Local Business

Ladysmith Community Marina gave $1.2M boost to local economy in 2016

The ‘friendliest marina on the west coast’ as it’s known amongst boaters contributed over $1 million in economic impact last year, says the Ladysmith Maritime Society’s executive director Rod Smith.

May 29, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

Tour de Rock fundraising challenge issued to Ladysmith Chamber members

It’s time to celebrate Ladysmith’s rider on this years Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team and a challenge is being put out to Chamber members.

May 17, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Jumpstart Outdoor Fitness branches out to Ladysmith

Get fit in the beauty of Ladysmith’s natural surroundings.

May 3, 2017 10:10 AM Read more >

Cowichan Valley forestry industry warily eyes American tariffs

Layoffs feared, but many confident lumber market less reliant on American sales

Apr 26, 2017 9:40 AM Read more >

Canada Summer Jobs funding benefits 21 students in Ladysmith

Nanaimo-Ladysmith is receiving $641,573 in Canada Summer Jobs funding in 2017-2018, up more than $77,000 from last year.

Apr 26, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

Ladysmith’s GNB Builders win award for bathroom design

Ladysmith’s GNB Builders was recognized with a 2017 Vancouver Island Building Excellence (VIBE) Award for a bathroom in a new country home.

Apr 19, 2017 4:50 PM Read more >

Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce elects new boards members

The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting on April 5 night and elected five people to the board of directors.

Apr 12, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Real estate board hosts Nanaimo home fair

Event offers information on buying and selling a home

Apr 6, 2017 4:30 PM Read more >

Ladysmith Downtown Business Association elects new board

The Ladysmith Downtown Business Association has elected a new board of directors.

Apr 5, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >