WDG Luke Marston, a member of the Stz’uminus (Chemainus) First Nation, has been selected to create artwork for a major project in Saanich. Following a two-stage selection process that involved a community selection jury comprised of artists, community members and project representatives, Marston was selected as the artist for the Fire Station No. 2 Public Art Project. … Read more
Multi-talented artist and teacher Jennifer O’Brien is creating a new future, with a fresh name and a new location. O’Brien, a former tenant in the Chemainus Public Market, will be moving into the space currently occupied by Bound to be Different on Willow Street in downtown Chemainus. The name of the studio is Bramble & … Read more
Joyce Cloakey has found a new home for the popular Saturday market, one that also serves as a fundraiser for the United Church. Joyce’s Creations, a collection of tasty items including baking and ready-to-serve meals, has been joined by other vendors in the lower level of Chemainus United Church. “We felt that with the closing … Read more
Hours of Operation
Chemainus business owner and North Cowichan councillor Chris Istace is frustrated by the pace of progress in determining a plan for the Island Rail Corridor. Istace, who also sits on the Cowichan Valley Regional District Board, says it’s disappointing that no concrete plan has emerged since the rail line closed in 2011. “We keep wasting … Read more
The former Russell Farm Market and Garden centre is re-opening today with a new name and new owners. Valley Roots Farm Market & Garden Centre, owned by Jordan and Bri Dirom, will open its doors after being closed for a month for renovations. The new owners say there is still lots of work to do … Read more
Longtime North Cowichan councillor and mayor Tom Walker died Friday morning. First elected to council in 1991, Walker was mayor from 2008 to 2011. He also served as chair of the Cowichan Valley Regional District for three terms. Former Mayor Al Siebring was among the dozens of friends who quickly expressed sorrow at the loss … Read more
Fresh off a dismal run for the mayor’s job in Ladysmith, Raymon Farmere is taking a run at a seat on North Cowichan council. Farmere, who listed his residential address as Duncan on the nomination papers that were filed on Thursday, garnered six votes in the Ladysmith election held March 1. In an interview with … Read more
With winter soon to be a distant memory, the Chemainus + Chamber of Commerce has four important dates for you to keep in mind this spring. On Tuesday, March 25 the Chamber will hold its 2025 Annual General Meeting at the Mount Brenton Pub at Mount Brenton Golf Course on Henry Road. The meeting starts … Read more
By Craig Spence What do you get when you bring the visions of artists and writers together? Convergence: Images + Words, an enriching, synergistic interpretation of world views. That energizing mix was given voice March 2 when the responsive poetry and prose of local and Mid-Island writers was shared in a series of readings at … Read more