Staff News
LRCA Reception Update
Starting on Monday, January 6th, our reception will be closed from 12:00pm to 12:30pm for lunch. During this time, if you are coming to meet with a specific LRCA team member, please ensure they know you are coming and they will meet you at your designated time.
Read MoreEasy Apple Crumble – Fruit Rescue Recipe
Family & Youth Program shares spirit of Christmas with teen, child clients
Family and Youth Services program at LRCA is experiencing the joy of Christmas in a way that supports their teen and child clients with help from volunteers, sponsors and generous individuals.
Read MoreSpecial moment at LRCA 30th: Hepburn Candyman specially featured
Ramona Hepburn attended the LRCA 30th anniversary celebration and enjoyed an extra special moment when she discovered her late husband, Jack, among the special drawings of people the LRCA holds dear.
Read MoreMarquis leads new board slate at LRCA
Sandra Marquis is president of a new board of directors for Ladysmith Resources Centre Association following its all-virtual annual general meeting Nov. 21 involving some 100 members.
Read MoreLRCA’s 2021-2022 annual report
LRCA annual report for 2021 to 2022 showcases the many challenges and accomplishments of the Ladysmith non-profit over the fiscal year.
Read MoreLait, Barton, Duckworth return to LRCA
LRCA enjoyed the company of very special visitors today. They put their heart and soul into the LRCA in its early days and loved seeing how things look today at its Second Avenue location. Pictured above are (left to right) Val Duckworth, former LRCA board member, Dennis Lait, the LRCA’s longest-serving executive director, and his…
Read MoreMLA Routley meets with LRCA
Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley met with LRCA Executive Director Karen Laing (left) and board president Vicky Stickwood-Hislop (centre) on March 25 at LRCA Second Avenue office. Over their shoulders in this picture (back left) shows the progress of the Affordable Housing Project expected to be complete by fall. The trio enjoyed an informative…
Read MoreDennis Lait: Longest term as Executive Director
Dennis Lait served one of the longest terms with Ladysmith Resources Centre Association, enjoying roles of founding director and then executive director from 1992 to 2015. Six years ago he retired from the LRCA, and his 23-year legacy lingers. Lait was a member of the RCMP who sat on the board as treasurer of the…
Read MorePat Edge leaves amazing LRCA legacy
When Pat Edge walked into the LRCA offices for the first time in 1996, no one could ever have predicted the influence she would have on the organization. Her generosity of time, funds and leadership left an amazing legacy. Before she died in 2012, she bequeathed her home to the LRCA which through its sale…
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