$7.5 Million for E&N Rail Line Upgrades Announced
Federal investment to support Vancouver Island’s economy Victoria, British Columbia, April 10, 2012 – The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and MP for Vancouver Island North, announced today that the federal government has set aside up to $7.5 million for work on the restoration of the Vancouver Island Railway between [...]
Municipal Budget Information Meeting
Chemainus citizens will have an opportunity to communicate their views of the proposed District of North Cowichan budget at a March 19 meeting sponsored by the Chemainus Residents Association. Thus far, there have been several public meetings and comment opportunities on the budget at the Municipal Hall but none held closer to home for Chemainus [...]
Coastal Community Credit Union helps four Chemainus non-profits
2012 Coastal Spirit Fund grant recipients include: Chemainus Business Improvement Area to offer free Canada Day events; Cowichan Neighbourhood House to provide food preservation workshops; Chemainus Theatre Festival Society to produce the new Canadian comedy, ‘Harvest’; and, Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society to present the Music in the Park Summertime Series. Thank you, Coastal! www.cccu.ca [...]
Congratulations to the Golden Brush Award Winners
The winners of the Golden Brush Awards were announced on Saturday evening and they are: Business Awards: Business Leadership: Flowering Tree Natural Spa Innovation: Crafty Cuppa Business of the Year (under 6 employees): Hansel & Gretel Candy Co. Business of the Year (6 or more employees): Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn New Business: Odika Cafe [...]
Golden Brush Finalists
Congratulations to all the Golden Brush Award Finalists! The finalists were chosen by a panel of three Chemainus residents from the nominations received at the Chamber office. The panel members agreed that it was difficult to choose just two finalists in many categories, as there were many other businesses and individuals deserving recognition. The winner in [...]
Catalyst Honoured for Sustainability Initiatives — Again!
The Excellence in Corporate Responsibility (ECR) Awards program was developed by Green Living Enterprises to honour and celebrate corporate Canadians for outstanding work and dedication towards creating sustainable and ethical practices within the business framework. Catalyst Paper has been awarded the 2011 Team Award because “Beginning with an approximately $250 million investment in energy infrastructure in their mills, [...]
Cornish Choir holds Impromptu Concert in Waterwheel Park
Four Brewster buses loaded with a total of 208 people representing 15 individual male choirs, which together make up the Trelawny Male Choir, arrived in Chaminus on Wednesday afternoon. Normally visitors to Chemainus are treated to the music of Jorge Alfaro on Wednesdays, but he agreed to permit members of the Trelawny Choir to perform [...]
Mural and Sculpture Under Restoration
People visiting Chemainus right now are being treated to a little bit extra — not only can they view the murals and sculptures, they can see the process of restoration of a mural, and possibly one of the sculptures. Jeff, a self-described hobbiest sculptor, is working with Cim MacDonald to restore this sculpture, one of the [...]
Horseless Carriage Club Visits Chemainus
The Seattle Tacoma Horseless Carriage Club came to Chemainus July 22 on their annual Red Carpet Tour. The parking lot at Waterwheel Park was a sea of vintage and classic cars for a few hours as the drivers refreshed themselves with lunch at the Chemainus Legion and walked about Chemainus to see the sights. [...]
Produce Rolling in to the Wednesday Market
The number of farms bringing their produce to the Chemainus Wednesday Market has increased dramatically over the last couple of weeks. Walk down the aisles and you will see rhubarb, carrots, potatoes, greens, herbs, lucious strawberries and more. You will be able to pair your produce with artisan bread, pies, cookies, jam and other home [...]
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