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Nickelback guitar auction helps raise money for new Cowichan hospital

Scott Penfold
By Scott Penfold

Nickelback will perform their only Western Canada show at Laketown Amphitheatre on August 9, and the band will help raise money for state-of-the-art medical equipment for the new Cowichan District Hospital. 

Thanks to a donation from RBC, a guitar played at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage and signed by the full band is being raffled off through the CDHF ‘Rockin’ Out for Healthcare’ campaign. 

Raffle tickets are $25, with only 5,000 available, and all proceeds support the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation’s $20 million fundraising goal for modern, high-quality patient care in the region. 

You can view the guitar in person at RBC on Trunk Road in Duncan and purchase tickets online at cdhfraffle.ca.” 

The new Cowichan District Hospital is under construction and scheduled to open in 2027. 

 

Scott Penfold
Scott Penfold
Scott is a veteran radio broadcaster with more than 20 years of experience behind the microphone. Scott has brought his passion for music, entertainment and storytelling to listeners in major Canadian markets, including Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa. Known for his dynamic on-air presence and strong audience connections, he continues to deliver broadcasts marked by energy, insight and authenticity.

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