Local Business

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 >

John de Leeuw celebrates 25 years with Ladysmith & District Credit Union

de Leeuw started at LDCU on July 18, 1995

May 20, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

Ladysmith businesses recognized at Black Tie Awards

Black Tie Awards are given annually by the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce

May 5, 2021 3:09 PM Read more >

$5.4 million in renovations coming for Ladysmith Save-On-Foods

Save-On-Foods would not say when the renovations will begin

Apr 18, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Tourism spending in Canada dropped by almost 50 per cent in 2020

Tourism-related jobs dropped by almost 29 per cent

Apr 9, 2021 6:45 AM Read more >

Restaurants blindsided by public health orders

‘It was definitely a circuit breaker’ local cafe owner says

Apr 1, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Quality Foods opens new flagship store in Parksville

Mayor: ‘City is obviously growing out this way so it’s going to be a big help to all the residents’

Mar 27, 2021 6:45 AM Read more >

Indigenous Bloom and Stz’uminus First Nation partner to provide First Nations cannabis opportunities

Stz’uminus First Nation is a 51 percent owner of the Oyster Bay store

Mar 26, 2021 10:25 AM Read more >

Survey finds Canada’s hospitality industry has low expectations for year ahead

Almost 87 per cent of businesses in accommodation and food services report lower revenues in 2020

Mar 19, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

Plantitude offers ‘stargazer bubble’ dining experience

The 10 foot by seven foot bubbles can seat up to six people

Mar 3, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >