TAKE 5 Magazine – July Business Profiles
Posted on Monday, July 6th, 2009
Each month as part of our 2009 membership package, several LDBA member businesses are profiled for free in the excellent TAKE 5 Magazine, which has a readership of over 38,000. In July’s edition, the following 6 businesses were profiled. Join TAKE 5 on Facebook:
The Ladysmith & Chemainus Chronicle
The Chronicle has been printing the news in Ladysmith and Chemainus since 1908. As a community newspaper, we report local news, sports, events, arts and entertainment and offer classifieds and real estate, along with other advertising.
Vision Arts Eyecare Centre
Five optometrists and 24 optometric assistants provide “Modern Eyecare and Old Fashioned Service” in four locations: one office in Ladysmith, two in Nanaimo, and one in Qualicum Beach. With modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment our highly trained professionals make it our goal to provide superior, friendly, caring service in a welcoming atmosphere.
Lesley White, Island Homes Realty
Lesley was born in Ontario and grew up in Scotland, returning to Canada and settling in Ladysmith, Vancouver Island. Over the last 11 years she has gained experience in renovating properties and is eager to share this passion and knowledge. Recognizing that homes are not just “Bricks and Mortar”, Lesley is dedicated to helping you find the right property to suit your needs.
Bouma Meats
Bouma Meats has been servicing the town of Ladysmith since 1994 but the location has been a butcher shop for over 50 years. We try to buy as much local beef, pork, chicken, lamb and fish as we can as we believe in supporting the local economy on Vancouver Island.
The Worldly Gourmet Kitchen Store
- Functional & hard to find kitchen tools
- International foods, locally grown fresh and dried herbs, rubs and salsas
- Cooking classes
Holiday House Motel
Holiday House Motel provides clean, comfortable accommodation at reasonable prices. Multi-room, weddings, anniversaries, associations, team events with special pricing. Downtown private parking for guests, access to eating and shopping places. Easy access to swimming beach park, childrens’ playground, marinas, air, bus and train transportation.








