We are running a pilot project, hiring security downtown to help keep our community and businesses safe. Starting on August 1st until September 30th every Friday/Saturday am/pm there will be a security patrol on First Avenue.
What we ask of the businesses is for any and all feedback. Our hope and plan is that this has a positive effect and we can take this to the Town of Ladysmith to see how this could be incorporated long term.
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, please let us know.
This event is from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, August 23rd with street closure early morning to evening along 1st Avenue from Warren to Buller.
It has been heavily promoted via digital, print, radio, and event TV ads this year, something the LDBA has proudly supported by becoming a platinum sponsor of the event. It brings a large amount of people to our downtown and encourages them to come back to explore.
We are also adding the beer garden powered by Bayview Brewing & Zack’s Lounge.
At June 10th’s AGM in 2026, the 2025 AGM’s minutes were approved:
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Our apologies, but we will be rescheduling the meeting from April 1st to Wednesday, April 8th. The Chamber is hosting their AGM at the same time and, as we share many members, we want to avoid any scheduling conflicts.
The meeting will be Wednesday, April 8th @ 5:30pm above the Old Town Bakery, accessed via the centre stairway. This meeting will commence at 5:30pm and we will try and keep it under 1 hour.
We would really love to see more of our members at the members meetings. This is a great time to share any ideas or concerns. We are really excited for all that’s in store, and wish everyone a very successful 2026!
There will be appies/drinks social time at 5:30pm and then the meeting will formally start at 6pm. We hope to see you there!
Old Time Christmas, fondly known as Light Up for Locals, is on Friday, December 4th from 5pm-8pm.
We are getting an early start for Old Time Christmas. If you could, please let me know what your activity will be this year. We will have Roberts –> Gatacre closed off again for a beer garden and musical performance.
Photo courtesy of Michael Dean Art.
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