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Drivesmart column: That dirty, smelly exhaust

6 days ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Tim Schewe

A few times every summer I'm riding my motorcycle and come up to a set of traffic lights and have to stop. I find myself behind a diesel pickup as we both wait for the light to turn green. When it does, the driver hits the throttle and I become another victim of "rolling coal". What am I to do? My options are really only to drive through the cloud of black exhaust, or stay stopped in the lane until the cloud has dissipated. Both options present significant risk to me.
Film highlighting Mount Prevost's mountain biking trails to be released

1 week ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Robert Barron

A film of a world-renowned mountain biker who took on one of Mount Prevost’s most difficult downhill trails is expected to be released by early June.
Highway 4 to close June 11 for maintenance east of Port Alberni

3 weeks ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Susie Peterson Quinn

The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit will close Highway 4 at Cameron Lake for the day on June 11, 2025 for maintenance. Drivers are advised the highway will be closed from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. "for catchment cleanup and maintenance," a highways spokesperson said. "Debris that was recently intercepted by the rockfall fencing next to the lake will be cleared to restore the catchment's capacity," the spokesperson said.
BREAKING: Fire crews respond to explosion at Deep Bay Marina

3 weeks ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Marc Kitteringham

Fire crews are responding to an explosion reported at the Deep Bay Marina. The explosion occurred on the morning of June 5. Reports indicate that a sailboat in the marina exploded, damaging others nearby. An air ambulance was also reported taking off from the scene. The Record has reached out to the Deep Bay Improvement District and will be hearing back from the Deep Bay fire chief later once things are more resolved on the ground. As of noon on Thursday, crews were still busy on scene.
Cowichan library offering pair of events for Indigenous History Month

3 weeks ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Andrea Rondeau

The Cowichan Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library is hosting a pair of free events in honour of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous People's Day. First up is a virtual author talk with Lynda Gray Wednesday, June 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via MS Teams (a link will be sent prior to the event). Register for the event on the VIRL website. There will be a live Q&A.
Cannabis shop proposal in Chemainus goes to public hearing

3 weeks ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Robert Barron

A proposal for a new cannabis store at the Chemainus Village Square Shopping Centre on Oak Street will go to a public hearing after North Cowichan council gave it the first two readings in a tight 4-3 vote at a meeting on May 21. Staff had recommended that the proposal go to the public hearing stage after determining that the commercial site is well lit, secure with alarm systems and is well maintained.
Whiskers and purrs: Greater Victoria’s first catwalk hailed as a hit

3 weeks ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Olivier Laurin

Five months ago, Fernwood resident Jessica Girard was browsing the internet when she stumbled upon a video that piqued her interest. It showed residents in Missouri touring their neighbourhood, stopping at pre-arranged locations to meet local cats and their owners. Inspired, Girard pitched the idea to the 2,700 members of the Cats of Fernwood Facebook group, asking if anyone would be interested in bringing the concept to their community. A dozen people quickly joined the effort.
Search begins again for site for emergency weather shelter in Cowichan

3 weeks ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Robert Barron

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is, once again, looking for another location for a regional emergency weather shelter for the coming winter. At its meeting on May 14, the board directed staff to begin searching for a new site for the shelter immediately, and report back to the board on the progress of finding one at their meeting on July 23.
Photo gallery: Community spirit bright at Lake Cowichan's Heritage Days

3 weeks ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Andrea Rondeau

Heritage Days in Lake Cowichan offered a variety of fun community activities from May 16 to 18. Friday featured a railway and logging historical display at the Kaatza Station Museum that was open all weekend. The Kaatza Art Group Art Show filled Centennial Hall for three days, and Youbou Lanes hosted family bowling and a photo display. Saturday saw the fun kick off with a logging truck parade, followed by the museum's always popular used book sale, also ran Sunday.
Drivesmart column: Is it safe to open your door?

3 weeks ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Tim Schewe

Imagine the surprise of the motorist at a collision I once investigated. He parked at the side of the road, opened his door, and a passing car tried to tear it off! It's a good thing he didn't step out while he opened it. What went wrong here? The motorist didn't look first, or didn't see what was overtaking him. He probably felt safe in the fact that he had stopped close to the curb and was out of harm's way.