Nick Bekolay

  • 212 Stories | 
  • Page 8 of 11
Once Upon A Day..Cowichan premiered at the Cowichan Theatre Thursday, March 7. Cowichan Valley's latest promotional film is now available online. See story for video.

Promotional film for the Cowichan Valley hits web

Following last night's red-carpet premiere at the Cowichan Theatre, "Once Upon a Day...Cowichan" is now online.

Once Upon A Day..Cowichan premiered at the Cowichan Theatre Thursday, March 7. Cowichan Valley's latest promotional film is now available online. See story for video.
School District 79 trustee Mike McKay, superintendent Joe Rhodes and secretary-treasurer Bob Harper speak to parents and teachers at Chemainus Secondary School on March 2.

School District 79 considers program changes and school closures

School district representatives outlined potential solutions to the anticipated budget deficit during a public meeting in Chemainus.

School District 79 trustee Mike McKay, superintendent Joe Rhodes and secretary-treasurer Bob Harper speak to parents and teachers at Chemainus Secondary School on March 2.
Sheila Henderson, Lois Anderson, George Davison and Gail O’Hara flaunt their “big-spender” style at a rehearsal for their upcoming Clubhouse Musical Review. Dawn Adams, the show’s producer and director, said the show will run from April 4-7 at the Mount Brenton Golf Club.

Chemainus seniors getting down Gangnam Style

The hilarious and fun Clubhouse Musical Review will be presented April 4-6 at Mount Brenton Golf Club in Chemainus.

Sheila Henderson, Lois Anderson, George Davison and Gail O’Hara flaunt their “big-spender” style at a rehearsal for their upcoming Clubhouse Musical Review. Dawn Adams, the show’s producer and director, said the show will run from April 4-7 at the Mount Brenton Golf Club.
Grade 12 Ladysmith Secondary School student Bobby Rice presents a cheque to Elizabeth Newcombe, executive director of the Vancouver Island Crisis Society, at a Pink Shirt Day event Feb. 27 at LSS. Students and teachers involved in the school’s Aboriginal Education program raised $225 for VICS through a student-run hot dog sale.

Ladysmith students raise money for suicide prevention

Students at Ladysmith Secondary School donated money to the Vancouver Island Crisis Society during Pink Shirt Day.

Grade 12 Ladysmith Secondary School student Bobby Rice presents a cheque to Elizabeth Newcombe, executive director of the Vancouver Island Crisis Society, at a Pink Shirt Day event Feb. 27 at LSS. Students and teachers involved in the school’s Aboriginal Education program raised $225 for VICS through a student-run hot dog sale.
Ladysmith Mayor Robert Hutchins received a QE2 Diamond Jubilee Medal from B.C. Premier Christy Clark at a ceremony held at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria Tuesday, Feb. 26.

Premier awards Queen’s Medal to Mayor Rob Hutchins

Ladysmith Mayor Robert Hutchins awarded a QE2 Diamond Jubilee Medal by B.C. Premier Christy Clark Feb. 26 in Victoria.

Ladysmith Mayor Robert Hutchins received a QE2 Diamond Jubilee Medal from B.C. Premier Christy Clark at a ceremony held at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria Tuesday, Feb. 26.
Kathy Holmes of Ladysmith is one of 35 British Columbians who will receive a B.C. Community Achievement Award. Holmes, seen here at the Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery, is being recognized for her volunteer contributions to the community.

Provincial government recognizes Kathy Holmes for her community service

Ladysmith resident Kathy Holmes is receiving a B.C. Community Achievement Award in recognition of her volunteer contributions.

Kathy Holmes of Ladysmith is one of 35 British Columbians who will receive a B.C. Community Achievement Award. Holmes, seen here at the Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery, is being recognized for her volunteer contributions to the community.
The Spirit of Ladysmith Community Awards were presented Saturday night at Aggie Hall. Pictured here are: front from left, Cameron Manns, Cora and Jack Maier and Willow Hartig and Mike Rankin of the Mid-Isle Soccer Club; and back from left, Susan Howe of E&S Heating, Paul Hamlyn of Bouma Meats, Natalie Short of 49th Parallel Grocery, Sharon and Bill Hull of In the Beantime Café, Janice Peters of Ladysmith Health Food Store and Step This Way, Sara Davies of Ricky’s All Day Grill, Aaron Stone of Uforik Computers, Sarah Parotta of Ricky’s, Jamie Kolk of Uforik, Donna Streeter of Ricky’s and Colleen Wheeler of the Chronicle.

Ten Spirit of Ladysmith awards presented

Ladysmith businesses, employees, volunteers and entrepreneurs were honoured Feb. 23 during the Spirit of Ladysmith Community Awards.

The Spirit of Ladysmith Community Awards were presented Saturday night at Aggie Hall. Pictured here are: front from left, Cameron Manns, Cora and Jack Maier and Willow Hartig and Mike Rankin of the Mid-Isle Soccer Club; and back from left, Susan Howe of E&S Heating, Paul Hamlyn of Bouma Meats, Natalie Short of 49th Parallel Grocery, Sharon and Bill Hull of In the Beantime Café, Janice Peters of Ladysmith Health Food Store and Step This Way, Sara Davies of Ricky’s All Day Grill, Aaron Stone of Uforik Computers, Sarah Parotta of Ricky’s, Jamie Kolk of Uforik, Donna Streeter of Ricky’s and Colleen Wheeler of the Chronicle.

Ultimately, Buddy delivers ‘foot-tapping, hand-clapping, crowd-pleasing performance’ in Chemainus

Chronicle reporter Nick Bekolay reviews the Chemainus Theatre Festival's production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.

Ladysmith Secondary School's Shea Battie goes for a free throw as the Grade 8 girls 49ers square off against Dover Bay Secondary School Wednesday, Feb. 13 at LSS. LSS played a close game, finishing off the regular season with a 30-27 loss to Dover Bay.

Ladysmith Grade 8 girls fall to Dover Bay

The Ladysmith Secondary School Grade 8 girls 49ers played a close game but fell 30-27 to Dover Bay to finish the regular season.

Ladysmith Secondary School's Shea Battie goes for a free throw as the Grade 8 girls 49ers square off against Dover Bay Secondary School Wednesday, Feb. 13 at LSS. LSS played a close game, finishing off the regular season with a 30-27 loss to Dover Bay.

Movie theatre no longer a goal for Project REEL Life

Project REEL Life in Ladysmith is now focusing on mentoring community youth through producing their own media projects.

Ladysmith Secondary School's Mitch Doherty brings the ball up the court as the Grade 8 boys 49ers battle Nanaimo District Secondary School. The 49ers fell 37-8 to cap off their regular season Wednesday, Feb. 13 at home.

Ladysmith Grade 8 boys suffer loss in last regular-season game

The Ladysmith Secondary School Grade 8 boys fell 37-8 to Nanaimo District Secondary School to cap off the regular season Feb. 13 at home.

Ladysmith Secondary School's Mitch Doherty brings the ball up the court as the Grade 8 boys 49ers battle Nanaimo District Secondary School. The 49ers fell 37-8 to cap off their regular season Wednesday, Feb. 13 at home.
Wade Fotherby and his son Cyrus skip rocks at Transfer Beach as they enjoy a sunny Friday afternoon on Feb. 8.

Skipping stones

Wade Fotherby and his son Cyrus enjoy a sunny Friday afternoon on Feb. 8 at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith.

Wade Fotherby and his son Cyrus skip rocks at Transfer Beach as they enjoy a sunny Friday afternoon on Feb. 8.
David James Alton is seen here in his graduating class photo from Ladysmith Secondary School in 1965.

Questions linger over death of David James Alton in Ladysmith

There are emergency shelters in Nanaimo and Duncan, but where in Ladysmith could David Alton turn when he found himself homeless?

David James Alton is seen here in his graduating class photo from Ladysmith Secondary School in 1965.
As residents in southern Ontario braved a snowstorm, local residents enjoyed the Transfer Beach Amphitheatre on a mild February Friday afternoon last week.

A West Coast winter

Taking advantage of a mild February Friday afternoon in Ladysmith, people enjoy the Transfer Beach Amphitheatre.

As residents in southern Ontario braved a snowstorm, local residents enjoyed the Transfer Beach Amphitheatre on a mild February Friday afternoon last week.
Local Coast Salish artist Luke Marston has spent the past two and a half years carving an elaborate monument to Portuguese Joe Silvey. Nearly every facet of the sculpture represents some element of Marston’s family’s story.

Luke Marston’s latest project will rest at Stanley Park

Luke Marston has spent the past two and a half years working on an elaborate monument dedicated to Portuguese Joe Silvey.

Local Coast Salish artist Luke Marston has spent the past two and a half years carving an elaborate monument to Portuguese Joe Silvey. Nearly every facet of the sculpture represents some element of Marston’s family’s story.

Kodric ‘will always try her best’

Dedicated soccer player Capri Kodric of Ladysmith is the Chronicle's Athlete of the Month for January.

Third race in Vancouver Island series runs this Sunday

The Cedar 12K is expected to attract more than 500 runners on Sunday, Feb. 10.

Friends help Michael Schaefer launch Tedora, his century-old classic wooden boat, at Fisherman's Wharf on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Schaefer bought the boat in 2004 and has spent the last decade rebuilding it.

Rehabilitated rum runner returns to the high seas

Boating enthusiasts gathered at Fisherman's Wharf Wednesday, Jan. 30 to witness Tedora's return to the sea after six years on dry land

Friends help Michael Schaefer launch Tedora, his century-old classic wooden boat, at Fisherman's Wharf on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Schaefer bought the boat in 2004 and has spent the last decade rebuilding it.

UPDATED: Canadian Cancer Society to close Ladysmith office March 31

The Ladysmith office is one of three Canadian Cancer Society offices slated for closure in the B.C.-Yukon region this spring.

PST seminars coming to Ladysmith and Chemainus Feb. 7

Ministry of Finance staff will be in Ladysmith and Chemainus to talk about transitioning back to the PST during seminars on Feb. 7.