Lindsay Chung

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Skellig next performs in Ladysmith Sunday, Aug. 3 and Friday, Aug. 29.

Skellig supports food bank with upcoming shows

Ladysmith rock band Skellig has emphasized giving back to the community.

Skellig next performs in Ladysmith Sunday, Aug. 3 and Friday, Aug. 29.
Crew work to repair a water main break just north of the lagoon bridge on Chemainus Road July 16, the day after the break.

Water line breaks in Saltair

Two properties were flooded Tuesday, July 15 after a serious break in the water main just north of the Lagoon bridge on Chemainus Road.

Crew work to repair a water main break just north of the lagoon bridge on Chemainus Road July 16, the day after the break.
Car enthusiasts descended on Transfer Beach Sunday, July 13 when the Central Island branch of the Old English Car Club of British Columbia hosted the Brits on the Beach all-British car show.

Brits on the Beach

All British car show a success at Transfer Beach Sunday, July 13

Car enthusiasts descended on Transfer Beach Sunday, July 13 when the Central Island branch of the Old English Car Club of British Columbia hosted the Brits on the Beach all-British car show.
Jonas Shandel and Headwater perform in Ladysmith this Sunday (July 20) for Concerts in the Park at the Transfer Beach Amphitheatre.

Move to Cowichan Valley already benefitting Shandel

Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jonas Shandel recently made the move from Vancouver to Chemainus .

Jonas Shandel and Headwater perform in Ladysmith this Sunday (July 20) for Concerts in the Park at the Transfer Beach Amphitheatre.
Victoria’s Lonnie G performs Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at In The Beantime Café in Ladysmith.

Lonnie G will share stories and songs

It was going to see two legendary musical acts as a young boy that secured Lonnie Glass’s future.

Victoria’s Lonnie G performs Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at In The Beantime Café in Ladysmith.

Canada Day brush fire a reminder to be cautious

A small brush fire northwest of Ladysmith on July 1 is a reminder to be cautious when it’s so dry out.

Shirley Naylor (foreground) and Morna Rockingham peruse the plant collection during the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association (LRCA)’s Fancy Plants and Bake Sale June 14. The co-ordinators say the sale was “very successful,” and they would like to thank all the Ladysmith residents who came to support the LRCA and help ensure its programs continue to run. “A big thanks to all the staff, board members and volunteers that came together to make it a huge success,” they stated in an e-mail. “LRCA is looking forward to having more fundraising events in the near future.”

Shirley Naylor and Morna Rockingham peruse the plant collection

Ladysmith Resources Centre Association (LRCA)’s Fancy Plants and Bake Sale June 14

Shirley Naylor (foreground) and Morna Rockingham peruse the plant collection during the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association (LRCA)’s Fancy Plants and Bake Sale June 14. The co-ordinators say the sale was “very successful,” and they would like to thank all the Ladysmith residents who came to support the LRCA and help ensure its programs continue to run. “A big thanks to all the staff, board members and volunteers that came together to make it a huge success,” they stated in an e-mail. “LRCA is looking forward to having more fundraising events in the near future.”
Six-year-old William Visscher from Lacombe, Alb., fits right in with North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Inspector Ray Carfantan (left) and Const. Christian Roy as they pose for a photo during Canada Day celebrations at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus.

Celebrating Canada Day in Chemainus

Crowds came out to celebrate Canada's birthday in Waterwheel Park in Chemainus.

Six-year-old William Visscher from Lacombe, Alb., fits right in with North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Inspector Ray Carfantan (left) and Const. Christian Roy as they pose for a photo during Canada Day celebrations at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus.
Ladysmith Vice-Ambassador Yvonne Houssin (left), Ambassador Emily Weeks and Vice-Ambassador Hana Reinhart give out flags, pins and stickers during the Canada Day celebrations July 1 at Transfer Beach Park in Ladysmith.

Canada Day celebrations in Ladysmith

Residents and visitors showed their Canadian pride as they celebrated Canada's birthday at Transfer Beach Park.

Ladysmith Vice-Ambassador Yvonne Houssin (left), Ambassador Emily Weeks and Vice-Ambassador Hana Reinhart give out flags, pins and stickers during the Canada Day celebrations July 1 at Transfer Beach Park in Ladysmith.

Many highlights for Orcas at June Jamboree

Eight young swimmers from the Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club wrapped up their season.

Victoria’s Jesse Roper plays Ladysmith’s Concerts in the Park Sunday, July 6 not long before he’s set to release a new album.

Roper to reveal new songs

Victoria’s Jesse Roper will give Ladysmith music fans a bit of a preview at the Concerts in the Park performance Sunday, July 6.

Victoria’s Jesse Roper plays Ladysmith’s Concerts in the Park Sunday, July 6 not long before he’s set to release a new album.
Sixteen-year-old Courtney Chanin has qualified for the triathlon world championships next year in Chicago after winning the Shawnigan Lake Triathlon High School Sprint.

Chanin qualifies for worlds

Ladysmith triathlete Courtney Chanin will compete in next year’s triathlon world championships

Sixteen-year-old Courtney Chanin has qualified for the triathlon world championships next year in Chicago after winning the Shawnigan Lake Triathlon High School Sprint.
Seventeen-year-old Arjan Manhas was chosen as Chemainus Secondary School’s valedictorian for 2014. He will be studying engineering at the University of Victoria this fall.

Manhas chosen as valedictorian

Manhas was one of three chosen. Students then voted on their valedictorian, and they chose Manhas.

Seventeen-year-old Arjan Manhas was chosen as Chemainus Secondary School’s valedictorian for 2014. He will be studying engineering at the University of Victoria this fall.
Sayer Roberts (Marius), Michelle Bardach (Eponine) and Vanessa Croome (Cosette) rehearse for the Chemainus Theatre Festival’s production of Les Misérables, which opened Friday, June 20. The musical runs until Sept. 7.

Review: Les Misérables is magnificent

Passion and power. Rage and redemption. Love and loss.

Sayer Roberts (Marius), Michelle Bardach (Eponine) and Vanessa Croome (Cosette) rehearse for the Chemainus Theatre Festival’s production of Les Misérables, which opened Friday, June 20. The musical runs until Sept. 7.
A hovercraft leaves the dock for a tour during the Ladysmith Heritage Day festival Saturday, June 7 at the Ladysmith Maritime Society Community Marina.

Celebrating Ladysmith’s maritime heritage

The Ladysmith Maritime Society hosted a Ladysmith Maritime Heritage Day festival Saturday, June 7.

A hovercraft leaves the dock for a tour during the Ladysmith Heritage Day festival Saturday, June 7 at the Ladysmith Maritime Society Community Marina.
Chase Ennis and Kristy DeClark were chosen as valedictorians for Ladysmith Secondary School’s Class of 2014.

Ennis, DeClark are Ladysmith Secondary School valedictorians

Chase Ennis and Kristy DeClark are thankful for their years at LSS and optimistic about life after high school.

Chase Ennis and Kristy DeClark were chosen as valedictorians for Ladysmith Secondary School’s Class of 2014.
LSS Grade 11 student Sarah Genge hangs art for the Student Artistry show, which runs this month at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery.

Ladysmith Secondary students excited to share their artwork

Thirty-four students in Grades 9-12 are participating in the Student Artistry show this month at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery.

LSS Grade 11 student Sarah Genge hangs art for the Student Artistry show, which runs this month at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery.
Colin Pickell of Ladysmith has written a children's book and has launched a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign for Who Will Tuck Me Into Bed?

Colin crowd-funding a kids’ book

Ladysmith's Colin Pickell has launched a Kickstarter campaign for his children's book, Who Will Tuck Me Into Bed?

Colin Pickell of Ladysmith has written a children's book and has launched a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign for Who Will Tuck Me Into Bed?
The Ladysmith Seniors’ Centre presented its annual Ladysmith Seniors Variety Showcase Friday, May 31. A sold-out crowd watched 17 acts ranging from skits and dancing to singing and playing piano during the showcase, which was produced by Anita Stewart. Here, Senne Marta performs “The Great Snowman.'

Ladysmith seniors entertain

The Ladysmith Seniors’ Centre presented its annual Ladysmith Seniors Variety Showcase May 31.

The Ladysmith Seniors’ Centre presented its annual Ladysmith Seniors Variety Showcase Friday, May 31. A sold-out crowd watched 17 acts ranging from skits and dancing to singing and playing piano during the showcase, which was produced by Anita Stewart. Here, Senne Marta performs “The Great Snowman.'
Scenes from last year’s Ladysmith Maritime Heritage Day included Miss Molly greeting visitors aboard Pull Toy. This year’s event takes place Saturday, June 7.

Explore Ladysmith’s maritime heritage this Saturday

Ladysmith Maritime Heritage Day celebrates all things marine and historical Saturday, June 7 at the LMS Marina.

Scenes from last year’s Ladysmith Maritime Heritage Day included Miss Molly greeting visitors aboard Pull Toy. This year’s event takes place Saturday, June 7.