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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

Chemainus River flood mitigation projects ongoing

Chemainus River flood mitigation projects ongoing

Public updated on the progress, but some residents not impressed
Smokin’ Hot Toasters heat up the Osborne Bay Pub stage

Smokin’ Hot Toasters heat up the Osborne Bay Pub stage

Christmas blues show Friday a unique blend of tunes
Solo pianist’s program celebrates Sergei

Solo pianist’s program celebrates Sergei

Three composers featured in Chemainus Classical Concerts performance
BC Bike Race to descend on Island communities for 2024 events

BC Bike Race to descend on Island communities for 2024 events

Network of single track trails attracts riders from around the world
Curtailment of paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill extended 90 days

Curtailment of paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill extended 90 days

Company continues to cite challenging market conditions as the reason
Nichol portrait a striking resemblance

Nichol portrait a striking resemblance

Artist Andersen pleased to play a part in tribute to bagpiper
Sports Wall of Fame 2023 honourees an elite group

Sports Wall of Fame 2023 honourees an elite group

Five more remarkable individuals and teams inducted
Radio play in tune with a Christmas classic

Radio play in tune with a Christmas classic

Campground can remain on ALR land under the present ownership

Campground can remain on ALR land under the present ownership

Ruling determines Chemainus property must revert to agricultural land whenever it’s sold
Goulding returns as Chemainus Public Market’s owner

Goulding returns as Chemainus Public Market’s owner

Original co-owner of the project moving forward with some previous ideas