Angela Cowan

Langford firefighters hose down hot spots on a grass fire next to Belmont secondary at Jenkins Road that sent smoke wafting through Langford on Tuesday afternoon.

Three recent fires human-caused, says Langford fire inspector

Firefighters keep busy putting out fires resulting from carelessness

Langford firefighters hose down hot spots on a grass fire next to Belmont secondary at Jenkins Road that sent smoke wafting through Langford on Tuesday afternoon.
Even an hour’s consultation with a professional home stager can dramatically improve a home’s appeal by decluttering and rearranging furniture to best show off the home’s attributes, says realtor Brenda Russell.

Downsizing a home after decades

Moving is a stressful experience and downsizing after living in the same house for decades can seem like an insurmountable task

Even an hour’s consultation with a professional home stager can dramatically improve a home’s appeal by decluttering and rearranging furniture to best show off the home’s attributes, says realtor Brenda Russell.
Oak Bay Parks employees, from left, Helen Strohschein and Barb Hall trim the hedges around the Oak Bay Rose Garden in Windsor Park. The two not only work together but hope to star in a reality television series together as well. They plan to apply for next year's Amazing Race Canada TV show and are in the process of creating their application video. The current edition of the show is on air now with the opening episode filmed in greater Victoria.

Oak Bay Parks pair poised to tackle Canada’s Amazing Race

If Helen Strohschein and Barb Hall get their wish, they’ll put Oak Bay on the map worldwide next year

Oak Bay Parks employees, from left, Helen Strohschein and Barb Hall trim the hedges around the Oak Bay Rose Garden in Windsor Park. The two not only work together but hope to star in a reality television series together as well. They plan to apply for next year's Amazing Race Canada TV show and are in the process of creating their application video. The current edition of the show is on air now with the opening episode filmed in greater Victoria.

Public works sheds to get new roofs

Oak Bay council voted to support the over-budget option

Joan Firkins rolls a bowl in Wednesday’s friendly match with the Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club held at the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club.

Avid Rotarian doubles lawn bowls titles

Joan Firkins will represent the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club at the Champ of Champs tournament at Juan de Fuca in September

Joan Firkins rolls a bowl in Wednesday’s friendly match with the Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club held at the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club.
Brenda Richardson leads her evening Jazzercise class through a Kylie Minogue song. Richardson celebrated 25 years of teaching Jazzercise on July 15.

Instructor takes fitness into quarter century

Jazzercise enthusiast Brenda Richardson celebrates 25 years in the gym

Brenda Richardson leads her evening Jazzercise class through a Kylie Minogue song. Richardson celebrated 25 years of teaching Jazzercise on July 15.

Heritage status for historical St. Michaels house on Windsor Road

A conservation plan was also created to allow the subdivision while retaining and protecting the original building.

Neighbours expressed concerns about the proposed new building for SMUS Junior school which needs variance approval to extend it into the side yards. (Inset) Shaded areas on a sketch show where variances are needed.

Traffic trouble for St. Michaels Junior school

Congested traffic and parking as the foremost issues with the project

Neighbours expressed concerns about the proposed new building for SMUS Junior school which needs variance approval to extend it into the side yards. (Inset) Shaded areas on a sketch show where variances are needed.
The staff at O’Keeffe’s Automotive Service get into the Christmas spirit with the first donations for their summer toy drive. From left: Adam Mayhew, Chris You, Tom and Tina O’Keeffe.

Foster family experience drives summer toy collection

Growing up with 85 foster siblings Tom O’Keeffe and wife Tina give from the heart

The staff at O’Keeffe’s Automotive Service get into the Christmas spirit with the first donations for their summer toy drive. From left: Adam Mayhew, Chris You, Tom and Tina O’Keeffe.
Stephanie Cambrey of Langford with her three dogs, Belle, Maggie and Dexter. Cambrey manages fundraising for the South Island Pets Team, a program that works with Emergency Social Services to help pets and their owners in times of disaster and emergency evacuation.

Greater Victoria pet group aims to keep all members of families together

Volunteers help reunite disaster victims with their pets

Stephanie Cambrey of Langford with her three dogs, Belle, Maggie and Dexter. Cambrey manages fundraising for the South Island Pets Team, a program that works with Emergency Social Services to help pets and their owners in times of disaster and emergency evacuation.