Local Business

Ladysmith’s Jim Girvan honoured with forest industry award

Girvan was recognized by the Association of BC Forest Professionals

Feb 18, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Seaweed farming opens world of opportunity for coastal B.C.

“It’s projects like this that can show what true reconciliation is about.”

Feb 8, 2021 1:40 PM Read more >

Victoria small businesses hoping to survive extended cruise ship ban

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority supports extension, but says losses will follow

Feb 5, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Berry brings marketing experience to the market

Co-owner putting her stamp on the Chemainus business

Dec 23, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

Ironworks Cafe & Creperie opens new location in Nanaimo

The Nanaimo location is expected to open Friday, December 18

Dec 10, 2020 10:20 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island medical software company creates COVID-19 contact tracing app

Creators of GPS-based app say it could save lives at a critical time in the pandemic

Dec 9, 2020 6:55 AM Read more >

Roberts Street Pizza reopens December 3

The store closed for a few days to update their COVID-19 safety plan

Dec 2, 2020 9:20 AM Read more >

Ladysmith Chamber reflects on a challenging 2020

For small businesses looking to adapt to the challenges of COVID-19 one word comes to mind more than any other: confusion.

Nov 29, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >

49th Parallel continues to grow in spite of pandemic

The biggest challenge of the pandemic has been keeping shelves stocked at 49th Parallel stores

Nov 28, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >

High demand and low inventory drive a competitive housing market in Ladysmith

VIREB’s Susan Perrey said buyers are looking to take advantage of low interest rates

Nov 27, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >