens
✨ Kortnee Smith
✨ Seth Godbey
✨ Linda Roseneck
We’d also like to give heartfelt thanks to Dina Steuhler, our temporary Acting President, for agreeing to continue in the role until a new President is elected.
We’re looking forward to another great year ahead with this incredible team supporting our downtown community!
Welcome Enduro Racers to Downtown Duncan!
This Sunday, April 20th, the Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society is hosting the Mt. Tzouhalem Enduro — bringing mountain biking enthusiasts from all over the region to Cowichan! We encourage our Downtown Duncan businesses to help give these riders and their supporters a warm welcome. Consider promoting special offers, quick eats, relaxing patios, or must-visit spots to invite them to experience everything our downtown has to offer after the race.
Let’s show these visitors why Downtown Duncan is the perfect place to refuel, relax, and celebrate their ride! If you’re planning a special promo for race weekend, let us know by tagging us on social media so we can help spread the word!
How Potential U.S. Tariffs Could Impact Your Business
With discussions around tariffs from the United States, it’s important to stay informed about how they might affect Canadian businesses. We’ve gathered some useful resources to help you prepare and navigate possible changes:
🔹 Grant Thornton: How New Tariffs Could Affect Canadian Businesses
🔹 Community Futures hosts Navigating Uncertainty workshop (Facebook, Instagram)
🔹 Encourage employers who are considering layoffs to apply for the Work-Sharing Program
🔹 EDC’s "Navigating Tariffs"
Click the links to learn more and ensure your business is prepared.
Digital Billboard Sales
The DDBIA offers members an exclusive opportunity to advertise in a high-traffic area at a deep discount! We sell advertising space on a digital LED billboard located Northbound on
Highway 1. This incredible deal is an easy and affordable access point for members.
Enjoy a two-week cycle of exclusive advertising for only $150
– a discount of over 50%!
We are booking spaces several weeks ahead, so if you have a date in mind, or would like to see upcoming availability - Click the learn more button below, or contact our Creative Director, Ally Easterbrook via email at: easterbrook@downtownduncan.ca.
Future Events
July 11, 2025 - Duncan Days Sidewalk Sale
July 12, 2025 - Duncan Day
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