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Ladysmith distance jumper and sprinter Rachel Jerome, second from right, poses with teammates Zion Corrales-Nelson, Nina Shultz and Chicago Bains following the Midget Girls Branch 4x100 metre Relay at the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships in Langley August 9. The speedy quartet set a new Canadian age-group record of 47.69 seconds to win gold. Day two saw Jerome win silver in Midget Girls Long Jump.

One gold, one silver for Jerome at Championships

Ladysmith's Rachel Jerome nets silver in Midget Girls Long Jump, wins relay gold as Team BC-Yukon sets new national age-group record.

Ladysmith distance jumper and sprinter Rachel Jerome, second from right, poses with teammates Zion Corrales-Nelson, Nina Shultz and Chicago Bains following the Midget Girls Branch 4x100 metre Relay at the Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships in Langley August 9. The speedy quartet set a new Canadian age-group record of 47.69 seconds to win gold. Day two saw Jerome win silver in Midget Girls Long Jump.

Roundabouts 101

Chemainus resident Dan Spence reviews rules for roundabouts, suggesting few people understand how they're supposed to work.

Hikers pause at the city’s aging chlorination plant while en route to Heart Lake Wednesday, Aug. 8. Sections of the Holland Creek Trail will be closed from now through the end of September while work crews construct Ladysmith’s new chlorination facility at the Arbutus Reservoir site.

Section of Holland Creek Trail closes during construction of chlorination facility

A section of the Holland Creek Trail will remain closed through the end of September as workers construct a new chlorination plant.

Hikers pause at the city’s aging chlorination plant while en route to Heart Lake Wednesday, Aug. 8. Sections of the Holland Creek Trail will be closed from now through the end of September while work crews construct Ladysmith’s new chlorination facility at the Arbutus Reservoir site.
One man is in hospital following a collision between a motorcycle and a car at Highway 1 and Edgelow Road late Monday morning.

Collision on Highway 1 sends man to hospital

A collision late Monday morning between a motorcycle and a car on Highway 1 south of Ladysmith sends rider to hospital.

One man is in hospital following a collision between a motorcycle and a car at Highway 1 and Edgelow Road late Monday morning.
Nicky Haigh, an expert on harmful algal blooms who works with Vancouver Island University's Harmful Algae Monitoring Program, shot this Noctiluca scintillans bloom at Ladysmith Marina in late June, adding that the bloom witnessed in Ladysmith Harbour over the August long weekend was 'almost certainly Noctiluca.' Noctiluca blooms are fairly common, Haigh said, and follow blooms of diatoms, Noctiluca's favourite phytoplankton food source.

Ochre-hued slick caused by algal bloom

Bloom of Noctiluca scintillans stains surface of Ladysmith Harbour and surroundings flourescent orange over the August long weekend.

Nicky Haigh, an expert on harmful algal blooms who works with Vancouver Island University's Harmful Algae Monitoring Program, shot this Noctiluca scintillans bloom at Ladysmith Marina in late June, adding that the bloom witnessed in Ladysmith Harbour over the August long weekend was 'almost certainly Noctiluca.' Noctiluca blooms are fairly common, Haigh said, and follow blooms of diatoms, Noctiluca's favourite phytoplankton food source.
Harry Blackstaff shows off his 1913 LaFrance Fire Truck during last year’s Show and Shine along First Avenue. This year’s car show runs this Saturday (Aug. 17) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Revving up for Show and Shine

Classic-car convoy rolls through Ladysmith and Chemainus in advance of 10th annual Ladysmith Show and Shine festival.

Harry Blackstaff shows off his 1913 LaFrance Fire Truck during last year’s Show and Shine along First Avenue. This year’s car show runs this Saturday (Aug. 17) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
McKenzie Saysell, right, celebrates with teammates Sophia Belsher and Morgan Walker at Rugby Canada’s National Championship Festival in Vancouver. Saysell was sidelined for half of the tournament due to injury. She suffered a concussion 20 minutes after scoring her first try of the tournament during BC1’s 23-15 victory over Ontario Thursday, Aug. 8. BC1 went on to win U16 Women’s gold with a 19-0 victory over Ontario Sunday, Aug. 11.

Saysell injured at rugby festival, watches from sidelines as BC1 wins gold

Ladysmith's McKenzie Saysell suffers a concussion and whiplash during second-round match at Rugby Canada's National Champsionship Festival.

McKenzie Saysell, right, celebrates with teammates Sophia Belsher and Morgan Walker at Rugby Canada’s National Championship Festival in Vancouver. Saysell was sidelined for half of the tournament due to injury. She suffered a concussion 20 minutes after scoring her first try of the tournament during BC1’s 23-15 victory over Ontario Thursday, Aug. 8. BC1 went on to win U16 Women’s gold with a 19-0 victory over Ontario Sunday, Aug. 11.
Hikers pause at the city’s aging chlorination plant while en route to Heart Lake Wednesday, Aug. 8. Sections of the Holland Creek Trail will be closed from now through the end of September while work crews construct Ladysmith’s new chlorination facility at the Arbutus Reservoir site.

Portion of Holland Creek Trail closed as crews construct chlorination plant

Sections of the Holland Creek Trail near the Arbutus Reservoir closed as city constructs new chlorination facility.

Hikers pause at the city’s aging chlorination plant while en route to Heart Lake Wednesday, Aug. 8. Sections of the Holland Creek Trail will be closed from now through the end of September while work crews construct Ladysmith’s new chlorination facility at the Arbutus Reservoir site.
Buffi David, our Smile of the Week for the Tuesday, August 6, edition of the Ladysmith Chronicle.

Buffi David, the Chronicle’s ‘Smile of the Week’

Hul'qumi'num teacher loves the peace and quiet afforded by Stz'uminus First Nation land.

Buffi David, our Smile of the Week for the Tuesday, August 6, edition of the Ladysmith Chronicle.

Saysell selected for provincial women’s U16 rugby squad

Cowichan Rugby Club and Ladysmith 49ers flanker McKenzie Saysell visits Vancouver this week for the National Festival of Rugby.

Allen McDermid, president of Ladysmith Search and Rescue (LSAR), receives the keys to Ladysmith Fire/Rescue (LF/R)’s former rescue vehicle from Fire Chief Ray Delcourt as Mayor Rob Hutchins looks on. Retired from service by LF/R earlier this spring, the 1986 Ford was donated by Ladysmith Town Council and LF/R to LSAR to serve as its interim command centre. McDermid said LSAR aims to raise $185,000 “over the next couple of years” for a brand-new mobile command centre that would improve their capacity to respond to emergencies or natural disasters.

Ladysmith Search and Rescue inherits mobile command centre

Ladysmith Fire/Rescue (LF/R) and Town of Ladysmith donate former LF/R rescue truck to Ladysmith Search and Rescue.

Allen McDermid, president of Ladysmith Search and Rescue (LSAR), receives the keys to Ladysmith Fire/Rescue (LF/R)’s former rescue vehicle from Fire Chief Ray Delcourt as Mayor Rob Hutchins looks on. Retired from service by LF/R earlier this spring, the 1986 Ford was donated by Ladysmith Town Council and LF/R to LSAR to serve as its interim command centre. McDermid said LSAR aims to raise $185,000 “over the next couple of years” for a brand-new mobile command centre that would improve their capacity to respond to emergencies or natural disasters.
A generous smurf doles out treats during the 2013 Ladysmith Days parade Saturday, August 3. Crowds swarmed the sidewalks of First Avenue to watch the parade before venturing on to Aggie Field and Transfer Beach Park to take in juggling shows, children's activities, Ladysmith's Royalty competition and a talent show.

Ladysmith Days draws huge crowds over the long weekend

Local residents and visitors thronged to Aggie Field and Transfer Beach park over the weekend for the community's premiere summer festival.

A generous smurf doles out treats during the 2013 Ladysmith Days parade Saturday, August 3. Crowds swarmed the sidewalks of First Avenue to watch the parade before venturing on to Aggie Field and Transfer Beach Park to take in juggling shows, children's activities, Ladysmith's Royalty competition and a talent show.

Fire ban now in effect in select CVRD communities

A fire ban is now in effect for Ladysmith, North Oyster and Saltair, but the Municipality of North Cowichan has opted out.

Kate Cram plans to open the Wild Poppy Bistro — Ladysmith's first exclusively gluten-free café — this week. Cram has already worked out a recipe for an unleavened gluten-free cinnamon roll and hopes to craft a wheat-free version of her famous, yeast-leavened cinnamon buns in time for the bistro's grand opening.

Ladysmith’s first gluten-free bakery and bistro opens this week

Owners of Old Town Bakery branch out into the world of gluten-free cuisine with launch of Wild Poppy Bistro.

Kate Cram plans to open the Wild Poppy Bistro — Ladysmith's first exclusively gluten-free café — this week. Cram has already worked out a recipe for an unleavened gluten-free cinnamon roll and hopes to craft a wheat-free version of her famous, yeast-leavened cinnamon buns in time for the bistro's grand opening.
Longtime Ladysmith volunteers Loretta Schoonarts, left, and Irene Telford received Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals at a joint Royal Canadian Legion-Ladies’ Auxiliary convention in Whistler earlier this spring. Telford and Schoonarts said they received their medals in recognition of their contributions to the community through decades of service with the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary — Branch 171, the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary and a number of other service organizations.

Telford and Schoonarts honoured

Lifelong volunteers Irene Telford and Loretta Schoonarts of Ladysmith received Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals.

Longtime Ladysmith volunteers Loretta Schoonarts, left, and Irene Telford received Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals at a joint Royal Canadian Legion-Ladies’ Auxiliary convention in Whistler earlier this spring. Telford and Schoonarts said they received their medals in recognition of their contributions to the community through decades of service with the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary — Branch 171, the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary and a number of other service organizations.
Meet the Legion’s new executive. Seated, from left to right, are Jeanne Seney, Douglas Hawkins, Gary Phillips, Kevin O’Neill and Naomi Nakahara. Standing, from left to right, are Roy Empey, Jim Parks, Barb Martin, Violet Mortensen and Karen Graczyk. Missing is Corinne Lauder, director of the Legion’s youth programs.

Legion unveils new executive

Royal Canadian Legion's new executive members sworn in June 30; Ladies Auxiliary members honoured with QE2 Medals.

Meet the Legion’s new executive. Seated, from left to right, are Jeanne Seney, Douglas Hawkins, Gary Phillips, Kevin O’Neill and Naomi Nakahara. Standing, from left to right, are Roy Empey, Jim Parks, Barb Martin, Violet Mortensen and Karen Graczyk. Missing is Corinne Lauder, director of the Legion’s youth programs.
Jennifer Hodi, left, will play the role of a sultry redhead opposite Josee Duffhues (ghostwriter Dodi Whitmar) in The Adventures of Philip Marlowe — The Green Flame when Ladysmith Little Theatre premieres its tribute to old-time radio July 20.

Inspired by old-time radio

Ladysmith Little Theatre is delving into something new this summer with LLT Radio Troupe Theatre of the Mind.

Jennifer Hodi, left, will play the role of a sultry redhead opposite Josee Duffhues (ghostwriter Dodi Whitmar) in The Adventures of Philip Marlowe — The Green Flame when Ladysmith Little Theatre premieres its tribute to old-time radio July 20.
Last year's inaugural War Canoe Races attracted 250 to 300 people, and organizers are hoping for an even bigger turnout at this year's event, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, on Kulleet Bay.

Stz’uminus hosts War Canoe Races this weekend

Paddlers from far and wide are invited to attend SFN's second annual War Canoe Races at Kulleet Bay July 20 and 21.

Last year's inaugural War Canoe Races attracted 250 to 300 people, and organizers are hoping for an even bigger turnout at this year's event, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, on Kulleet Bay.
Dave Newman from Gorosh Cranes — at right — assists Ladysmith Parks staffers Greg Smith and Neil Bouma as they position a 2,000-pound pulley into place at the town’s steam donkey display Thursday, July 11.

Sprucing up Ladysmith’s history

Ladysmith's steam donkey exhibit on Transfer Beach Boulevard is getting a major facelift this summer.

Dave Newman from Gorosh Cranes — at right — assists Ladysmith Parks staffers Greg Smith and Neil Bouma as they position a 2,000-pound pulley into place at the town’s steam donkey display Thursday, July 11.
Kai Schwarz wields a trio of Phantasticks to help promote the Schwarzes’ family-run toy business to passersby at the Chemainus Giant Street Market Saturday, July 6. More than 100 vendors lined Willow Street offering for sale everything from toys and First Nations art to palm trees and prawning traps.

Market draws crowds to Mural Town

Chemainus Giant Street Market draws hundreds of Saturday morning shoppers to downtown Chemainus July 6.

Kai Schwarz wields a trio of Phantasticks to help promote the Schwarzes’ family-run toy business to passersby at the Chemainus Giant Street Market Saturday, July 6. More than 100 vendors lined Willow Street offering for sale everything from toys and First Nations art to palm trees and prawning traps.