Angie Haslam - TAKE 5

May 2025

Then, there are all the wonderful volunteers who operate our galleries, museums, clubs and societies that host events such as the Sailpast at Transfer Beach Park. Don’t miss this chance to see boats on parade and enjoy the entertainment ashore. This is thanks to the Ladysmith Yacht Club, which is celebrating its 40th year. The Ladysmith Maritime Society is also celebrating 40 years, despite its challenges and has lots planned for our community this summer.
Another milestone this month is the Ladysmith Rotary Club’s 25th anniversary of their Garden Tour. You’ll get to meet the big boy on this month’s cover and unearth more garden delights on their tour – all while helping raise funds for projects in your community.

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April 2025

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In this special “green” edition, TAKE 5 with Y.E.S. is celebrating our first Green Citizen. Also in these pages, we discover rebates on rainwater catchment and share some sage stories and advice in keeping our beautiful planet. As we move closer to Earth Day, on Tuesday April 22, 2025, please do your part, big or small; it all counts, and if you can help, join the Ladysmith Sportsmen’s Club annual Watershed & Area Cleanup on April 26. These volunteers who give their time for our planet are true heroes.

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March 2025

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But what a strange time we are living in. Earthquakes, tariffs, universities censoring students, and a mayoral by-election that resulted in the Town of Ladysmith “distancing” itself from social media comments made by one of its own Councillors. As you’re reading this, Ladysmith may already have a new mayor. And one thing that all the candidates had in common was their call for transparency. We hope that the new mayor will remember that pledge.

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February 2025

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You will notice a theme running in this issue. Our February issue looks at health and heritage. As we start 2025, many of us have made resolutions to get healthier. But how fit is our healthcare system?

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December 2024

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As we approach the festive season, let’s remember to shop local this Christmas, supporting our neighbourhood businesses and artisans who works hard to bring unique gifts and experiences to our community.

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November 2024

Newsletter

Welcome to the November issue of TAKE 5. This jam-packed month with craft shows, artisan tours, and seasonal entertainment will get any humbugged into the spirit of Christmas. Of course, the big event that kicks everything off is the Ladysmith Festival of Lights on Nov 28. Come early, do some shopping and have dinner in

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October 2024

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Snuggly sweaters, pumpkin pies and the leaves turning into shades of gold. This is the perfect time to get outdoors and explore our mountains and trails.

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September 2024

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You learn something new every day. Like for instance did you know that Cedar is hosting BC’s largest pinball tournament? I am no pinball wizard – unlike the world champions that will be playing here, but I do have a fondness for the silver ball. I spent my teen years in South Vancouver and every weekend my friends and I would walk down to the Blue Boy Hotel to play the two pinball machines they had in the lobby.
Recent years have seen a resurgence in the game with classics along with state-of-the-art machines. It’s fun to see what was old become new again. Though I don’t know about the mom jeans trend…

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August 2024

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August marks the start of the Cowichan Valley Wine Festival, and the opportunity to visit local wineries.
It’s also your last month to catch the Concerts In the Park series at Transfer Beach Amphitheatre.
As we wrap up this edition of TAKE 5, I am already planning for the many beaches I will visit this month.
I encourage you to do the same. We live on an Island where access to the ocean is always close by.

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July 2024

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Get ready for a summer filled with a shipload of activities, including a concert series that’s sure to get you feet tapping. The lineup is packed with a variety of music that’s bound to please everyone, and my fingers are dancing across the keyboard in anticipation.

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