Lindsay Chung

Firefighters with the Northwest Fire Centre in action. B.C. Wildfire Service photo

Universities in B.C. and Alberta to study mental and physical health of wildfire crews

University of Nortern B.C. and University of Alberta get funding from BC Wildfire Service

Firefighters with the Northwest Fire Centre in action. B.C. Wildfire Service photo
Restrictions on activities such as panhandling as well as sitting and lying on public streets are being considered for certain areas of the downtown core as part of the amendments to the City of Quesnel’s nuisance bylaw. (Observer file photo)

City of Quesnel to fine panhandlers, homeless people lying in streets

Council adopts several new bylaws after residents and business owners complain about overall crime

Restrictions on activities such as panhandling as well as sitting and lying on public streets are being considered for certain areas of the downtown core as part of the amendments to the City of Quesnel’s nuisance bylaw. (Observer file photo)
150 workers laid off with Tolko mill closure in Quesnel

150 workers laid off with Tolko mill closure in Quesnel

Log costs, weak lumber markets and the impact of wildfires stated as primary reasons for closure

150 workers laid off with Tolko mill closure in Quesnel

Costly water improvements coming down the pipe

$10 million filtration plant first up in a series of projects that could end up costing $40 million over the next decade

When disaster strikes

Frank Jameson Community Centre designated emergency social service reception centre

Double the spring break next year?

Parent input sought into School District 68 proposal

Ladysmith canine question barking up three trees

Trio of fenced dog park sites examined while council makes changes to Transfer Beach off-leash area

Members of the Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club have had many reasons to smile lately

Orcas excelling at every level

Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club are making a name for themselves with fast times and strong finishes.

Members of the Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club have had many reasons to smile lately
Stz’uminus First Nation Chief John Elliott (left) and Nanaimo Airport Commission board chair John Craig sign a Memorandum of Understanding to work together March 5 in Ladysmith.

Stz’uminus First Nation and the Nanaimo Airport strengthen ties

Neighours working together to open doors and provide economic opportunities.

Stz’uminus First Nation Chief John Elliott (left) and Nanaimo Airport Commission board chair John Craig sign a Memorandum of Understanding to work together March 5 in Ladysmith.

Farrell Rd. covenant stays

Proposed development on Farrell Road will need to stay within the density limit

Council emphasizes its support for derelict vessels bill

The first hour of debate on Crowder’s private member’s bill held Feb. 26 in the House of Commons.

Ladysmith Rotary Club secretary Michael Furlot (left) receives a Rotary International Vocational Service Award from District Governor Michael Procter at the club’s Feb. 19 meeting.

Furlot recognized for Rotary

District Governor Michael Procter presented a Rotary International Vocational Service Award

Ladysmith Rotary Club secretary Michael Furlot (left) receives a Rotary International Vocational Service Award from District Governor Michael Procter at the club’s Feb. 19 meeting.

Social planning work continues

A lot of work is being done to try to address social planning issues such as homelessness in the Cowichan Valley.

Council learns more about housing needs

Regional Affordable Housing Needs Assessment Summary to Ladysmith council’s municipal services committee

Karen Battie (left) and Georgia Beaudoin leave a toonie at Wash Me on Ludlow Feb. 21 as part of the Ladysmith Kindness Movement.

Ladysmith Kindness Movement.

Throughout the day, groups of people did small acts of kindess around town.

Karen Battie (left) and Georgia Beaudoin leave a toonie at Wash Me on Ludlow Feb. 21 as part of the Ladysmith Kindness Movement.
Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club members

Many firsts for Orcas at CRKW

Thirteen-year-old Aileen Humphreys finished first or second in all of her events.

Ladysmith-Chemainus Orcas Swim Club members

49th Parallel Grocery gets the go-ahead for new sign

Ladysmith council approved a signage development variance permit Feb. 16.

Ladysmith resident Shelley A. Leedahl lets off a lantern Feb. 19 at the Transfer Beach Amphitheater during the Ladysmith Rotary Club’s “Light Up the Night for Heritage Week” event.

“Light Up the Night for Heritage Week”

The Rotary Club sold 110 lanterns to raise money to rebuild the children’s playground at Transfer Beach

Ladysmith resident Shelley A. Leedahl lets off a lantern Feb. 19 at the Transfer Beach Amphitheater during the Ladysmith Rotary Club’s “Light Up the Night for Heritage Week” event.
Runners and crew from the Wounded Warriors Run BC stand with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171 President Gary Phillips and Past President Roy Empey after the run arrived in Ladysmith.

Wounded Warrior Run comes to Ladysmith

The second annual Wounded Warrior Run BC concluded Feb. 20 in Victoria

Runners and crew from the Wounded Warriors Run BC stand with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171 President Gary Phillips and Past President Roy Empey after the run arrived in Ladysmith.

Soccer club sets up fundraising shop

To raise money for a much-needed field house and outfit players, family members and fans with stylish new club merchandise.