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The North Cowichan/Duncan Sports Wall of Fame also includes a Walk of Fame outside the Cowichan Aquatic Centre that honours athletes, builders and coaches from the Cowichan Valley. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Five more inductees named for 2023 North Cowichan/Duncan Sports Wall of Fame

Two teams, a builder and two athletes to be honoured Nov. 18

The North Cowichan/Duncan Sports Wall of Fame also includes a Walk of Fame outside the Cowichan Aquatic Centre that honours athletes, builders and coaches from the Cowichan Valley. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Chadd Cawson greets young Anna Park at the start of the event in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Special performances, walk mark International Overdose Awareness Day in Crofton

Organizer pleased with the response for a first-time event

Chadd Cawson greets young Anna Park at the start of the event in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Campers along the shoreline at Osborne Bay in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)

August precipitation varies considerably between island communities

Showers toward the end of the month prop up the total

Campers along the shoreline at Osborne Bay in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)
IceBear and wife Charronne will log some long miles in this RV from their Crofton home to Ontario. (Photo by Don Bodger)

IceBear’s exhibit at an Ontario gallery a return to his roots

Crofton artist back in Wiarton to showcase his work near the reserve where he was taken as a child

IceBear and wife Charronne will log some long miles in this RV from their Crofton home to Ontario. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Aerial view of part of the Crofton mill site. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Crofton mill extends shutdown another month

Union questions the lack of notice and meaningful conversations

Aerial view of part of the Crofton mill site. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Chadd Cawson has organized walks in Winnipeg and Victoria, and is now doing one for International Overdose Awareness Day in Crofton Aug. 31. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Overdose awareness walk in Crofton about healing, bringing community together

Reporter directly impacted by the toxic drug crisis organizes Aug. 31 event at the Sea Walk

Chadd Cawson has organized walks in Winnipeg and Victoria, and is now doing one for International Overdose Awareness Day in Crofton Aug. 31. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Rev. Michael Wimmer outside St. Michael and All Angels Church in Chemainus where his temporary relief position turned into many more years of service than originally anticipated. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Parish relief turns into 16 years of service

Rev. Wimmer still going strong at St. Michael’s Church after shelving retirement long ago

Rev. Michael Wimmer outside St. Michael and All Angels Church in Chemainus where his temporary relief position turned into many more years of service than originally anticipated. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Bear carvings have always been the biggest seller for Liam Tromans. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Famous chainsaw carver leaving Chemainus

Tromans returning to his native Nova Scotia where he’ll start his days much earlier

Bear carvings have always been the biggest seller for Liam Tromans. (Photo by Don Bodger)
It’s been eight years since Delores Brown’s body was found and no suspects have yet been held responsible in her murder. A highway sign was installed south of Duncan within the last year to call more attention to the case. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Deedee Brown’s murder remains unsolved eight years later

Penelakut Island teen’s body was found near Norway Island on Aug. 19, 2015

It’s been eight years since Delores Brown’s body was found and no suspects have yet been held responsible in her murder. A highway sign was installed south of Duncan within the last year to call more attention to the case. (Photo by Don Bodger)
SFU’s Dorothy Christian, accompanied by Cowichan Tribes Chief Lydia Hwitsum, reads a letter of congratulations to Valerie Bob upon receiving her PhD. (Photo by Don Bodger)

SFU degree presented in groundbreaking fashion to Penelakut woman with cancer

Valerie Bob unable to travel so university staff members come to her home

SFU’s Dorothy Christian, accompanied by Cowichan Tribes Chief Lydia Hwitsum, reads a letter of congratulations to Valerie Bob upon receiving her PhD. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Ghost The Musical features Chemainus’ Georgia Bennett and Sean Baker as understudies. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Being an understudy can be a bit overwhelming

Experienced actors make sure the show goes on if needed to fill a role

Ghost The Musical features Chemainus’ Georgia Bennett and Sean Baker as understudies. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Marchers commence up Oak Street toward downtown Chemainus. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Penelakut continues on its healing journey with annual march

Painting of former Kuper Island Residential School donated back to the community

Marchers commence up Oak Street toward downtown Chemainus. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Jennie Neumann, left, and Madeleine Eddy are enjoying their summer stay in Chemainus to star in Ghost The Musical. (Photo by Jennie Neumann)

Ghost The Musical actors caught up in emotions like everyone else

Memorable experience gaining even more momentum for the final month

Jennie Neumann, left, and Madeleine Eddy are enjoying their summer stay in Chemainus to star in Ghost The Musical. (Photo by Jennie Neumann)
Swimmers at Fuller Lake Park during a predominantly sunny July. (Photo by Don Bodger)

One day of rain in July prevents a precipitation shutout

Temperatures in the region nearly a degree above normal overall

Swimmers at Fuller Lake Park during a predominantly sunny July. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Catalyst Crofton Paper Excellence mill is going to remain idle for another month. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Workers remain idle as curtailment at Crofton mill extended another month

Poor market conditions and increasing cost pressures cited as the reasons

The Catalyst Crofton Paper Excellence mill is going to remain idle for another month. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The happy couple, Meghan Russell and Doug Groenendijk, during the Season 1 finale of Farming For Love. (Photo courtesy of CTV)

Island man chooses his mate for budding relationship from reality TV series

Farming life connects Chemainus’ Groenendijk and Ontario woman

The happy couple, Meghan Russell and Doug Groenendijk, during the Season 1 finale of Farming For Love. (Photo courtesy of CTV)
Jerry and Anne Philippson on their 50th anniversary. Both were much-loved and active community members during the heyday of Chemainus. (Photo submitted)

Dr. Jerry Philippson forever linked to a momentous time in Chemainus history

Passionate doctor, community and family man dead at the age of 93

Jerry and Anne Philippson on their 50th anniversary. Both were much-loved and active community members during the heyday of Chemainus. (Photo submitted)
Mike Rochon, left, and Lorne LaFleur are co-winners of the Albin & Georgina Falt Memorial Coaches’ Recognition Award for 2022-23. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Baseball coaches honoured for their longtime contributions

Dedication of LaFleur and Rochon significant in providing sport and life lessons

Mike Rochon, left, and Lorne LaFleur are co-winners of the Albin & Georgina Falt Memorial Coaches’ Recognition Award for 2022-23. (Photo by Don Bodger)
A fire in a hog fuel pile at the Catalyst Crofton mill kept crews on scene for 3 1/2 hours. (File photo by Don Bodger)

North Cowichan firefighters respond to wood chip pile and outdoor deck fires

Weekend calls include 3 1/2 hours at Catalyst Crofton mill

A fire in a hog fuel pile at the Catalyst Crofton mill kept crews on scene for 3 1/2 hours. (File photo by Don Bodger)
The Catalyst Crofton Paper Excellence mill has been idled the last two weeks. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Uncertainties remain for Crofton mill employees amid curtailment

Paper Excellence continuing to monitor market conditions ahead of scheduled restart in two weeks

The Catalyst Crofton Paper Excellence mill has been idled the last two weeks. (Photo by Don Bodger)