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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
Element art themes a breath of fresh air

Element art themes a breath of fresh air

Skye Skagfeld uses shapes, bold colours to create interesting pieces
Political snubs frequently happen

Political snubs frequently happen

Chemainus never seems to be high on the priority list
Background dictates Chemainus author’s storylines

Background dictates Chemainus author’s storylines

Thrillers stem from Crown Prosecution and Police Complaint Commissioner office experience
Museum fundraiser heightens historical awareness

Museum fundraiser heightens historical awareness

Educational experience about our own area starts with the murals
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
Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

For the week of March 14-20
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
Versatile musical duo presents uplifting program

Versatile musical duo presents uplifting program

Accordion and piano expertise will be on display at Chemainus Classical Concerts
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