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Don Bodger

Don Bodger

I've been a part of the newspaper industry since 1980 when I began on a part-time basis covering sports for the Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle. Eventually, I was brought on permanently part-time to also handle Chemainus community pages. After a brief stint pursuing a radio career at CKAY Radio in Duncan, I returned to newspapers in 1983, this time at the Cowichan Leader in Duncan. My roles there included reporting on sports and community features.

Over the years, the publication transformed into the Cowichan News Leader and Cowichan News Leader Pictorial. I remained dedicated to the newspaper until April 2015. Following a year of freelancing, I took on the role of news editor for a group of community-owned papers, which consisted of the Chemainus Valley Courier, South Cowichan Echo, and Duncan Free Press.

In 2017, Black Press Media acquired the papers, and I transitioned to the position of editor for the Chemainus Valley Courier, the sole publication from the trio that was retained. Since then, I've embraced the role of editor and have continued to contribute to delivering meaningful news and stories to the community.

Phone
250-246-1448
Email
don.bodger@chemainusvalleycourier.ca

Recent Work by Don

Two-vessel Crofton-Salt Spring ferry service approved, but still years away

Two-vessel Crofton-Salt Spring ferry service approved, but still years away

Petition organizer hoping for fall of 2026 as best-case scenario
Another cool play slides onto the Chemainus Theatre stage

Another cool play slides onto the Chemainus Theatre stage

Actors take a shot at rock-solid curling comedy Hurry Hard
Background dictates Chemainus author’s storylines

Background dictates Chemainus author’s storylines

Thrillers stem from Crown Prosecution and Police Complaint Commissioner office experience
Two-vessel Crofton-Vesuvius ferry service approved, but still years away

Two-vessel Crofton-Vesuvius ferry service approved, but still years away

Petition organizer hoping for fall of 2026 as best-case scenario
A fond farewell from the Chemainus Valley Courier editor

A fond farewell from the Chemainus Valley Courier editor

Reporting career begins and ends in the basement
Crofton seniors warn of phone scam

Crofton seniors warn of phone scam

Fraudster convincing about suspicious activity on couple’s bank account
Kidney donation to partner the greatest gift of all

Kidney donation to partner the greatest gift of all

Chemainus woman doesn’t hesitate about transplant to improve couple’s life together
The Great Salish Heist highlights Chemainus Theatre film festival

The Great Salish Heist highlights Chemainus Theatre film festival

Cast includes renowned Canadian and international actors
Government funding to provide high-speed internet for 7,500 households

Government funding to provide high-speed internet for 7,500 households

More rural and remote communities to receive service from 14 projects
Weather pattern in February normal, with an occasional surprise

Weather pattern in February normal, with an occasional surprise

Conditions cool to start March around eastern Vancouver Island
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