Aug 25, 2025

Town offering cooling space to residents during heat wave

Ladysmith, BC — With summer heat in the forecast, the Town of Ladysmith is reminding residents that there are local options available to help them stay cool and comfortable.

To provide relief, the program room at Frank Jameson Community Centre (FJCC) will be open as a cooling space from August 26-28 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

“While the upper levels of FJCC are currently closed for annual maintenance, we are pleased to be opening up the program room,” says Nicholas Pescod, the Town’s Communications & Engagement Specialist. “We encourage all residents who need a break from the heat to stop by and cool off.”

The program room is located on the lower level of FJCC, 810 6th Avenue, near the Ladysmith Skatepark.

Additionally, the Vancouver Island Regional Library (Ladysmith branch) located at 740 1st Avenue welcomes anyone seeking a cool place to spend time during its regular operating hours:

  • Monday, Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

For the latest news and updates, visit the Town’s website at www.ladysmith.ca, as well as Facebook and Instagram.

The Town of Ladysmith respectfully acknowledges that we gather and work on the unceded territory of the Stz'uminus First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.

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Media Contact
Nicholas Pescod
Communications & Engagement Specialist
npescod@ladysmith.ca
250-268-0606