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Nestled on the eastern shores of spectacular Vancouver Island, the Town of Ladysmith features all the warmth and charm of small town living with a full range of services and amenities.
Ladysmith Parks, Recreation & Culture is bursting with recreational activities and fun-filled events for all ages! The Department is committed to enhancing the health & quality of life of the community through accessible programs, services, facilities and open spaces.
The Town is committed to sustainable vision for our community as we work to mitigate the impacts of climate change. We were the first BC community to introduce curbside pick-up for household organic waste and continue to advance projects that help to protect and conserve our environment.
The Town along with our partners is promoting a business-friendly culture in Ladysmith that supports economic development and job creation.
Discover the Parks, Recreation and Culture department's programs and classes in the latest Activity Guide. We offer a full range of recreation, education and art programs for all ages and abilities. Explore the Guide and register today.
The Town of Ladysmith's Strategic Plan is a progressive vision set by Council for improving the lives of residents in a thriving town, and provides clear direction and focus for Council and staff over the current term.
Ladysmith is a charming small town with a thriving economy, vibrant downtown and picturesque waterfront, whose welcoming neighbourhoods reflect the quality of our citizens.
**courtesy of the Cowichan Watershed Board** (Duncan, BC) As the spring weather beckons Cowichan residents out to their gardens, the Cowichan Watershed Board has been eagerly soaking up the 2017 water data reports of the Cowichan Water Conservation Challenge, hoping for signals that all the collective efforts to save water are paying off!
The Challenge is a five-year initiative to track and reduce residential water use by 20%, measured across seven participating water districts. Launched in July 2014 as a collaboration of local governments responding to an extreme drought, the challenge engages residents from across the Regional District in a collective race to learn how to stretch our water budgets to meet the needs of the future.
Lowering water demand is a good idea because of: 1) currently declining summer water supplies in some areas, with longer, drier summers predicted region-wide for the future; 2) a growing population using finite water resources, and 3) gaps in our understanding about groundwater and the cumulative impacts of many users drawing on the same aquifers. Lower water demand also reduces costs for water infrastructure, particularly the costs of meeting peak summer needs.
2017 RESULTS
The 2017 results are mix of amazing, good and concerning news. The good news is that of the four water districts reporting this year, two have either reached or are very close to reaching the goal of 20% reduction in per capita residential water use. Also, all areas are showing a trend towards lower water use.
The amazing news is that residents served by the Town of Ladysmith water systems used just 189 litres per person per day. While this is still more than residents of Germany (122 LPD), it is significantly lower than the Canadian average (251 LPD). Thank you Ladysmith! (Note that this was a big drop from the previous year, and may represent a data ‘hiccup’ (e.g. new unoccupied homes) so we’re keen to see Ladysmith keep it up!)
Cowichan Bay residents have shown a steady and impressive improvement in water conservation since the Challenge began, currently leading the group with a 27% drop in annual residential use compared to 2013.
Concerns remain that given future climate and population growth forecasts, we need to do more to use less.
The Cowichan Watershed Board would like to applaud our most water wise residents for leading the way to a sustainable future. The 2017 Water Challenge results are provided in the attached backgrounder. BC Water Week 2018 - Water Challenge media release
Media Contact David Slade, Drillwell Enterprises, Cowichan Watershed Board Member, Founder of the Cowichan Water Conservation Challenge / david@drillwell.com / 250-743-4747
The Town of Ladysmith has updated its Official Community Plan (OCP) to help manage growth and change in a way that helps our community meet its goals
The Town of Ladysmith's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan is a progressive vision set by Council for improving the lives of residents in a thriving town, and provides clear direction and focus for Council and staff over the current term.
Mayor
Council is proud to serve the over 9,000 residents who call the Town of Ladysmith home. Mayor and Council meet regularly as both Council and the Committee of the Whole. As part of their duties as elected officials, members of Council also serve on various boards and committees, including: the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Vancouver Island Regional Library Board, Community Planning Advisory Committee, Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, Youth Advisory Committee, and several more.
Councillor