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Set crews were busy painting the Bancroft Building on First Avenue on Wednesday morning. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith storefronts transformed for Sonic the Hedgehog movie

Filming is still more than a week away but downtown Ladysmith is…

Set crews were busy painting the Bancroft Building on First Avenue on Wednesday morning. (Mike Gregory Photo)
VIDEO: Grass fires sparked next to highway between Nanaimo and Ladysmith

VIDEO: Grass fires sparked next to highway between Nanaimo and Ladysmith

A quick response by Cranberry Fire Department helped put out two grass…

VIDEO: Grass fires sparked next to highway between Nanaimo and Ladysmith
Sonic the Hedgehog hopefuls line up for chance to go Hollywood

Sonic the Hedgehog hopefuls line up for chance to go Hollywood

Islander line up for chance to be extras in looming movie

Sonic the Hedgehog hopefuls line up for chance to go Hollywood
Crews knock down brush fire near Ladysmith

Crews knock down brush fire near Ladysmith

The quick action of Ladysmith and North Oyster and firefighters from the…

Crews knock down brush fire near Ladysmith
A photo posted to Twitter from filming of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie taking place in Pitt Lake last week. (@Jen_Eggleston)

Sonic the Hedgehog movie casting call in Ladysmith next week

Film to hire 100 people as extra to play role of ‘townsfolk’

A photo posted to Twitter from filming of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie taking place in Pitt Lake last week. (@Jen_Eggleston)
Ladysmith committee helps reunite Syrian refugee family

Ladysmith committee helps reunite Syrian refugee family

‘My children in school, me, I work…any work because of my family’

Ladysmith committee helps reunite Syrian refugee family
Two people critically injured in Ladysmith highway crash

Two people critically injured in Ladysmith highway crash

Two people were airlifted to hospital with critical injures following a two-vehicle…

Two people critically injured in Ladysmith highway crash
Duncan residents escape Chemainus rollover with minor injuries

Duncan residents escape Chemainus rollover with minor injuries

Three Duncan residents escaped with only minor injuries following a rollover on…

Duncan residents escape Chemainus rollover with minor injuries
The Nanaimo Airport is awaiting the arrival of eight charter planes on Wednesday night. (File photo)

Nanaimo Airport set to welcome 8 charter planes for BC Summer Games

Hundreds of athletes and support officials from around the province will arrive…

The Nanaimo Airport is awaiting the arrival of eight charter planes on Wednesday night. (File photo)
Ladysmith RCMP blocked off the road leading to Schnitzer Steel Industries on Monday after suspected ammunition was found in a scrap pile. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Large suspected ammo found at south Nanaimo recycling facility

Area businesses voluntarily evacuated

Ladysmith RCMP blocked off the road leading to Schnitzer Steel Industries on Monday after suspected ammunition was found in a scrap pile. (Mike Gregory Photo)
RCMP seize fentanyl, weapons in Chemainus, Crofton drug raids

RCMP seize fentanyl, weapons in Chemainus, Crofton drug raids

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP have seized drugs, including fentanyl, firearms and other items…

RCMP seize fentanyl, weapons in Chemainus, Crofton drug raids
VIDEO: Nanaimo artist’s unique chainsaw carvings allegedly stolen from Chemainus store

VIDEO: Nanaimo artist’s unique chainsaw carvings allegedly stolen from Chemainus store

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are probing the theft of several unique chainsaw carvings…

VIDEO: Nanaimo artist’s unique chainsaw carvings allegedly stolen from Chemainus store
Willem (Bill) Blokhuizen and Jerri Briggs of Ladysmith with their cheque for $500,000. (Submitted Photo).

Ladysmith couple ready to relax with $500,000 Lotto Max prize

Willem (Bill) Blokhuizen and Jerri Briggs of Ladysmith are enjoying the feeling…

Willem (Bill) Blokhuizen and Jerri Briggs of Ladysmith with their cheque for $500,000. (Submitted Photo).
Members of Stz’uminus and Ladysmith councils wear lime green shirts as part of the ‘I Live For…” campaign kickoff on Thursday as part of the National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at Transfer Beach. (Mike Gregory Photo).

Stz’uminus First Nation launches mental health campaign on Indigenous Peoples Day

Stz’uminus First Nation put the issue of mental health at the forefront…

Members of Stz’uminus and Ladysmith councils wear lime green shirts as part of the ‘I Live For…” campaign kickoff on Thursday as part of the National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at Transfer Beach. (Mike Gregory Photo).
Ladysmith school wins $100,000 for accessible playground

Ladysmith school wins $100,000 for accessible playground

École North Oyster wins BCAA PlayHere prize

Ladysmith school wins $100,000 for accessible playground
Renee’s closes in Ladysmith after 28 memorable years in the restaurant business

Renee’s closes in Ladysmith after 28 memorable years in the restaurant business

The sun creeps into the Reene’s Soup & Sandwich shop as the…

Renee’s closes in Ladysmith after 28 memorable years in the restaurant business
An image downtown of Ladysmith is just one those uploaded to the INFilm website and reviewed by Paramount Pictures representatives prior to choosing the town for the new Sonic the Hedgehog movie. (Laura Leppard Photo)

Paramount budgets $7M for Sonic the Hedgehog movie shoot in ‘hero town’ Ladysmith

Paramount Pictures is budgeting upwards of $7-million for a film shoot later…

An image downtown of Ladysmith is just one those uploaded to the INFilm website and reviewed by Paramount Pictures representatives prior to choosing the town for the new Sonic the Hedgehog movie. (Laura Leppard Photo)
A Ladysmith motorists could be facing an impaired driving charge pending the conclusion of an RCMP investigation. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith motorist injured after striking restaurant sign, charges pending

A Ladysmith resident could potentially be facing an alleged impaired driving charge…

A Ladysmith motorists could be facing an impaired driving charge pending the conclusion of an RCMP investigation. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Ladysmith crash leaves Cedar teen dead

Ladysmith crash leaves Cedar teen dead

A 15-year-old boy is dead after a fatal accident in Ladysmith early…

Ladysmith crash leaves Cedar teen dead
Lotto Max winning ticket worth $500K sold in Ladysmith

Lotto Max winning ticket worth $500K sold in Ladysmith

Check your Lotto Max tickets this morning Ladysmith residents because you might…

Lotto Max winning ticket worth $500K sold in Ladysmith