Kyle Wells

Hannah Day, 4, of Langford, is all smiles in this picture taken last December. She undergoes surgery tomorrowv (March 19) in Vancouver, to receive stem cells from her mother.

Maternal stem-cell transplant may be last best hope for Hannah

Dance this weekend at Langford Legion aims to raise money for family

Hannah Day, 4, of Langford, is all smiles in this picture taken last December. She undergoes surgery tomorrowv (March 19) in Vancouver, to receive stem cells from her mother.

Horgan throws hat in ring for B.C. NDP leadership

Juan de Fuca MLA changes mind, decides to take another run at winning provincial party’s top job

Instructor Andreas David, left, teaches his son Anuk a thing or two on the drums. Andreas and his wife, Sabine, have opened a new music academy in Langford and are hosting an open house Saturday (March 15)

Music academy marches to the beat of its own drum

Students can try their hand at learning a variety of instruments

Instructor Andreas David, left, teaches his son Anuk a thing or two on the drums. Andreas and his wife, Sabine, have opened a new music academy in Langford and are hosting an open house Saturday (March 15)
District education assistant Sarah Duvall-Hannay hands out sandwiches to two students at Braefoot elementary school.

Kids Klub seeks help to feed hungry students

Saanich-based society provides lunch support programs at 17 Greater Victoria elementary schools

District education assistant Sarah Duvall-Hannay hands out sandwiches to two students at Braefoot elementary school.
Victoria Grizzlies captain Mark McLellan shakes off an Alberni Valley Bulldogs player during third period action in Game 7 of the first round of BCHL playoffs. The Grizz managed to come back from a 4-1 goal deficit heading into the third period to tie the game and win it in double overtime.

Grizzlies finish off two comebacks with one big win

With the Bulldogs behind them, the Grizzlies now get ready to face the Powell River Kings starting at home at The Q! Centre on Friday.

Victoria Grizzlies captain Mark McLellan shakes off an Alberni Valley Bulldogs player during third period action in Game 7 of the first round of BCHL playoffs. The Grizz managed to come back from a 4-1 goal deficit heading into the third period to tie the game and win it in double overtime.
Steve Drane of Steve Drane Harley Davidson sits on a new model in his showroom. He'll be riding with film and TV star Dan Aykroyd and others on a fundraiser ride for cancer patient Zack Downey this Saturday. The ride starts from the dealership and ends at Liquor Planet on Millstream Road.

Dan Aykroyd taking part in motorbike ride fundraiser through West Shore

Former SNL star joins motorbike ride for local cancer patient Zack Downey

Steve Drane of Steve Drane Harley Davidson sits on a new model in his showroom. He'll be riding with film and TV star Dan Aykroyd and others on a fundraiser ride for cancer patient Zack Downey this Saturday. The ride starts from the dealership and ends at Liquor Planet on Millstream Road.

Update: CRD board approves Colwood sewage treatment split

The Capital Regional District has agreed in principle to allow Colwood to build its own sewage treatment facility.

Overview unveiled for massive Colwood neighbourhood at Royal Bay

Former gravel pit land could be the site of more than 2,800 homes

Petition initiated by murder victim’s family targets young offenders

Proctor family pushes for Kimberly’s Law with help of Victoria lawyer

Colwood sewage plan work will continue after CRD board vote

‘No’ vote on Colwood proposal means city will pursue other options, Mayor Hamilton says

West Shore RCMP stop dangerous situation on Trans-Canada Highway

Driver suffering from medical condition forced to slow down after driving erratically

Burnett Road resident Barney Pratt walks along the narrow shoulder of his street in View Royal, as a truck takes a wide berth to avoid him. He rallied neighbours to sign a petition asking for traffic calming measures on Burnett. The document will be presented to council March 18.

View Royal residents worry about street safety

Town committee supports traffic calming measures on increasingly busy road

Burnett Road resident Barney Pratt walks along the narrow shoulder of his street in View Royal, as a truck takes a wide berth to avoid him. He rallied neighbours to sign a petition asking for traffic calming measures on Burnett. The document will be presented to council March 18.
Murdered teen Kimberly Proctor's parents, Lucia and Fred Proctor, left, listen to Fred's sister Joanne Landolt make a statement in 2011. The family expressed outrage this week that one of Kimberly's convicted killers has been moved to a medium security institution so soon after being sent to prison.

Proctor family protests prison move for killer of Langford teen

Cameron Moffat now under medium security at Mountain Institution

Murdered teen Kimberly Proctor's parents, Lucia and Fred Proctor, left, listen to Fred's sister Joanne Landolt make a statement in 2011. The family expressed outrage this week that one of Kimberly's convicted killers has been moved to a medium security institution so soon after being sent to prison.

Grocery chain considering Belmont secondary land

Langford council paves the way for a rezoning of the property

Keaton McCloskey, left front, Brittany Markle, Scott McCloskey, back left, and Dane Low walk near the border of one of the Langford lots recently sold by the province to a private buyer. Local residents are concerned about the potential for development on these lands.

Area residents worry for future of highway buffer in Langford

Green corridor between Hwy. 1 and neighbouring homes could be developed upon, says residents’ group

Keaton McCloskey, left front, Brittany Markle, Scott McCloskey, back left, and Dane Low walk near the border of one of the Langford lots recently sold by the province to a private buyer. Local residents are concerned about the potential for development on these lands.
A makeshift memorial on the side of Goldstream Avenue both honours the memory of Meesha-Chan Grubisic, who died after being hit by a car on this stretch of road on February 13, and asks other drivers to slow down on what is a known trouble spot for speeding.

Langford death reignites safety concerns

The death of Meesha-Chan Grubisic on Goldstream Avenue is prompting nearby residents to reiterate concerns over the safety of the road.

A makeshift memorial on the side of Goldstream Avenue both honours the memory of Meesha-Chan Grubisic, who died after being hit by a car on this stretch of road on February 13, and asks other drivers to slow down on what is a known trouble spot for speeding.
Saanich Parks tree planting crew Daryld Sanders, left, and Long Hua plant Venus Dogwood trees in a yard along Casa Marcia Crescent.

Saanich helps neighbourhoods beautify boulevards

Municipality offers saplings, manpower for planting to help increase tree canopy in Saanich

Saanich Parks tree planting crew Daryld Sanders, left, and Long Hua plant Venus Dogwood trees in a yard along Casa Marcia Crescent.
A makeshift memorial on the side of Goldstream Avenue both honours the memory of Meesha-Chan Grubisic, who died after being hit by a car on this stretch of road on February 13, and asks other drivers to slow down on what is a known trouble spot for speeding.

Friends, family of Langford woman killed by car raise money for her child

"It's just impossible to understand how someone with so much energy could be gone," Jarzebiak said.

A makeshift memorial on the side of Goldstream Avenue both honours the memory of Meesha-Chan Grubisic, who died after being hit by a car on this stretch of road on February 13, and asks other drivers to slow down on what is a known trouble spot for speeding.
Wounded Warriors Steve Deschamps and Allan Kobayashi arrive in Colwood on the final day of their 600 kilometre B.C. run to raise awareness and funds to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Wounded Warriors cross finish line in Colwood

Runners covered 600 kilometres in six days, running the length of Vancouver Island relay style.

Wounded Warriors Steve Deschamps and Allan Kobayashi arrive in Colwood on the final day of their 600 kilometre B.C. run to raise awareness and funds to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. spokesperson Sgt. Lindsey Houghton announces charges for two men, one from Saanich, the other from Langford, in relation to a large drug bust in June 2013.

Charges laid in large Langford drug bust

Zachary Scott Matheson, a 36-year-old Langford man, and Ali Arash Ziaee, a 26-year-old Saanich man, face possession and trafficking charges.

Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. spokesperson Sgt. Lindsey Houghton announces charges for two men, one from Saanich, the other from Langford, in relation to a large drug bust in June 2013.