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Steve Wareing shows off his turbocharged, British racing green 1972 MGB GT. Wareing's classic British fastback will be one of 200-plus British cars and motorbikes on display when Brits on the Beach rolls into Transfer Beach Park Sunday, July 14. Admission is free for both car owners and festivalgoers.

Brits on the Beach expected to draw record turnout

Motoring enthusiasts and fans of made-in-the-U.K. cars and motorcycles expected to turn out in record numbers for Brits on the Beach Sunday.

Steve Wareing shows off his turbocharged, British racing green 1972 MGB GT. Wareing's classic British fastback will be one of 200-plus British cars and motorbikes on display when Brits on the Beach rolls into Transfer Beach Park Sunday, July 14. Admission is free for both car owners and festivalgoers.
Korean War Veteran Clarence Dockstader — second from left — and fellow Veterans Gary Phillips, Roy Empey, Brian Wood and Bob Nelson marked the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War at the Ladysmith Cenotaph Saturday, July 6. Dockstader served in Korea aboard the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Crusader during a conflict that claimed the lives of an estimated 2.5 million civilians and 500,000-plus soldiers, including 516 Canadians. Fighting ended July 27, 1960, through the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement, a ceasefire agreement which remains in effect today.

Veterans mark 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War at Cenotaph

Korean War Veteran Clarence "Doc" Dockstader and fellow Ladysmith Veterans marked the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War July 6.

Korean War Veteran Clarence Dockstader — second from left — and fellow Veterans Gary Phillips, Roy Empey, Brian Wood and Bob Nelson marked the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War at the Ladysmith Cenotaph Saturday, July 6. Dockstader served in Korea aboard the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Crusader during a conflict that claimed the lives of an estimated 2.5 million civilians and 500,000-plus soldiers, including 516 Canadians. Fighting ended July 27, 1960, through the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement, a ceasefire agreement which remains in effect today.
Ladysmith Primary School students made the most of a mild, breezy day May 24 at their Fun Day. Students tossed water balloons, played floor hockey and tug of war, paraded their stuffed animals around their classrooms and more.

Fun day at Ladysmith Primary School

Ladysmith Primary School students enjoyed a tug o war and much more during their Fun Day.

Ladysmith Primary School students made the most of a mild, breezy day May 24 at their Fun Day. Students tossed water balloons, played floor hockey and tug of war, paraded their stuffed animals around their classrooms and more.
LSS 49ers captain Cam Hall, seen here in a game earlier this season, earned one of 15 spots on the B.C. Rugby Commissioner’s Honorary All-Star Team.

Ladysmith Secondary School 49ers win second-division championship

The LSS 49ers capped off their provincial high school AA boys' rugby season as second-division champions.

LSS 49ers captain Cam Hall, seen here in a game earlier this season, earned one of 15 spots on the B.C. Rugby Commissioner’s Honorary All-Star Team.
Gwen Jahelka is leaving St. Joseph’s School in Chemainus after serving four years as the school’s administrator-in-chief and will be joining her husband in Calgary in early July.

Gwen Jahelka leaving St. Joseph’s in Chemainus

After four years as principal, Gwen Jahelka is leaving to join her husband in Calgary at the end of the school year.

Gwen Jahelka is leaving St. Joseph’s School in Chemainus after serving four years as the school’s administrator-in-chief and will be joining her husband in Calgary in early July.
The Ukuladies perform at one of last year’s ArtBeat festivities. The Chemainus street festival is back for a second year, starting Friday, June 28.

ArtBeat kicks off June 28

Hat Night will kick off the second annual ArtBeat street festival in Chemainus Friday, June 28.

The Ukuladies perform at one of last year’s ArtBeat festivities. The Chemainus street festival is back for a second year, starting Friday, June 28.
This map shows the location of the potential boundary extension.

Buildout of Couverdon proposal would take decades to complete

If approved, the development proposed by Couverdon for the north end of Ladysmith would happen over 30-plus years.

This map shows the location of the potential boundary extension.
Ladysmith Secondary School valedictorians Ben Cawthra and Hahlay Buck both have their sights set on the medical field, and they both have a long history of volunteerism and engagement.

LSS valedictorians both eyeing careers in medicine

Ladysmith Secondary School valedictorians Hahlay Buck and Ben Cawthra are both scientifically minded.

Ladysmith Secondary School valedictorians Ben Cawthra and Hahlay Buck both have their sights set on the medical field, and they both have a long history of volunteerism and engagement.

Chemainus-Crofton summer camps full of variety

Day camps hosted by the Chemainus Crofton Community Schools' Association feature cooking, Harry Potter magic, logger sports, arts and more.

Eric Maslen, a Grade 12 student at Chemainus Secondary School, shares his lifelong passion for football with visiting judges at CSS Friday, May 31. Maslen and a dozen CSS classmates discussed their hobbies and passions with the judges in hopes of winning one of 57 $1,000 scholarships available to graduating students at secondary schools in the Cowichan Valley School District. If he's lucky enough to win a scholarship, Maslen said he will use the money to help fund his studies at either the University of Oregon or the University of Washington where he hopes to play for either the Ducks or the Huskies. The results of the competition will be announced the night of Friday, June 21 at CSS's graduation ceremony.

Chemainus Secondary students vie for SD79 scholarships

CSS students shared their future plans and passions with judges as they vied for Cowichan Valley School District scholarships May 31.

Eric Maslen, a Grade 12 student at Chemainus Secondary School, shares his lifelong passion for football with visiting judges at CSS Friday, May 31. Maslen and a dozen CSS classmates discussed their hobbies and passions with the judges in hopes of winning one of 57 $1,000 scholarships available to graduating students at secondary schools in the Cowichan Valley School District. If he's lucky enough to win a scholarship, Maslen said he will use the money to help fund his studies at either the University of Oregon or the University of Washington where he hopes to play for either the Ducks or the Huskies. The results of the competition will be announced the night of Friday, June 21 at CSS's graduation ceremony.
Pastor Darin Phillips introduces the Kids for Camp crew to the Oceanview Community Church congregation on June 2.

Anonymous donor helps send Ladysmith children to camp

Oceanview Community Church will send 40 children to Camp Qwanoes this summer with help from an anonymous donor.

Pastor Darin Phillips introduces the Kids for Camp crew to the Oceanview Community Church congregation on June 2.
Two-year-old twins Connor and Brianna McQuillin make the acquaintance of Captain Jack Sparrow and Miss Scarlett at the Ladysmith Kids’ Pirate Day Saturday, June 1 at the Ladysmith Maritime Society Community Marina. For more photos of Ladysmith Kids’ Pirate Day and a preview of this weekend’s Ladysmith Maritime Heritage Days, please see page 12 of this week's print edition of the Chronicle.

A swashbuckling seafarers invade Ladysmith Harbour Saturday

Children and parents flocked to the Ladysmith Maritime Society Community Marina Saturday for Ladysmith Kids' Pirate Day.

Two-year-old twins Connor and Brianna McQuillin make the acquaintance of Captain Jack Sparrow and Miss Scarlett at the Ladysmith Kids’ Pirate Day Saturday, June 1 at the Ladysmith Maritime Society Community Marina. For more photos of Ladysmith Kids’ Pirate Day and a preview of this weekend’s Ladysmith Maritime Heritage Days, please see page 12 of this week's print edition of the Chronicle.

SD68 public consultations ‘less than ideal’

Parents and PAC leaders concerned over an alleged lack of transparency at the heart of SD68's public consultations as deadline nears.

Rachel Jerome of Ladysmith Secondary leaps for maximum distance in the Bantam Girls Long Jump May 15 during the Island Track and Field Meet.

Rachel Jerome making big strides in track and field

The Ladysmith Secondary School student who earned two firsts at the Island Championships is our Athlete of the Month.

Rachel Jerome of Ladysmith Secondary leaps for maximum distance in the Bantam Girls Long Jump May 15 during the Island Track and Field Meet.

Students will shine this month at Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery

Artwork produced by local students will grace the walls of the Waterfront Gallery June 1-16.

Reward offered in homicide investigation

Mill operator Mike Gogo describes Hein as 'hard-working,' offers $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

A troop of Sparks — Girl Guides of Canada (GGC)'s youngest members — offered carnations to passersby Saturday, May 18, outside the Coronation Mall Safeway to promote the 16th annual Rotary Garden Tour, Show and Sale. Assisting the Sparks were senior GGC members Kay St. Denis and Anne Treacy, Ladysmith vice ambassador Kira Mauriks, B.C. ambassador candidate Kelly Wallace and Ladysmith Rotary president-elect Cheryl Leukefeld. The Rotary Garden Tour, Show and Sale is a one-day event that includes self-guided tours to private gardens, an open house from 1-3 p.m. at the Ladysmith Community Gardens, and a Show and Sale at Aggie Hall from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets for the tour cost $15 per person and are available at Aggie Hall Sunday morning beginning at 9 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served at Aggie Hall from 9-11 a.m., Leukefeld said.

Sparks spark interest in Rotary Garden Tour with carnation giveaway

The Sparks promoted the Ladysmith Rotary Garden Tour, Show and Sale by handing out carnations at Coronation Mall Saturday, May 18.

A troop of Sparks — Girl Guides of Canada (GGC)'s youngest members — offered carnations to passersby Saturday, May 18, outside the Coronation Mall Safeway to promote the 16th annual Rotary Garden Tour, Show and Sale. Assisting the Sparks were senior GGC members Kay St. Denis and Anne Treacy, Ladysmith vice ambassador Kira Mauriks, B.C. ambassador candidate Kelly Wallace and Ladysmith Rotary president-elect Cheryl Leukefeld. The Rotary Garden Tour, Show and Sale is a one-day event that includes self-guided tours to private gardens, an open house from 1-3 p.m. at the Ladysmith Community Gardens, and a Show and Sale at Aggie Hall from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets for the tour cost $15 per person and are available at Aggie Hall Sunday morning beginning at 9 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served at Aggie Hall from 9-11 a.m., Leukefeld said.
Glenn Britton removed fire pits and garbage from Heart Lake May 16 and found evidence of an attempt to burn a live Douglas fir tree.

Firebugs raise ire of Fire Chief

Illegal fires and attempt to burn live tree at Heart Lake draws fire-risk warning from Ladysmith Fire Chief Ray Delcourt.

Glenn Britton removed fire pits and garbage from Heart Lake May 16 and found evidence of an attempt to burn a live Douglas fir tree.

Marathan cycling returns to Chemainus

At least 10-12 cyclists expected to complete 1,500-kilometre Eau de Hell series on Vancouver Island.

Hein’s death deemed a homicide report RCMP

The death of 76-year-old Yellow Point resident Kenneth Hein ruled a homicide by investigators.