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John Koury feels the Conservative movement is on the rise in B.C. (Photo submitted)

Koury running for Conservative Party of BC in next provincial election

Cowichan Valley riding campaign begins for former North Cowichan councillor

John Koury feels the Conservative movement is on the rise in B.C. (Photo submitted)
It’s better late than never for the Chemainus Theatre’s 30th anniversary season. Managing director Randy Huber, left, and artistic director Mark DuMez display the pamphlets for the season’s shows. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Theatre unveils show lineup for 30th anniversary season

Mix of comedy, award-winning drama and a summer musical blockbuster on the schedule

It’s better late than never for the Chemainus Theatre’s 30th anniversary season. Managing director Randy Huber, left, and artistic director Mark DuMez display the pamphlets for the season’s shows. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Murphy doesn’t seem too impressed by his snow dog colleague. (Photo by Dee Gallant)

The dog days of winter

New snow sculpture captures attention

Murphy doesn’t seem too impressed by his snow dog colleague. (Photo by Dee Gallant)
The sun sets on Riot Brewing Co.’s final day Wednesday. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Riot Brewing Co. closure a product of the times

Hard for small businesses to make a go of it with rising costs and debt-ridden consumers

The sun sets on Riot Brewing Co.’s final day Wednesday. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Tom Andrews, left, and Derek Hardacker are off to Guatemala carrying some extra items, including donated shoes from Queen Margaret’s School and others and dental supplies from Chemainus Family Dental. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Rotarians resuming important charitable projects in Guatemala

Providing nutrition, chicken coops and supplies all part of the plan

Tom Andrews, left, and Derek Hardacker are off to Guatemala carrying some extra items, including donated shoes from Queen Margaret’s School and others and dental supplies from Chemainus Family Dental. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Concerns about the Crofton mill’s operation have prompted North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas to write to Minister of Forests Bruce Ralston. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Mayor Douglas seeks enhanced provincial support for the Crofton mill

Letter to Minister Rolston outlines important factors into mill’s operation

Concerns about the Crofton mill’s operation have prompted North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas to write to Minister of Forests Bruce Ralston. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Golfers came out in droves to the Mount Brenton Golf Course in Chemainus during an unseasonably warm December. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Records fall in multiple communities as Island eases through mild December

December distinctive for Vancouver Island communities with mild temperatures and no snow

Golfers came out in droves to the Mount Brenton Golf Course in Chemainus during an unseasonably warm December. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Golfing was not an usual activity during December throughout the region. (Photo by Don Bodger)

December distinctive on the Island for mild temperatures and no snow

Daily minimums average out to twice the normal

Golfing was not an usual activity during December throughout the region. (Photo by Don Bodger)
We’ve seen traffic passing on the wrong side of the road but this is ridiculous. This is Larry Pynn’s view from his car as traffic came to a slowdown heading toward Chemainus Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Larry Pynn)

Updated – One cow killed after being struck on highway

Multi-vehicle accident results after a motorist tries to avoid it

We’ve seen traffic passing on the wrong side of the road but this is ridiculous. This is Larry Pynn’s view from his car as traffic came to a slowdown heading toward Chemainus Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Larry Pynn)
’Caught in the Current’ tells the tale of dementia’s affects on the lives of the grandmother with the disease and the granddaughter coping with the changes in her grandmother. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Dementia journey chronicled in historical context by author

Book finally published five years after its conception

’Caught in the Current’ tells the tale of dementia’s affects on the lives of the grandmother with the disease and the granddaughter coping with the changes in her grandmother. (Photo by Don Bodger)
One of the pages from the sports sections of the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial on Christmas Day 2009. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Time in the newspaper business extends past 40 years

Many memories and snapshots of life in the Valley still remain fresh

One of the pages from the sports sections of the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial on Christmas Day 2009. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Lexie Kareen with her book B that was launched this summer at Russell Farm Market. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus woman meant to B a first-time author

Children’s book brings positive messages about life experiences

Lexie Kareen with her book B that was launched this summer at Russell Farm Market. (Photo by Don Bodger)
An extensive power outage resulted after a large vacuum truck hit a power pole in Chemainus early Monday morning. (BC Hydro photo)

Large truck strikes pole in Chemainus, knocking out power

BC Hydro crews stabilize lines before occupants depart vehicle

An extensive power outage resulted after a large vacuum truck hit a power pole in Chemainus early Monday morning. (BC Hydro photo)
An information session at the Halalt gymnasium Monday drew a sizable crowd considering nasty weather outside. (Photo by Rob Douglas)

Chemainus River flood mitigation projects ongoing

Public updated on the progress, but some residents not impressed

An information session at the Halalt gymnasium Monday drew a sizable crowd considering nasty weather outside. (Photo by Rob Douglas)
Beautiful weather marked many days around Chemainus in November. (Photo by Don Bodger)

November rather pleasant considering the time of the year

Statistics show considerably less rainfall during the month

Beautiful weather marked many days around Chemainus in November. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Aerial view of the tents set up for riders at the Crofton Ball Fields. (Photo by Dave Silver)

BC Bike Race to descend on Island communities for 2024 events

Network of single track trails attracts riders from around the world

Aerial view of the tents set up for riders at the Crofton Ball Fields. (Photo by Dave Silver)
Paper operations at the Crofton mill are now curtailed until at least the end of February 2024. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Curtailment of paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill extended 90 days

Company continues to cite challenging market conditions as the reason

Paper operations at the Crofton mill are now curtailed until at least the end of February 2024. (Photo by Don Bodger)
It’s A Wonderful Life marks the return of actors familiar to Chemainus Theatre audiences. From left: Abraham Asto, Kate Dion-Richard and Kaden Forsberg. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Radio play in tune with a Christmas classic

‘It’s A Wonderful Life.’ The mere mention of those four words together…

It’s A Wonderful Life marks the return of actors familiar to Chemainus Theatre audiences. From left: Abraham Asto, Kate Dion-Richard and Kaden Forsberg. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Jeri Wyatt, right, outside the entrance to the Chemainus River Campground with sister-in-law Julia Brawn. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Campground can remain on ALR land under the present ownership

Ruling determines Chemainus property must revert to agricultural land whenever it’s sold

Jeri Wyatt, right, outside the entrance to the Chemainus River Campground with sister-in-law Julia Brawn. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Chemainus Public Market has undergone an ownership change back to Warren Goulding. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Goulding returns as Chemainus Public Market’s owner

Original co-owner of the project moving forward with some previous ideas

The Chemainus Public Market has undergone an ownership change back to Warren Goulding. (Photo by Don Bodger)