Joel Tansey

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Chris Wardle and Casey Jackson celebrate a goal last night at The Q Centre during the Shamrocks’ 12-10 win over the Lakers. The ‘Rocks will look to clinch a spot in the Western Lacrosse Association finals tomorrow night in Burnaby. (Victoria Shamrocks)

Shamrocks push Lakers to the brink

'Rocks a game away from punching their ticket to the WLA finals

Chris Wardle and Casey Jackson celebrate a goal last night at The Q Centre during the Shamrocks’ 12-10 win over the Lakers. The ‘Rocks will look to clinch a spot in the Western Lacrosse Association finals tomorrow night in Burnaby. (Victoria Shamrocks)
The Intermediate Shamrocks celebrate their gold medal-winning performance at provincials over the B.C. Day long weekend. (Photo Submitted)

Intermediate Shamrocks, Westshore Bears earn provincial medals

Intermediate squad returns to Island with gold medal

The Intermediate Shamrocks celebrate their gold medal-winning performance at provincials over the B.C. Day long weekend. (Photo Submitted)
The “Running of the Bulls”, which includes separate races for both French and British bulldogs at Pet-A-Polooza, tends to be one of the festival’s most popular events. (Photo submitted)

Pet-a-polooza continues to draw big Greater Victoria crowds

Running of the Bulls, wiener dog races and puppy stampede among the highlights

The “Running of the Bulls”, which includes separate races for both French and British bulldogs at Pet-A-Polooza, tends to be one of the festival’s most popular events. (Photo submitted)
Joel Tansey/News Gazette staffSept. 10/16 - The Colwood Fire Hall is ideally situated on Metchosin Rd. as it allows firefighters to avoid traffic when responding to an emergency call.

Colwood Fire Rescue has quiet B.C. Day weekend

A single vehicle crash at Colwood Corners was the lone major call over the long weekend

Joel Tansey/News Gazette staffSept. 10/16 - The Colwood Fire Hall is ideally situated on Metchosin Rd. as it allows firefighters to avoid traffic when responding to an emergency call.
Westshore Rebels receiver Nathaniel Skeete looks to evade a pair of Vancouver Island Raiders tacklers during the Rebels’ 25-22 win on Saturday over their Island rivals. Skeete finished the day with three receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown. (Greg Sakaki/Black Press)

Westshore Rebels emerge from week two with 1-1 record

B.C. Football Conference club will look to cap road trip with win in Kamloops

Westshore Rebels receiver Nathaniel Skeete looks to evade a pair of Vancouver Island Raiders tacklers during the Rebels’ 25-22 win on Saturday over their Island rivals. Skeete finished the day with three receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown. (Greg Sakaki/Black Press)
Shamrocks goaltender Aaron Bold makes a stop during game 2 action at The Q Centre. The ‘Rocks have a 2-1 series lead with Game 4 set to go at The Q Centre on Wednesday night. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

Burnaby Lakers bite back, Shamrocks still hold 2-1 series lead

Shamrocks look to take commanding series lead Wednesday at home

Shamrocks goaltender Aaron Bold makes a stop during game 2 action at The Q Centre. The ‘Rocks have a 2-1 series lead with Game 4 set to go at The Q Centre on Wednesday night. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)
Track cyclists from across B.C. will be in Colwood later this month for the provincial track championships. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

B.C. track cycling championships come to Colwood

Many of B.C.'s best set to compete at West Shore velodrome

Track cyclists from across B.C. will be in Colwood later this month for the provincial track championships. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
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Readers submit their best photos of smoke-filled Victoria skies

A collection of pics from around the region

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A pair of Westshore Bears celebrate a goal during the team’s series with the Saanich Tigers. The Bears took the series three games to one and will compete at provincials in Vernon this weekend. (Photo Submitted)

Westshore Bears roll into provincials

Club's focus and dedication the biggest factor, coach says

A pair of Westshore Bears celebrate a goal during the team’s series with the Saanich Tigers. The Bears took the series three games to one and will compete at provincials in Vernon this weekend. (Photo Submitted)
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Victoria Shamrocks draw first blood in playoff series

After closing the regular season with a whimper, the 'Rocks responded with a 9-8 win in Burnaby

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Rebels receiver earns offensive player of the week nod

D'Shaun Greenaway has quickly put the B.C. Football Conference on notice with an impressive debut

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Greater Victoria bantams to compete in Russia

Tretiak Cup squad will also include players from Japan, Czech Republic

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Crews set up a catchment area leading into Millstream Creek after a 300-litre diesel spill on Monday. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)

Clean up continues at Millstream Creek following Monday spill

Absorption pads and a catchment area have been set up to clean up creek

Crews set up a catchment area leading into Millstream Creek after a 300-litre diesel spill on Monday. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)
The Shamrocks and captain Corey Small will hope to slip past the Burnaby Lakers in the opening round of the Western Lacrosse Association playoffs. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)

Victoria Shamrocks open Mann Cup quest against Burnaby

The 'Rocks find themselves in an unfamiliar position as first-round underdogs

The Shamrocks and captain Corey Small will hope to slip past the Burnaby Lakers in the opening round of the Western Lacrosse Association playoffs. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)
Vic Mumford and Gary Hall pause for a photo in between bites of bulgogi on Thursday at Zin Sushi in Langford. The two veterans of the Korean War were part of a group of roughly a dozen who commemorated the July 27 anniversary of the cease fire. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)

Greater Victoria veterans of the Korean War gather in Langford to commemorate anniversary

Armistice was declared on July 27, 1953 in what's been called Canada's Forgotten War

Vic Mumford and Gary Hall pause for a photo in between bites of bulgogi on Thursday at Zin Sushi in Langford. The two veterans of the Korean War were part of a group of roughly a dozen who commemorated the July 27 anniversary of the cease fire. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)
Colwood Fire Rescue responded to reports of smoke and smoldering at the Royal Roads University campus on Sunday. The department’s biggest challenge was in locating the small fire. (Photo courtesy Clinton Myers)

Colwood Fire responds to pair of Sunday afternoon incidents

A small fire at Royal Roads University proved to be difficult to locate

Colwood Fire Rescue responded to reports of smoke and smoldering at the Royal Roads University campus on Sunday. The department’s biggest challenge was in locating the small fire. (Photo courtesy Clinton Myers)
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Victoria Shamrocks reeling heading into Western Lacrosse Association playoffs

'Rocks beaten badly in both games this week, lose chance for home-floor advantage

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The Okanagan Sun slipped past the Westshore Rebels by a 19-15 score in the season opener for both clubs on Saturday in Kelowna. (Douglas Farrow/Contributor)

Westshore Rebels fall in season opener in Kelowna

Okanagan Sun win rematch of last year's B.C. Football Conference championship game

The Okanagan Sun slipped past the Westshore Rebels by a 19-15 score in the season opener for both clubs on Saturday in Kelowna. (Douglas Farrow/Contributor)
Westshore Rebels players go through opening warmups at the start of practice on Tuesday night. The Rebels battle the Okanagan Sun in Kelowna on Saturday in the club’s season opener. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)

Westshore Rebels set to renew hostilities with the Okanagan Sun

Defending BCFC champions have stiff test as they begin their quest to defend Cullen Cup title

Westshore Rebels players go through opening warmups at the start of practice on Tuesday night. The Rebels battle the Okanagan Sun in Kelowna on Saturday in the club’s season opener. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)
The Victoria Shamrocks will look to smother the Burnaby Lakers on Friday at The Q Centre in a game that’s likely to have significant Western Lacrosse Association playoff implications. (Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff)

Victoria Shamrocks open playoffs on Aug. 3

Western Lacrosse Association seeding still to be decided

The Victoria Shamrocks will look to smother the Burnaby Lakers on Friday at The Q Centre in a game that’s likely to have significant Western Lacrosse Association playoff implications. (Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff)