Chemainus Valley Courier

31/08/2023

Patience is running thin with workers wondering what's going to happen down the road and a few of them have indeed quit their jobs to keep supporting their families.

Union questions the lack of notice and meaningful conversations

26/08/2023

Death of man's sister in Florida due to the toxic drug crisis in 2017 prompted him to start walks on International Overdose Awareness Day to honour her and remember others who met the same fate. After previous ventures in Winnipeg and Victoria, he has organized one for Crofton for the first time to be held next Thursday, Aug. 31.

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

25/08/2023

Sister act makes an impact at the Scotdance Canada Championship Series for highland dancing in Halifax. It’s an annual multi-day event with nearly 1,000 participants.

Big-time results achieved in huge Highland dance competition

24/08/2023

This master craftsman will be missed for his incredible work that captured the imagination of residents. Just driving past his Chemainus Road home was an adventure to see what creations he had out-front.

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

24/08/2023

From South Africa to England to Canada, it's been quite a theological journey for popular Chemainus priest.

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

18/08/2023

TODAY IN B.C.: Film ‘My Name is Arnold’ earns widespread accolades

17/08/2023

“I was the only Asian kid in the school, and it wasn’t always an easy experience,” he said. “People would hit me; they would call me names. No one cared, no one did anything. I didn’t do anything. It was a time where I went to school angry almost every single day. Maybe to process that and maybe for cathartic reasons, I wrote a short, I called it, My Name is Arnold.”

TODAY IN B.C.: Film ‘My Name is Arnold’ earns widespread accolades

17/08/2023

Directing the feature film All in Madonna, which won numerous awards in 2020, Lim has followed it with his own story My Name is Arnold. It details the story of when he was 10 years old growing up in Blue River, B.C.

TODAY IN B.C.: Film ‘My Name is Arnold’ earns widespread accolades

14/08/2023

This is a first for Simon Fraser University in order to facilitate Valerie Bob with the honour she deserved, with two SFU Graduate Studies staff members coming to her home.

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

14/08/2023

Committee will be comprised of a diverse group of seven to 11 members, representative of the various backgrounds and interests of accessibility for persons living with disabilities.

Ensuring services and infrastructure are easily accessible to all residents the primary aim

13/08/2023

TODAY IN B.C.: Kelowna band hit the stage more than 40 years ago

13/08/2023

“A housing authority could provide an opportunity for the local government to have a channel to deliver housing either through partnerships or other mechanisms, and also help to manage the housing inventory, such as taking responsibility over things like housing agreements,” says Jada Basi from CitySpaces Consulting.

Some not so sure

12/08/2023

Council is considering whether to amend its urban-containment boundary in the OCP so up to 50 housing units can be constructed on the 2.4-hectare lot at 1771 Robert St.

OCP would have to be amended

11/08/2023

LAST CALL! The Attainable Housing Development Society is giving away a grand prize of a NEW HOME! Proceeds aid in the Development of local Seniors’ Housing! Chances are 1 in 25,000 to win.

Purchase your tickets here: https://buff.ly/3XNzGM3

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11/08/2023

Georgia Bennett and Sean Baker have a tough task during Ghost The Musical at the Chemainus Theatre. They each needed to learn several roles in the show and be ready to step in for any regulars at a moment's notice.

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

11/08/2023

LESS THAN 5 DAYS LEFT! The Attainable Housing Development Society is giving away a grand prize of a NEW HOME! Proceeds aid in the Development of local Seniors’ Housing! Chances are 1 in 25,000 to win.

Purchase your tickets here: https://buff.ly/3XNzGM3

Gaming Event License - 140388

10/08/2023

Young cafe owner dove right into business in Chemainus during the pandemic and hasn't looked back with her successful and highly-regarded establishments.

Owner Cici Shen getting results by putting in the hard work

10/08/2023

Fine day for fundraisers from the community and visitors.

Fundraising day enjoyed by community members and visitors

10/08/2023

Reservation system might need a revamp to keep the crowds moving.

Changing the reservation system and building ships at home a good starting point

10/08/2023

LESS THAN 6 DAYS LEFT! The Attainable Housing Development Society is giving away a grand prize of a NEW HOME! Proceeds aid in the Development of local Seniors’ Housing! Chances are 1 in 25,000 to win.

Purchase your tickets here: https://buff.ly/3XNzGM3

Gaming Event License - 140388

10/08/2023

PODCAST: ‘We basically were put up the flat, which is attached to Abbey Road (Studios). There's a picture of the Beatles hanging out in this bedroom and Ringo standing on top of the fireplace mantle. And that was my room. It was pretty incredible,’ says Tom Hooper of the Grapes of Wrath and self-confessed ‘Beatles nerd.’
LISTEN NOW: https://buff.ly/45gsN8u

09/08/2023

It's the usual busy week ahead, including a good old-fashioned accordion festival.

For the week of Aug. 10-16

09/08/2023

PODCAST: Host Peter McCully chats with Tom Hooper, with Kevin Kane and brother Chris played their first gig in junior high school, in Kelowna.

LISTEN NOW: https://www.todayinbc.com/news/podcast-tom-hooper-of-legendary-b-c-music-group-grapes-of-wrath/

09/08/2023

Letter-writer, a physician himself, provides another tribute to long-time Chemainus doctor.

Wood-turning another trait that produced amazing pieces

09/08/2023

LESS THAN 1 WEEK LEFT! The Attainable Housing Development Society is giving away a grand prize of a NEW HOME! Proceeds aid in the Development of local Seniors’ Housing! Chances are 1 in 25,000 to win.

Purchase your tickets here: https://buff.ly/3XNzGM3

Gaming Event License - 140388