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BC Summer Games torch-lighting tonight in Duncan

BC Summer Games torch-lighting tonight in Duncan

Today marks 100 days until the Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games kicks off.

BC Summer Games torch-lighting tonight in Duncan
Ladysmith printmakers are holding their inaugural show at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery from April 21-29. A gala event is schedule for Sunday from 2-4 p.m. as part of this weekend’s Spring Art Tour. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith printmakers hold inaugural show at gallery

Momentum Press to feature over 100 traditional and contemporary prints

Ladysmith printmakers are holding their inaugural show at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery from April 21-29. A gala event is schedule for Sunday from 2-4 p.m. as part of this weekend’s Spring Art Tour. (Mike Gregory Photo)
The Nanaimo Airport’s board of directors breaks ground on the new $15-million expansion of the terminal building on Wednesday afternoon. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Nanaimo Airport breaks ground on $15-million terminal expansion

The first shovels of dirt were turned over on Tuesday afternoon as the Nanaimo Airport broke ground on a $15-million terminal expansion project that's expected to last 24 months and more than double the size of the existing building.

The Nanaimo Airport’s board of directors breaks ground on the new $15-million expansion of the terminal building on Wednesday afternoon. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Ladysmith's certified utilities operator Mike Brown stands in front of the dissolved air filtration tank, part of the secondary treatment upgrades at the town's wastewater treatment plant completed last year. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Town’s wastewater treatment plant honoured for engineering excellence

Unique state-of-the-art facility utilizes design more common in Europe

Ladysmith's certified utilities operator Mike Brown stands in front of the dissolved air filtration tank, part of the secondary treatment upgrades at the town's wastewater treatment plant completed last year. (Mike Gregory Photo)
The Meadowoods development in Ladysmith 11th Annual Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Commercial Building Awards.

Ladysmith developments up for commercial building awards

Oyster Bay Esso/Tim Hortons among nominees

The Meadowoods development in Ladysmith 11th Annual Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Commercial Building Awards.
Ladysmith residents can place their hockey sticks outside Frank Jameson Community Centre starting today until next Tuesday as a memorial to the victims of the Humbolt Broncos bus crash.

Ladysmith coordinates hockey stick memorial at FJCC for Humboldt Broncos

Sticks to be donated to local youth sports

Ladysmith residents can place their hockey sticks outside Frank Jameson Community Centre starting today until next Tuesday as a memorial to the victims of the Humbolt Broncos bus crash.
LSS prop Izaak Parkin carries the ball during a game as Cowichan Secondary in Ladysmith on Monday afternoon. The 49ers won the game 78-0.

PHOTOS: Ladysmith 49ers rout Cowichan to get back on winning track

The Ladysmith 49ers routed the Cowichan Thunderbirds at home on Monday afternoon as they ran away with a 78-0 victory.

LSS prop Izaak Parkin carries the ball during a game as Cowichan Secondary in Ladysmith on Monday afternoon. The 49ers won the game 78-0.
JP Hoe is playing the Diamond Hall in Ladysmith on April 18 as a fundraiser for the LRCA.

VIDEO: Winnipeg singer-songwriter returns to Ladysmith for LRCA fundraiser

$5 from tickets and all profits from beverage sales will be donated to the LRCA

JP Hoe is playing the Diamond Hall in Ladysmith on April 18 as a fundraiser for the LRCA.
Ladysmith RCMP member nearly hit by fleeing stolen vehicle

Ladysmith RCMP member nearly hit by fleeing stolen vehicle

Tense moments during routine patrol off Shell Beach Road

Ladysmith RCMP member nearly hit by fleeing stolen vehicle
The playground outside Aggie Hall was torn down this week as construction begins on a parking lot expansion. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith’s Aggie Hall playground torn down to make way for parking lot expansion

New natural playspace to be built at the corner of Symonds and 2nd Avenue

The playground outside Aggie Hall was torn down this week as construction begins on a parking lot expansion. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Faith Knelson, centre, seen here at the Canadian Swimming Championships last August is racing at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast starting on Thursday. (Submitted Photo)

Commonwealth Games: Ladysmith teen swimmer not intimidated by competition

Faith Knelson ranked top 8 in swims at Gold Coast competition

Faith Knelson, centre, seen here at the Canadian Swimming Championships last August is racing at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast starting on Thursday. (Submitted Photo)
Ladysmith children comb Transfer Beach for annual Easter Egg Hunt

Ladysmith children comb Transfer Beach for annual Easter Egg Hunt

Ladysmith Lions Club hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt for children under eight years old on Saturday.

Ladysmith children comb Transfer Beach for annual Easter Egg Hunt
The local community has rallied behind Katrina Wilson and her young family. (Submitted Photo)

Ladysmith rallies behind stroke victim, young family

Kinsmen hosting beer and burger fundraiser on April 14

The local community has rallied behind Katrina Wilson and her young family. (Submitted Photo)
Man drops pants near Ladysmith school as children play

Man drops pants near Ladysmith school as children play

Ladysmith RCMP are looking for a man who allegedly dropped his pants near the primary school playground on Wednesday night while children were in the area.

Man drops pants near Ladysmith school as children play
The Chemainus Theatre Festival is presenting The Million Dollar Quartet until April 14. (Mike Gregory Photo)

VIDEO: Million Dollar Quartet shines spotlight on Father of Rock ‘N’ Roll

The story of an impromptu jam session that ended up being a monumental moment in music history is back by popular demand on stage at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.

The Chemainus Theatre Festival is presenting The Million Dollar Quartet until April 14. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Luke Marston works on the sea wolf cod lure for Lisbon, Portugal. The public art installation was inspired by Shore to Shore, which was unveiled a few years ago in Stanley Park. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Coast Salish artist Luke Marston delivers new carving to Portugal

Public art installation for Lisbon inspired by Shore to Shore

Luke Marston works on the sea wolf cod lure for Lisbon, Portugal. The public art installation was inspired by Shore to Shore, which was unveiled a few years ago in Stanley Park. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Three of LSS music building’s windows were smashed on Wednesday night. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith RCMP probe vandalism at high school

Ladysmith RCMP are investigating vandalism to the high school's music building that occurred late Wednesday night.

Three of LSS music building’s windows were smashed on Wednesday night. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Ladysmith seeks feedback from developers on service improvements

Ladysmith seeks feedback from developers on service improvements

Ladysmith has launched a survey aimed at garnering input from the development community on how to improve service.

Ladysmith seeks feedback from developers on service improvements
Ladysmith Secondary students worked together last week to prepare wool that can be used in class as they learn more about traditional Coast Salish weaving.

PHOTOS: Ladysmith students learn traditions around Coast Salish weaving

Language and Land-based class prepares wool for spinning

Ladysmith Secondary students worked together last week to prepare wool that can be used in class as they learn more about traditional Coast Salish weaving.
Patricia Galloway and Gord Price share a laugh on Thursday at her home in Chemainus. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Nanaimo trucker rescues woman found unconscious along highway in Chemainus

Chance glimpse changes two lives forever

Patricia Galloway and Gord Price share a laugh on Thursday at her home in Chemainus. (Mike Gregory Photo)