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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.
Ladysmith Council met at Eagles Hall on Monday, January 21 night because of a public hearing on the agenda for the proposed development of 314 Buller Street. (City Hall is not generally large enough to accommodate all those who want to attend a public hearing.)
The Ladysmith Resources Centre Association previously submitted an application to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw to build 36 affordable housing units on the former St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church property.
After the Public Hearing, Council approved the bylaw amendments, paving the way for the new development to move ahead.
A housing agreement between the Town and LRCA approved by Council also ensures that the housing complex is entirely rental suites, and that 70% of the units are occupied by renters with an income equal to, or less than, the Housing Income Limit for Nanaimo.
Later on the agenda, Council approved a federal grant application to help fund the first phase of the Arts & Heritage Hub concept plan. The Hub is a key part of the Waterfront Area Plan. The site currently includes the Machine Shop and the surrounding industrial heritage buildings.
The proposed first phase of the Arts & Heritage Hub concept plan, estimated at $4.3 million, could include artist studios, a cafe and gift shop as well as landscaping and parking improvements.
If the grant application is successful, the Town will commit up to $430,000 from its reserves to help fund the project.
The overall vision for the Arts & Heritage Hub will be carried out in multiple phases in future years as prioritized by council. View plans for the area here.
Across the highway, along Canada's Great Street for 2017, the downtown public washroom could be one step closer to being built.
Council approved having the Town submit a federal grant application for the project on First Avenue.
The proposed location of the washroom is between 521 and 531 First Avenue. View draft artist renderings of the building in the agenda package here.
The Town previously agreed to contribute $32,000 for the building of the downtown washroom, while the Ladysmith Kinsmen Club has also raised $18,121. The Ladysmith & District Credit Union, Ladysmith Eagles, Ladysmith Rotary and Nanaimo Airport Commission have all agreed to provide $1,000 each for a total of $54,121. The Town's share of funds came from the sale of a laneway to the Ladysmith and District Credit Union in 2014.
A letter of support is being provided by the Town for the Coast Salish Development Corporation's grant application to undertake environmental remediation of a portion of the Ladysmith Harbour. This is an important step in a project that both Ladysmith and the Stz'uminus First Nation have agreed is a top priority for both communities.
Mayor Aaron Stone and CAO Guillermo Ferrero met with the Hon. Francois-Phillippe Champagne, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, last August and discussed the Waterfront Area Plan, undertaken in collaboration with Stz'uminus First Nation.
Working collaboratively with the Coast Salish Development Corporation, more recent discussions have taken place with BC ministries around the importance of remediating Ladysmith Harbour.
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.
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