Ladysmith, B.C.

Ladysmith Downtown Business Association

Ladysmith is located on the eastern shores of beautiful Vancouver Island in British Columbia. With a population of over 8,000, it has a thriving downtown business community centered around historic First Avenue.

Ladysmith from the air

The LDBA actively works to cultivate an environment of economic and cultural vibrancy in the Ladysmith downtown core. The meeting schedule is:

  • Executive/Marketing Committee: 1st Thursday of every month
  • General Membership: 3rd Thursday of every month

Latest LDBA News, Articles and Events

Treasure Hunting… in Ladysmith

Source: Canadian Geographic (Oct 7, 2011)

Consignment and thrift stores have come a long way from the dingy, musty places I remember scouring for Halloween costumes and college apartment furnishings. They’re what I’ve always associated with vintage novelty items, not exactly top of mind when thinking fashion.

Ladies Consignment Boutique
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Posted by LDBA Admin under: Clothing; Members.

How “Quiet Time” Can Improve Your Business

SILENCE, OUR FRIEND AND COMPANION
By Jenna Forster, Executive Coach

As the baby boomers discover empty nesting delights, they may be surprised that amid all the changes, silence begins to reappear in their lives – if allowed. Silence is not always a welcome guest. If unfamiliar, silence can be overwhelming, disturbing, even scary. Where noise once filled the mind, the lack of it causes one to “think” about realities of daily life that may be discomforting- it can seem more like an enemy than a friend. Why not read the rest of this article?

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Posted by Tracey Defrane under: Articles.

The Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle

The Chronicle

The Chronicle

Company name: The Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle
Website: www.ladysmithchronicle.com
Contact name: Teresa McKinley, Publisher
Year formed: 1908
Address: 341 – 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3
Local phone: (250) 245-2277
Local fax: (250) 245-2260

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Posted by LDBA Admin under: Members; Publications.

Mary Fox on CBC’s North by Northwest

Mary Fox was recently interviewed for CBC Radio’s North by Northwest programme – the show was aired on Saturday, September 11th.

Mary Fox Pottery

Photo credit: Ladysmith Photography

You can catch the interview here in case you missed it.

Her work is on display now at the Gallery of BC Ceramics on Granville Island in Vancouver.

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Dieno Home Inspections

Dieno Home Inspections

Company name: Dieno Home Inspections
Website: www.dienohomeinspections.ca
Address: 3886 Mimosa Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6B9
Phone: (250) 740-0762

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Posted by LDBA Admin under: Members; Real Estate.

TAKE 5 Publications

TAKE 5

Company name: TAKE 5 Publications
Contact name: Marina Sacht
Website: take5.ca
Year formed: 1997
Address: 622 First Ave. PO Box 59, Ladysmith BC V9G 1A1
Local phone: (250) 245-7015
Local fax: (250) 245-7099

TAKE 5 sale

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Posted by LDBA Admin under: Members; Publications.

2011 Membership!

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