News and stories from central Vancouver Island communities including south Nanaimo, Chase River, Cinnebar Valley, Extension, Timberlands, South Wellington, Cassidy, Cedar, Yellow Point, North Oyster, Ladysmith, Saltair, and Chemainus. The TAKE 5 is a monthly magazine in print and digital format. The print edition is delivered by Canada Post to all households in the area, plus counter copies are available throughout the community. The digital edition is available on our website take5.ca and is shared widely on social media. Some regular columns include home and garden, arts and entertainment, heritage, dining and wine, the environment, and rural living. We are 100% local, and independent. Publishing since 1997, we are the number one read magazine in the area.
