Ladysmith Railway Station

By KIT WILLMOT Prior to the completion of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo railway (the E & N) in 1886, contact between towns was mostly dependent on boats, so social and economic centres were at ports. With the coming of the …

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Ladysmith Mayor report

By Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins We all can remember distinctly, the collective cheer that arose from our communities when Sidney Crosby made that gold medal-winning goal on February 28,

Cooking classes at Worldly Gourmet with Erin and Jenny Jarvis. Photo: Cindy Damphousse

Table Talk – Worldly Gourmet cooking class

By MARINA SACHT If you are looking for a new dining experience try one of the cooking classes offered by Worldly Gourmet in Ladysmith. [caption id="attachment_2148" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Cooking classes

Looking Back: Ladysmith’s Jones Hotel

By KIT WILMOTT One of Ladysmith’s landmark buildings is located on Gatacre Street between the Island Highway and First Avenue. Although showing its years these days, it is a

Naturescaping: Butterflies & hummers

By Norm Wagenaar Now’s the time of year when many gardeners ask the question “what’s next?” One answer is to consider setting aside a corner of your garden for butterflies

Another Beautiful Day: Guilty as charged

BY JACKIE MOAD

‘Guilt is a weight that will crush you whether you deserve it or not’ - Maureen Johnson My whole sordid tale of guilt started

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Music Scene: 54-40 on songwriting

  By NICK LONGO

Lately I’ve been musing about creating my own song(s). So now I’m on a quest to find out how to proceed writing a song.

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Volunteers bringing Christmas Cheer

Putting the “Cheer” into Christmas

By ROB JOHNSON Christmas can be a depressing time for those without the means to celebrate the joy of the season and to be able to supply gifts and

Southern Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area

Teeming With Life: Southern Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” - Loran Eisely, The Immense Journey, 1957 What

Abbotsford Hotel 1910. Photo" Ladysmith Archives

Looking Back: Abbotsford Hotel

By KIT WILMOT When you pass the 7-Eleven on the Island Highway in Ladysmith, you may not realize that you’ve passed a block that was once teeming with history

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