WDG It was the bee’s knees or maybe even the cat’s meow. The Chemainus Valley Historical Society’s Flappers & Fedoras Mocktails and Melodies gala fundraiser for the Chemainus Museum was the cat’s pajamas. Society Big Cheese, Ron Waller, also known as the president of the organization, says about 50 people turned up for the Sept. 19 … Read more
The initiative grew out of a collaboration of community groups and individuals who were concerned about food security and were looking for a way for people to exercise their green thumbs.
As of Sept. 21, the Chemainus VIRL branch will be closed on Sundays and Mondays and hours have been reduced during the week. As a loyal patron of the Chemainus Library for several decades, Dr. Don Hilton is disappointed in cuts to service at the local branch. He suspects faulty data may have led to … Read more
Operations at Western Forest Products’ Chemainus Sawmill have been curtailed until 2026.
The Chemainus library will soon have its hours reduced by almost 25 per cent as VIRL looks to save money and increase efficiency. The new hours go into effect on Sept. 21. Calling it a “slap in the face”, former North Cowichan councillor Kate Marsh has condemned a recent decision by the Vancouver Island Regional … Read more
Construction on this vacant lot on the south block of Willow Street was to begin this summer but now the development is in jeopardy. Plans for a commercial/residential building in the south commercial block of Willow Street are on hold. Jason Meng of MC Builders had hoped to begin construction this summer on the project … Read more
Dog owners in Chemainus will soon have a place for their furry friends to exercise and socialize. Chemainus could soon have a long-awaited, year-round, off-leash dog park. Dog owners have been barking about the need for such a facility for at least two decades. At this week’s committee of the whole meeting, North Cowichan councillors … Read more
A visit to the Chemainus Museum is always a welcome step back in time. Later this month, the museum is holding a fundraiser that will take us back to an exciting era … the Roaring Twenties. “It’s a 1920s event with music, mocktails, games and even a chance to learn the Charleston,” says Tina Lambert, … Read more
After a 40-year career in the grocery industry, Paul McGregor feels driven to start a new career. The former manager of the Chemainus Country Grocer store, McGregor is launching his new business, Rise and Shine Companionship Care. He’ll be available to drive people to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and outings of all types. “I had … Read more
Art Soles, the former production manager of the Chemainus Valley Courier, has died. Soles played an integral role in the newspaper operation beginning in 2005 when he created ads and oversaw the technical aspects of the fledgling paper that was owned by Warren Goulding. When Shelley Rouse teamed up with Goulding in 2008, Soles’ role … Read more