Local News

LRCA unveils new Extreme Weather Shelter downtown

The homeless in Ladysmith and the surrounding area stand to gain over the winter months as a result of a new Extreme Weather Shelter (EWS) that will open next November.

Apr 11, 2017 3:30 PM Read more >

Island Health reviewing 500 CT scans done at Campbell River Hospital

Review may be expanded to 20,000 diagnostic tests at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni

Apr 11, 2017 3:00 PM Read more >

Car crashes into tree on Trans-Canada Highway in Ladysmith

A driver was being assessed for injuries after a car crashed into a tree in Ladysmith.

Apr 11, 2017 10:10 AM Read more >

Ladysmith veterans hold Vimy commemoration ceremony

The Ladysmith Legion Branch 171 held a Vimy Ridge commemoration ceremony on Sunday attended by Second World War, Korean and Afghan veterans.

Apr 10, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >

Environment Canada issues wind warning for Ladysmith, Chemainus

Ladysmith and Chemainus residents are bracing for strong winds forecasted for east Vancouver Island.

Apr 7, 2017 9:48 AM Read more >

Chemainus teacher to read iconic war poem at Vimy Ridge

Janet Ruest invited to participate in ceremony commemorating 100-year anniversary of battle

Apr 7, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >

Ladysmith Resources Centre Association holding open house at new extreme weather shelter

The public will be offered a sneak peak tomorrow of Ladysmith’s new permanent Extreme Weather Shelter that will be operated by the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association.

Apr 6, 2017 4:40 PM Read more >

Ladysmith RCMP officer allegedly assaulted responding to drunk driving call

A Ladysmith RCMP officers was forced to Taser a man on Monday night after allegedly being assaulted.

Apr 6, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >

VIU approves two-per cent increase on tuition, student fees

More than $9-million shortfall offset by international student tuition

Apr 6, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Nanaimo-North Cowichan candidates debate the issues

Nanaimo-North Cowichan candidates discuss health, road maintenance and other issues at meeting

Apr 5, 2017 6:25 PM Read more >