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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
Island woman’s kidney donation to partner the greatest gift of all

Island woman’s kidney donation to partner the greatest gift of all

Chemainus teacher Brittany Leonard 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
Vancouver Island February weather was unusually normal

Vancouver Island February weather was unusually normal

Conditions cool to start March around eastern Vancouver Island
Time to grow up? B.C. 60-year-old celebrates 15th birthday

Time to grow up? B.C. 60-year-old celebrates 15th birthday

Vancouver Island man aborn Feb. 29, 1964
Island firm BioFlame producing alternative heating source for the masses

Island firm BioFlame producing alternative heating source for the masses

Chemainus company on the cutting edge of industry innovation
Paper Excellence announces indefinite curtailment of Crofton paper operations

Paper Excellence announces indefinite curtailment of Crofton paper operations

Government funding has not resulted in keeping that portion of the mill running
Chemainus Theatre unveils show lineup for 30th anniversary season

Chemainus Theatre unveils show lineup for 30th anniversary season

Mix of comedy, award-winning drama and a summer musical blockbuster on the schedule
Chemainus snow sculpture attracts attention, Murphy does not approve

Chemainus snow sculpture attracts attention, Murphy does not approve

New snow sculpture captures attention in the dog days of winter
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