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Kraft operations will be starting up again at the Paper Excellence Crofton pulp mill, but not paper production. (File photo by Don Bodger)

Pulp operations restarting at the Catalyst Crofton mill, but not paper production

Curtailment extended another month for paper operations

Kraft operations will be starting up again at the Paper Excellence Crofton pulp mill, but not paper production. (File photo by Don Bodger)
Doug Routley reflects on his political career as he makes a stop at the Crofton ferry terminal. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA says he won’t seek reelection

Doug Routley to retire at the end of his current term in October 2024

Doug Routley reflects on his political career as he makes a stop at the Crofton ferry terminal. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Workers with heavy equipment clear build-up at gravel bars along the Chemainus River while two people take an unseasonable swim in the river. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Sediment removal to help ease flooding on the Chemainus River

It’s not a complete remedy, but one step in the process by knocking down gravel bars

Workers with heavy equipment clear build-up at gravel bars along the Chemainus River while two people take an unseasonable swim in the river. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Rose (Rebbekah Ogden), left, comes face-to-face with Lucy (Jasmine Case) at the kitchen table. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Lucy leads a complicated love life in The Fiancee

Three men will need to sort out who’s her intended in Chemainus Theatre production

Rose (Rebbekah Ogden), left, comes face-to-face with Lucy (Jasmine Case) at the kitchen table. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Brent Dellebuur of Duncan Iron Works displays plaques his company receives for each show for being a season sponsor, autographed by cast members. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Season sponsor plays a major role in Chemainus Theatre productions

Duncan Iron Works puts the pedal to the metal for funding support of the arts

Brent Dellebuur of Duncan Iron Works displays plaques his company receives for each show for being a season sponsor, autographed by cast members. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Kathy Knight, left, and Emily Bumstead prepare food in the Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association kitchen. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Vital volunteers needed to maintain community programs and initiatives

Difficult decisions being made based on level of support

Kathy Knight, left, and Emily Bumstead prepare food in the Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association kitchen. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Catalyst Crofton has started the process of pumping water from Cowichan Lake over the weir to restore water levels in the Cowichan River. (Catalyst Crofton photo)

Pumping from Cowichan Lake into the Cowichan River begins

Another two weeks anticipated before a wet weather system arrives

Catalyst Crofton has started the process of pumping water from Cowichan Lake over the weir to restore water levels in the Cowichan River. (Catalyst Crofton photo)
Marlie Kelsey with the basket of name badges for the CP/Canadian Airlines reunion. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Canadian Pacific Air Lines reunion lands in Chemainus

Organizer anxious to show off her home town for the weekend

Marlie Kelsey with the basket of name badges for the CP/Canadian Airlines reunion. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Catalyst Crofton will manage the pumping of water from Cowichan Lake into the Cowichan River. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Pumping of water into the Cowichan River to begin soon

Catalyst Crofton to manage pumping until water levels are naturally restored this fall

Catalyst Crofton will manage the pumping of water from Cowichan Lake into the Cowichan River. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Sisters Frances Bob, left and Jillian Harris, right, with Cowichan Tribes chief Lydia Hwitsum at Valerie Bob’s PhD commemoration on Aug. 9. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Recipient of SFU’s first home-delivered degree dies

Valerie Bob will be remembered for her courage and perseverance

Sisters Frances Bob, left and Jillian Harris, right, with Cowichan Tribes chief Lydia Hwitsum at Valerie Bob’s PhD commemoration on Aug. 9. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The North Cowichan/Duncan Sports Wall of Fame also includes a Walk of Fame outside the Cowichan Aquatic Centre that honours athletes, builders and coaches from the Cowichan Valley. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Five more inductees named for 2023 North Cowichan/Duncan Sports Wall of Fame

Two teams, a builder and two athletes to be honoured Nov. 18

The North Cowichan/Duncan Sports Wall of Fame also includes a Walk of Fame outside the Cowichan Aquatic Centre that honours athletes, builders and coaches from the Cowichan Valley. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Chadd Cawson greets young Anna Park at the start of the event in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Special performances, walk mark International Overdose Awareness Day in Crofton

Organizer pleased with the response for a first-time event

Chadd Cawson greets young Anna Park at the start of the event in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Campers along the shoreline at Osborne Bay in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)

August precipitation varies considerably between island communities

Showers toward the end of the month prop up the total

Campers along the shoreline at Osborne Bay in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)
IceBear and wife Charronne will log some long miles in this RV from their Crofton home to Ontario. (Photo by Don Bodger)

IceBear’s exhibit at an Ontario gallery a return to his roots

Crofton artist back in Wiarton to showcase his work near the reserve where he was taken as a child

IceBear and wife Charronne will log some long miles in this RV from their Crofton home to Ontario. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Aerial view of part of the Crofton mill site. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Crofton mill extends shutdown another month

Union questions the lack of notice and meaningful conversations

Aerial view of part of the Crofton mill site. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Chadd Cawson has organized walks in Winnipeg and Victoria, and is now doing one for International Overdose Awareness Day in Crofton Aug. 31. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Overdose awareness walk in Crofton about healing, bringing community together

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

Chadd Cawson has organized walks in Winnipeg and Victoria, and is now doing one for International Overdose Awareness Day in Crofton Aug. 31. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Rev. Michael Wimmer outside St. Michael and All Angels Church in Chemainus where his temporary relief position turned into many more years of service than originally anticipated. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Parish relief turns into 16 years of service

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

Rev. Michael Wimmer outside St. Michael and All Angels Church in Chemainus where his temporary relief position turned into many more years of service than originally anticipated. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Bear carvings have always been the biggest seller for Liam Tromans. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Famous chainsaw carver leaving Chemainus

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

Bear carvings have always been the biggest seller for Liam Tromans. (Photo by Don Bodger)
It’s been eight years since Delores Brown’s body was found and no suspects have yet been held responsible in her murder. A highway sign was installed south of Duncan within the last year to call more attention to the case. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Deedee Brown’s murder remains unsolved eight years later

Penelakut Island teen’s body was found near Norway Island on Aug. 19, 2015

It’s been eight years since Delores Brown’s body was found and no suspects have yet been held responsible in her murder. A highway sign was installed south of Duncan within the last year to call more attention to the case. (Photo by Don Bodger)
SFU’s Dorothy Christian, accompanied by Cowichan Tribes Chief Lydia Hwitsum, reads a letter of congratulations to Valerie Bob upon receiving her PhD. (Photo by Don Bodger)

SFU degree presented in groundbreaking fashion to Penelakut woman with cancer

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

SFU’s Dorothy Christian, accompanied by Cowichan Tribes Chief Lydia Hwitsum, reads a letter of congratulations to Valerie Bob upon receiving her PhD. (Photo by Don Bodger)