What a day on the greens! A huge THANK YOU to all the teams who joined us for the Ladysmith Chambers Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser on Friday, June 13th at Cottonwood Golf Course! Your energy, sportsmanship, and community spirit made it an unforgettable event.

Congratulations to our winners:

Winning Team Name: Doug Carr team (Isaac, John and Greg)

Most Honest Team: Island Savings a Division of First West Credit Union (Jesse, Adi and Kristi)

Men’s KP: Tyson Robertson

Men’s LD: Stefan Crucil, FMC Holdings

Women’s LD: Michelle Sutcliffe, Ladysmith Osteopathy

Putting Contest: Jason Kelland, A&W Ladysmith

We couldn’t have asked for a better day—see you next year!

A heartfelt thank you to our Title Sponsor Ladysmith & District Credit Union and Tournament Sponsors FMC Holdings and Nanaimo Airport for making this event possible.

As Ladysmith welcomes the busy summer season, the Chamber shifts its focus to enhancing visitor services at the Visitor Centre—now open daily. With gratitude to the Canada Summer Jobs program and the support of our local MP, we welcome aboard three talented summer students. Their enthusiasm and dedication will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional experiences to our visitors.

While we take a strategic pause from hosting events during the summer months, the Chamber office remains open and active—we’re here and working for our business community. This period allows us to focus on behind-the-scenes planning for upcoming projects and fall initiatives, laying the groundwork for a strong and engaging season ahead.

Stay tuned for exciting updates and announcements as we gear up for an eventful autumn!

Join us as we tee off the fall season with a vibrant evening of local business connections at the Ladysmith Golf Club! After a summer break, we’re excited for the return of our Chamber mixers. 

This special edition mixer is made possible through a collaborative partnership between Chamber Members—Phase Environmental, Roberts Street Pizza, and the Ladysmith Golf Club—joining forces to create a larger-scale evening of connection and celebration. Mingle with fellow members while enjoying some of Ladysmith's favourite local flavors, refreshing brews, and great conversation in a relaxed golf club atmosphere.

Pizza Sponsored by Roberts Street Pizza

Hosted on the greens by Ladysmith Golf Club

Sponsored by Phase Environmental

Whether you’re new to the Chamber or a long-time member, this is the perfect chance to reconnect, network, and enjoy the best of what our local business community has to offer. Feel free to bring a guest. 

📍 Location: Ladysmith Golf Club

📆 SAVE THE DATE: September 10, 2025

⏰ Time: 4-7PM

Tickets are just $10, with proceeds supporting the Ladysmith Chamber Train Station Project—our exciting initiative to establish a new, permanent home for the Chamber and Visitor Centre. Your participation helps bring this vision to life and supports the future of business in our community.

We’re still finalizing plans and will be sharing more details soon! Stay tuned for ticket info, sponsor highlights, and a few fun surprises. You won’t want to miss this one.

SCAM ALERT!

They’re at it again!

If you receive an email claiming to offer the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce 2025 Member List or Distribution List—do NOT engage.

We NEVER sell or share our member data.

This is a scam designed to take your money or compromise your information.

Stay vigilant and delete any messages offering lists of “1,000+ valuable contacts.”

If you’re ever unsure whether a message is legitimate, please contact us directly at the Chamber before responding.

Protect yourself. Protect your business.

The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome our newest members! We remain committed to fostering connections among our members and within the broader community.

Take a moment to greet them—visit their website, send a friendly email, or drop by in person to introduce yourself. Your warm welcome and personal outreach will help our Chamber continue to flourish and strengthen our vibrant network.

ARIES ACCOUNTING

All of Your Personal and Business Tax Needs, Managed.

Aries Accounting is dedicated to providing exceptional tax services tailored to your financial needs. Our team is here to provide personalized help and expert advice to help you reach your personal and business financial goals.

Phone: (250) 454-9483

Website

BOUNDLESS BOOKS

Boundless Books is an independently owned bookstore in the heart of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island. Boundless Books is a neighbourhood independent bookstore in the heart of historic Ladysmith. They are a general bookstore serving children, youth, lovers of science and history and everything in between. They carry a range of books, puzzles, stationary, cards and puppets. With a passion for literacy and access to books of choice, they serve teachers and librarians through their school program making quality books accessible to all kids.

Phone: (250)-924-1834

Website

ESAFETYFIRST

Online Safety Training & Certification Platform.

eSafetyFirst Canada is a company founded in 2018 by Cosmin Rebegila, and it’s now one of Canada’s leading providers of online occupational health and safety training and services.

With more than 500 years of cumulative experience in the industry, eSafetyFirst Canada has developed and deployed online training and assessment modules to meet and exceed safety standards for workers and employers.

Phone: (502)-215-0022

Website

PHASE ENVIRONMENTAL

Phase Environmental was founded to give homeowners, builders, and organizations across Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands something they were missing: clear, practical help navigating environmental health risks on their properties and worksites!

Phase environmental provides expert consulting and testing services for hazardous materials, indoor air quality, and environmental compliance across Vancouver Island. 

Phone: 250-466-9578

Website

EASE OF DOING BUSINESS: B.C. advancing easier ways of doing business

Streamlining processes to reduce barriers, cut red tape, foster innovation and create a more supportive, business-friendly environment in B.C. are the goals as the Province launches an ease-of-doing-business review.

“We are listening to B.C. businesses as we work to ensure our province is an easy place to do business,” said Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. “This review will help us to continue to modernize our regulatory and permitting systems, as we secure B.C.’s position as the economic engine of Canada’s new economy.”

Businesses are invited to share their ideas, challenges and suggestions through an online website portal until fall 2025. By involving entrepreneurs, business owners and business-sector partners in B.C., the Province will gain a clearer understanding of current on-the-ground challenges when establishing or growing a business. Information gathered throughout the review will help government establish a set of performance measurements to make it easier for companies and organizations of all sizes and sectors to do business in B.C.

Free Business Continuity Planning Program Launches in Cowichan - CVRD

Economic Development Cowichan and Community Futures Central Island have launched a Business Continuity Planning Program. The program works with businesses to create their continuity plan and help them adapt and thrive through disruptions like wildires and tariffs. They are seeking 8 Cowichan businesses to participate in this fully-funded (i.e., free) program.

Town of Ladysmith

Downtown parking changes during Island Hotel redevelopment.

Ladysmith, BC — Construction is officially set to begin on the long-anticipated redevelopment of the Island Hotel, a heritage-designated building located at 440 1st Avenue.

 A new five-storey building will replace the original three-storey structure that was built in 1900. Once completed, it will feature ground-floor commercial tenant space and 22 residential units above, topped with a rooftop patio. Although the building will be fully demolished, the original façade will be preserved and incorporated into the new structure.

A soft start to construction took place on June 16, beginning with fencing off a portion of the Town-owned parking lot at 117 Gatacre Street. The initial work will allow the developer to install a site office trailer and temporary facilities.