Last Nights Council Meeting in 60 Seconds - April 21, 2026

• The Town’s 2025 audited financial statements were presented. The audit resulted in an unqualified opinion, confirming that Ladysmith’s finances are fairly presented and well managed. The Town reported a strong annual surplus of approximately $9.98 million and increased financial assets. You can find the full report in the attached document.

Auditors report 2025.pdf

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• Council also received the RCMP’s annual reporting and approved the 2026–2027 policing performance plan, which reflects community safety priorities identified through local consultation.

• Council approved a development permit for a multi-family project (3 units) at 303 Chemainus Road – Anderson property.

Bylaws introduced and passed:  

• Amendment to Streets and Traffic Bylaw regarding wording and rates for sidewalk patios

• 2026 Property Tax Rates Bylaw, Water and Sewer Rates Bylaw

2026 Tax rates based on723k assessment.pdf

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Ladysmith Historical Society’s requested artifact storage. 

• First motion was to consider the request

motion passed (Councillor Stevens voted against)

• Second motion was to approve request for one year, with mutual option to renew

motion passed (Councillor Stevens voted against)

Other items brought forward for discussion/decisions:

•   updates to the employee recognition policy

•   exploration of a future community garden and dog park at the Ladysmith Intermediate School site - deemed premature

• advocacy for senior government action to clean up derelict vessels at "DogPatch"

motion failed (Councillors Gourlay, Stevens and McKay voted against)