Train station revived

Sitting vacant for many years, Ladysmith’s train station may yet have another lease on life. Bill Drysdale along with Chuck Forrest and other volunteers have been clearing the brush …

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Harvest: Tomatoes & Basil, best of friends!

By CINDY DAMPHOUSSE

It’s harvest season! And what a bumper year it has been so far!

We have had an abundance of grape and cherry tomatoes this year at …

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Showtime for Ladysmith

Ladysmith, aka Home of the “Greatest Street” in Canada, will soon be known as the fictional town of Green Hills thanks to Sonic the Hedgehog, a family film for Paramount …

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Forest and watershed forum

By Guy  Dauncey

In Japanese, the word shinrin means “forest” and yoku means “bath,” so shinrin-yoku means “forest bath” — being immersed in the forest with all our senses. Listening …

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Sea Life Celebration

It was another successful Sea Life Celebration on August 12.

Tour Boat rides, displays, games, face painting, art projects, special science displays and  puppet/music activities, were all a part …

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Health & Wellness

Welcome to our first in a series on mobility. Here, we will explore the services and products available in the community that will make life easier as you struggle with …

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10 Ways to Protect Your Property From a Wildfire

Fires are a natural part of the forest ecosystems in Canada. The burning recycles nutrients and improves the habitat for animals. It is also good for trees in the long …

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