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John Morris proposes container structures for his Saltair market similar to Keith Dewey’s “Zigloo Domestique” in Victoria, pictured above.

A Coombs-like market could come to Saltair

John Morris is proposing an open-air market with shops and restaurants housed in converted shipping containers.

John Morris proposes container structures for his Saltair market similar to Keith Dewey’s “Zigloo Domestique” in Victoria, pictured above.

Marathon cycling is back in Chemainus

At least 10-12 cyclists are expected to complete the 1,500-kilometre Eau de Hell marathon cycling series this week.

By the numbers in Nanaimo-North Cowichan

Here's a recap of Election BC's initial vote count for the electoral district of Nanaimo-North Cowichan.

Ladysmith’s Brandon Scott recently won gold at the Skills BC competition in Abbotsford.

Brandon Scott wins Skills BC gold

Ladysmith native Brandon Scott advanced to the nationals after winning Skills BC gold in automotive collision repair.

Ladysmith’s Brandon Scott recently won gold at the Skills BC competition in Abbotsford.
Founded in Penticton in 1986, Seaward Kayaks moved first to Ladysmith — “they were building boats out of the old train station,” Seaward general manager Doug Godkin says — before relocating to Chemainus “10 or 11 years” ago. Seaward is the last Canadian kayak manufacture that remains both family-owned and committed to producing 100 per cent of its product here in Canada, Godkin says.

Seaward’s success stems from stringent quality standards

A behind-the-scenes look at how Seaward Kayaks in Chemainus makes its award-winning kayaks.

Founded in Penticton in 1986, Seaward Kayaks moved first to Ladysmith — “they were building boats out of the old train station,” Seaward general manager Doug Godkin says — before relocating to Chemainus “10 or 11 years” ago. Seaward is the last Canadian kayak manufacture that remains both family-owned and committed to producing 100 per cent of its product here in Canada, Godkin says.
Sylvia Kaminsky, Lesley Lambert and Dori Taylor show off a little leg while rehearsing Dr. Hook’s You Make My Pants Want to Get Up and Dance for Top of the Town. Kaminsky, Lambert and Taylor will perform the number as a sextet when Top of the Town hits the stage at the Chemainus Seniors Drop-In Centre May 31-June 2.

Chemainus seniors present latest musical revue

A cast of 36 will perform a mix of skits, comedy, song and dance when the Chemainus Seniors Drop-In Centre presents Top of the Town.

Sylvia Kaminsky, Lesley Lambert and Dori Taylor show off a little leg while rehearsing Dr. Hook’s You Make My Pants Want to Get Up and Dance for Top of the Town. Kaminsky, Lambert and Taylor will perform the number as a sextet when Top of the Town hits the stage at the Chemainus Seniors Drop-In Centre May 31-June 2.
Akela and Kipling Szasz craft violins from cardboard with a little help from Aunty Bobbi the Clown and her assistants Devon Travers (left) and Wendi Bazant at the Nanaimo Airport’s Symphony Launch Day Saturday, May 11. Guests passing through the airport were entertained by a brass quintet from the Vancouver Island Symphony as a promotion for the symphony’s 2013-14 “Passport to Great Entertainment” concert series and a lucky few won free VIS season tickets.

Symphony launches new season

The Vancouver Island Symphony launched its 2013 concert series with fun crafts and performances at the Nanaimo Airport.

Akela and Kipling Szasz craft violins from cardboard with a little help from Aunty Bobbi the Clown and her assistants Devon Travers (left) and Wendi Bazant at the Nanaimo Airport’s Symphony Launch Day Saturday, May 11. Guests passing through the airport were entertained by a brass quintet from the Vancouver Island Symphony as a promotion for the symphony’s 2013-14 “Passport to Great Entertainment” concert series and a lucky few won free VIS season tickets.
Nick Bekolay putting a Zegul Revolution from Sealegs Kayaking through its paces on Ladysmith Harbour on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

Paddleboarding in paradise

The Chronicle's editorial team takes a pair of stand up paddleboards for a spin around the Ladysmith Harbour.

Nick Bekolay putting a Zegul Revolution from Sealegs Kayaking through its paces on Ladysmith Harbour on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

Spectre of sprawl concerns Area H residents

Residents of North Oyster and the Diamond are worried about a potential land transfer between Ladysmith and Couverdon.

Ladysmith Legion pitches in for Nanaimo veteran Trevor Greene

Local Legion pitches in $3,000 to help purchase a robotic exoskeleton for disabled Canadian Forces veteran Trevor Greene.

VIU’s Cowichan campus to host open house

Prospective students are invited to attend an "Open House/Discover Trades Day" at VIU's Cowichan campus May 23.

Former Ladysmith resident Brandon Scott receives his gold medal in automotive collision repair at the 2013 Skills BC competition in Abbotsford April 17. Scott will face off against the country's top skilled trades and technologies apprentices at the Skills Canada National Competition June 4 - 8 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.

Scott bound for nationals after B.C. bodywork gold

Former Ladysmith autobody technician Brandon Scott bound for national skilled trades competition after winning gold at provincials.

Former Ladysmith resident Brandon Scott receives his gold medal in automotive collision repair at the 2013 Skills BC competition in Abbotsford April 17. Scott will face off against the country's top skilled trades and technologies apprentices at the Skills Canada National Competition June 4 - 8 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.

Your guide to voting in Nanaimo-North Cowichan

Advanced voting runs May 8 - 12. General voting day is Tuesday, May 14 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PST.

Coast Salish carver Luke Marston completed the model for his latest project — a tribute to Portuguese Joe Silvey and his Coast Salish wives Khaltinaht and Kwahama Kwatleematt (Kwatleematt and Silvey are Marston's great-great-grandparents) — last week. Marston delivered the original yellow-cedar carving to In Bronze, a Langley-based foundry, Friday, May 3. Over the next two to three months, Marston will have four bronze replicas cast of the model that he will then sell to raise funds for the full-scale version of the monument, slated for installation at Stanley Park in September.

Marston steps closer to completion of Stanley Park monument

Coast Salish carver Luke Marston has completed a scale model, carved in yellow cedar, of a monument slated for Stanley Park.

Coast Salish carver Luke Marston completed the model for his latest project — a tribute to Portuguese Joe Silvey and his Coast Salish wives Khaltinaht and Kwahama Kwatleematt (Kwatleematt and Silvey are Marston's great-great-grandparents) — last week. Marston delivered the original yellow-cedar carving to In Bronze, a Langley-based foundry, Friday, May 3. Over the next two to three months, Marston will have four bronze replicas cast of the model that he will then sell to raise funds for the full-scale version of the monument, slated for installation at Stanley Park in September.

Candidates converge on Chemainus to discuss election issues

Taxes, health care reform and raw log exports featured on list of issues discussed at Chemainus all-candidates meeting Tuesday, April 30.

Ladysmith resident Keith Turner celebrates his 106th birthday today (May 7). The staff of The Ladysmith Chronicle would like to extend the happiest of birthday wishes to Ladysmith's eldest resident.

Turner celebrates 106th birthday May 7

Ladysmith's eldest resident Keith Turner celebrates his 106th birthday today!

Ladysmith resident Keith Turner celebrates his 106th birthday today (May 7). The staff of The Ladysmith Chronicle would like to extend the happiest of birthday wishes to Ladysmith's eldest resident.
Nanaimo-North Cowichan's 2013 political hopefuls are, from left to right: Amanda Lee Jacobson, BC Liberal Party Mayo McDonough, Green Party of BC Murray McNab, Independent P. Anna Paddon, Independent Doug Routley, BC NDP John James Donald Sherry, BC Conservative Party

Meet your candidates

Here are brief recaps of your Nanaimo-North Cowichan candidates' top priorities.

Nanaimo-North Cowichan's 2013 political hopefuls are, from left to right: Amanda Lee Jacobson, BC Liberal Party Mayo McDonough, Green Party of BC Murray McNab, Independent P. Anna Paddon, Independent Doug Routley, BC NDP John James Donald Sherry, BC Conservative Party
Ella Margetts packs a Play-Doh snowball while her four-year-old playmate Austin Wiberg preps a “pizza” at LaFF’s annual Healthy Start to Learning event at Aggie Hall Friday, April 26. Jacquie Neligan, executive director of Ladysmith Family and Friends, said the annual event connects young families with health and education service providers in the community. This year’s expo drew 23 service providers to Aggie Hall, ranging from dental hygienists to Montessori school representatives, said Neligan.

A healthy start to learning in Ladysmith

Ladysmith Family and Friends hosted its annual Healthy Start to Learning expo April 23.

Ella Margetts packs a Play-Doh snowball while her four-year-old playmate Austin Wiberg preps a “pizza” at LaFF’s annual Healthy Start to Learning event at Aggie Hall Friday, April 26. Jacquie Neligan, executive director of Ladysmith Family and Friends, said the annual event connects young families with health and education service providers in the community. This year’s expo drew 23 service providers to Aggie Hall, ranging from dental hygienists to Montessori school representatives, said Neligan.
The Ladysmith Secondary School 49ers boys' rugby team won their latest home game, defeating Wellington 38-5 on April 25. Here, Cameron Hall sprints for the goal line late in the second half of the 49ers’ last regular-season game. The win earned LSS a post-season provincial qualifier at home May 6, coach Gord McGeachy said.

LSS boys win last regular-season game

Ladysmith Secondary School's boys' rugby team beat Wellington 38-5 to earn a chance to play a provincial qualifier May 6 at home.

The Ladysmith Secondary School 49ers boys' rugby team won their latest home game, defeating Wellington 38-5 on April 25. Here, Cameron Hall sprints for the goal line late in the second half of the 49ers’ last regular-season game. The win earned LSS a post-season provincial qualifier at home May 6, coach Gord McGeachy said.
Tim Teh, a Ladysmith Secondary School graduate, was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Business Awards April 23.

LSS grad Tim Teh named Victoria’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Ladysmith Secondary School graduate honoured by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce for his contributions to Victoria's tech sector

Tim Teh, a Ladysmith Secondary School graduate, was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Business Awards April 23.