Local Business

The Kitchen signs on the door of the former Utopia bakery location generated an instant curiosity. (Photo by Don Bodger)

The Kitchen caters to small local food producers

All the necessary equipment and the kitchen sink available to utilize

The paper facility at the Crofton mill will be under another curtailment for about two weeks. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Paper Excellence announces paper mill curtailment at Crofton

Nearly 100 employees affected with temporary layoff notices

A cozy spot for a spot of tea is the latest venture for Barry, left, and Francis Brady. (Photo by Don Bodger)

New business enterprise the Bradys’ cup of tea

South African couple has stories to tell and loves hearing from others

Re/Max Generation team, back row, from left, includes: Jennifer Allen, Brandy Rittaler, Maggie Densmore, Lynnell Sarkilahti, Morgan Rogers, Matthew Tomlandl. Front: Ally Earle, Michael Pickard. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Re/Max Generation encompasses four locations

Real estate company undergoes name change under new ownership

Re/Max Generation team, back row, from left, includes: Jennifer Allen, Brandy Rittaler, Maggie Densmore, Lynnell Sarkilahti, Morgan Rogers, Matthew Tomlandl. Front: Ally Earle, Michael Pickard. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Western Forest Products announced capital investments totalling $29 million at operations in Saltair, Nanaimo and Chemainus. (Black Press Media file photo)

Western Forest Products announces $29 million in upgrades at central Island operations

Projects underway at Saltair, Nanaimo and Chemainus facilities

Western Forest Products announced capital investments totalling $29 million at operations in Saltair, Nanaimo and Chemainus. (Black Press Media file photo)
The crowd in attendance at the Chamber of Commerce AGM. (Photo by Kristy Landry)

‘Tis the season for Chamber of Commerce marketing campaign

Regular Wednesday markets underway, Giant Street Market on July 9

  • Jun 1, 2022
The crowd in attendance at the Chamber of Commerce AGM. (Photo by Kristy Landry)
Debbie Simmonds outside the exp Realty office on Willow Street in Chemainus. (File photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus realtor urges those needing to sell their houses to act fast

Market conditions changing rapidly with interest rate hikes

Debbie Simmonds outside the exp Realty office on Willow Street in Chemainus. (File photo by Don Bodger)
A bobby separates the outgoing and the incoming of the famous Magpies business in Chemainus, Jeff Knadle and Liz Fincham on the left and Cath and Steve Scanlan on the right. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Magpies business absorbed into the Blue Orchard

Scanlan expands her space within The Public Market in Chemainus with purchase

A bobby separates the outgoing and the incoming of the famous Magpies business in Chemainus, Jeff Knadle and Liz Fincham on the left and Cath and Steve Scanlan on the right. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Emily Weeks, left, is the outgoing Chemainus + District Chamber of Commerce managing director. Melody Smythies, centre, takes over as membership and events manager, with Joanne Stokes, right, as Visitor Centre coordinator. (Photo by Don Bodger)

New faces with the Chamber and at Visitor Centre

Changes prompted by managing director assuming a new position in Qualicum Beach

Emily Weeks, left, is the outgoing Chemainus + District Chamber of Commerce managing director. Melody Smythies, centre, takes over as membership and events manager, with Joanne Stokes, right, as Visitor Centre coordinator. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Workouts conducted by Samantha Fincham offer a variety of benefits. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Fitness classes at The Hive Collective all-encompassing

New location proves ideal for rebuilding business following COVID hiatus

Workouts conducted by Samantha Fincham offer a variety of benefits. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Chemainus Town Laundry building on Croft Street. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Laundry business closing at the end of March

Owners plan to retire and do some travelling

The Chemainus Town Laundry building on Croft Street. (Photo by Don Bodger)
21streetclub was dreamed up by a UVic student who dreams of helping art and design students earn money from their pieces while attending school. (Photo courtesy of Nelson Walusimbi)

University of Victoria student turns class project idea into full-blown fashion business

Website aims to help art and design students find platform to share, sell their fashion pieces

21streetclub was dreamed up by a UVic student who dreams of helping art and design students earn money from their pieces while attending school. (Photo courtesy of Nelson Walusimbi)
Software systems are susceptible to cyberattack through the recently discovered Log4Shell vulnerability. (Stock photo)

Vancouver Island cybersecurity firm ahead of global curve in arming against Log4j bug

aDolus Technology Inc. generates first vulnerability reports to thwart hackers

Software systems are susceptible to cyberattack through the recently discovered Log4Shell vulnerability. (Stock photo)
The Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn is once again the winner of the M.K. Guertin Award. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn receives prestigious honour

Hotel maintains track record of continually receiving award

The Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn is once again the winner of the M.K. Guertin Award. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Anita’s Organic Mill co-owner Taylor Gemmel outside the Chilliwack location. (Michelle Gemmel submitted file photo)

Nature’s Path acquires majority interest in Chilliwack organic food business

Largest organic cereal and snack maker buys into Anita’s Organic Mill

Anita’s Organic Mill co-owner Taylor Gemmel outside the Chilliwack location. (Michelle Gemmel submitted file photo)
The Sandpiper Gardens & Glass entry is looking more like a home entrance again. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Sandpiper gardens reverting back to a household garden

Borges keeping the glass section of the business going

The Sandpiper Gardens & Glass entry is looking more like a home entrance again. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Central Vancouver Island Rotarians will hold a sale of authentic hand woven Guatemalan scarves and clothing to raise money for access to education in Guatemala villages this month. (Photo courtesy of Gerry Beltgens/Rotary Club of Ladysmith)

Central Vancouver Island Rotaries raise funds for access to education in Guatemalan villages

Rotarians will sell authentic hand woven Guatemalan scarves and clothing to raise funds

The Central Vancouver Island Rotarians will hold a sale of authentic hand woven Guatemalan scarves and clothing to raise money for access to education in Guatemala villages this month. (Photo courtesy of Gerry Beltgens/Rotary Club of Ladysmith)
A merger between Nanaimo-based Taste of B.C. Aquafarms and Blue Star Foods of Miami, Fla., will scale up land-based fish farm steelhead production on the mid Island. (Photo submitted)

Nanaimo fish farm plans to scale up production 15 times thanks to US deal

Taste of B.C. Aquafarms was acquired by Miami, Fla.’s Blue Star Foods Corp. earlier this year

A merger between Nanaimo-based Taste of B.C. Aquafarms and Blue Star Foods of Miami, Fla., will scale up land-based fish farm steelhead production on the mid Island. (Photo submitted)
Sandpiper Gardens & Glass is an iconic Chemainus business. (Photo by Don Bodger)

End of October the end of the line for garden portion of Sandpiper Gardens & Glass

Gunnell Borge decides to slow down, but family keeping property

Sandpiper Gardens & Glass is an iconic Chemainus business. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Julie Stevens pouring beer as part of her abundant duties at the Canteen on the Green at Mount Brenton Golf Course. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Shortage of workers has Chemainus business owners scrambling

Students returning to school soon likely to compound the problem of filling jobs

Julie Stevens pouring beer as part of her abundant duties at the Canteen on the Green at Mount Brenton Golf Course. (Photo by Don Bodger)