A Chemainus dispensary that was steadfast in remaining open despite fines and a raid by RCMP last year finally closed its doors last week on the same day North Cowichan council passed new rules regarding the retail sale of marijuana.
The giant yellow slide and impressive craftsmanship of the cedar awning are both among the fine finishings of the Microtel Inn & Suites at Oyster Bay, the mid-Island's newest accommodation that breaks MasterBUILT's hotel mold in the spirit of reconciliation.
Ladysmith athletes and their respective Vancouver Island-Central Coastal teams persevered on home soil over the weekend at the BC Summer Games, gaining valuable experience on a big stage and bringing home multiple medals.
Two people were airlifted to hospital with critical injures following a two-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway in Ladysmith on Monday morning.
The death-defying and stomach-turning skills of the world's best lumberjacks will go ahead this year after a donation was received to replace the two deteriorating climbing poles at the Transfer Beach Amphitheatre.
Three Duncan residents escaped with only minor injuries following a rollover on the Trans-Canada Highway in Chemainus on Wednesday night, according to North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP.
Councillor Carol Henderson is resigning her seat at the Ladysmith city council table at the end of the month, the town announced Thursday afternoon.
Hundreds of athletes and support officials from around the province will arrive at Nanaimo Airport Wednesday night on their way to the BC Summer Games in the Cowichan Valley.
Quilt created by Ugandan women for sale
Area businesses voluntarily evacuated
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP have seized drugs, including fentanyl, firearms and other items suspected of allegedly being used for trafficking after raiding three properties in Chemainus and Crofton over the weekend.
A pair of top-level Ladysmith soccer players carried home some heavy hardware after their respective teams claimed provincial titles last month in the BC Soccer Premier League (BCSPL).
Ladysmith firefighters were called out early Tuesday night after a blaze sparked in the basement of a home near the Holland Creek trail.
The Royal Bank of Canada is celebrating 50 years in the community with a major monetary donation to Ladysmith Family and Friends (LaFF), in turn helping the non-profit strengthen bonds among families and provide greater support for early years mental wellness.
The Town of Ladysmith is taking action regarding a home on Dogwood Drive where household items regularly pawned on the front lawn have led to anger and speculation on social media.
Ladysmith residents let their pocket books do the talking earlier this month at Save-On-Foods with $1,100 now being donated to the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association Food Bank.
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are probing the theft of several unique chainsaw carvings created by a Nanaimo artist from Mountain Peak Creations in Chemainus.
Willem (Bill) Blokhuizen and Jerri Briggs of Ladysmith are enjoying the feeling of some financial freedom after matching all seven numbers to win the $500,000 Maxmillion prize from the June 8, Lotto Max draw, splitting the total $1 million prize with another winning ticket sold in Ontario.
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP arrested a man earlier this month who is allegedly involved in two incidents, one involving an axe, at Best Buy and Canadian Tire in Duncan.
Ladysmith residents' petition against Jewel rezoning fails to sway council
