WDG Chemainus lost one of its most respected and beloved citizens this week. Mike Beggs passed away on Tuesday, June 24. A key member of the Chemainus Legion Branch 191 for many years, Beggs was known for his leadership abilities and tireless service to the community. A veteran of the Canadian military who served in Germany, … Read more
The Chemainus Classic Car Club has found a new home for its regular Wednesday meet and members couldn’t be happier. Following the closure of the Chemainus Public Market earlier this year, coordinators Jodie and Mark Phillips set their sights on Waterwheel Park across from the former Market. With the cooperation of the Municipality of North … Read more
The long-awaited unveiling of Shq’apthut (Gathering Place) took place before an appreciative crowd at Waterwheel Park on Saturday. Artist Maynard Johnny Jr. explained the significance of the design and added some candid comments along the way. Five years in the design, construction and installation phases, Shq’apthut sits in an area that was important for Indigenous … Read more
By Peter Collum It’s showtime on Saturday, June 7, for the unveiling of Shq’apthut art sculpture celebrating Indigenous heritage as part of National Indigenous History Month. The public is invited to attend the unveiling of the new installation at the entrance to Waterwheel Park, named Shq’apthut (Gathering Place), which will remind people of thousands of years of … Read more
The Municipality of North Cowichan is rolling out its new automated trucks for garbage and kitchen/yard waste collection this week. Chemainus residents are pondering the changes and challenges involved in a new program that impacts kitchen waste disposal. Use of the larger containers and the pickup procedures promises more efficiency and safety. “The new trucks … Read more
One of the oldest businesses in Chemainus is marking a special occasion today with a barbecue, music and other fun activities. McBride’s Service, now owned by Terry Dockrill, traces its roots back to 1925 when it was the Imperial Garage built by Francesco and Maria Crucil, according to the Chemainus Museum. Bob McBride gave the … Read more
One hundred years ago, in the midst of the Roaring Twenties, the world was undergoing dramatic economic, political and cultural changes. Adolf Hitler published Mein Kampf, setting the stage for a horrific war that would follow more than a decade later. Astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered the universe exists beyond the Milky Way. In Canada, the … Read more
The developer behind a Tim Hortons restaurant an A & W outlet, and a gas bar has been given the green light to proceed. By a vote of 5-2, North Cowichan council approved the development at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Henry Road. The vote came after a two-hour public hearing on May … Read more
Wayne Gilmore, who has cleaned the Murals of Chemainus for almost 30 years, is retiring. He’s got some stories to tell. By Craig Spence For almost thirty years Wayne Gilmore studied every square inch of just about every wall in MuralTown. So he’s got a lot of in-depth knowledge of the art, a lot of … Read more
Perhaps the greatest mystery of Baskerville, playing this month at the Chemainus Theatre, is how five actors can assume the roles of 40 characters. And pull it off successfully. Opening week audiences are loving the pace and creativity of Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, a play by Ken Ludwig. Charlie Gallant, in his first appearance … Read more