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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.
The Town of Ladysmith, working together with our regional partners, is interested in hearing from parents and caregivers as well as early years providers to help with the planning and creation of new affordable childcare spaces in Cowichan.
The Childcare Needs Assessment is a collaborative initiative between the Town of Ladysmith, Cowichan Valley Regional District, Municipality of North Cowichan, City of Duncan, and the Town of Lake Cowichan.
In order to best gather the necessary information, we have launched a brief survey for anyone living in the Cowichan Region caring for at least one child 12 years of age or younger.
The survey can be completed online in less than 15 minutes until January 18, 2020. You can also access it online at www.cowichanchildcare.malatest.net, or find copies at the Frank Jameson Community Centre.
Among Ladysmith Council's strategic priorities for this term is to develop affordability strategies that reflect the needs of our community. Completing a regional child care space review and assessment was identified as a project in this key area.
The Childcare Needs Assessment is funded through a $125,000 grant from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM).
Together, the Town and our regional partners' focus is to engage with the public to identify current gaps and barriers, complete an inventory of existing child care spaces and develop a Child Care Action Plan.
The result will be a strategy and achievable goals for a child care system in Cowichan that meets families' needs now and in the future.
Early in 2020, the consultant for the project will hold stakeholder meetings locally to gain a better understanding of the current child care needs facing Ladysmith.
Similar face-to-face conversation will happen in the other respective Cowichan municipalities and electoral areas.
Completing the survey not only provides us with important information but also gives respondents a chance to enter a draw to win a $50 or $100 grocery voucher or Amazon gift card, or one of ten $50 RecCowichan gift cards.
Individual survey responses will be kept anonymous and grouped together to create the final report.
If you have any questions about the survey, please email Malatest at CowichanChildCare@malatest.com or call 1.800.665.5848 ext 314.
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