Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle

The Ladysmith Chronicle is a local newspaper based in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada. It focuses on reporting news related to the community, including sports, business updates, job opportunities, and various local events. This publication has been serving the community since it was first established in 1908.

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Surrey to hire administrator to help fix city's lack of health-care services

2 days ago | ladysmithchronicle.com | Tom Zytaruk

Surrey city council approved on Monday a motion that Mayor Brenda Locke brought forward on April 28 for city hall to hire a healthcare administrator to help the politicians fix a lack of healthcare services here. Locke's motion was loaded with "whereas-es" directing city staff to research healthcare "access challenges" in Surrey as well as evaluate the legal, financial and operational feasibility of the City of Surrey employing or contracting family doctors to serve local residents.
Kelowna fruit family welcomes court action after warrant issued for blogger

1 week ago | ladysmithchronicle.com | Jacqueline Gelineau

After defying court orders and continuing a prolific campaign of publishing unfounded allegations about a Kelowna-based family and their fruit-packing business, a Supreme Court Justice has issued an arrest warrant for the man behind the blog 'Gangsterism Out.' The defendant, Daryl Grant MacAskill, is known by multiple online aliases including the name Ace Ventura, which he uses on the Gangsterism Out blog and associated emails to media outlets.
North Cowichan, Nanaimo mayors encourage province to harvest more wood

2 weeks ago | ladysmithchronicle.com | Robert Barron

The mayors of North Cowichan and Nanaimo are urging the province to increase the amount of timber that can be harvested annually in the province.
Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates debate effectiveness of election signs

2 weeks ago | ladysmithchronicle.com | Greg Sakaki

Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates know there's more to winning an election than putting up the most signs. Campaign signs were a topic of debate at an all-candidates' meeting Wednesday, April 23, at the Coast Bastion Hotel, hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Vancouver Island, the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce and the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce. Candidates were asked if they agreed that the signs were a blight, and whether they supported the idea of fewer campaign signs.
Carving on the Edge Festival returns to Vancouver Island's Pacific Rim

3 weeks ago | ladysmithchronicle.com | Susie Peterson Quinn

The Carving on the Edge Festival is back with a new date, new look and renewed creativity. This year's festival is planned for May 1-4 at the Tofino Community Hall. The last festival took place in 2022, said Norma Dryden, a festival board member. "We had decided to do it biennial festivals, every two years so in between years we could focus on community projects. That was our intention," she said.
All Nanaimo-Ladysmith election candidates meet to debate housing and more

3 weeks ago | ladysmithchronicle.com | Greg Sakaki

Nanaimo is one of Canada's fastest-growing metropolitan areas, and at a federal election debate this week, candidates talked about their parties' plans to address the housing crunch. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association Vancouver Island, the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce and the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce co-hosted an all-candidates' meeting Wednesday, April 23, at the Coast Bastion Hotel.
Drivesmart column: Lies on transfer paper

1 month ago | ladysmithchronicle.com | Tim Schewe

Question: "When I purchased a truck the seller did not notify me that it had a rebuilt status and he did not write 'R' (for rebuilt) in the appropriate section of the APV9T transfer paper. He lied to me and did not disclose information that he was obligated to disclose. "Now that I realize the truck was rebuilt, so far it's impossible to sell — because I bought rebuild and wasn't told about it.
Robert Barron column: Tsunamis threaten all of Vancouver Island

1 month ago | ladysmithchronicle.com | Robert Barron

I monitored a discussion about the possibility of a tsunami hitting the east coast of Vancouver Island at a recent meeting in the Cowichan Valley Regional District with great interest. The district is considering applying for a $400,000 provincial grant to assess the risk of tsunamis to both the western and eastern shorelines of the CVRD.
Introducing the 2025 Toyota 4Runner

1 month ago | ladysmithchronicle.com | Malcolm Gunn

Time might heal all wounds, as the saying goes, but it can also result in antiquation for automobiles that haven’t kept up with the times. To some degree that applies to the Toyota 4Runner. Hard to believe it's been 40-plus years since Toyota introduced the utility vehicle to North America. For 2025, the sixth-generation 4Runner receives its first major makeover since the 2010 model year.
Drivesmart column: Road safety solutions for your neighbourhood

1 month ago | ladysmithchronicle.com | Tim Schewe

There is nothing like a near miss or collision to focus your mind on road safety. I often hear from people hoping to enlist my help in solving their issue. Requests have ranged from posting lower speed limits to constructing left turn lanes recently. Most people have already tried something on their own and are frustrated with what they see as the authorities not wanting to apply what they see as the solution. We live in an age of access to information.