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Canada Post office in Ladysmith closed due to strike action

Canada Post office in Ladysmith closed due to strike action

Ladysmith's Canada Post office was closed on Wednesday as workers took to the picket lines outside the building.

Canada Post office in Ladysmith closed due to strike action
Volunteers braved the rain and cold for last year’s Festival of Lights work party but thankfully Sunday’s forecast is sunny and 13 C. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Get in the spirit by volunteering at the Ladysmith Festival of Lights work party

It must be getting close to the festive season because this coming Sunday the community is invited to come out and help decorate Ladysmith and get the town ready for the 31st annual Festival of Lights.

Volunteers braved the rain and cold for last year’s Festival of Lights work party but thankfully Sunday’s forecast is sunny and 13 C. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Ladysmith's FJCC temporarily closed after hydro pole fire

Ladysmith’s FJCC temporarily closed after hydro pole fire

Lights still on at LSS and in neighbouring homes

Ladysmith's FJCC temporarily closed after hydro pole fire
Ladysmith Secondary Junior Boys soccer undefeated heading into North Islands

Ladysmith Secondary Junior Boys soccer undefeated heading into North Islands

The Ladysmith Secondary Junior Boys soccer team is on everyone's radar heading into the North Island Championships next Tuesday.

Ladysmith Secondary Junior Boys soccer undefeated heading into North Islands
Griffin Brooks and Nolan Smith with their ribbons after capturing first and second, respectively, at the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District Cross Country Zone races on Tuesday.

Ecole North Oyster runners lead charge at zone races

Ecole North Oyster School had a strong showing at the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District Cross Country Zone races on Tuesday thanks to two young runners.

Griffin Brooks and Nolan Smith with their ribbons after capturing first and second, respectively, at the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District Cross Country Zone races on Tuesday.
Neck of the Woods is just one of the new businesses downtown.

Ladysmith Progress Report 2018: Movers and shakers behind downtown revitalization

Ladysmith has had some dramatic moments in its 114 years but none quite like the live-action sequences for Paramount Pictures' Sonic the Hedgehog shot along 1st Avenue in September.

Neck of the Woods is just one of the new businesses downtown.
Actors Emma Slipp and Garrett Ross star in the Chemainus Theatre Festival production of Outside Mullingar. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Chemainus Theatre’s Outside Mullingar an Irish romantic comedy for the ages

A love story with all the charm and romance of Ireland wrapped into one play, Chemainus Theatre Festival's production of Outside Mullingar is a reminder that it's never too late to follow your heart.

Actors Emma Slipp and Garrett Ross star in the Chemainus Theatre Festival production of Outside Mullingar. (Mike Gregory Photo)
A young woman shared her story about an alleged incident that took place at the Walmart in Duncan on Tuesday night. (File Photo)

Woman speaks out after alleged sexual assault at Duncan Walmart

Allegations launched against man with ties to Ladysmith community

A young woman shared her story about an alleged incident that took place at the Walmart in Duncan on Tuesday night. (File Photo)
CVRD Area G candidates Lynne Smith, Rod Smith, Lia Versaevel l and Sean Jonas following an all candidates debate at the Saltair Centre. (Mike Gregory Photo)

BC local elections: CVRD Area G voters ask questions about water, community centre

Saltair voters gathered under the roof of the community centre, a building that has been a sticking point for some, to hear from electoral area director candidates hoping to unite them in the years going forward.

CVRD Area G candidates Lynne Smith, Rod Smith, Lia Versaevel l and Sean Jonas following an all candidates debate at the Saltair Centre. (Mike Gregory Photo)
BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Amanda Jacobson

BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Amanda Jacobson

Current occupation: I am a mortgage broker; I have been helping people buy homes and invest in property for 7 years.

BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Amanda Jacobson
BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Duck Paterson

BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Duck Paterson

Current occupation - Retired newspaper production worker but working part time at the Chamber of Commerce and also part time farm worker.

BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Duck Paterson
BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Jeff Virtanen

BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Jeff Virtanen

Current occupation- Maintenance Service Caretaker for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools and General Vice-President of CUPE Local 606.

BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Jeff Virtanen
BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Joe Friesenhan
BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Joe Friesenhan
BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Malcolm Sacht

BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Malcolm Sacht

Current occupation - Professional Mariner at Seaspan Marine.

BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Malcolm Sacht
BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Marsh Stevens

BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Marsh Stevens

Current occupation: President of Ladysmith Resources Centre Association, Stay-at-Home Parent/Homeschool Teacher to my Son

BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Marsh Stevens
BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Rob Johnson
BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Rob Johnson
BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Steve Arnett

BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Steve Arnett

Current occupation -Third term Ladysmith Town Councillor and Professional Social Worker MSW RSW (Ret.) December 31/17.

BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Steve Arnett
BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Tricia McKay
BC local elections: Ladysmith town council candidate Tricia McKay
Ladysmith Public Art strategy holding back alleys and forgotten corners walk

Ladysmith Public Art strategy holding back alleys and forgotten corners walk

Thanks to those who attended our Public Arts 101 Talk at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery on Thursday, Oct 11.

Ladysmith Public Art strategy holding back alleys and forgotten corners walk
Amanda Jacobson, Duck Paterson, Jeff Virtanen, Marsh Stevens, Malcolm Sacht, Rob Johnson and Tricia McKay at the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce all candidates forum on Wednesday night. (Mike Gregory Photo)

B.C. local elections: 14 key statements from the Ladysmith all candidates forum

Citizens flocked to Aggie Hall earlier this week to hear from seven candidates vying for votes and a chance at a seat around the city council table.

Amanda Jacobson, Duck Paterson, Jeff Virtanen, Marsh Stevens, Malcolm Sacht, Rob Johnson and Tricia McKay at the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce all candidates forum on Wednesday night. (Mike Gregory Photo)