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The Ladysmith Ratepayer Association has announced its formation and will hold a meet and greet with council candidates on Oct. 18 at Eagles Hall.

Ladysmith Ratepayers Association forms to bring voice to community

Meet and greet wth council candidates planned for Oct. 18 at Eagles Hall

The Ladysmith Ratepayer Association has announced its formation and will hold a meet and greet with council candidates on Oct. 18 at Eagles Hall.
The gates have been closed at the Western Forest Products Ladysmith sawmill division since Sept. 21 due to a log shortage caused by the summer wildfires. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith sawmill operations suspended due to log shortage

The Western Forest Products Ladysmith sawmill division has been closed until further notice due to a log shortage resulting from this summer's wildfires, the Chronicle has confirmed.

The gates have been closed at the Western Forest Products Ladysmith sawmill division since Sept. 21 due to a log shortage caused by the summer wildfires. (Mike Gregory Photo)
BC local elections - CVRD Area G candidate Rod Smith

BC local elections – CVRD Area G candidate Rod Smith

BC local elections - CVRD Area G candidate Rod Smith

BC local elections - CVRD Area G candidate Rod Smith
Ladysmith Public Arts strategy hosting three workshops this month

Ladysmith Public Arts strategy hosting three workshops this month

The Public Arts Strategy is underway and we've been approaching local artists, arts and culture organizations, schools, and community members with current or previous involvement in creative projects and programming in Ladysmith, district and Stz'uminus First Nation.

Ladysmith Public Arts strategy hosting three workshops this month
The Gentleman Clothier stars Kelly Kijek as Patrick , Jennifer Barton as Sophie, Bruce Ormond as Norman and Lorna Mclellan as Alicia.

The Gentleman Clothier a funny and relatable play for all

The Ladysmith Little Theatre has kicked off its season with a performance that reminds us the greatest gifts of friendship and happiness are right in our own backyards.

The Gentleman Clothier stars Kelly Kijek as Patrick , Jennifer Barton as Sophie, Bruce Ormond as Norman and Lorna Mclellan as Alicia.
VIDEO: Ladysmith teacher receives inaugural Premier's Award for Excellence in Education

VIDEO: Ladysmith teacher receives inaugural Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education

A Ladysmith Secondary School teacher committed to preserving the Hul'qumi'num language and imparting Coast Salish traditions to youth is among nine inaugural winners of the Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education.

VIDEO: Ladysmith teacher receives inaugural Premier's Award for Excellence in Education
It's National Newspaper Week in Canada from Oct. 1-7. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith community leaders weigh in on value of local newspapers

In a climate of fake news, clickbait and never-ending listicles, community newspapers offer a trusted avenue for engaged citizens to stay informed on decisions impacting their community, as well as stay up-to-date on volunteer contributions, arts and culture and sports coverage.

It's National Newspaper Week in Canada from Oct. 1-7. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Tour de Rock rider set for emotional stop in Nanaimo, Ladysmith

Tour de Rock rider set for emotional stop in Nanaimo, Ladysmith

A young man in phenomenal shape, Trevor Nettleton was working for David Stalker Excavating at a job site in Chemainus when he collapsed and had a grand mal seizure.

Tour de Rock rider set for emotional stop in Nanaimo, Ladysmith
Ladysmith, North Oyster and Chemainus firefighters responded to the gas leak on 4th Avenue on Friday. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith homes evacuated after gas line ruptured

Multiple fire departments respond, evacuation centre set up at FJCC

Ladysmith, North Oyster and Chemainus firefighters responded to the gas leak on 4th Avenue on Friday. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Ladysmith Infrastructure Services staff along with CAO Guillermo Ferrero and Mayor Aaron Stone pose with the Public Works Week - Community Celebration Award received by the town from the Public Works Association of British Columbia. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith receives provincial award for popular Public Works Week event

Ladysmith's Infrastructure Services staff team has received provincial recognition for its engaging and highly popular Public Works Week event.

Ladysmith Infrastructure Services staff along with CAO Guillermo Ferrero and Mayor Aaron Stone pose with the Public Works Week - Community Celebration Award received by the town from the Public Works Association of British Columbia. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Chemainus Theatre brings 'larger than life' voice to stage with Glorious!

Chemainus Theatre brings ‘larger than life’ voice to stage with Glorious!

A flamboyant socialite and just as fearless, amateur singer Florence Foster Jenkins rose to fame during the 1940s and became known as the Worst Singer in the World.

Chemainus Theatre brings 'larger than life' voice to stage with Glorious!
Xtend Rentals owner Bill Robinson plans to install a temporary fence and several nest cameras to protect his property. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith’s Xtend Rentals takes action against rampant crime

Xtend Rentals owner Bill Robinson would rather hand over a couple of bills and change than lose any more sleep over the hooded thugs stripping his machines in the middle of the night.

Xtend Rentals owner Bill Robinson plans to install a temporary fence and several nest cameras to protect his property. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Twisted Scissor Lounge owner Cathy Lewis stands next to the wall planter where she discovered a syringe buried in the soil. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith business owner finds discarded syringe buried in flower planter

When Cathy Lewis dug her hands into a wall planter outside Twisted Scissor Lounge one morning earlier this month, the last thing she expected to find buried among the petunias was a syringe.

Twisted Scissor Lounge owner Cathy Lewis stands next to the wall planter where she discovered a syringe buried in the soil. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Chemainus Theatre displays $10K painting for sale by Vancouver artist

Chemainus Theatre displays $10K painting for sale by Vancouver artist

Lorna Rivard's work shown as part of Glorious! production

Chemainus Theatre displays $10K painting for sale by Vancouver artist
Sonic the Hedgehog film shoot in Ladysmith delayed by rain

Sonic the Hedgehog film shoot in Ladysmith delayed by rain

A rainy forecast for Friday will delay the first day of shooting for the Sonic the Hedgehog film in downtown Ladysmith.

Sonic the Hedgehog film shoot in Ladysmith delayed by rain
Ladysmith's James Joyce takes the field with Team BC

Ladysmith’s James Joyce takes the field with Team BC

Back in the classroom at Ladysmith Secondary and swapping stories about the summer with his friends, James Joyce's last two months playing baseball with the Team BC jersey on his back has been nothing short of unforgettable.

Ladysmith's James Joyce takes the field with Team BC
Ladysmith man saves dog from cougar attack on Holland Creek trail

Ladysmith man saves dog from cougar attack on Holland Creek trail

A public alert has been issued by the Town of Ladysmith after a cougar was seen chasing down a dog Monday morning on a popular hiking and running trail.

Ladysmith man saves dog from cougar attack on Holland Creek trail
A photo captured on Aug. 21 shows Transfer Beach at the height of wildfire smoke passing through the area. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Air quality statement issued for Ladysmith, Chemainus

A special air quality statement is in effect for Ladysmith, Saltair and Chemainus on Friday.

A photo captured on Aug. 21 shows Transfer Beach at the height of wildfire smoke passing through the area. (Mike Gregory Photo)
B.C. Municipal Election: Here's who is running in Ladysmith, CVRD and North Cowichan

B.C. Municipal Election: Here’s who is running in Ladysmith, CVRD and North Cowichan

Candidates vying for a seat around the table have started to declare in Ladysmith, North Cowichan, the school districts and Cowichan Valley Regional District electoral areas G and H.

B.C. Municipal Election: Here's who is running in Ladysmith, CVRD and North Cowichan
Ladysmith Healthcare Auxiliary president Pam Fraser presents members of Ladysmith Fire Rescue with a cheque for $22,000 to purchase new thermal imaging camera. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith Fire Rescue’s new $22K thermal cameras will help save lives

Ladysmith Healthcare Auxiliary donates funds to purchase state-of-the-art devices

Ladysmith Healthcare Auxiliary president Pam Fraser presents members of Ladysmith Fire Rescue with a cheque for $22,000 to purchase new thermal imaging camera. (Mike Gregory Photo)