Local News

B.C. Ferries decides it won’t be moving Crofton terminal

Municipality and community members had indicated preference for moving terminal

Apr 4, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Town of Ladysmith will increase parking enforcement downtown

Report finds average downtown parking utilization is 36 per cent

Apr 4, 2024 5:01 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Wildfire west of Merritt confirmed to be human-caused

The blaze was found Tuesday afternoon

Apr 3, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

CVRD to remove two transit shelters due to misuse

District receiving complaints regarding alcohol and drug use, and unhoused people

Apr 3, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Operations at Cowichan Lake weir begin for the year

Plans are for pumps to not be used in 2024

Apr 1, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

North Cowichan looks to strategies to aid beleaguered food industry

Bankruptcies in industry increased 48% in B.C. in last 10 months

Mar 29, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Young Crofton entrepreneur takes over operations at Mount Brenton Pub

Rachael Scott-Screaton is also owner of The Brass Bell Pub

Mar 28, 2024 12:06 PM Read more >

Shawnigan rail petition organizer still optimistic, despite lack of commitment from feds

Minister says transportation important, but offers no new funds for rail line

Mar 28, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Head-on crash closes highway lanes in Ladysmith

No one hurt after pickup hydroplanes, crosses median, collides with cube van

Mar 27, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Ladysmith’s new welcome sign includes territorial acknowledgement

John Marston’s work unveiled this week along the Trans-Canada Highway

Mar 27, 2024 5:05 AM Read more >