Joel Tansey

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Transit riders and BC Transit staff agree that dedicated bus lanes along the Trans-Canada Highway would shorten commute times and encourage more people to ditch their vehicles for public transportation. Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff

WEST SHORE ON THE GO (Part 1 of 3): Commuting transit riders want improved travel times

Dedicated bus lanes through Langford, View Royal, Saanich would reduce Crawl, officials say

Transit riders and BC Transit staff agree that dedicated bus lanes along the Trans-Canada Highway would shorten commute times and encourage more people to ditch their vehicles for public transportation. Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff
Tyson Strandlund is running for the Communist Party in the upcoming provincial election May 9 in the Esquimalt-Metchosin riding. Photo contributed

Communist candidate to run in Esquimalt-Metchosin for B.C. election

University of Victoria student previously ran in 2015 federal election

Tyson Strandlund is running for the Communist Party in the upcoming provincial election May 9 in the Esquimalt-Metchosin riding. Photo contributed
The Grizzlies have announced a commitment to Jordan Guiney, who produced 37 points in 47 games for the Westshore Wolves this past season, his first in junior hockey. Guiney, a local product, is the younger brother of former Grizzly Nick Guiney and played a handful of games for the Grizz this past season. Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff

Victoria Grizzlies commit to trio of prospects for next season

Signings include Victoria-area products Jordan Guiney and Lach Hadley

The Grizzlies have announced a commitment to Jordan Guiney, who produced 37 points in 47 games for the Westshore Wolves this past season, his first in junior hockey. Guiney, a local product, is the younger brother of former Grizzly Nick Guiney and played a handful of games for the Grizz this past season. Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff
The City of Colwood is regrouping when it comes to its 2017-18 budget due to an unforeseen capital expense at the West Shore RCMP detachment. iStock image

Colwood budget process delayed by unforeseen RCMP expense

City surprised with RCMP detachment upgrades totalling $76,000

The City of Colwood is regrouping when it comes to its 2017-18 budget due to an unforeseen capital expense at the West Shore RCMP detachment. iStock image
Grizzlies forward Cole Pickup shields the puck from Chiefs forward Anthony Vincent during first period action at The Q Centre in Colwood. Victoria gave home ice advantage back to Chilliwack with a 6-0 loss, leaving the Chiefs with a 2-1 series lead in their B.C. Hockey League third round best-of-seven series.

Chilliwack Chiefs tame Victoria Grizzlies in Game 3

Grizzlies lose game, composure in humbling 6-0 defeat.

Grizzlies forward Cole Pickup shields the puck from Chiefs forward Anthony Vincent during first period action at The Q Centre in Colwood. Victoria gave home ice advantage back to Chilliwack with a 6-0 loss, leaving the Chiefs with a 2-1 series lead in their B.C. Hockey League third round best-of-seven series.
Ongoing blasting work at a development on Latoria Road in Colwood has created issues for nearby residents, who let their voices be heard at a recent council meeting.

Colwood residents raise blasting concerns over Latoria development

Several residents spoke up at a recent council meeting to express their frustration with nearby blasting work.

Ongoing blasting work at a development on Latoria Road in Colwood has created issues for nearby residents, who let their voices be heard at a recent council meeting.
Quinten Eugene evades a tackle during a scrimmage at Westhills Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Westshore Rebels coaches and a pair of CFLers led an afternoon of football activities as part of a kick-off event for the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association.

CFLers, Westshore Rebels coaches lead football fun day in Langford

Young players gather for pre-season camp at Westhills Stadium

Quinten Eugene evades a tackle during a scrimmage at Westhills Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Westshore Rebels coaches and a pair of CFLers led an afternoon of football activities as part of a kick-off event for the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association.
Members from the Nanaimo chapter of the Hells Angels motorcycle club arrive in Langford.

Hells Angels arrive in Langford

Well over 100 members of the notorious motorcycle club arrived in Langford from Nanaimo on Saturday afternoon

Members from the Nanaimo chapter of the Hells Angels motorcycle club arrive in Langford.
HOMEFINDER: Limona Group brought into Royal Bay development

HOMEFINDER: Limona Group brought into Royal Bay development

Vancouver Island builder offers ‘executive-level’ homes

HOMEFINDER: Limona Group brought into Royal Bay development
A cash influx from the province will allow BC Transit’s West Shore expansion plans to go forward. Two routes will be extended from the Juan de Fuca exchange to the Langford exchange beginning in September.

West Shore transit routes receive a boost

A funding announcement from the province will allow BC Transit to extend two West Shore bus routes beginning in September.

A cash influx from the province will allow BC Transit’s West Shore expansion plans to go forward. Two routes will be extended from the Juan de Fuca exchange to the Langford exchange beginning in September.
A pit bull was at the centre of a dog-on-dog attack at Esquimalt Lagoon last week but the chief bylaw officer for the Capital Regional District says there is 'no consideration' being given to any type of pitbull ban and has been seen in other Canadian cities.

CRD not considering ban on specific dog breeds following attack

An attack at Esquimalt Lagoon in Colwood led to the death of two dogs last week.

A pit bull was at the centre of a dog-on-dog attack at Esquimalt Lagoon last week but the chief bylaw officer for the Capital Regional District says there is 'no consideration' being given to any type of pitbull ban and has been seen in other Canadian cities.
Dave Navarro performs with Jane's Addiction at Rock the Shores in Colwood. Organizers have announced that the 2017 edition of the festival has been cancelled.

UPDATED: Rock the Shores cancelled for 2017, organizers hope it can return next year

West Shore Parks and Recreation says they'll welcome festival back in 2018 if that is the case.

Dave Navarro performs with Jane's Addiction at Rock the Shores in Colwood. Organizers have announced that the 2017 edition of the festival has been cancelled.
Nitya Harris walks along a section of trail off of Woodruff Road. The Langford resident, who was part of the team that spearheaded the Galloping Goose Trail project in the 90s, believes an existing trail that connects with Neild Road would make for a well used loop if it was opened to the public. The trail runs through land that was recently the subject of a swap between Langford and Metchosin.

Land swap opens door to improved West Shore trail connections

Trail user envisions better link between Woodruff and Neild roads along Metchosin and Langford boundary.

Nitya Harris walks along a section of trail off of Woodruff Road. The Langford resident, who was part of the team that spearheaded the Galloping Goose Trail project in the 90s, believes an existing trail that connects with Neild Road would make for a well used loop if it was opened to the public. The trail runs through land that was recently the subject of a swap between Langford and Metchosin.
VIDEO: Victoria Grizzlies advance with 2-1 OT win over Powell River

VIDEO: Victoria Grizzlies advance with 2-1 OT win over Powell River

Watch clips from the Grizzlies' thrilling Game 7 win last night at The Q Centre

VIDEO: Victoria Grizzlies advance with 2-1 OT win over Powell River
Colwood residents will see a modest increase in taxes, in line with inflation rates, under the City's proposed budget.

Colwood taxpayers looking at modest budget increase

Mayor Carol Hamilton calls this year’s document ‘not terribly exciting’.

Colwood residents will see a modest increase in taxes, in line with inflation rates, under the City's proposed budget.
Panels such as these, installed on a home near Witty's Beach, are planned for the roof at the Metchosin Pioneer Museum. Two local businesses have volunteered their team to curb the costs of the project.

Metchosin companies team up on solar project

Businesses volunteer labour to outfit Metchosin Pioneer Museum with 16 solar panels

Panels such as these, installed on a home near Witty's Beach, are planned for the roof at the Metchosin Pioneer Museum. Two local businesses have volunteered their team to curb the costs of the project.
Songhees Chief Ron Sam and Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton signed a memorandum of understanding Monday that establishes a framework for collaboration for the future of the Royal Roads lands.

UPDATE: Colwood and Songhees to sign Royal Roads pact

The parties will sign a Memorandum of Understanding outlining wish to work collaboratively with respect to Hatley property.

Songhees Chief Ron Sam and Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton signed a memorandum of understanding Monday that establishes a framework for collaboration for the future of the Royal Roads lands.
Grizzlies forward Keyvan Mokhtari protects the puck from Powell River Kings defenceman Carmine Buono during Game 5 of the B.C. Hockey League's Island Division championships. The Grizzlies fell by a 3-2 score and will face elimination on Saturday night in Powell River.

Kings one step away from taking Island throne

Victoria Grizzlies will face elimination on Saturday night in Powell River.

Grizzlies forward Keyvan Mokhtari protects the puck from Powell River Kings defenceman Carmine Buono during Game 5 of the B.C. Hockey League's Island Division championships. The Grizzlies fell by a 3-2 score and will face elimination on Saturday night in Powell River.
Royal Roads University gardener Jessie Phillips does some pruning work in the Japanese Garden. The garden was recently named one of Canada's top 150.

Royal Roads gardens named to Canadian top 150 list

University’s gardens one of six Victoria-area gardens on list

Royal Roads University gardener Jessie Phillips does some pruning work in the Japanese Garden. The garden was recently named one of Canada's top 150.
Certain aspects of the Suter Brook development in Port Moody are comparable to what's planned for Colwood Corners according to Onni Group development manager Dionne Delesalle.

Dormant Colwood Corners site could spring to life this year

Firm nearing agreement with anchor tenant for development

Certain aspects of the Suter Brook development in Port Moody are comparable to what's planned for Colwood Corners according to Onni Group development manager Dionne Delesalle.