Ladysmith Chronicle

Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district gets started on new budget amid unknowns

Ministry's per-student funding increase doesn't fully cover pay raises for teachers and support staff

Council approves third reading of zoning bylaw for Farrell Road housing development

New zoning will allow a mix of multi-family and single-family homes

  • Apr 8, 2021

Five-storey condo proposal clears public hearing

The Crucil brothers still have a long way to go to make their proposal a reality

  • Apr 7, 2021

Restaurants blindsided by public health orders

'It was definitely a circuit breaker' local cafe owner says

  • Apr 1, 2021

$1.4 million for tourism infrastructure projects in Ladysmith and North Cowichan

North Cowichan and Ladysmith will get $700,000 each

  • Mar 31, 2021

Holland Creek Crossing construction stalled due to culvert delivery delay

The culvert and multi-plate are at least 10 weeks away from being shipped to Ladysmith from Europe

  • Mar 31, 2021

Ladysmith Parks, Recreation and Culture suspends indoor adult group fitness classes

The programs will be suspended until April 19, 2021

  • Mar 30, 2021

Nanaimo Airport receives $720,000 COVID-19 relief lifeline from B.C. government

Money meant to support airport from April to March 2022

OPINION: 5-month jail sentence for driver convicted in crash that killed 19-year-old teen is shameful

Duck Paterson calls for stricter punishments for impaired drivers

  • Mar 30, 2021

Peerless Road Recycling Centre gets ‘Top Collector Award’ for motor oil recycling program

The award was given the BC Used Oil Management Association

  • Mar 27, 2021

Indigenous Bloom and Stz’uminus First Nation partner to provide First Nations cannabis opportunities

Stz'uminus First Nation is a 51 percent owner of the Oyster Bay store

  • Mar 26, 2021

April 6 public hearing scheduled for condo proposal at Dalby’s automotive site

Developer seeks bylaw ammendments for five-storey condo building

  • Mar 25, 2021

Council kicks off Official Community Plan process

Community engagement opportunties will occur throughout 2021 and into 2022

  • Mar 25, 2021

Poverty Challenges raises awareness about meeting basic needs in Ladysmith and Stz’uminus

Poverty Survey aims to inform policy around poverty reduction in Ladysmith

  • Mar 25, 2021

Ladysmith-filmed ‘Resident Alien’ renewed for season two

The hit SYFY series will return to film season two in Ladysmith

  • Mar 23, 2021

19-year-old dies in crash on Yellow Point Road

Crash site discovered by passing motorist Sunday morning

More operating dates on the way for Aggie Hall vaccine clinic, Island Health says

Aggie Hall is currently scheduled to operate March 24, April 1, 2 and 3

  • Mar 22, 2021

Parallels between Chemainus and fictional town evident in Hallmark movie

Tourism boost likely down the road from publicity after a week of filming

Canada’s vaccine rollout is turning over a new leaf

That doesn't mean that it's going to grow as quickly as we might like

  • Mar 19, 2021

Council rejects proposed pot shop on 1st Avenue

Cannabis store not the 'highest and best use' of the location, council says

  • Mar 18, 2021