Local Business

Yellow Point company picks seeds for planting forests around the world

Yellow Point Propagation in the midst of seed-collecting season

Sep 1, 2021 5:45 AM Read more >

Shortage of workers has Chemainus business owners scrambling

Students returning to school soon likely to compound the problem of filling jobs

Aug 17, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

Nanaimo Airport ‘a lot busier,’ but passenger counts still far from pre-pandemic levels

An estimated 20,000 passengers travelled through YCD in July, says airport CEO

Aug 10, 2021 5:45 AM Read more >

Daisy & Vine Vintage Design shows off a new look

Ladysmith’s latest home decor store had a grand re-opening on July 14

Jul 27, 2021 9:42 AM Read more >

Tseshaht First Nation re-opens Broken Group Islands with refreshed Beach Keepers Program

To help sustain the program, tour operators are encouraged to implement a $10 per day per guest fee

Jul 23, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Boaters frustrated by lack of gas dock in Ladysmith

Some 800 - 1,000 boats at anchor have no place to fuel up in Ladysmith

Jul 1, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

New “youthful” men’s and women’s clothing store opens on 1st avenue

Four One One opens on Saturday, June 26

Jun 24, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Rocky Creek commercial plaza passes public hearing

The proposed plaza at 1130 Rocky Creek Road would bring commercial activity to Ladysmith’s north end

Jun 19, 2021 8:30 AM Read more >

Old Town Ice Cream opens up right on time for summer

Located at 539 1st Avenue, Old Town Ice Cream is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

Jun 18, 2021 5:56 PM Read more >

Spot prawns prove to be big business for local family

Corey Thompson and his family are hard at work selling spot prawns on Fisherman’s Wharf

May 28, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >