Local News

Person found dead after house fire in Ladysmith

Crews battled fire on Walker Avenue for nearly four hours

Apr 5, 2024 6:15 PM Read more >

Millions in funding returned as company fails to re-start Crofton paper operations

Paper Excellence returns $4.5 million to province

Apr 5, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP named NDP’s critic for democratic reform

Lisa Marie Barron will also continue to serve as fisheries and oceans critic

Apr 5, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Goats welcomed back to downtown Prince Rupert after council overturns ban

Moby Dick Inn owner Teresa Lee is planning to open up petting sessions for families this summer

Apr 4, 2024 1:17 PM Read more >

Island sailboat built in 1897 and still seaworthy wins classic boat award

Dorothy will tour marine festivals and other events throughout summer months

Apr 4, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

B.C. Ferries decides it won’t be moving Crofton terminal

Municipality and community members had indicated preference for moving terminal

Apr 4, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Town of Ladysmith will increase parking enforcement downtown

Report finds average downtown parking utilization is 36 per cent

Apr 4, 2024 5:01 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Wildfire west of Merritt confirmed to be human-caused

The blaze was found Tuesday afternoon

Apr 3, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Head-on crash closes highway lanes in Ladysmith

No one hurt after pickup hydroplanes, crosses median, collides with cube van

Mar 27, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Ladysmith’s new welcome sign includes territorial acknowledgement

John Marston’s work unveiled this week along the Trans-Canada Highway

Mar 27, 2024 5:05 AM Read more >