Don Bodger

This is the bridge construction area where an officer was struck by a motorcyclist July 7. The Chemainus River truss bridge is now shut down on the Trans-Canada Highway and single lane traffic in each direction will continue on the span bridge for quite some time. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Police officer injured after being struck by a motorcycle near Chemainus

Motorcyclist failed to stop in a construction zone after weaving in and out of traffic

This is the bridge construction area where an officer was struck by a motorcyclist July 7. The Chemainus River truss bridge is now shut down on the Trans-Canada Highway and single lane traffic in each direction will continue on the span bridge for quite some time. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Keith Palou making his 158th blood donation overall. (Photo by Canadian Blood Services)

Chemainus couple maintains commitment to be regular blood donors

Keith Palou has now made 158 donations overall

Keith Palou making his 158th blood donation overall. (Photo by Canadian Blood Services)
Decisions, decisions for Doug Groenendijk on Farming For Love. (Photo by Luka Cyprian)

Pick of the crop remains for Farmer Doug

Farming For Love brings daters hopeful of a serious relationship

Decisions, decisions for Doug Groenendijk on Farming For Love. (Photo by Luka Cyprian)
There was limited space available for shade at the Crofton base camp for the BC Bike Race. Riders lounge around in every available shady spot after a gruelling and hot third day on the course in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Crofton resonates as a great site for part of the BC Bike Race

Extreme heat tests racers during the first three days in the Cowichan Valley

There was limited space available for shade at the Crofton base camp for the BC Bike Race. Riders lounge around in every available shady spot after a gruelling and hot third day on the course in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Decisions, decisions for Doug Groenendijk on Farming For Love. (Photo by Luka Cyprian)

Pick of the crop remains for Farmer Doug

Farming For Love brings daters hopeful of a serious relationship

Decisions, decisions for Doug Groenendijk on Farming For Love. (Photo by Luka Cyprian)
The trademark start/finishing chute for the BC Bike Race set up in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Trail network draws praise from BC Bike Race entrants

Field includes the ultra competitive and recreational mountain bikers meeting the challenge

The trademark start/finishing chute for the BC Bike Race set up in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The view of the Chemainus harbour from the Waterwheel Plaza looked about the same throughout much of June and into July, with bright blue skies and water. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Precipitation about half the normal in Chemainus during June

Not much rainfall expected during July, either

The view of the Chemainus harbour from the Waterwheel Plaza looked about the same throughout much of June and into July, with bright blue skies and water. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The view of the Chemainus harbour from the Waterwheel Plaza looked about the same throughout much of June and into July, with bright blue skies and water. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Precipitation about half the normal in the region during June

Not much rainfall expected during July, either

The view of the Chemainus harbour from the Waterwheel Plaza looked about the same throughout much of June and into July, with bright blue skies and water. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Vince Strem lines up the Our Lady Of the Rockies marching band at the Waterwheel Park Bandshell. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Our Lady Of The Rockies strikes up the band for Chemainus visit

Impressive sight and sound spectacular with nearly 80 students performing on stage

Vince Strem lines up the Our Lady Of the Rockies marching band at the Waterwheel Park Bandshell. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Conditions are attached to the latest pending sale of the St. Joseph’s School building and surrounding property. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Latest St. Joseph’s School sale in Chemainus not a done deal

Vancouver-based Influent Group must meet several conditions before proceeding with development plan

Conditions are attached to the latest pending sale of the St. Joseph’s School building and surrounding property. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Town hall panel in Crofton representing the BC Bike Race, from left, includes: Kevin Thomson, Matt Grossnickle, Lisa Au and Dean Payne. (Photo by Don Bodger)

BC Bike Race officials lay out the groundwork for Crofton stay

Mountain bike racers of all levels competing hard and camping out for three nights

Town hall panel in Crofton representing the BC Bike Race, from left, includes: Kevin Thomson, Matt Grossnickle, Lisa Au and Dean Payne. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Ken Lavigne belts out a tune while even his keyboardist Robert Holliston looks on in amazement. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Rain doesn’t dampen enthusiasm on opening of North Cowichan 150 celebrations

Entertainers steal the show with a delightful program of music in Chemainus

Ken Lavigne belts out a tune while even his keyboardist Robert Holliston looks on in amazement. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Scene from Ghost The Musical, from left, includes: Jennie Neumann (Molly Jensen), Jacob Woike (Sam Wheat) and Madeleine Eddy (Oda Mae Brown). (Photo by Don Bodger)

Human spirit arises in Ghost The Musical

Chemainus Theatre summer blockbuster features the return of a larger cast to the stage

Scene from Ghost The Musical, from left, includes: Jennie Neumann (Molly Jensen), Jacob Woike (Sam Wheat) and Madeleine Eddy (Oda Mae Brown). (Photo by Don Bodger)
Riot Brewing crew celebrates another award from the Canadian Brewing Awards, with Lipslide Lager landing a bronze. From left: manager Shay Kuhnert, co-owners Ralf Rosenke and Aly Tomlin and head brewer Jesse Grass. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Riot Brewing’s Lipslide Lager slips into third place at Canadian Brewing Awards

Chemainus brewery a frequent award recipient over the years

Riot Brewing crew celebrates another award from the Canadian Brewing Awards, with Lipslide Lager landing a bronze. From left: manager Shay Kuhnert, co-owners Ralf Rosenke and Aly Tomlin and head brewer Jesse Grass. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Frank Ludwig with other former Trooper bandmates Tommy Stewart and Doni Underhill at the induction ceremony in Calgary. (Photo courtesy Robert Stewart & Ray Connell)

‘We’re Here For a Good Time’ suits Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee

Famous former member of Trooper from Chemainus still making music

Frank Ludwig with other former Trooper bandmates Tommy Stewart and Doni Underhill at the induction ceremony in Calgary. (Photo courtesy Robert Stewart & Ray Connell)
Bright sunny days were the norm in Chemainus and around the Island most of May, with very little rainfall. (Photo by Don Bodger)

No one on the Island saw the rain that much in May

Precipitation less than half of the normal during the month

Bright sunny days were the norm in Chemainus and around the Island most of May, with very little rainfall. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The DD Brothers Memorial site on the road to Port Renfrew. (Photo submitted)

Ferry breakdown leads to impact statements being read on Zoom

Descoteau’s mom had intended to make views known directly to her son’s killer

The DD Brothers Memorial site on the road to Port Renfrew. (Photo submitted)
All geared up to check out the undersea sights around Chemainus, from left, are: Philip Smith, Nancy Bremner, Doug Biffard and Kathleen Fenner. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Much to see under the sea at barges and reefs around Chemainus

Divers gravitate to sites prepared to witness diverse life that changes all the time

All geared up to check out the undersea sights around Chemainus, from left, are: Philip Smith, Nancy Bremner, Doug Biffard and Kathleen Fenner. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Dairy farming is second nature for Doug Groenendijk. He hopes to succeed just as much in the dating game. (Photo courtesy CTV)

Mixing farming business with pleasure

Local dairy farmer in the hunt for love on TV reality show

Dairy farming is second nature for Doug Groenendijk. He hopes to succeed just as much in the dating game. (Photo courtesy CTV)
Major restoration of the Green Lantern Hotel and Pub will take place in the next year with new ownership. (Photo by Don Bodger)

New Green Lantern owners creating housing units in major renovation

Pub area will eventually be available for lease

Major restoration of the Green Lantern Hotel and Pub will take place in the next year with new ownership. (Photo by Don Bodger)