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Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcolmson, left and Mayor Leonard Krog speak with Carla Qualtrough, federal minister of employment, workforce development and disability inclusion, before she announces $16 million in funding for programs across the country that aim to support Canadians with disabilities looking to enter the workforce. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)

Feds funding programs to support those with disabilities joining the workforce

Federal minister of employment stops by Nanaimo to announce $16 million in funding

Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcolmson, left and Mayor Leonard Krog speak with Carla Qualtrough, federal minister of employment, workforce development and disability inclusion, before she announces $16 million in funding for programs across the country that aim to support Canadians with disabilities looking to enter the workforce. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)
The Ladysmith Dragon Boat Club joins dozens of other community members outside Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley’s office in Ladysmith to show support for the Ladysmith Maritime Society, which was given until the end of 2023 to leave the community marina as part of a reconciliation agreement between the province and Stz’uminus First Nation. (Bailey Seymour/The Chronicle)

Maritime society supporters protest marina eviction in Ladysmith

More than 100 people demonstrate outside MLA’s office

The Ladysmith Dragon Boat Club joins dozens of other community members outside Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley’s office in Ladysmith to show support for the Ladysmith Maritime Society, which was given until the end of 2023 to leave the community marina as part of a reconciliation agreement between the province and Stz’uminus First Nation. (Bailey Seymour/The Chronicle)
Librarian Lee Losell, left, and Chol Faust, Rebecca Bischoff, Anni Thesen, Kyle Wickland and Valley McQuarrie-Salik will help fix household items for free, as long as the item can be carried through the door to the library on Saturday, May 27. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)

Youth volunteers will set up ‘Fix-Up Factory’ at Nanaimo library

Youth 20/20 Can event meant to keep items out of the landfill

Librarian Lee Losell, left, and Chol Faust, Rebecca Bischoff, Anni Thesen, Kyle Wickland and Valley McQuarrie-Salik will help fix household items for free, as long as the item can be carried through the door to the library on Saturday, May 27. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)
Ladysmith resident and Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry will be presented with an honorary law degree from the Justice Institute of B.C. for her contributions and advocacy for B.C. firefighters. (News Bulletin file photo)

Ladysmith resident and Vancouver fire chief being honoured by Justice Institute of B.C.

Karen Fry to receive honorary doctorate

Ladysmith resident and Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry will be presented with an honorary law degree from the Justice Institute of B.C. for her contributions and advocacy for B.C. firefighters. (News Bulletin file photo)
Bikes for Kids donates 35 bikes to Georgia Avenue Community School students on Wednesday, May 17. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)

Bikes for Kids helps another three dozen Nanaimo youths get pedalling

Organization drops off refurbished bikes at elementary school to go to underprivileged kids

Bikes for Kids donates 35 bikes to Georgia Avenue Community School students on Wednesday, May 17. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)
An artist’s rendering of what a reconstructed Island Hotel might look like on Ladysmith’s First Avenue. (AYPQ Architecture image)

Re-development plans for Ladysmith’s historical Island Hotel make it past public hearing

Town council votes 6-1 in favour of third reading of zoning and OCP amendment bylaws

An artist’s rendering of what a reconstructed Island Hotel might look like on Ladysmith’s First Avenue. (AYPQ Architecture image)
The Ladysmith Maritime Society says its talks with the town and Stz’uminus are making little headway, and the society plans to start a petition to send to the province. (Black Press Media file photo)

Marina talks stall in Ladysmith, maritime society planning to petition province

Society asking that operations at Ladysmith Community Marina continue uninterrupted

The Ladysmith Maritime Society says its talks with the town and Stz’uminus are making little headway, and the society plans to start a petition to send to the province. (Black Press Media file photo)
Ladysmith council discussed possible uses for a $3.4-million grant from the province at a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, May 9. (Bailey Seymour)

Ladysmith will hold off on deciding how to spend $3.4-million ‘building communities’ grant

Council discusses road work, dam replacement and other options

Ladysmith council discussed possible uses for a $3.4-million grant from the province at a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, May 9. (Bailey Seymour)
Ladysmith RCMP discussed policing priorities with Ladysmith council at a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, May 9. (Black Press file)

RCMP expresses concern about drug use on Ladysmith’s downtown streets

Staff sergeant and town council discuss policing priorities for the next year

Ladysmith RCMP discussed policing priorities with Ladysmith council at a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, May 9. (Black Press file)
Nanaimo’s Shena Novotny is being featured in the second season of ‘Pets and Pickers’ on Animal Planet. (Submitted photo)

Woman from Nanaimo stars in animal hospital reality TV show

Cat sanctuary manager Shena Novotny featured on second season of Animal Planet’s Pets and Pickers

Nanaimo’s Shena Novotny is being featured in the second season of ‘Pets and Pickers’ on Animal Planet. (Submitted photo)
Ladysmith councillors discussed a potential ban on plastic bags and other single-use plastics at a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, May 9. (Black Press Media file photo)

Ladysmith councillors recommend ban on single-use plastics

Recommendation follows survey of local businesses

Ladysmith councillors discussed a potential ban on plastic bags and other single-use plastics at a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, May 9. (Black Press Media file photo)
Nanaimo city council approved up to $20,000 for the B.C. Sustainable Energy Association's Cool It climate change program, which held 26 workshops for more than 500 students last year. (News Bulletin file photo)

City supports expansion of climate change workshop program for Nanaimo students

$20,000 granted for B.C. Sustainable Energy Association climate leadership workshops

Nanaimo city council approved up to $20,000 for the B.C. Sustainable Energy Association's Cool It climate change program, which held 26 workshops for more than 500 students last year. (News Bulletin file photo)
Ladysmith Maritime Society supporters got the opportunity to ask questions, present ideas, and discuss the lease agreement transfer at the Aggie Hall town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 3. (Bailey Seymour/The Chronicle)

Community members in Ladysmith say they’re ‘frightened’ for future of marina

300 community members show up at Aggie Hall to discuss marina lease transfer

Ladysmith Maritime Society supporters got the opportunity to ask questions, present ideas, and discuss the lease agreement transfer at the Aggie Hall town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 3. (Bailey Seymour/The Chronicle)
Ladysmith council adopted the official community plan, ‘Ladysmith Unparalleled,’ after two years of planning and public input. (Chronicle photo)

Ladysmith councillors applaud themselves as new official community plan adopted

‘Ladysmith Unparalleled’ OCP now in place to guide land use and other planning

Ladysmith council adopted the official community plan, ‘Ladysmith Unparalleled,’ after two years of planning and public input. (Chronicle photo)
Jenn MacPherson, president of the Nanaimo Duncan and District Labour Council, speaks about dangers in the workplace and workplace-related deaths at the Day of Mourning event on Friday, April 28, at Nanaimo’s Pioneer Waterfront Plaza. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)

Day of Mourning meant to motivate people to ensure safer workplaces

Workplace deaths were up in B.C. last year, says Nanaimo Duncan and District Labour Council

Jenn MacPherson, president of the Nanaimo Duncan and District Labour Council, speaks about dangers in the workplace and workplace-related deaths at the Day of Mourning event on Friday, April 28, at Nanaimo’s Pioneer Waterfront Plaza. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)
Cathleen McMahon, left, Inge Cathers, Lorien Ridsdale, Ann McInulty Gogo, Alan Holmes and David Ehrismann star in Ladysmith Little Theatre’s new production A Bad Year for Tomatoes. (Photo courtesy Ladysmith Little Theatre)

Ladysmith theatre presents comedy ‘A Bad Year for Tomatoes’

Ladysmith Little Theatre has already sold out multiple shows

Cathleen McMahon, left, Inge Cathers, Lorien Ridsdale, Ann McInulty Gogo, Alan Holmes and David Ehrismann star in Ladysmith Little Theatre’s new production A Bad Year for Tomatoes. (Photo courtesy Ladysmith Little Theatre)
Isobel Mackenzie, B.C. Seniors Advocate, spoke with Ladysmith seniors about issues including rent, income and health care on Wednesday, April 19. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)

Seniors living long, healthy lives, but need more support, says B.C. seniors advocate

Isobel Mackenzie holds public forum at Ladysmith Seniors Centre

Isobel Mackenzie, B.C. Seniors Advocate, spoke with Ladysmith seniors about issues including rent, income and health care on Wednesday, April 19. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)
Fran Usher, left, Sue Perry, Sonja Billard and John Collison-Baker set up the Take it to the Bank art exhibit, which is being shown at the downtown RBC branch until May 30. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)

Artists showcasing their work at downtown Nanaimo bank branch

Downtown RBC turning into an art gallery for Take it to the Bank exhibit

Fran Usher, left, Sue Perry, Sonja Billard and John Collison-Baker set up the Take it to the Bank art exhibit, which is being shown at the downtown RBC branch until May 30. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)
Holland Creek trail is set to re-open at the end of June and construction is expected to be finished in August. (Duck Paterson photo)

Ladysmith’s Holland Creek Trail expected to re-open by early summer

Construction delays due to inconsistencies in bedrock, says developer

Holland Creek trail is set to re-open at the end of June and construction is expected to be finished in August. (Duck Paterson photo)
Ladysmith council held a public hearing to discuss the official community plan on Tuesday, April 18. (Chronicle file photo)

Ladysmith council hears from residents one last time in official community plan process

Councillors vote unanimously in favour of third reading

Ladysmith council held a public hearing to discuss the official community plan on Tuesday, April 18. (Chronicle file photo)