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Horseshoe Bay Inn celebrates 120th anniversary

Horseshoe Bay Inn celebrates 120th anniversary

The Horseshoe Bay Inn in Chemainus is celebrating all week with special giveaways and a logger and lumber baron theme night this Saturday.

Ladysmith Make It, Bake It, Grow It Market debuts tonight

A weekly market will be held Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. on First Avenue in September as a test pilot, and it starts this Tuesday (Sept. 11).
Van Rooyen wins People's Choice Award in B.C. Ambassador Program

Van Rooyen wins People's Choice Award in B.C. Ambassador Program

Ladysmith's Jayse Van Rooyen won the Friendship Award, People's Choice Award and had many top five placings in the B.C. Ambassador Program.

How should the Cowichan Sportsplex be funded?

Ladysmith council suggests the Cowichan Sportsplex should be funded in a manner similar to the Cowichan Theatre.
Park the park in Chemainus

Park the park in Chemainus

Dozens of skateboarders took part in a Park the Park skatepark rally this past Friday night at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus.

Cowichan Valley firefighters raising money for new Fire Safety House

Firefighters will be collecting donations this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at grocery stores in Ladysmith and Chemainus.

Ladysmith council would like to see bus link to Nanaimo

After reviewing Cowichan Valley Region Transit Future Plan, councillors ask to see timing of link to Nanaimo moved ahead.
Yarn Affair

Yarn Affair

The Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association hosted its annual Art and Yarn Affair this past Saturday.

Tourism numbers are up in Ladysmith and Chemainus

It seems more people have been checking out the "little gems" in the Cowichan Valley this summer.
A banner day

A banner day

The Festival of Lights 25th Anniversary banner now hangs proudly in Ladysmith.