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Trevor George Meers was found guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Rayna Johnson. A judge will now decide how many years he will face before being eligible for parole. (File Photo)

Sentencing continues for 2015 Ladysmith spear-killer

Judge ponders parole for Trevor George Meers in ‘vicious’ Ladysmith RV park murder of Rayna Johnson

Trevor George Meers was found guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Rayna Johnson. A judge will now decide how many years he will face before being eligible for parole. (File Photo)
The Traveller’s Hotel, seen here on a morning last month, has been sold. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith’s historic Traveller’s Hotel sold to Vancouver investor

Long-dormant downtown landmark slated to be used again for food and lodging

The Traveller’s Hotel, seen here on a morning last month, has been sold. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Mike Gregory Photo Design consultant John Paul of Transform Compost Systems, Mayor Aaron Stone and CAO Guillermo Ferrero discuss details of Ladysmith’s new biosolids facility at the site on Thicke Road. John Paul of Transform Compost Systems, Mayor Aaron Stone and CAO Guillermo Ferrero discuss details of Ladysmith’s new biosolids facility at the site on Thicke Road. (Mike Gregory Photo)

New $1.8M biosolids facility smells sweet to Ladysmith

Enclosed facility opens to solve odour problems plaguing public works yard

Mike Gregory Photo Design consultant John Paul of Transform Compost Systems, Mayor Aaron Stone and CAO Guillermo Ferrero discuss details of Ladysmith’s new biosolids facility at the site on Thicke Road. John Paul of Transform Compost Systems, Mayor Aaron Stone and CAO Guillermo Ferrero discuss details of Ladysmith’s new biosolids facility at the site on Thicke Road. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Our Island: Hope floats

Our Island: Hope floats

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Our Island: Hope floats
Stz’uminus First Nation elder Teresa Jack shares stories with LSS student Jennifer Elliott including how she was raised by her grandparents. Jack also discussed the impact of the two years she spent at the Kuper Island residential school as a young girl. She was taken from the beach along with her cousin and never pursued education later in life because of the trauma experienced at the institution, which was located on present-day Penelakut Island. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Island students discover culture and history through Elder Project

First Nations elders connecting with high school students through award-winning program

Stz’uminus First Nation elder Teresa Jack shares stories with LSS student Jennifer Elliott including how she was raised by her grandparents. Jack also discussed the impact of the two years she spent at the Kuper Island residential school as a young girl. She was taken from the beach along with her cousin and never pursued education later in life because of the trauma experienced at the institution, which was located on present-day Penelakut Island. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Laila and Riley Virtanen pose next to the giant 9’3” tall snowman on their front lawn. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Ladysmith man builds giant nine foot snowman for twin girls

Frosty slows traffic along Walkem Road

Laila and Riley Virtanen pose next to the giant 9’3” tall snowman on their front lawn. (Mike Gregory Photo)
NDP Pensions Critic and Hamilton Mountain MP Scott Duvall was in Ladysmith on Tuesday for a town hall on the need to end pension theft. The event brought together residents from the ridings of Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Sheila Malcolmson and Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP Alistair MacGregor. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Pensioners or banks? Who should get first crack at the cash?

NDP details a plan on ending “pension theft” at Ladysmith town hall

NDP Pensions Critic and Hamilton Mountain MP Scott Duvall was in Ladysmith on Tuesday for a town hall on the need to end pension theft. The event brought together residents from the ridings of Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Sheila Malcolmson and Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP Alistair MacGregor. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Handler Guillermo Fano with The Amazing Miss Andie, a three-and-a-half-year-old Newfoundland dog, in New York City after winning Best in Breed at the Westminster Dog Show 2018. (Cindy Savory Photo)

B.C. Newfie wins Best in Breed at Westminster Dog Show 2018

The Amazing Miss Andie made her debut at the New York City competition in 2017

Handler Guillermo Fano with The Amazing Miss Andie, a three-and-a-half-year-old Newfoundland dog, in New York City after winning Best in Breed at the Westminster Dog Show 2018. (Cindy Savory Photo)
Handler Guillermo Fano with The Amazing Miss Andie, a three-and-a-half-year-old Newfoundland dog, in New York City after winning Best in Breed at the Westminster Dog Show 2018. (Cindy Savory Photo)

Ladysmith Newfie wins Best in Breed at Westminster Dog Show 2018

The Amazing Miss Andie made her debut at the New York City competition in 2017

Handler Guillermo Fano with The Amazing Miss Andie, a three-and-a-half-year-old Newfoundland dog, in New York City after winning Best in Breed at the Westminster Dog Show 2018. (Cindy Savory Photo)
Handler Guillermo Fano with The Amazing Miss Andie, a three-and-a-half-year-old Newfoundland dog, in New York City after winning Best in Breed at the Westminster Dog Show 2018. (Cindy Savory Photo)

Ladysmith Newfie wins Best in Breed at Westminster Dog Show 2018

The Amazing Miss Andie made her debut at the New York City competition in 2017

Handler Guillermo Fano with The Amazing Miss Andie, a three-and-a-half-year-old Newfoundland dog, in New York City after winning Best in Breed at the Westminster Dog Show 2018. (Cindy Savory Photo)
Ladysmith’s Andre Langdon and a friend from Colombia were surprised by a pod of orcas in the harbour earlier this week. (Andre Langdon Photo).

VIDEO: Orcas off B.C. coast surprise prawn fishermen

Killer whales seen near Coffin Island earlier this week

Ladysmith’s Andre Langdon and a friend from Colombia were surprised by a pod of orcas in the harbour earlier this week. (Andre Langdon Photo).
Ladysmith’s Andre Langdon and a friend from Colombia were surprised by a pod of orcas in the harbour earlier this week. (Andre Langdon Photo).

VIDEO: Orcas off B.C. coast surprise prawn fishermen

Killer whales seen near Coffin Island earlier this week

Ladysmith’s Andre Langdon and a friend from Colombia were surprised by a pod of orcas in the harbour earlier this week. (Andre Langdon Photo).
Averill Creek Vineyard owner and manager Andy Johnson said it’s too early to tell whether the attitude in Alberta will translate into a dip in sales from from his winery. (Averill Creek Vineyard)

Alberta’s wine ban won’t impact Vancouver Island producers

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s political spat that has pitted bitumen against sauvignon…

Averill Creek Vineyard owner and manager Andy Johnson said it’s too early to tell whether the attitude in Alberta will translate into a dip in sales from from his winery. (Averill Creek Vineyard)
‘Love you to life’: Ladysmith family shares desperate fight to save teen with eating disorder

‘Love you to life’: Ladysmith family shares desperate fight to save teen with eating disorder

‘A lot of the stuff freaked out a lot of my friends because they were the same age as me’

‘Love you to life’: Ladysmith family shares desperate fight to save teen with eating disorder
A vehicle took out a tree and landed on the tracks behind the Black Press building in Ladysmith on Sunday morning. (Duck Paterson Photo)

UPDATED: Car goes airborne off highway in Ladysmith

The single vehicle incident occurred early Sunday morning

A vehicle took out a tree and landed on the tracks behind the Black Press building in Ladysmith on Sunday morning. (Duck Paterson Photo)
A contracted hazmat team from Sidney was called in after two transformers fell from a platform behind Coronation Mall and spilled a possibly contaminated substance onto the ground. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Toppling transformers spurs hazmat response behind Ladysmith mall

RCMP receive tip about possible suspects spotted earlier Wednesday

A contracted hazmat team from Sidney was called in after two transformers fell from a platform behind Coronation Mall and spilled a possibly contaminated substance onto the ground. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Rayna Johnson was murdered at the Campers Corner RV Park in Ladysmith on Feb. 3, 2015.

Jury convicts spear-wielding Duncan man in 2015 Ladysmith RV park murder

Trever George Meers used a handmade spear to stab Rayna Johnson at the Campers Corners RV Park

Rayna Johnson was murdered at the Campers Corner RV Park in Ladysmith on Feb. 3, 2015.
Cst. Todd Bozak dressed up as a construction worker in order to catch suspected distracted drivers in Cowichan Valley. (RCMP Photo)

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP officer poses as construction worker to catch distracted motorists

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are taking action on distract driving this year and…

Cst. Todd Bozak dressed up as a construction worker in order to catch suspected distracted drivers in Cowichan Valley. (RCMP Photo)
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Ladysmith marijuana producer bought by Aphria in $230M deal

Ontario licensed marijuana producer Aphria has reached an agreement to acquire Ladysmith-based…

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Snow, potential freezing rain in forecast for parts of the Island today

Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are possible in areas across Vancouver Island

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