April 2024
You may have noticed this TAKE 5 looks a little different. That is because this is our annual “green theme” edition where along with our regular coverage, we showcase stories and news in celebration of World Earth Day on April 22.
Newsletter
March 2024
Welcome to spring! Along with lovely flowers and birds returning, we are pleased to bring back our Home & Garden feature which kicks off with a renovation story of one of Ladysmith’s landmark heritage downtown buildings. Also we have some tips to get your garden ready and off to a good start.
February 2024
Welcome to the February issue – a month known for love, and a month where the resolutions made at the start of January start to wane. I stopped making resolutions to myself and switched to “suggestions”. It’s kinder and we all need to be more of that – especially to ourselves.
December 2023
May you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024! Wishing you and your family all the best from the TAKE 5 family.
November Sparkles 2023
It is November, and that means the Ladysmith Festival of Lights and the kick-off to the holiday season on November 30. You’ll find all kinds of events happening this month, including the beloved Cedar & Yellow Point Country Christmas self-guided tour, craft shows, theatre productions and much more.
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October 2023
With the fall harvest full on, this is prime time to fill up your pantry, bring out the dehydrator and the canner, or sock it away in the freezer.
September 2023
With cooling weather comes the promise of a bountiful harvest. Kate Girard visits some of our local farmers, and Table Talk is back with tasty bites of news from our food producers.
It’s a great time to eat fresh and support your local farms.
August 2023
I think August may be my favourite month. There are still lots of summer days left to enjoy while the whole community is active with events, outdoor festivals, concerts, and visitors admiring our piece of paradise.
July 2023
A quick peek inside the July of TAKE 5, and you’ll find info on music festivals, concerts, and shows—a new Museum exhibit, the opening of the Art Gallery more events at the Ladysmith Community Marina.
May 2023
I’ve always loved the month of May.
Nestled between spring and summer, May brings bright weather filled with blossoming flowers and sprouting vegetables. The sweet scent of my fruit trees promises goodness yet to come.
This issue is packed with garden news to inspire you: trends, plant sales and the Ladysmith Rotary Garden Tour. The Cedar Farmers Market reopens on Mother’s Day. This is my favourite place to shop and connect with growers and producers.