The current spell of hot and very dry weather has created extremely hazardous fire conditions and led the province to declare a Level 4 Drought rating for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
The provincial government has also suspended angling in streams and rivers throughout southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands due to ongoing low stream flows and warming water temperatures.
In response to the drought and fire hazard conditions Stage 3 Water Restrictions will come into effect in Ladysmith on Tuesday, July 7.
This means no lawn sprinkling or irrigation; no filling pools or hot tubs; and no washing of cars, driveways, sidewalks or houses. Micro-irrigation and hand-watering at limited times are still allowed.
Also in effect in Ladysmith:
No smoking in Town parks and on trails
No ATVs or motorized vehicles on Town trails
A complete fire ban in Ladysmith, along with the province-wide fire ban now in place
