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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

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
Hefty handouts sure to escalate

Hefty handouts sure to escalate

Editorial: NDP will be rolling out the dough before the next election
Walk of Fame induction invitation invisible for Trooper’s elite

Walk of Fame induction invitation invisible for Trooper’s elite

Chemainus’ Ludwig among the rock group’s hit-makers snubbed for Toronto event
B.C. PhD with terminal cancer presented degree in groundbreaking house call

B.C. PhD with terminal cancer presented degree in groundbreaking house call

Penelakut woman Valerie Bob can’t travel so Simon Fraser University staff members come to her home
B.C.’s Farmer Doug chooses his mate for budding relationship from reality TV series

B.C.’s Farmer Doug chooses his mate for budding relationship from reality TV series

Farming life connects Chemainus’ Groenendijk and Ontario woman
Moms say ‘sugar-coated’ statements fall short in wake of devastating B.C. knife attack

Moms say ‘sugar-coated’ statements fall short in wake of devastating B.C. knife attack

Families leery as board decides future of man not criminally responsible for stabbing man to death
VIDEO: Clever training formula lands rider top prize in BC Bike Race video contest

VIDEO: Clever training formula lands rider top prize in BC Bike Race video contest

Eat, ride, sleep and repeat brings humorous connotations
B.C. farmer comes out of his shell to sell vending machine eggs

B.C. farmer comes out of his shell to sell vending machine eggs

Vancouver Islands’ Doug Groenendijk says timing right to get cracking with a new venture
Anger grips B.C. courtroom after man found not responsible in 2016 slashing death

Anger grips B.C. courtroom after man found not responsible in 2016 slashing death

Judge rules Colin John not criminally responsible in Chemainus knifing of Derek Descoteau
Thieves pillage B.C. business of $100,000 worth of gold and silver

Thieves pillage B.C. business of $100,000 worth of gold and silver

Owner calls for more awareness, security measures to combat crime in Chemainus area
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