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Brandon Scott wins Skills BC gold

Ladysmith native Brandon Scott advanced to the nationals after winning Skills BC gold in automotive collision repair.

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Hunting for history now easier in Ladysmith

A new digital microfilm reader at the Ladysmith Archives make sexploring the Ladysmith area's colourful history even easier.

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Ladysmith Ambassadors gain self-confidence

The 2013-14 Ladysmith Ambassadors made their first official appearance at a council meeting, sharing the benefits of the program.

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Seaward's success stems from stringent quality standards

A behind-the-scenes look at how Seaward Kayaks in Chemainus makes its award-winning kayaks.

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Winnitoys' garden is full of history and colour

Joannie and Wilson Winnitoy are hosts on the Ladysmith Rotary Garden Tour, Show and Sale for the first time.

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RCMP looking for spray painters — Ladysmith Police Briefs

The Ladysmith RCMP responded to 70 calls for service from May 3-9, including reports of spray painting and thefts.

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Ladysmith Legion pitches in for Nanaimo veteran Trevor Greene

Local Legion pitches in $3,000 to help purchase a robotic exoskeleton for disabled Canadian Forces veteran Trevor Greene.

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Rivers, smoke rise with temperature

BC Local News - Thursday May 9, 2013

High streamflow advisories have been issued across the Southern Interior, with the first fires reported across B.C.

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VIU's Cowichan campus to host open house

Prospective students are invited to attend an "Open House/Discover Trades Day" at VIU's Cowichan campus May 23.

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Scott bound for nationals after B.C. bodywork gold

Former Ladysmith autobody technician Brandon Scott bound for national skilled trades competition after winning gold at provincials.

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Your guide to voting in Nanaimo-North Cowichan

Advanced voting runs May 8 - 12. General voting day is Tuesday, May 14 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PST.

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Meet your candidates

Here are brief recaps of your Nanaimo-North Cowichan candidates' top priorities.

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Nanaimo-North Cowichan candidates lay out election platforms

Nanaimo-North Cowichan candidates visited Ladysmith Thursday night to discuss the economy, the environment and BC Ferries.

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Candidates converge on Chemainus to discuss election issues

Taxes, health care reform and raw log exports featured on list of issues discussed at Chemainus all-candidates meeting Tuesday, April 30.

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2013 sailing season opens with sailpast salutes

The Ladysmith Yacht Club and Mount Brenton Power and Sail Squadron open boating season with Sunday "sailpast."

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Marston steps closer to completion of Stanley Park monument

Coast Salish carver Luke Marston has completed a scale model, carved in yellow cedar, of a monument slated for Stanley Park.

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Turner celebrates 106th birthday May 7

Ladysmith's eldest resident Keith Turner celebrates his 106th birthday today!

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Ladysmith students participate in 'Music Monday'

Students at Ladysmith Primary tuned in to a live webcast from the International Space Station May 6 to sing along with Cmdr. Chris Hadfield.

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Chemainus River Bridge construction will cause detours

Construction on the old Chemainus River Bridge on Chemainus Road will start June 11 and is expected to last four months.

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Chemainus Secondary students counsel community on green strategies

Members of the CSS Green Team to host an information session on their Zero Waste initiative for Chemainus residents May 13.

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