Jim Zeeben

Goldstream News Gazette Page one, June 15, 2012

Ma Miller’s keeps its clothes on

The controversy proved too much for a plan to convert a historic Langford Pub into the West Shore’s only strip club.

Goldstream News Gazette Page one, June 15, 2012
Detail of a photo taken during the recent Colwood Heritage Ghost Tours. In this otherwise untouched photo, a border has been drawn around what some say is the image of a “spirit” haunting Hatley Castle.

Hatley haunting caught on camera?

Historian said the ghost stories he shared seemed to go over well during the Colwood Heritage Ghost Tours, held May 24 to 26.

Detail of a photo taken during the recent Colwood Heritage Ghost Tours. In this otherwise untouched photo, a border has been drawn around what some say is the image of a “spirit” haunting Hatley Castle.
Big Wheels Staff at Thrifty Foods Colwood location pull into the final stop of the Big Bike campaign on Friday. The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s biggest community fundraiser on Vancouver Island, the June 8 Bike rides raised $20,000 from eight teams of riders in Langford alone. Island-wide, the campaign hopes to raise $400,000 to put toward research into heart disease and strokes, as well as programs promoting health. Among the eight Langford teams taking part, RONA’s entry earned top honours, bringing in $4,577 themselves. For more information, go to BigBike.ca.

Big Bike helps raise $20,000 for heart and stroke research

The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s biggest community fundraiser on Vancouver Island, Big Bike rides raised $20,000 in Langford alone.

Big Wheels Staff at Thrifty Foods Colwood location pull into the final stop of the Big Bike campaign on Friday. The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s biggest community fundraiser on Vancouver Island, the June 8 Bike rides raised $20,000 from eight teams of riders in Langford alone. Island-wide, the campaign hopes to raise $400,000 to put toward research into heart disease and strokes, as well as programs promoting health. Among the eight Langford teams taking part, RONA’s entry earned top honours, bringing in $4,577 themselves. For more information, go to BigBike.ca.

West Shore commuter ferry more realistic after sale of Royal Bay lands: chamber

West Shore chamber announced study by Black Ball Ferry Line and Royal Roads University into the feasibility of a commuter ferry to downtown

Ron MacIsaac holds up his Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee medal that he received for significant contributions to community and country. The 86-year-old Langford man was the founding member of the Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition and the first president of Together Against Poverty Society.

MP hands out Diamond Jubilee medals

Ron MacIsaac among 30 people who received award at a ceremony with Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP Randall Garrison.

Ron MacIsaac holds up his Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee medal that he received for significant contributions to community and country. The 86-year-old Langford man was the founding member of the Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition and the first president of Together Against Poverty Society.

Topical tips for cocktail chatter

With New Year’s Eve this weekend, many people will find themselves thrust into social situations. And whether you’re a social butterfly