This is Po, a snowman in a wheelchair at the top of a wheelchair ramp, embracing wheel life. (Photo by Bronwyn Berg)

Winter Wonderland in Chemainus and Crofton region

Huge snowfall creates some interesting scenes around the communities

Don Bodger

The Courier

Huge snowfall creates some interesting scenes around the communities

 

Deer makes a break for it on Beach Drive. (Photo by Julia Skelly)

There’s been lLots of shoveling and snowblowing going on out there. Leading by example is North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring, who not only did his own driveway but put his snowblower to use to help his neighbour. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Here’s a good old traditional Canadian snowman in Chemainus with a hockey stick. (Photo by Celeste Paquet)

Scarecrow in a Crofton backyard. (Photo by M. Tames)

Chemainus snow is rather deep. (Photo by Carmen Bowler)

Mountain ash covered in snow. (Photo by Sherry Hubka)

Snowy days were fun for kids. (Photo by Kate Buchanan)

Some long spiky icicles formed around Chemainus. (Photo by Laura Ellen)

Snow really piled up over a few days. (Photo by Susan Myers)

Whiteout along Chemainus Road heading north to Saltair. (Photo by Leanne Wasden)

Previous story
Chemainus woman reaches landmark 105th birthday
Next story
Historic Chemainus houses

Just Posted

Car fire destroys vehicle in Chemainus

Traffic rerouted for a short time at the Henry Road roundabout

Risk of ‘deadly avalanches’ leads to warning for B.C.’s south coast

Weak layer of snow on Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland could trigger an avalanche

Bottom line on North Cowichan tax bill must be kept in check

Property owners only have so much money at their disposal

Bulldog from Chemainus will be a Wildcat next season

Hawthorne grateful for the chance to play Div. 1 in the U.S. after his BCHL development

North Cowichan makes decision on 2019 forestry plans and budget

Anticipated shortfall of $150,000 for the 2019 budget to be offset

Sell regulated heroin to curb B.C.’s overdose problem: report

B.C. Centre on Substance Use points to organized crime and money-laundering as contributing factors

Galchenyuk scores in OT as Coyotes edge Canucks 3-2

Vancouver manages single point as NHL playoff chase continues

B.C. legislature moving suspended staff controversy to outside review

Whale watching, Seattle Mariners trips billed as emergency preparedness, Speaker Darryl Plecas says

More people signing up for compulsory vaccines

Maple Ridge mom says public tired of hearing about measles

UPDATE: Man charged in stabbing of woman, off-duty cop outside B.C. elementary school

Manoj George, 49, is facing two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of assault with a weapon after the incident on Wednesday, Feb. 20.

Federal fisheries minister calls for precautionary approach to fish farming

Government still reviewing Federal Court’s decision on PRV – Wilkinson

Why do zebras have stripes? Perhaps to dazzle away flies

Researchers from University of Bristol look into why zebras have stripes

Poll: More voters believe Canada doing worse under Trudeau government

22 per cent believed the country is doing better and 27 per cent said things are the same

HBC shuttering Home Outfitters across Canada

North America’s oldest retailer is revamping its various stores to improve profitability

Most Read