Angela Cowan

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Langford Coun. Lillian Szpak and Langford Fire Chief Bob Beckett help Szpak’s neighbour Don Jacobson gather yard waste for the chipper. Jacobson has been chipping and composting his leaves and branches for decades as an alternative to burning, something more Langford residents have been doing since the new burning regulations took effect in October.

No rogue waste burners in Langford so far, says fire chief

Newest stage of city burning bylaw being met with respect, Szpak says

Langford Coun. Lillian Szpak and Langford Fire Chief Bob Beckett help Szpak’s neighbour Don Jacobson gather yard waste for the chipper. Jacobson has been chipping and composting his leaves and branches for decades as an alternative to burning, something more Langford residents have been doing since the new burning regulations took effect in October.
These hand-crafted glass ornaments by Glow Studio regular artist Connie Kaziechko are a sampling of the myriad of holiday gift ideas at the studio’s craft and art sale next weekend.

A Glowing Christmas show in former Metchosin elementary

Busy Metchosin studio expanding its horizons for holiday season

These hand-crafted glass ornaments by Glow Studio regular artist Connie Kaziechko are a sampling of the myriad of holiday gift ideas at the studio’s craft and art sale next weekend.
Founder and conductor Norman Nelson leads the full Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra through a performance. The orchestra will play in Metchosin at the New St. Mary’s Church Nov. 30.

Warming to Winter concert brings renowned orchestra to Metchosin

Sooke Philharmonic kicks off the holiday season a little early

Founder and conductor Norman Nelson leads the full Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra through a performance. The orchestra will play in Metchosin at the New St. Mary’s Church Nov. 30.

BMW with stolen plates hits van head-on Wednesday morning

Driver flees the scene, leaving injured girl behind

Industry reps, students and Camosun College reps gathered last week at the school’s Interurban campus to help launch the Industry Training Authority and Work BC’s Apprentice Job Match online tool. On hand were (from left) Szymon Koscik, foreman with Houle Electric; Malcom Barker, vice-president and general manager, Seaspan Victoria Shipyards; Kyle Preston, Camosun College apprenticeship advisor; Katie Lane, Camosun electrical foundation student; Rick Kasper, Industry Training Authority board member; Daryll Hall, Camosun electrical foundation student, and Eric Sehn, Dean of Camosun’s School of Trades and Technology.

New online program matches apprentices with employers

Apprentice Job Match launched at Camosun College Friday

Industry reps, students and Camosun College reps gathered last week at the school’s Interurban campus to help launch the Industry Training Authority and Work BC’s Apprentice Job Match online tool. On hand were (from left) Szymon Koscik, foreman with Houle Electric; Malcom Barker, vice-president and general manager, Seaspan Victoria Shipyards; Kyle Preston, Camosun College apprenticeship advisor; Katie Lane, Camosun electrical foundation student; Rick Kasper, Industry Training Authority board member; Daryll Hall, Camosun electrical foundation student, and Eric Sehn, Dean of Camosun’s School of Trades and Technology.

Fraudsters ‘phishing’ for information on West Shore

Police caution against giving personal information to official-sounding callers

Realtor Rick Hoogendoorn says open houses are a great way for sellers to get exposure for their homes, and for buyers to get a feel for the market.

HOMEFINDER: Open houses show reality of homes

There are benefits for both the casual buyers and those doing serious market research

Realtor Rick Hoogendoorn says open houses are a great way for sellers to get exposure for their homes, and for buyers to get a feel for the market.
Incentives of up to $25,000 are now available for businesses and multi-dwelling buildings from Solar Colwood and the CRD to convert to solar hot water systems.

Larger grants available from Solar Colwood, CRD

Commercial, condo buildings, may qualify for discounts

Incentives of up to $25,000 are now available for businesses and multi-dwelling buildings from Solar Colwood and the CRD to convert to solar hot water systems.

RCMP kept busy on Halloween

Clear skies and mild weather over the weekend prompts 60 calls

The treetop adventures at WildPlay in the West Shore are just one of the many outings that the B.C. Childhood Cancer Parents Association’s Family Support Program offers to families going through pediatric cancer treatment. The events give kids and their families the chance to escape the hospital and just have fun for an afternoon.

NEWS FEATURE: Cancer and Families, Part 2

Colwood family was plunged into chaos with diagnosis

The treetop adventures at WildPlay in the West Shore are just one of the many outings that the B.C. Childhood Cancer Parents Association’s Family Support Program offers to families going through pediatric cancer treatment. The events give kids and their families the chance to escape the hospital and just have fun for an afternoon.

DND, Navy conducting night firing exercise

Late-night firing exercises take place Thursday Oct. 30

Officer injured by fleeing motorist in View Royal

Driver attempts to bypass road check, later rams police car trying to escape

Andy Wooldridge takes a break from his work in progress at the 27th annual TD Art Gallery Paint-In on Moss Street this summer.

Solo show vet at home in Oak Bay

Wooldridge, who’s lived in Oak Bay for 15 years, describes his work as a blend between the Italian metaphysical and hard-edged precisionists

Andy Wooldridge takes a break from his work in progress at the 27th annual TD Art Gallery Paint-In on Moss Street this summer.
Photo by Lee Cejalvo Metchosin’s Janel Church, 10, placed second overall at the BMX 2014 Canadian Grand Nationals in Chilliwack over the Thanksgiving weekend. The runner-up title ranks her amongst all age groups, including girls up to 18. Janel, who dreams of one day riding in the Olympics, also came in top spot for her age group across the country.

Born to be on a bike

Gritty Metchosin pre-teen among top youth BMX riders in Canada, never mind age

Photo by Lee Cejalvo Metchosin’s Janel Church, 10, placed second overall at the BMX 2014 Canadian Grand Nationals in Chilliwack over the Thanksgiving weekend. The runner-up title ranks her amongst all age groups, including girls up to 18. Janel, who dreams of one day riding in the Olympics, also came in top spot for her age group across the country.
The women of the Prison Arts Collective worked hard with the inmates of the William Head on Stage theatre group to get this year’s production of “Time Waits for No One: A Prison Play” ready for opening night last Friday (Oct. 10). The show runs until Nov. 8. Shown are (top row) performers Anne Cirillo, left, and Kathleen Greenfield, with musical director Katrina Kadoski. Below, director Kate Rubin, centre, sits between lighting designer Poe Limkul and set designer Carole Klemm.

Prison play reflects on inmates’ experiences

Acting is a ‘transformational experience,’ director says

The women of the Prison Arts Collective worked hard with the inmates of the William Head on Stage theatre group to get this year’s production of “Time Waits for No One: A Prison Play” ready for opening night last Friday (Oct. 10). The show runs until Nov. 8. Shown are (top row) performers Anne Cirillo, left, and Kathleen Greenfield, with musical director Katrina Kadoski. Below, director Kate Rubin, centre, sits between lighting designer Poe Limkul and set designer Carole Klemm.

Court OKs new owner for Colwood Corners site

Still work to be done on deal, but city excited about possibilities

Kristina Patterson has opened her home since February 2013 to foster animals from Broken Promises Rescue, like this black, three-year-old cat, Storm, who has feline immunodeficiency virus and asthma. She says it’s an incredibly rewarding experience. The rescue pays for all related costs, though Patterson buys her own food and litter, “so I feel like I’m contributing,” she says.

Animal rescue group nearly out of funds

Service takes in and adopts out animals with issues

Kristina Patterson has opened her home since February 2013 to foster animals from Broken Promises Rescue, like this black, three-year-old cat, Storm, who has feline immunodeficiency virus and asthma. She says it’s an incredibly rewarding experience. The rescue pays for all related costs, though Patterson buys her own food and litter, “so I feel like I’m contributing,” she says.
Don Devenney, information technology analyst at Royal Roads and an auxiliary constable with the West Shore RCMP, is spearheading a local tie-in to the National Cyber Security Awareness month by offering tips on how to avoid cyber crime.

Preventing cyber crime easier than one might think

Password phrases, not just words, easy and effective crime deterrent

Don Devenney, information technology analyst at Royal Roads and an auxiliary constable with the West Shore RCMP, is spearheading a local tie-in to the National Cyber Security Awareness month by offering tips on how to avoid cyber crime.

Surrey man arrested in Langford sexual assault case

No connection between June sexual assault and recent stabbing, said RCMP

Suspects identified, one arrested, in knife attack on the Goose

RCMP confident in tracking down remaining two suspects