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RCMP make arrest following standoff in rural Ladysmith

RCMP make arrest following standoff in rural Ladysmith

A police standoff in rural Ladysmith came to a peaceful conclusion after…

RCMP make arrest following standoff in rural Ladysmith
St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary School has launched a campaign to pay back $800,000 in debt. A kickoff event is scheduled on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school.

Chemainus school fundraising to repay debt, avoid closure

St. Joseph’s Chemainus Catholic Elementary School begins Help Save St. Joe’s campaign

St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary School has launched a campaign to pay back $800,000 in debt. A kickoff event is scheduled on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school.
Ladysmith firefighters save Saltair home

Ladysmith firefighters save Saltair home

The quick work of Ladysmith firefighters on Thursday morning saved a two…

Ladysmith firefighters save Saltair home
Denise Tutte and Ladysmith RCMP Staff-Sgt. Ken Brissard have both lost families members due to impaired driving, or suspected impaired driving. (Mike Gregory Photo)

Shared tragedy fuels drunk driving awareness effort

Ladysmith RCMP Staff Sgt. Ken Brissard and local resident Denise Tutte have both lost loved ones

Denise Tutte and Ladysmith RCMP Staff-Sgt. Ken Brissard have both lost families members due to impaired driving, or suspected impaired driving. (Mike Gregory Photo)
Colin Bush spun a few donuts in the snow at Transfer Beach earlier this week to clear a path for his 70-year-old mom to walk.

Calgary man spins donuts with elderly mom at Ladysmith’s Transfer Beach

A Calgary man’s impressive donuts in the snow at Transfer Beach was…

Colin Bush spun a few donuts in the snow at Transfer Beach earlier this week to clear a path for his 70-year-old mom to walk.
Crews deal with the aftermath of an accident near Russell Farms on the Trans Canada Highway on Dec. 8.

RCMP seek motorists allegedly racing on highway in Chemainus prior to bridge crash

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are searching for two motorists who were allegedly racing…

Crews deal with the aftermath of an accident near Russell Farms on the Trans Canada Highway on Dec. 8.
Ladysmith woman fundraises for sister, family left homeless by Chemainus fire

Ladysmith woman fundraises for sister, family left homeless by Chemainus fire

A Ladysmith woman is raising money for family members left homeless after…

Ladysmith woman fundraises for sister, family left homeless by Chemainus fire
BC Ferries woman overboard says thanks to her rescuers

BC Ferries woman overboard says thanks to her rescuers

Afternoon provides a rare opportunity for searchers to meet the woman they saved

BC Ferries woman overboard says thanks to her rescuers
Record crowd of more than 30,000 attends 30th Ladysmith light up

Record crowd of more than 30,000 attends 30th Ladysmith light up

Perfect weather helps pack in the crowds for Festival of Lights

Record crowd of more than 30,000 attends 30th Ladysmith light up
Kath Stroman paints the window at the former site of Barb’s Kitchen on First Avenue. The local artist was commissioned by the Ladysmith Downtown Business Association to bring new life to the building in advance of this week’s 30th annual Festival of Lights celebration. (Mike Gregory Photo).

Ladysmith artist creates eye-catching wintry window wonderlands

Kath Stroman has done work for the Nanaimo Airport, Chemainus Theatre and dozens of local businesses

Kath Stroman paints the window at the former site of Barb’s Kitchen on First Avenue. The local artist was commissioned by the Ladysmith Downtown Business Association to bring new life to the building in advance of this week’s 30th annual Festival of Lights celebration. (Mike Gregory Photo).
UPDATE: Air Canada offering non-stop service from Nanaimo to Toronto next summer

UPDATE: Air Canada offering non-stop service from Nanaimo to Toronto next summer

Air carrier to offer seasonal service from June 21 to Oct. 8, starting in 2018.

UPDATE: Air Canada offering non-stop service from Nanaimo to Toronto next summer
Ladysmith band set to perform Festival of Lights tribute

Ladysmith band set to perform Festival of Lights tribute

‘Does Ladysmith have a place in your heart ?’ The town and…

Ladysmith band set to perform Festival of Lights tribute
Ladysmith band set to perform Festival of Lights tribute

Ladysmith band set to perform Festival of Lights tribute

MIKE GREGORY Ladysmith Chronicle ‘Does Ladysmith have a place in your heart…

Ladysmith band set to perform Festival of Lights tribute
Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Sheila Malcolmson participates in votes in a secret ballot earlier this week in the House of Commons. (Sheila Malcolmson Facebook)

Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP’s abandoned vessels legislation quashed by secret ballot

MP Sheila Malcolmson has lost her appeal to unblock proposed legislation on abandoned vessels.

Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Sheila Malcolmson participates in votes in a secret ballot earlier this week in the House of Commons. (Sheila Malcolmson Facebook)
Author Elaine H. MacDonald has written a history of the first thirty years of Festival of Lights. (Mike Gregory Photo).

Ladysmith Festival of Lights’ 30-year history detailed in new book

A local author worked for months conducting interviews and reading through primary…

Author Elaine H. MacDonald has written a history of the first thirty years of Festival of Lights. (Mike Gregory Photo).