Tyler Hay

Tyler Hay worked his last day as editor of the Ladysmith Chronicle on March 25. (File photo)

Column: Goodbye Ladysmith, wish I could have stayed longer

Editor reflects on his time at The Chronicle

Tyler Hay worked his last day as editor of the Ladysmith Chronicle on March 25. (File photo)
Gerry Beltgens poses with children in Guatemala, where he worked on a project to help with access to education. (Photo courtesy of Gerry Beltgens)

Ladysmith Rotary member reflects on Guatemala trip

Gerry Beltgens recently returned from a trip where he helped set up systems for education

Gerry Beltgens poses with children in Guatemala, where he worked on a project to help with access to education. (Photo courtesy of Gerry Beltgens)
Geordie Pickard stands next to his home-built boat, which he designed with plans to spend time with his son on the sea. (Photo by Tyler Hay)

Ladysmith man inspired by parenthood builds boat to share his passion

Geordie Pickard specially designed his 17-foot boat for Ladysmith’s waters

Geordie Pickard stands next to his home-built boat, which he designed with plans to spend time with his son on the sea. (Photo by Tyler Hay)
Ladysmith town council voted on Grant in Aid fund allocation at its March 15 meeting. (File photo)

Ladysmith council allocates Grant in Aid funding

Moves to discuss Grant in Aid policy at future committee meeting

Ladysmith town council voted on Grant in Aid fund allocation at its March 15 meeting. (File photo)
An excavator works on demolishing the old food bank building on Buller Street on March 14. (Photo by Duck Paterson)

Old food bank building on Buller Street demolished

Town assessment concluded repairs were not cost effective

An excavator works on demolishing the old food bank building on Buller Street on March 14. (Photo by Duck Paterson)
RCMP are investigating a sudden death in the Timberlands Road area near Ladysmith on Family Day. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victim in dirt biker’s sudden death near Ladysmith was shot, according to family

Police want to speak with anyone shooting recreationally on family day in the area

RCMP are investigating a sudden death in the Timberlands Road area near Ladysmith on Family Day. (Black Press Media file photo)
RCMP are investigating a sudden death in the Timberlands Road area near Ladysmith on Family Day. (Black Press Media file photo)

Sister says victim in Timberlands sudden death was shot

Police want to speak with anyone shooting recreationally on family day in the area

RCMP are investigating a sudden death in the Timberlands Road area near Ladysmith on Family Day. (Black Press Media file photo)
RCMP are investigation suspected Arson after a tractor was found destroyed in Yellowpoint. (Photo courtesy of Ladysmith RCMP)

RCMP investigate arson after tractor found destroyed

Officers say neighbours heard explosion

RCMP are investigation suspected Arson after a tractor was found destroyed in Yellowpoint. (Photo courtesy of Ladysmith RCMP)
Wounded Warrior Canada team runner, Mike Bowen, runs into Ladysmith, last Saturday, accompanied by Warrior support team member Susan Marcotte, along with Sarge a member of the PSTD service dog program. (Photo courtesy www.johnsphotography.ca)

Wounded Warrior runners pass through Ladysmith

Legion presents $1,590 to the organization

Wounded Warrior Canada team runner, Mike Bowen, runs into Ladysmith, last Saturday, accompanied by Warrior support team member Susan Marcotte, along with Sarge a member of the PSTD service dog program. (Photo courtesy www.johnsphotography.ca)
Anne Cateaux released her debut novel, Shimmy, after a decade of working on getting it published. (Photo courtesy of Anne Cateaux)

Ladysmith author explores love and friendship in debut novel

Shimmy answers ‘where do pets go when they die?’

Anne Cateaux released her debut novel, Shimmy, after a decade of working on getting it published. (Photo courtesy of Anne Cateaux)
Ladysmith Secondary School is raising awareness of human trafficking in Canada this month. (Black Press Media file photo)

Ladysmith Secondary club raises awareness of human trafficking in Canada

Students hold fundraisers for the Canadian Centre To End Human Trafficking

Ladysmith Secondary School is raising awareness of human trafficking in Canada this month. (Black Press Media file photo)
Kathleen Darby is leading a nation-wide project called Cultural Resilience: Using Innovation to Stabilize in Times of Crisis, which showcases the arts and culture sector’s innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Darby)

Ladysmith local leads nation-wide project showcasing innovation

Project highlights resilience in the arts and culture sector during pandemic

Kathleen Darby is leading a nation-wide project called Cultural Resilience: Using Innovation to Stabilize in Times of Crisis, which showcases the arts and culture sector’s innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Darby)
Ladysmith town council discussed the town’s Official Community Plan review at its March 1 meeting. (File photo)

Ladysmith council discusses OCP review

Consultants share progress with council, get feedback

Ladysmith town council discussed the town’s Official Community Plan review at its March 1 meeting. (File photo)
Ladysmith town lights have been changed to blue and yellow to show support for Ukrainian civilians displaced by conflict. (Photo courtesy of Mike Gregory/Town of Ladysmith)

Ladysmith shows solidarity for Ukrainian citizens

Ladysmith town-owned lighting has been changed to blue and yellow to show…

Ladysmith town lights have been changed to blue and yellow to show support for Ukrainian civilians displaced by conflict. (Photo courtesy of Mike Gregory/Town of Ladysmith)
Members of the Young Wolves dance group from Stz’uminus First Nation performed at an event for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. at Transfer beach. (Photo by Tyler Hay)

Ladysmith historical society recognizes community members for preserving heritage

Young Wolves Dance group from Stz’uminus, LMS and Credit Union among winners

Members of the Young Wolves dance group from Stz’uminus First Nation performed at an event for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. at Transfer beach. (Photo by Tyler Hay)
One person was taken to hospital after a boat caught fire on land at Ladysmith’s Fishermen’s Wharf early in the morning of Feb. 26. (Photo submitted by Mike Christensen)

UPDATED: One taken to hospital after early morning boat fire in Ladysmith

Fire chief attributes cause to a wood-burning heater, RCMP investigate

One person was taken to hospital after a boat caught fire on land at Ladysmith’s Fishermen’s Wharf early in the morning of Feb. 26. (Photo submitted by Mike Christensen)
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RCMP investigate suspicious fire at cell tower near Nanaimo airport

Mobility and 911 service was temporarily interrupted for an approximately 30–40 km radius

(Black Press file)
Presenting the Kinsmen $1,500.00 donation to the Ladysmith Minor Softball Association are (left to right) Al Moore, Kinsmen secretary; Jason Kelland, Kinsmen treasurer; Graham Cousins, Minor Softball; Chris Kennedy, Minor Softball; Jalene Dick, Minor Softball and Glen Popenko, umpire in chief Minor Softball. (Photo by Duck Paterson)

Kinsmen donate to Ladysmith Minor Softball Association

$1,500 donation will help train umpires

Presenting the Kinsmen $1,500.00 donation to the Ladysmith Minor Softball Association are (left to right) Al Moore, Kinsmen secretary; Jason Kelland, Kinsmen treasurer; Graham Cousins, Minor Softball; Chris Kennedy, Minor Softball; Jalene Dick, Minor Softball and Glen Popenko, umpire in chief Minor Softball. (Photo by Duck Paterson)
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Suspicious death in remote area near Ladysmith prompts police investigation

RCMP say witnesses report firearms may have been discharged in the area at the time of the incident

(Black Press file photo)
The Ladysmith Maritime Society shows off its heritage boat collection at a Family Day event on Feb. 21.(Photo by Tyler Hay)

Ladysmith celebrates Family Day with history and heritage

The historical and maritime societies hosted a free Family Fun Day

The Ladysmith Maritime Society shows off its heritage boat collection at a Family Day event on Feb. 21.(Photo by Tyler Hay)