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Some residents in Colwood are worried a number of Garry oak trees will be torn down to make way for a 48-unit apartment building on Belmont Road. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

Resident concerned over potential loss of trees in Colwood

Development near Belmont Park would add 48 rental units

Some residents in Colwood are worried a number of Garry oak trees will be torn down to make way for a 48-unit apartment building on Belmont Road. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)
Tammy Hogg (right) and Shelley Evans hope to start Women on Wheels, an all-female taxi service for the West Shore and municipalities throughout Greater Victoria. (Dawn Gibson/Black Press)

All-female taxi service eyed for the West Shore

The goal is to help women feel comfortable

Tammy Hogg (right) and Shelley Evans hope to start Women on Wheels, an all-female taxi service for the West Shore and municipalities throughout Greater Victoria. (Dawn Gibson/Black Press)
Coun. Moralea Milne took this photo of a robber fly in Metchosin. A new study by University of Victoria researchers will be measuring insect biomass to find out if there is an increase or decrease in insects in the municipality. (Moralea Milne photo)

New UVic study to track decline of insects in Metchosin

Traps will be set to catch and weigh flying insects

Coun. Moralea Milne took this photo of a robber fly in Metchosin. A new study by University of Victoria researchers will be measuring insect biomass to find out if there is an increase or decrease in insects in the municipality. (Moralea Milne photo)
View Royal residents will see a 0.92 per cent tax increase this year. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

View Royal residents to see minor tax increase

The 0.92 per cent increase is significantly lower than what was projected

View Royal residents will see a 0.92 per cent tax increase this year. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)
Coaches with Spencer Middle School’s athletics program. The program has seen a jump in student enrolment in recent years. (Contributed photo)

Spencer Middle School enjoys jumps in sports enrolment numbers

Program gives students a sense of belonging, school pride

Coaches with Spencer Middle School’s athletics program. The program has seen a jump in student enrolment in recent years. (Contributed photo)
Saanich police got six drunk drivers off the roads on St. Patrick’s Day this year. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Greater Victoria police busy with St. Patrick’s Day calls

Victoria police respond to 82 calls for service

Saanich police got six drunk drivers off the roads on St. Patrick’s Day this year. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
The Powell River Kings defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 3-2 Saturday night at The Q Centre, giving the Kings a 2-0 lead in the playoff series. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

Victoria Grizzlies down 2-0 in second round of BCHL playoffs

Powell River Kings defeat the Grizzlies twice at The Q Centre this weekend

The Powell River Kings defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 3-2 Saturday night at The Q Centre, giving the Kings a 2-0 lead in the playoff series. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)
The municipalities of Colwood and View Royal will soon be transitioning their fire dispatch services from Saanich to Surrey, in a move that is expected to save thousands of dollars. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

Moving fire dispatch services will save taxpayers thousands, say mayors

Transition will save about $1.5 million over the next five years

The municipalities of Colwood and View Royal will soon be transitioning their fire dispatch services from Saanich to Surrey, in a move that is expected to save thousands of dollars. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)
The Langford, View Royal and Colwood fire departments are seeking funding to implement a mass emergency notification system that would allow local authorities to send out information via text message, phone call or email to local residents about disasters or other emergencies. (Black Press file photo)

West Shore municipalities eye mass notification system

System would send out info via text, email or phone call in an emergency

The Langford, View Royal and Colwood fire departments are seeking funding to implement a mass emergency notification system that would allow local authorities to send out information via text message, phone call or email to local residents about disasters or other emergencies. (Black Press file photo)
The Capital Regional District is seeking public input on installing point-to-point speed cameras on the Malahat.

Installing speed cameras on the Malahat up to the province now

Province receives roughly 1,400 responses to pilot project

The Capital Regional District is seeking public input on installing point-to-point speed cameras on the Malahat.
A rendering of Trillium West Shore Village, which is slated to open in the fall at 333 Wale Rd. (Contributed photo)

Trillium brings new seniors facility to the West Shore

Info session for the West Shore Village takes place March 15

A rendering of Trillium West Shore Village, which is slated to open in the fall at 333 Wale Rd. (Contributed photo)
Westshore Wolves’ Kieran Cardinal gets around Campbell River Storm defenseman Mitch Stapley in game 4 of the best of 7 series in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoff action at The Q Centre Sunday night. The Storm defeated the Wolves 6-2 to advance to the next round. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

Westshore Wolves swept by Campbell River Storm

The Westshore Wolves didn't have quite as much luck in their playoff run as the Victoria Grizzlies this weekend.

Westshore Wolves’ Kieran Cardinal gets around Campbell River Storm defenseman Mitch Stapley in game 4 of the best of 7 series in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoff action at The Q Centre Sunday night. The Storm defeated the Wolves 6-2 to advance to the next round. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)
The Pacific Centre Family Services Association on Goldstream Avenue is home to the crime reduction and expolitation diversion, a program dedicated to helping local youth entrenched in gangs find a way out. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

Youth gangs a ‘significant issue’ on the West Shore

Number of youth involved with gangs grow from 30 to 40 youth to 73, says expert

The Pacific Centre Family Services Association on Goldstream Avenue is home to the crime reduction and expolitation diversion, a program dedicated to helping local youth entrenched in gangs find a way out. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)
Victoria Grizzlies forward Ryan Nolan skates by Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenseman Sami Pharaon in game 5 of BCHL playoff action at The Q Centre on Friday. The Grizzlies completed a reverse sweep to move on to round two. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

Victoria Grizzlies complete rare reverse sweep, advance to round two of BCHL playoffs

Grizzlies to take on the Powell River Kings in second round

Victoria Grizzlies forward Ryan Nolan skates by Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenseman Sami Pharaon in game 5 of BCHL playoff action at The Q Centre on Friday. The Grizzlies completed a reverse sweep to move on to round two. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)
The most recent earthquake was a 2.4 magnitude quak which struck about seven kilometres northwest of Langford on March 5. (istock photo)

Series of small earthquakes no cause for concern, says expert

UVic professor says residents should still be prepared

The most recent earthquake was a 2.4 magnitude quak which struck about seven kilometres northwest of Langford on March 5. (istock photo)
Victoria Grizzlies defenseman Carter Berger tries to get one by Alberni Valley Bulldog Dawson Tritt during game 2 of BCHL playoff action at The Q Centre on Sunday. The Bulldogs won 5-4 in overtime and now lead 2-0 in the best of 7 series. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

Victoria Grizzlies on the hunt for first playoff win

Alberni Valley Bulldogs lead 2-0 in the best of 7 series

Victoria Grizzlies defenseman Carter Berger tries to get one by Alberni Valley Bulldog Dawson Tritt during game 2 of BCHL playoff action at The Q Centre on Sunday. The Bulldogs won 5-4 in overtime and now lead 2-0 in the best of 7 series. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)
The District of Metchosin's municipal hall on Happy Valley Road. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

Public input needed for Metchosin Village Square

Residents have until March 20 to tell District what they want site to look like

The District of Metchosin's municipal hall on Happy Valley Road. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)
Westshore Wolves player Calijah Philip (21) is about to get stripped of the puck by Victoria Cougars’ J.C. Ingram during Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoff action. The Wolves shrugged off a slow start in the series and overcame a 3-1 deficit in game 7 Saturday to win 4-3 in double overtime on home ice in Colwood. Westshore advanced to the league semifinal against the Campbell River Storm. (Don Descoteau/Black Press)

Westshore Wolves down Victoria Cougars in thrilling game 7 double overtime

Wolves take on the Campbell River Storm in round two of VIJHL playoffs

Westshore Wolves player Calijah Philip (21) is about to get stripped of the puck by Victoria Cougars’ J.C. Ingram during Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoff action. The Wolves shrugged off a slow start in the series and overcame a 3-1 deficit in game 7 Saturday to win 4-3 in double overtime on home ice in Colwood. Westshore advanced to the league semifinal against the Campbell River Storm. (Don Descoteau/Black Press)
The Colwood Crawl stretches as seen from the Helmcken Road overpass in View Royal. Traffic stretches past the Thetis Lake exit. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

Buses remain key to solving Colwood Crawl, say local politicians

Minister Claire Trevena says EN corridor not quickest way to relieve gridlock

The Colwood Crawl stretches as seen from the Helmcken Road overpass in View Royal. Traffic stretches past the Thetis Lake exit. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
In March, New Line Inc. will be unveiling two potential concept designs for a skatepark, eyed for the green space across from The Q Centre next to the golf course and the beach volleyball courts. (Contributed photo)

Designs for new West Shore skatepark to be unveiled at workshop

Workshop takes place Tuesday, March 6 at the Juan de Fuca library

In March, New Line Inc. will be unveiling two potential concept designs for a skatepark, eyed for the green space across from The Q Centre next to the golf course and the beach volleyball courts. (Contributed photo)