TAKE 5 Magazine

Welcome to October, and it’s time to think of the issues that matter to us. We have not one – but two elections this month. Before you groan and decide to skip this, hear me out. Voting is sacred to me, I think that is from coming from an immigrant family. When you arrive from a place where the ballot box wasn’t a given—where a vote could be meaningless, dangerous, or nonexistent —you don’t take it for granted. I remember what it felt like the first time I cast a ballot. It meant my voice counted.

As everyone feels the pinch of this economy, and news is dire, we thought this September issue should celebrate our local business community — the people who show up for us every day. You’ll find stories and news with a bit of a business twist. We also visit a beloved business that has stood the test of time, Little Valley Collision, now in its 46th year.

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Do you hear that? It’s the sound of music. While there is no shortage of things to do in our slice of Island paradise, summer around here is all about the music. Live outdoor concerts and festivals are where it’s at, with parks, waterfronts, and open-air stages coming alive with incredible local and visiting artists. From rock and blues to folk and everything in between, there’s a scene for everyone.

Welcome to the June issue This edition of Take 5 marks a very special milestone — we’re celebrating our 29th anniversary! It’s hard to believe that what started as a small community publication has grown into the trusted local voice it is today. Thank you for being part of this journey with us.

May is one of our favourite months, and we hope you agree as well when you take a look at the May issue. There is so much happening from the Sailpast plus upcoming events, to the Garden Tour thanks to our wonderful community of volunteers. Look for the new Explore Guide, now on the streets and online at www.take5.ca We love hearing from you if you have any story ideas, events or just suggestions on what you’d like to see covered, contact us at *protected email*">*protected email*

From the Guest Editor … My mind is on tapas, tacos and tequila as the March edition of Take 5 Magazine hits the streets. Must admit I am mourning the loss of the Maya Norte restaurant in Ladysmith after it ceremoniously closed its doors on Feb. 28. Culinary luminaries Anne Manning and Peg Montgomery introduced the restaurant to Ladysmith in 2017 and added a comfortable patio in 2019. With change comes new opportunities.

FROM THE GUEST EDITOR If I remember anything from my mornings in January, February and March at TAKE 5 Newsmagazine, it will be the wide smile and heart-warming greetings from Nadine Wong as I stepped into the office. It is said people remember not what was said to them over the years, but how they treated you. As Nadine announced her well-deserved ‘retirement’ from three years of sales and marketing at the magazine in March, I felt a tinge of nostalgia.

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Wow, wasn’t that a party? The excitement was palpable as thousands gathered to take in the festivities at this year’s Festival of Lights Light Up. They were there for the market, the music, the street entertainers, and the Kinsmen’s parade, but the first public drone show on Vancouver Island was what most buzzed the streets with excitement. The drone show featured a fantastic display of synchronized drones creating seasonal images in the sky set to music.