Lindsay Chung

Ladysmith Rotary Club secretary Michael Furlot (left) receives a Rotary International Vocational Service Award from District Governor Michael Procter at the club’s Feb. 19 meeting.

Furlot recognized for Rotary

District Governor Michael Procter presented a Rotary International Vocational Service Award

Ladysmith Rotary Club secretary Michael Furlot (left) receives a Rotary International Vocational Service Award from District Governor Michael Procter at the club’s Feb. 19 meeting.

Social planning work continues

A lot of work is being done to try to address social planning issues such as homelessness in the Cowichan Valley.

Council learns more about housing needs

Regional Affordable Housing Needs Assessment Summary to Ladysmith council’s municipal services committee

Soccer club sets up fundraising shop

To raise money for a much-needed field house and outfit players, family members and fans with stylish new club merchandise.

Ladysmith resident Shelley A. Leedahl lets off a lantern Feb. 19 at the Transfer Beach Amphitheater during the Ladysmith Rotary Club’s “Light Up the Night for Heritage Week” event.

“Light Up the Night for Heritage Week”

The Rotary Club sold 110 lanterns to raise money to rebuild the children’s playground at Transfer Beach

Ladysmith resident Shelley A. Leedahl lets off a lantern Feb. 19 at the Transfer Beach Amphitheater during the Ladysmith Rotary Club’s “Light Up the Night for Heritage Week” event.
Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club members, from left, Morgan Humphreys, Shane Valic and Aileen Humphreys had strong showings at the CRKW  Eliminator Invitational Jan. 31-Feb. 1 in Campbell River.

Many firsts for Orcas at CRKW

Thirteen-year-old Aileen Humphreys finished first or second in all of her events.

Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club members, from left, Morgan Humphreys, Shane Valic and Aileen Humphreys had strong showings at the CRKW  Eliminator Invitational Jan. 31-Feb. 1 in Campbell River.

Wear pink to stand up to bullying Feb. 25

Stand up to bullying this Wednesday (Feb. 25) for Pink Shirt Day.

Runners and crew from the Wounded Warriors Run BC stand with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171 President Gary Phillips and Past President Roy Empey after the run arrived in Ladysmith.

Wounded Warrior Run comes to Ladysmith

The second annual Wounded Warrior Run BC concluded Feb. 20 in Victoria

Runners and crew from the Wounded Warriors Run BC stand with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171 President Gary Phillips and Past President Roy Empey after the run arrived in Ladysmith.
even-year-old Jayden Barry of Duncan joins her father, Patrick, as he races toward the finish line at the Cedar 12K Feb. 8 at North Cedar Intermediate School.

Nanaimo runner wins Cedar 12K

Third race in the Frontrunners Island Race Series

even-year-old Jayden Barry of Duncan joins her father, Patrick, as he races toward the finish line at the Cedar 12K Feb. 8 at North Cedar Intermediate School.
Ladysmith council is supporting a private member’s bill by MP Jean Crowder to address the issue of derelict vessels such as this one in the Ladysmith Harbour. The bill will be debated in the House of Commons Feb. 26.

MP Jean Crowder’s derelict vessel bill will be debated in Ottawa later this month

Nanaimo-Ladysmith NDP candidate Sheila Malcolmson was at Ladysmith council Feb. 2, asking for support for Bill C-368.

Ladysmith council is supporting a private member’s bill by MP Jean Crowder to address the issue of derelict vessels such as this one in the Ladysmith Harbour. The bill will be debated in the House of Commons Feb. 26.

Fenced dog park discussions will move forward in Ladysmith

Robin Maxted brought a petition signed by 562 people who want a fenced-in, off-leash dog park to Ladysmith council.

Ladysmith writer Shelley A. Leedahl.

Leedahl shares personal essays in her new book

“I write as if I’m sitting across the table from someone, having coffee with them.”

Ladysmith writer Shelley A. Leedahl.

Town will advertise for three Board of Variance members

The Board of Variance receives applications for minor variances.

Variances denied for Third Ave. property

An accessory building that has been the subject B.C. Supreme Court ruling cannot be used as a coach house.

Mahala Grubac (left) fights for the ball for the Ladysmith Secondary School 49ers

49ers fifth at Dr. Dunk

The 49ers are back to regular league play this week.

Mahala Grubac (left) fights for the ball for the Ladysmith Secondary School 49ers

WFP Ladysmith Sawmill re-opens

Operations at the mill were temporarily shut down Dec. 5 due to a downturn in the Chinese market.

Mahala Grubac takes a shot for the LSS Grade 10 girls.

LSS Grade 10s winning at home

Getting back into action after the Christmas holidays

Mahala Grubac takes a shot for the LSS Grade 10 girls.
People with mobility or breathing issues are unable to visit the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, so the arts council is raising money to build an elevator and is just $20,000 shy of its goal.

Elevator project $40K closer to a reality

The campaign to get an elevator for the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery is in its final push.

People with mobility or breathing issues are unable to visit the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, so the arts council is raising money to build an elevator and is just $20,000 shy of its goal.

Ladysmith council getting close to reviving Board of Variance

More information is needed before council takes the step of adopting a new bylaw for the board.

Sewage dumping at sea being discussed

"The three-mile zone proposed by Islands Trust would be onerous to boaters." -
George Creek