Joel Tansey

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Liam Horgan (as John Bender) wraps his arms around co-stars Noelle Ferguson (Claire Standish) and Derek Peachey (Andrew Clark) during rehearsals for the school’s upcoming presentation of The Breakfast Club. Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff

Detention: Belmont secondary students to spend evenings in the library

Langford school puts on The Breakfast Club performance in the perfect setting

Liam Horgan (as John Bender) wraps his arms around co-stars Noelle Ferguson (Claire Standish) and Derek Peachey (Andrew Clark) during rehearsals for the school’s upcoming presentation of The Breakfast Club. Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff
Berry producer Gobind Farms will be among the roughly 70 vendors who will take part in The Q Centre Market, a brand new weekend market that debuts this week. (Photo contributed by Christie Schick)

New Colwood market debuts this week

Organizer hopes to bring families out to weekday market

Berry producer Gobind Farms will be among the roughly 70 vendors who will take part in The Q Centre Market, a brand new weekend market that debuts this week. (Photo contributed by Christie Schick)
The ICF released survey results last week that show a significant level of support from Greater Victoria residents for the restoration of rail services. (File photo)

Greater Victoria residents show support for rail

Significant number of respondents 'very supportive' according to Island Corridor Foundation survey

The ICF released survey results last week that show a significant level of support from Greater Victoria residents for the restoration of rail services. (File photo)
Sax player Jacqueline Hughes performs a solo during a recent jazz rehearsal at Belmont Secondary. The jazz ensemble will be one of several groups performing at the school’s upcoming year-end concert. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)

Belmont secondary musicians ready for year-end show

School's jazz and concert bands and choirs putting finishing touches on June 8 program

Sax player Jacqueline Hughes performs a solo during a recent jazz rehearsal at Belmont Secondary. The jazz ensemble will be one of several groups performing at the school’s upcoming year-end concert. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)
Chris Wardle (17) emerges with the ball after a corner scrum on Friday night at The Q Centre during the first period the Shamrocks' 14-6 win over the Coquitlam Adanacs. The win moves the Shamrocks to a perfect 4-0 on the season. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)

Victoria Shamrocks roll over Coquitlam Adanacs

The 'Rocks continued their perfect start with a 14-6 win on Friday at The Q Centre.

Chris Wardle (17) emerges with the ball after a corner scrum on Friday night at The Q Centre during the first period the Shamrocks' 14-6 win over the Coquitlam Adanacs. The win moves the Shamrocks to a perfect 4-0 on the season. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)
Allison Marshall will perform on the harp and the piano on June 4 at St. Mary’s of the Incarnation in Metchosin. Her program includes pieces from Mozart, Bach and Chopin and special performances from two of her harp students. Photo submitted by Allison Marshall

Metchosin musician performing pair of concerts

Allison Marshall's musical program will cover Classical and Baroque periods

Allison Marshall will perform on the harp and the piano on June 4 at St. Mary’s of the Incarnation in Metchosin. Her program includes pieces from Mozart, Bach and Chopin and special performances from two of her harp students. Photo submitted by Allison Marshall
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Victoria Shamrocks stay perfect with win over New Westminster

'Rocks take low scoring 5-4 win over Western Lacrosse Association rivals

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Westshore Rebels running back Trey Campbell (4) bulls his way through a group of Langley Rams last season. Campbell was a key contributor to last year’s Cullen Cup champions and it was announced this week that he’ll be among the team’s returnees this season. (Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff).

Westshore Rebels officially announce return of key 2016 contributors

Team returns several veterans from last year's Cullen Cup-winning team

Westshore Rebels running back Trey Campbell (4) bulls his way through a group of Langley Rams last season. Campbell was a key contributor to last year’s Cullen Cup champions and it was announced this week that he’ll be among the team’s returnees this season. (Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff).
Brookes school founder Jerry Salvador speaks to a crowd of parents and prospective students during a presentation on Tuesday night in Colwood. The organization will open a West Shore school next fall. Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff

Brookes Westshore on track for fall 2018 opening in Colwood

Prospective parents and students learn more about the IB school that's planned for the West Shore

Brookes school founder Jerry Salvador speaks to a crowd of parents and prospective students during a presentation on Tuesday night in Colwood. The organization will open a West Shore school next fall. Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff
The Victoria Shamrocks will celebrate family with their Friday home game while also raising funds for a scholarship in the memory of late West Shore RCMP officer Const. Sarah Beckett. (Photo by Jay Wallace/Victoria Shamrocks).

Victoria Shamrocks celebrate family at Friday night home game

Funds to be raised for scholarship in honour of late West Shore RCMP officer Const. Sarah Beckett

The Victoria Shamrocks will celebrate family with their Friday home game while also raising funds for a scholarship in the memory of late West Shore RCMP officer Const. Sarah Beckett. (Photo by Jay Wallace/Victoria Shamrocks).
Minister of Veteran Affairs Kent Hehr speaks to Cpl. Stuart MacNeil prior to a funding announcement at the Pacific Activity Centre in Colwood on Tuesday morning. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)

Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr announces new spending for former military personnel

Hehr tells Colwood audience that families play a huge role in supporting our troops

Minister of Veteran Affairs Kent Hehr speaks to Cpl. Stuart MacNeil prior to a funding announcement at the Pacific Activity Centre in Colwood on Tuesday morning. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)
Shamrocks captain Corey Small slips past a Lakers check thanks to handy positioning from teammate Chris Wardle during third period action at The Q Centre on Friday night. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)

Corey Small leads the way in Victoria Shamrocks win

'Rocks down Burnaby Lakers by 11-6 count

Shamrocks captain Corey Small slips past a Lakers check thanks to handy positioning from teammate Chris Wardle during third period action at The Q Centre on Friday night. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)

Victoria Shamrocks and Burnaby Lakers renew rivalry

Teams return many regulars from last year's nail-biting playoff series

View Royal native and Seattle Thunderbirds first round pick Payton Mount is now developing his game on the mainland with the Delta Hockey Academy, but he learned the tricks of the trade in the Juan de Fuca minor hockey system. Photo contributed by Angus Mount

Seattle picks View Royal native in first round of Western Hockey League draft

Payton Mount developed his game on West Shore with Juan de Fuca Grizzlies

View Royal native and Seattle Thunderbirds first round pick Payton Mount is now developing his game on the mainland with the Delta Hockey Academy, but he learned the tricks of the trade in the Juan de Fuca minor hockey system. Photo contributed by Angus Mount
Milburn Drive near Esquimalt Lagoon has seen an increase in commuting traffic and most are travelling well above the posted 40 km/h speed limit, residents say. Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff

Residents near Esquimalt Lagoon in Colwood are concerned about speeding

One resident says 220 of the 255 cars he counted were over the 40 km/h limit

Milburn Drive near Esquimalt Lagoon has seen an increase in commuting traffic and most are travelling well above the posted 40 km/h speed limit, residents say. Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff
Voter turnout was up four points in Esquimalt-Metchosin and minimally in Langford-Juan de Fuca this year compared to 2013. Black Press photo

Voter turnout up four points in Esquimalt-Metchosin, minimally in Langford-Juan de Fuca

Provincially, B.C. hits 60 per cent turnout mark for first time since 2005.

Voter turnout was up four points in Esquimalt-Metchosin and minimally in Langford-Juan de Fuca this year compared to 2013. Black Press photo
More affordable housing projects are coming to the West Shore and the City of Colwood is taking steps to help by offering grants and waiving amenity contributions for a pair of housing providers. Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff

Housing providers given financial help by Colwood

Pacifica Housing, Greater Victoria Housing Society supplying nearly 200 affordable units

More affordable housing projects are coming to the West Shore and the City of Colwood is taking steps to help by offering grants and waiving amenity contributions for a pair of housing providers. Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff
Newly-elected Esquimalt-Metchosin MLA Mitzi Dean delivers her acceptance speech alongside outgoing MLA Maurine Karigianis and supporter View Royal Coun. Ron Mattson. Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff

New Esquimalt-Metchosin MLA looking ahead to first term

Mitzi Dean says initial order of business will be setting up her constituency office

Newly-elected Esquimalt-Metchosin MLA Mitzi Dean delivers her acceptance speech alongside outgoing MLA Maurine Karigianis and supporter View Royal Coun. Ron Mattson. Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff

NDP’s Mitzi Dean captures Esquimalt-Metchosin riding

Dean comes away victorious over the Liberals’ Barb Desjardins and the Greens’ Andy MacKinnon.

George Jenson’s No. 25 car has been a familiar site to racing fans at Western Speedway over the years. Jenson captured his 50th career Old Time Racers Association win in the first race of 2017. Don Laidlaw/Wildlight Photography

Old Time Racing gains injection of youth at speedway in Langford

Vintage car series a family affair for Colwood racing clan

George Jenson’s No. 25 car has been a familiar site to racing fans at Western Speedway over the years. Jenson captured his 50th career Old Time Racers Association win in the first race of 2017. Don Laidlaw/Wildlight Photography