Angela Cowan

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Linda Simrose, founder of GLOW studio in the old Metchosin Elementary library, says her favourite pieces to work on use a variety of mediums. Her 'Ocean's Pendant' here has shattered glass from her car's window, beach stones and three different types of desiccants.

Artist transforms old library into collaborative community

Studio/gallery making use of defunct school space

Linda Simrose, founder of GLOW studio in the old Metchosin Elementary library, says her favourite pieces to work on use a variety of mediums. Her 'Ocean's Pendant' here has shattered glass from her car's window, beach stones and three different types of desiccants.
Craig Sorochan, manager of communications and community relations at the Chamber of Commerce, drops in his ballot for the Best of the West Shore Awards. The awards celebrate the best local businesses as voted by the public. Voting is open until Oct. 8.

Vote for the Best of the West Shore

Online or paper ballots available for annual awards contest

Craig Sorochan, manager of communications and community relations at the Chamber of Commerce, drops in his ballot for the Best of the West Shore Awards. The awards celebrate the best local businesses as voted by the public. Voting is open until Oct. 8.

Award-winning vocalist playing at JdF library

Celebrate Culture Days and see talented local musicians

West Shore Cpl. Ryan Bacica, watching for distracted drivers Wednesday morning, is seen through the window of a car driving along Goldstream Avenue at Veteran’s Memorial Parkway.

Targeting distracted drivers

West Shore drivers’ phone habits spied by volunteers, police

West Shore Cpl. Ryan Bacica, watching for distracted drivers Wednesday morning, is seen through the window of a car driving along Goldstream Avenue at Veteran’s Memorial Parkway.
The new Belmont secondary is 80 per cent structurally finished, with the roof expected to be completed by October, and windows and doors installed in November. The school, built to accommodate 1,200 students, is on schedule to open for September 2015.

Belmont, Royal Bay secondary projects on time and on budget

Sooke School District looking forward to opening two new schools next fall

The new Belmont secondary is 80 per cent structurally finished, with the roof expected to be completed by October, and windows and doors installed in November. The school, built to accommodate 1,200 students, is on schedule to open for September 2015.

Bear/Cub golf event Sunday at Bear Mountain

Tournament inspired by staffer's memories of father-son event

Amalgamation ad misleading about View Royal

View Royal supporters may have been given false hope

Downward crime trend seen on the West Shore

Two individuals lead to bump in Metchosin crime stats

‘Ghost tour’ set to light up Fort Rodd Hill

Visitors can step into history, thanks to military re-enactors

Micheline Ouimet’s new online venture, thewinedetective.ca, aggregates local wine deals in one place for West Shore residents.

Wine Detective noses out bottle deals

Experience being put to good use, Colwood wine lover says

Micheline Ouimet’s new online venture, thewinedetective.ca, aggregates local wine deals in one place for West Shore residents.

Langford seeks input on ‘Age-Friendly’ plan

City looks to try working ahead using input from people not quite retired

With their current building just over the rise in the background, Pacific Centre Family Services Association staffer Mia Golden, left, and executive director Mitzi Dean show off the new two-acre plot that will house their ‘wellness hub.’ Construction of the new facility will be a two- to three-year process, Dean says.

Colwood land deal paves way for ‘wellness hub’

Pacific Centre Family Services Association looking to the future

With their current building just over the rise in the background, Pacific Centre Family Services Association staffer Mia Golden, left, and executive director Mitzi Dean show off the new two-acre plot that will house their ‘wellness hub.’ Construction of the new facility will be a two- to three-year process, Dean says.
Marilyn Shepherd will be opening her home to the public on Saturday (Sept. 20) as part of a solar tour, put on by Solar Colwood. The tour gives people a chance to talk to the homeowner about the realities of solar power. Solar Colwood and Royal Roads University researchers will also be available to answer questions.

Doors thrown open for tour of Colwood solar home

Homeowner thrilled with the benefits of “green” power

Marilyn Shepherd will be opening her home to the public on Saturday (Sept. 20) as part of a solar tour, put on by Solar Colwood. The tour gives people a chance to talk to the homeowner about the realities of solar power. Solar Colwood and Royal Roads University researchers will also be available to answer questions.
The Metchosin fire department had to call in aerial assistance, as well as neighbouring fire halls and B.C. forestry crews, to contain a 6.5-hectare fire on the top of Mount Blinkhorn on Friday. The fire was competely contained by 5 p.m. Saturday, and Fire Chief Stephanie Dunlop said they'll be monitoring hot spots for about a week.

Mt. Blinkhorn blaze largest of 2014 on West Shore

Metchosin mountaintop fire requires help for volunteer department

The Metchosin fire department had to call in aerial assistance, as well as neighbouring fire halls and B.C. forestry crews, to contain a 6.5-hectare fire on the top of Mount Blinkhorn on Friday. The fire was competely contained by 5 p.m. Saturday, and Fire Chief Stephanie Dunlop said they'll be monitoring hot spots for about a week.
Her Highness the Countess of Wessex, Sophie Rhys-Jones, shares a laugh and a game of foosball with Abigail McCorquodale, 9, in the games room at Jeneece Place. The teammates won the game 5-2 against Abigail's parents. The Countess' tour of the facility with Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon was one component of a Royal Visit to Greater Victoria by Sophie and her husband, Prince Edward.

Countess thrills youngster at Jeneece Place

Sophie Rhys-Jones teams up with young patient for foosball game

Her Highness the Countess of Wessex, Sophie Rhys-Jones, shares a laugh and a game of foosball with Abigail McCorquodale, 9, in the games room at Jeneece Place. The teammates won the game 5-2 against Abigail's parents. The Countess' tour of the facility with Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon was one component of a Royal Visit to Greater Victoria by Sophie and her husband, Prince Edward.
With honks of support every few seconds, teachers, parents and kids alike line Jacklin Road outside the Sooke school board office in support of the striking teachers.

Teachers, parents, rally outside SD62 offices

Horgan and company offer NDP support to cause

With honks of support every few seconds, teachers, parents and kids alike line Jacklin Road outside the Sooke school board office in support of the striking teachers.
Staffers Jamie Wyman (left) and Kelsey Wyman get decked out in Canadian Tire’s hunting gear to prep for the Langford store’s launch of its Pro Hunt Shop Saturday (Sept. 13).

Hunters, anglers, archers being targeted by retailer

New Pro Hunt Shop unveiled by Canadian Tire this Saturday

Staffers Jamie Wyman (left) and Kelsey Wyman get decked out in Canadian Tire’s hunting gear to prep for the Langford store’s launch of its Pro Hunt Shop Saturday (Sept. 13).
Sophie Rhys-Jones, the Countess of Wessex and wife of the Royal Family’s Prince Edward, will visit Jeneece Place as part of her stop in Greater Victoria this weekend.

Royal visit recalls foundation’s royal roots

Countess of Wessex to get personal tour of Jeneece Place with namesake, foundation CEO

Sophie Rhys-Jones, the Countess of Wessex and wife of the Royal Family’s Prince Edward, will visit Jeneece Place as part of her stop in Greater Victoria this weekend.

View Royal Trailer Fire Contained

No one hurt, dog rescued in mobile home fire on Cooper road

Golfers watch a teammate pluck his ball from the cup after putting out at Bear Mountain Golf Resort during last year’s SportAssist charity tournament. This year’s fundraiser, happening next Friday (Sept. 12), is full, but silent auction sponsors are still encouraged to step forward.

Fundraiser helps more kids play community sports

Homegrown West Shore golf event at Bear Mountain continues to prove popular with supporters

Golfers watch a teammate pluck his ball from the cup after putting out at Bear Mountain Golf Resort during last year’s SportAssist charity tournament. This year’s fundraiser, happening next Friday (Sept. 12), is full, but silent auction sponsors are still encouraged to step forward.