Joel Tansey

A map of the proposed land swap involving Metchosin, Langford and Beecher Bay First Nation. In addition to Section 95, Metchosin would receive two treaty parcels of land in the centre of the District which would also be kept as green space.

Metchosin boundary questions to be posed at town hall-style meeting

With a referendum two weeks away, Metchosinites will have a chance to ask officials questions regarding a proposed boundary swap.

A map of the proposed land swap involving Metchosin, Langford and Beecher Bay First Nation. In addition to Section 95, Metchosin would receive two treaty parcels of land in the centre of the District which would also be kept as green space.
Colwood resident and Belmont secondary student Paige Sutton once quit field lacrosse after her male teammates wouldn’t pass to her. She recently signed a scholarship deal to play the sport at the NCAA level for Lindenwood University in Missouri.

Colwood teen accepts full-ride scholarship to U.S. university

Paige Sutton will suit up for Lindenwood U. field lacrosse team in 2018

Colwood resident and Belmont secondary student Paige Sutton once quit field lacrosse after her male teammates wouldn’t pass to her. She recently signed a scholarship deal to play the sport at the NCAA level for Lindenwood University in Missouri.

Colwood to waive annual fee for secondary suites

City to create one-time charge, as it has with business licence fees

Young fan Andrew Williamson, 8, waits for a signed Wounded Warrior Run BC poster from Victoria Grizzlies forward Lucas Clark.

Victoria Grizzlies lend visual hand to PTSD group

A partnership between the Grizzlies and Wounded Warrior will see game-worn uniforms go up for auction this month.

Young fan Andrew Williamson, 8, waits for a signed Wounded Warrior Run BC poster from Victoria Grizzlies forward Lucas Clark.

Belmont juniors win home tourney

Junior boys ‘B’ team pulls off a weekend upset in Langford tourney

Grade 12 students Chantelle Potier and Hunter Gantzert will play the lead roles of Ash and Prince Amir in Royal Bay secondary’s upcoming performance of Ash Girl, a take on Cinderella that’s much closer to that of Brothers Grimm than Walt Disney.

Royal Bay’s production of Ash Girl brings Cinderella tale back to roots

Colwood school's production promises darker take on a classic story.

Grade 12 students Chantelle Potier and Hunter Gantzert will play the lead roles of Ash and Prince Amir in Royal Bay secondary’s upcoming performance of Ash Girl, a take on Cinderella that’s much closer to that of Brothers Grimm than Walt Disney.
J.C. Boice announced on Friday that he wouldn't return to the Westshore Rebels sidelines for a third season, opting to spend more time with his family and focusing on his football player development business.

Westshore Rebels head coach steps away from sidelines

J.C. Boice led the team to its most successful campaign in years,
but has decided not to return for the 2017 season

J.C. Boice announced on Friday that he wouldn't return to the Westshore Rebels sidelines for a third season, opting to spend more time with his family and focusing on his football player development business.
Geese and the mess they create are a problem on the grounds of Royal Roads University. Head gardener Barrie Agar believes the issue is getting worse.

Goose droppings continue to be an issue at Royal Roads

Even the winter months offer little relief for grounds crews

Geese and the mess they create are a problem on the grounds of Royal Roads University. Head gardener Barrie Agar believes the issue is getting worse.
Volunteer firefighter Trevor Newnham pulls Engine 1 out of Langford Firehall No. 1 on Peatt Road. The Langford department is looking for some new volunteers and is hosting a recruitment open house this Saturday for anyone interested in joining.

Langford Fire Rescue hosting recruitment open house

Department looking to beef up its volunteer roster

Volunteer firefighter Trevor Newnham pulls Engine 1 out of Langford Firehall No. 1 on Peatt Road. The Langford department is looking for some new volunteers and is hosting a recruitment open house this Saturday for anyone interested in joining.

CRD service review being explored by Colwood council

Council raises questions over funds for non-existing services

The Department of National Defence is considering parting with the Royal Roads property in Colwood. The university or the property's heritage buildings won't be affected.

DND explores parting with Royal Roads property

Songhees and Esquimalt nations may have interest in property

The Department of National Defence is considering parting with the Royal Roads property in Colwood. The university or the property's heritage buildings won't be affected.
Golf plays a big role in the lives of the Sharratt/Henry/Ruedebusch family. Back row (from left) Glenna Sharratt, Ray Henry, Ryan Ruedebusch, Bree Sharratt. Front: Nyah Sharratt and her brother Finn Ruedebusch. Missing from the photo is the vacationing Doreen Sharratt.

Holidays for family and golf up on Bear Mountain

Four generations of Langford family routinely tee it up together.

Golf plays a big role in the lives of the Sharratt/Henry/Ruedebusch family. Back row (from left) Glenna Sharratt, Ray Henry, Ryan Ruedebusch, Bree Sharratt. Front: Nyah Sharratt and her brother Finn Ruedebusch. Missing from the photo is the vacationing Doreen Sharratt.
Westshore Wolves rookie forward Jordan Guiney, left, looks to deke past Victoria Cougars defender Tyler Pang.

Westshore Wolves ‘gelling’ in lead-up to Christmas break

With a young team that’s full of young players, Wolves coach Jackson Penney can’t help but be pleased with what he’s seen on the ice.

Westshore Wolves rookie forward Jordan Guiney, left, looks to deke past Victoria Cougars defender Tyler Pang.
John Goddard works on his shelter outside Choices Transitional Housing in View Royal over the weekend. Below seasonal temperatures through much of December have made day-to-day life a struggle for Goddard and other residents outside the facility, who are awaiting the completion of renovations to units indoors.

Living rough, but not by choice

Frosty temperatures, winter weather make life challenging for Choices residents

John Goddard works on his shelter outside Choices Transitional Housing in View Royal over the weekend. Below seasonal temperatures through much of December have made day-to-day life a struggle for Goddard and other residents outside the facility, who are awaiting the completion of renovations to units indoors.
A water main break near the Helmcken Road interchange has created havoc for morning commuters.

West Shore commute snarled by water main break

A water main break between Helmcken and Burnside on the TCH wreaked havoc on the Friday morning commute for West Shore residents.

A water main break near the Helmcken Road interchange has created havoc for morning commuters.

Metchosin resident: Increased buffer zone not enough

While some Metchosin residents remain unhappy with the proposed boundary swap, the deal has a supporter in a Metro Vancouver CAO

A resubmission of Onni Group's plans for Colwood Corners is expected shortly.

Resubmission of Colwood Corners plan expected soon

Colwood City staff are working closely with the developer through the final stages before construction can begin.

A resubmission of Onni Group's plans for Colwood Corners is expected shortly.

West Shore student’s incident with stranger serves as safety reminder

Superintendent Jim Cambridge is reminding parents and students of safe practices.

Belmont secondary's senior girls volleyball team celebrates with their provincial championship banner before piling into a Langford fire truck on Wednesday morning. The girls were treated to lunch by the Langford fire department, as is the tradition for Belmont teams that win a provincial championship.

Belmont girls celebrate B.C. crown with free lunch, fire truck ride in Langford

West Shore girls have come a long way since humble volleyball beginnings

Belmont secondary's senior girls volleyball team celebrates with their provincial championship banner before piling into a Langford fire truck on Wednesday morning. The girls were treated to lunch by the Langford fire department, as is the tradition for Belmont teams that win a provincial championship.

UPDATE: Fires in Colwood prompt warning about heating sources

Fire in furnace follows chimney fire last week in Colwood