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.
Looking for a fun night out with live music? Nadine Wong checks out our Open Mic venues. She also checks in with a metal artist and Kerith Waddington talks to a local Christian rock group.
Depression is a common mental disorder that most of us will experience at some point in our lives. Our Health & Wellness experts offer some advice.
Also, in this issue we feature the Ladysmith Heritage Award winners. While we recognize these groups and individuals for their contribution to preserve and promote culture there are also concerns about the future of Ladysmith Maritime Society’s heritage boat fleet.
There’s always lots happening here but, our big news you have already seen yourself. TAKE 5 is now being printed on a higher quality paper. What do you think about this change? Drop me a line!
Happy St Patrick’s Day and a Happy Easter to you all.
-Marina Sacht and the TAKE 5 chicks