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Tanner Gresmak is our Athlete of the Month after earning Most Outstanding Player honours at the Vancouver Island All-Star Classic basketball tournament.

Gresmak earns Most Outstanding Player honours at all-star game

High school basketball all-star Tanner Gresmak of Ladysmith is the Chronicle's Athlete of the Month for April.

Tanner Gresmak is our Athlete of the Month after earning Most Outstanding Player honours at the Vancouver Island All-Star Classic basketball tournament.

LSS spring musical explores gender roles and professionalism

Students at Ladysmith Secondary School are performing the musical Legally Blonde, starting Thursday, May 2.

The BC Liberals have nominated Amanda Jacobson as their Nanaimo-North Cowichan candidate.

Amanda Jacobson is running for BC Liberals in Nanaimo-North Cowichan

Job creation is a priority for mortgage broker Amanda Jacobson, who was nominated as the BC Liberals' candidate in this riding on April 23.

The BC Liberals have nominated Amanda Jacobson as their Nanaimo-North Cowichan candidate.
An air ambulance departs the scene of an accident on Highway 1 south of Ladysmith Tuesday afternoon to medevac an injured driver to hospital in Victoria. Highway 1 was completely closed for two hours following a single-vehicle accident on the southern outskirts of Ladysmith shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday. According to the RCMP, a northbound dump truck blew a tire before losing control and smashing through the centre divider. No other vehicles were involved in the accident; only the driver of the dump truck was injured. Blair Nicholson, one of the first witnesses on the scene, dialed 911 and watched as the injured driver hoisted himself out of the cabin in spite of a broken leg. First responders attended to the driver's injuries while Nicholson relayed the necessary information to the 911 dispatcher, he said, and within minutes, an ambulance was on the scene. See story for more.

Collision on Hwy 1 caused by tire blowout, says RCMP

Ladysmith RCMP have identified a blown-out tire as the cause of a single-vehicle accident that shut down Highway 1 Tuesday afternoon.

An air ambulance departs the scene of an accident on Highway 1 south of Ladysmith Tuesday afternoon to medevac an injured driver to hospital in Victoria. Highway 1 was completely closed for two hours following a single-vehicle accident on the southern outskirts of Ladysmith shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday. According to the RCMP, a northbound dump truck blew a tire before losing control and smashing through the centre divider. No other vehicles were involved in the accident; only the driver of the dump truck was injured. Blair Nicholson, one of the first witnesses on the scene, dialed 911 and watched as the injured driver hoisted himself out of the cabin in spite of a broken leg. First responders attended to the driver's injuries while Nicholson relayed the necessary information to the 911 dispatcher, he said, and within minutes, an ambulance was on the scene. See story for more.
Karen Fediuk, chair of the École Davis Road Parent Advisory Council, sent us a photo of this poster created by Davis Road students and left for school trustees. “Our students also submitted a petition to school trustees with the signatures of our 231 children,” she said, adding that more than 100 students, staff and parents attended the April 18 school board meeting to provide input on the budget proposal that would remove the English stream from École Davis Road.

École Davis Road parents and teachers want to keep French and English students together

A PAC-conducted survey shows 60-plus parents would take students out of the district if the English track is removed from École Davis Road.

Karen Fediuk, chair of the École Davis Road Parent Advisory Council, sent us a photo of this poster created by Davis Road students and left for school trustees. “Our students also submitted a petition to school trustees with the signatures of our 231 children,” she said, adding that more than 100 students, staff and parents attended the April 18 school board meeting to provide input on the budget proposal that would remove the English stream from École Davis Road.
At left, Georgia Nicholls unleashes a shot on goal during a Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS) Junior Girls’ game at Forrest Field April 17. Nicholls and the LSS 49ers fought their way to a 1-1 tie against Dover Bay Secondary School in regulation time before walking away from the post-game shootout with a 2-1 victory in hand. The LSS Junior Girls — the school’s lone soccer team — wrapped up their regular season at Nanaimo District Secondary School Monday, April 22.

LSS 49ers win in a shootout

Ladysmith Secondary School's junior girls' soccer team beat Dover Bay 2-1 in a shootout April 17 at Forrest Field.

At left, Georgia Nicholls unleashes a shot on goal during a Ladysmith Secondary School (LSS) Junior Girls’ game at Forrest Field April 17. Nicholls and the LSS 49ers fought their way to a 1-1 tie against Dover Bay Secondary School in regulation time before walking away from the post-game shootout with a 2-1 victory in hand. The LSS Junior Girls — the school’s lone soccer team — wrapped up their regular season at Nanaimo District Secondary School Monday, April 22.
Backed by the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra, violinist Eehjoon Kwon performs a solo from the first movement of Sergei Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 for students at Ladysmith Secondary School Friday, April 19. The Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra performed at LSS again Friday night as a benefit for the Ladysmith Food Bank, drawing $230 and a box of food in donations.

Greater Vicotira Youth Orchestra supports Ladysmith Food Bank

The Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra came to Ladysmith April 19 to perform a benefit for the Ladysmith Food Bank.

Backed by the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra, violinist Eehjoon Kwon performs a solo from the first movement of Sergei Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 for students at Ladysmith Secondary School Friday, April 19. The Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra performed at LSS again Friday night as a benefit for the Ladysmith Food Bank, drawing $230 and a box of food in donations.

Get a sneak peek at LSS spring musical this Friday

Ladysmith Secondary School hosts its Annual Scholarship Benefit in Memory of Heather Brawner Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m.

An air ambulance departs the scene of an accident on Highway 1 south of Ladysmith Tuesday afternoon to medevac an injured driver to hospital in Victoria. Highway 1 was completely closed for two hours following a single-vehicle accident on the southern outskirts of Ladysmith shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday. According to the RCMP, a northbound dump truck blew a tire before losing control and smashing through the centre divider. No other vehicles were involved in the accident; only the driver of the dump truck was injured. Blair Nicholson, one of the first witnesses on the scene, dialed 911 and watched as the injured driver hoisted himself out of the cabin in spite of a broken leg. First responders attended to the driver's injuries while Nicholson relayed the necessary information to the 911 dispatcher, he said, and within minutes, an ambulance was on the scene. See story for more.

Driver airlifted to hospital after single-vehicle accident at south end of Ladysmith

Highway 1 was closed for over an hour after a gravel truck-and-trailer smashed through the centre divider and flipped shortly after 3 p.m.

An air ambulance departs the scene of an accident on Highway 1 south of Ladysmith Tuesday afternoon to medevac an injured driver to hospital in Victoria. Highway 1 was completely closed for two hours following a single-vehicle accident on the southern outskirts of Ladysmith shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday. According to the RCMP, a northbound dump truck blew a tire before losing control and smashing through the centre divider. No other vehicles were involved in the accident; only the driver of the dump truck was injured. Blair Nicholson, one of the first witnesses on the scene, dialed 911 and watched as the injured driver hoisted himself out of the cabin in spite of a broken leg. First responders attended to the driver's injuries while Nicholson relayed the necessary information to the 911 dispatcher, he said, and within minutes, an ambulance was on the scene. See story for more.
Outgoing Ladysmith Ambassador Kelly Wallace passes on the crown to Kristy DeClark, who was named Ladysmith’s Ambassador for 2013-14 during the program’s annual coronation event Saturday, April 20 at the Frank Jameson Community Centre. DeClark, 16, is in Grade 11 at Ladysmith Secondary School, and she is president of the LSS student council.

Kristy DeClark named Ladysmith Ambassador for 2013-14

The Ladysmith Secondary School student council president is joined by Vice-Ambassadors Kira Mauriks and Sydney Jordan.

Outgoing Ladysmith Ambassador Kelly Wallace passes on the crown to Kristy DeClark, who was named Ladysmith’s Ambassador for 2013-14 during the program’s annual coronation event Saturday, April 20 at the Frank Jameson Community Centre. DeClark, 16, is in Grade 11 at Ladysmith Secondary School, and she is president of the LSS student council.
Harold Sjostrom is pictured here with his B-modified car and his first trophy collected at Portland.

Racing legends Harold Sjostrom and Bill Drumond enter Hall of Fame

Ladysmith racers Bill Drummond and Harold Sjostrom share racing stories after being inducted into the Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame.

Harold Sjostrom is pictured here with his B-modified car and his first trophy collected at Portland.

Ladysmith under heavy fire from fraudsters

Allison Brind, manager of RBC in Ladysmith, warns of a rash of fraudulent cheques being mailed out to targets of mass marketing fraud.

Chemainus Rotary auction set for Saturday night

Local youth groups to benefit from this Saturday's Rotary Club of Chemainus auction.

Chemainus Legion president Mike Beggs and first vice-president Janet Mitchell visited Chemainus Secondary School (CSS) Friday, April 12 to present Grade 11 CSS student Hannah Holmes a certificate and a cheque for $150 in recognition of Holmes’ third-place finish in the B.C./Yukon division of the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Remembrance Day poster contest. Holmes produced her prize-winning tribute — a copy of which is visible behind Holmes — last November after her social studies teacher Janet Ruest (at left) assigned the class to create remembrance-themed posters.

Chemainus Secondary student paints prize-winning poster

Hannah Holmes placed third in the B.C.-Yukon division of the Royal Canadian Legion's Remembrance Day poster contest.

Chemainus Legion president Mike Beggs and first vice-president Janet Mitchell visited Chemainus Secondary School (CSS) Friday, April 12 to present Grade 11 CSS student Hannah Holmes a certificate and a cheque for $150 in recognition of Holmes’ third-place finish in the B.C./Yukon division of the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Remembrance Day poster contest. Holmes produced her prize-winning tribute — a copy of which is visible behind Holmes — last November after her social studies teacher Janet Ruest (at left) assigned the class to create remembrance-themed posters.

Rail renos await VIA Rail agreement

Renovations of rail infrastructure set to commence "in the fall," pending a service agreement between VIA Rail and Southern Rail.

Doug Godkin and Geoff Workman of Seaward Kayaks show off the Intrigue at the company’s Chemainus factory. Godkin and Seaward’s owners Steven and Jacquie Ree travelled to Toronto earlier this month to appear on CBC’s Dragons’ Den but won’t say how their pitch fared with the country’s favourite celebrity tycoons until the show airs later this year.

GM of Seaward Kayaks spars with CBC’s Dragons

Doug Godkin, general manager of Seaward Kayaks in Chemainus, to appear on season eight of CBC's Dragons' Den.

Doug Godkin and Geoff Workman of Seaward Kayaks show off the Intrigue at the company’s Chemainus factory. Godkin and Seaward’s owners Steven and Jacquie Ree travelled to Toronto earlier this month to appear on CBC’s Dragons’ Den but won’t say how their pitch fared with the country’s favourite celebrity tycoons until the show airs later this year.
Ladysmith Little Theatre (LLT) volunteer Linda Brown set up shop outside 49th Parallel Grocery last week to entice passersby into purchasing tickets to Nancy's Fashion and Furnishings' Spring Fling Fashion Show. The gala, a fundraiser for LLT, is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, at the theatre (4985 Christie Road). The night will feature live music, fashion, a silent auction, appetizers and drinks at “reasonable prices” from the LLT bar, Brown said. Tickets cost $20 each and are available from Nancy's Fashion and Furnishing, The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce and the Ladysmith Little Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7 p.m. As an added bonus, every ticket sold comes with certificates for $10 off at both Nancy's Fashions and Jewellery Impeccable, and 25 per cent off at Yuppies and Hippies, Brown said.

Ladysmith Little Theatre fundraising gala this Thursday

The Nancy’s Fashion and Furnishings’ Spring Fling Fashion Show takes place Thursday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at 4985 Christie Rd. in Ladysmith.

Ladysmith Little Theatre (LLT) volunteer Linda Brown set up shop outside 49th Parallel Grocery last week to entice passersby into purchasing tickets to Nancy's Fashion and Furnishings' Spring Fling Fashion Show. The gala, a fundraiser for LLT, is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, at the theatre (4985 Christie Road). The night will feature live music, fashion, a silent auction, appetizers and drinks at “reasonable prices” from the LLT bar, Brown said. Tickets cost $20 each and are available from Nancy's Fashion and Furnishing, The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce and the Ladysmith Little Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7 p.m. As an added bonus, every ticket sold comes with certificates for $10 off at both Nancy's Fashions and Jewellery Impeccable, and 25 per cent off at Yuppies and Hippies, Brown said.
Local painter Leona Petrak, at right, and Anne Jones hang Anne with Attitude at Ladysmith's Waterfront Gallery in anticipation of the gallery's newest art show: Women, Weirdos and Winos. The show opened Saturday night with a wine tasting hosted by Linda Holford of Rocky Creek Winery, Ladysmith and District Arts Council president Kathy Holmes said. Women, Weirdos and Winos features paintings, sculptures, photography and multimedia work produced by 35 local artists, Holmes added, and the show runs until April 28. The Waterfront Gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday, and admission is by donation.

Women, Weirdos and Winos at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery

The latest art show at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery is now on, and it runs until April 28.

Local painter Leona Petrak, at right, and Anne Jones hang Anne with Attitude at Ladysmith's Waterfront Gallery in anticipation of the gallery's newest art show: Women, Weirdos and Winos. The show opened Saturday night with a wine tasting hosted by Linda Holford of Rocky Creek Winery, Ladysmith and District Arts Council president Kathy Holmes said. Women, Weirdos and Winos features paintings, sculptures, photography and multimedia work produced by 35 local artists, Holmes added, and the show runs until April 28. The Waterfront Gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday, and admission is by donation.
Mid-Isle Soccer Club hosted its first annual five-a-side soccer tournament Saturday and Sunday at Forrest Field. The two-day tournament served as a fundraiser for the Mid-Isle Highlanders and saw a total of 28 teams — including five teams of adults — battle it out in friendly competition. With the addition of Under-21 B.C. Soccer League teams and a new technical co-ordinator, Bill Merriman, to the club this year, Mid-Isle president and coach Willow Hartig said this is the first season their younger players have had older players and older teams to look to as they play. The five-a-side tourney is a great way to support the Highlanders, Hartig added, and “a fun opportunity to play with their friends after the season actually ends.” In bottom right photo, Kalem Baker (at left), Rodrigo Jepson, Ben Villares and Ben Martin pose with Striker, Mid-Isle Soccer Club’s mascot, at Forrest Field during the tournament.

Mid-Isle Soccer Club holds first five-a-side tourney

Twenty-eight teams took part in Mid-Isle Soccer Club's first annual five-a-side tournament April 6-7 in Ladysmith.

Mid-Isle Soccer Club hosted its first annual five-a-side soccer tournament Saturday and Sunday at Forrest Field. The two-day tournament served as a fundraiser for the Mid-Isle Highlanders and saw a total of 28 teams — including five teams of adults — battle it out in friendly competition. With the addition of Under-21 B.C. Soccer League teams and a new technical co-ordinator, Bill Merriman, to the club this year, Mid-Isle president and coach Willow Hartig said this is the first season their younger players have had older players and older teams to look to as they play. The five-a-side tourney is a great way to support the Highlanders, Hartig added, and “a fun opportunity to play with their friends after the season actually ends.” In bottom right photo, Kalem Baker (at left), Rodrigo Jepson, Ben Villares and Ben Martin pose with Striker, Mid-Isle Soccer Club’s mascot, at Forrest Field during the tournament.
Eric Veistrup and Norma Greer of the Chemainus Valley Historical Society received a helping hand from Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley, Denise Sakai from Island Timberlands, Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce (CDCOC) president Peter Matthews, North Cowichan mayor Jon Lefebure and Mel Dorey, CVRD director for Saltair, at a groundbreaking ceremony outside the Chemainus Valley Museum last week.

Shovels break ground for Chemainus Valley Museum expansion

Construction of the long-awaited Chemainus Valley Museum expansion is expected to begin within a week or two.

Eric Veistrup and Norma Greer of the Chemainus Valley Historical Society received a helping hand from Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley, Denise Sakai from Island Timberlands, Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce (CDCOC) president Peter Matthews, North Cowichan mayor Jon Lefebure and Mel Dorey, CVRD director for Saltair, at a groundbreaking ceremony outside the Chemainus Valley Museum last week.