Arnold Lim

The 2016 edition of Ryder Hesjedal's Tour de Victoria is off to the races at the Parliament Buildings in downtown Victoria.

Photo: Off to the races

Ryder Hesjedal's Tour de Victoria kicks off it's 2016 ride

The 2016 edition of Ryder Hesjedal's Tour de Victoria is off to the races at the Parliament Buildings in downtown Victoria.
Dragonboaters Paddle during the final day of competition at the 2016 Canada Dry Victoria Dragonboat Festival at the Inner Harbour. August 14, 2016.

VIDEO: Watch the 2016 Canada Dry Victoria Dragonboat Festival Video

Watch a recap of the 22nd annual festival celebrating diversity, sport and community spirit.

Dragonboaters Paddle during the final day of competition at the 2016 Canada Dry Victoria Dragonboat Festival at the Inner Harbour. August 14, 2016.
Dragonboaters cleave through the water on the last race of the first day of competition at the 2016 Canada Dry Victoria Dragonboat Festival at the Inner Harbour.

Photo: Local Dragon boaters hit the Inner Harbour

Paddlers took to the Inner Harbour to compete on day 1 of the 2016 Canada Dry Victoria Dragonboat Festival.

Dragonboaters cleave through the water on the last race of the first day of competition at the 2016 Canada Dry Victoria Dragonboat Festival at the Inner Harbour.
Missie Peters speaks to her upcoming Fringe Festival improv The Playful 8.

VIDEO: The Fringe Festival is back

Watch video of what makes the Fringe Festival special to art enthusiasts across Greater Victoria

Missie Peters speaks to her upcoming Fringe Festival improv The Playful 8.
Fifteen-year-old golfer Nolan Thoroughgood spends most of his days at Royal Colwood Golf Course where he practices seven days a weej. The Royal Bay secondary student recently won a gold medal in the individual category and bronze in the team category at the B.C. Summer Games.  B.C. August 2, 2016.

VIDEO: Watch 15-year-old gold medalist Nolan Thoroughgood

Watch: Fifteen-year-old golfer Royal Bay secondary school student on representing his home town and winning gold at the B.C. Summer Games.

Fifteen-year-old golfer Nolan Thoroughgood spends most of his days at Royal Colwood Golf Course where he practices seven days a weej. The Royal Bay secondary student recently won a gold medal in the individual category and bronze in the team category at the B.C. Summer Games.  B.C. August 2, 2016.
Metchosin's own Jesse Roper drops to the seat of his pants to perform on day one of Rock the Shores 2016 in Colwood.

Rock the Shores Photo Gallery

Check out a photo gallery of the dozens of musical acts that stormed the stage for Rock the Shores 2016.

Metchosin's own Jesse Roper drops to the seat of his pants to perform on day one of Rock the Shores 2016 in Colwood.

HOMEFINDER: View Royal still a hidden gem on the West Shore

Community seen as a great place to live, work, play

ARNOLD LIM: Award-winning Gazette journalist switching Black Press hats

Reporter/photographer hopes to tell your stories in video form as well

Two members of the TriStars triathlon program make their way along the edge of Langford Lake en route to the finish line of the 2015 Langford Triathlon. This year’s race starts early this Sunday morning.

Langford triathlon returns for round two

Athletes ready to tackle the lakes, roads and hills of the West Shore

Two members of the TriStars triathlon program make their way along the edge of Langford Lake en route to the finish line of the 2015 Langford Triathlon. This year’s race starts early this Sunday morning.
A young golfer tees off on the picturesque 12th hole at Olympic View Golf Club. Golfers in the ninth annual Quay Classic Golf Tournament will take over the course this Friday.

Golf tournament raising funds for family services building in Colwood

Fundraiser set to add to $1.5-million capital campaign

A young golfer tees off on the picturesque 12th hole at Olympic View Golf Club. Golfers in the ninth annual Quay Classic Golf Tournament will take over the course this Friday.

Have you ever wanted to work for the provincial government?

Worklink-organized forum in Colwood to provide information to job seekers

The 2015 Symphony Spectacular at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort & Spa Ballroom. The Victoria Symphony Orchestra will be back at the resort on July 24 for the second annual Symphony Spectacular.

Symphony Spectacular coming to Bear Mountain

Victoria Symphony returns for summer performance at Langford resort

The 2015 Symphony Spectacular at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort & Spa Ballroom. The Victoria Symphony Orchestra will be back at the resort on July 24 for the second annual Symphony Spectacular.
House, townhouse and condo sales have been so brisk there isn’t a lot of inventory on the market. While sellers rejoice, buyers are finding it a frustrating time to find the right home.

HOMEFINDER: Brisk real estate market continues to grow

Hot summer is pushing homebuyers to the West Shore

House, townhouse and condo sales have been so brisk there isn’t a lot of inventory on the market. While sellers rejoice, buyers are finding it a frustrating time to find the right home.
Crowds swelled at the frist Eats and Beats festival last year. The event, taking place at the Esquimalt Lagoon in Colwood, was a hit for many in attendance.

Colwood ups the ante on outdoor events

Second annual Eats and Beats festival goes this Saturday at the Esquimalt Lagoon

Crowds swelled at the frist Eats and Beats festival last year. The event, taking place at the Esquimalt Lagoon in Colwood, was a hit for many in attendance.

Langford man convicted of sexual offences against granddaughter

Emotional friends and family ready to 'move on and heal'

Bob Chapman and Kathy Powell of Saanich dance to the sounds of Rukus at last year’s opening performance of Music in the Park at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Langford. The 2016 concerts get underway this Sunday and go from 2 till 4 p.m. virtually every  weekend until the end of August.

Music in the Park to fill the air in Langford

Summer festival of local music gets underway this Sunday, runs through August

Bob Chapman and Kathy Powell of Saanich dance to the sounds of Rukus at last year’s opening performance of Music in the Park at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Langford. The 2016 concerts get underway this Sunday and go from 2 till 4 p.m. virtually every  weekend until the end of August.

Colwood building more than just geographical connections

Royal Bay students to work on new Painter Trail after consultations

Colwood has received a proposed development application from the Onni Group, with plans for the first phase of the former Capital City Centre project on Colwood Corners.

Onni submits development proposal for Colwood Corners

Rusted rebar and rainwater pooled on incomplete development may soon be no more

Colwood has received a proposed development application from the Onni Group, with plans for the first phase of the former Capital City Centre project on Colwood Corners.

Tower Point project underway in Metchosin

Subdivision adjacent to Tower Point Park starts to take shape

Olympic medalist Silken Laumann speaks at Bear Mountain Resort, which is partnering with the City of Langford on the Fanzone, part of the Rio Ready program, where the public can come to watch the Olympics and Paralympics live in August.

Are you Rio Ready? Check out Fanzone during the Olympics

Bear Mountain Resort to host viewing parties during 2016 Summer Games

Olympic medalist Silken Laumann speaks at Bear Mountain Resort, which is partnering with the City of Langford on the Fanzone, part of the Rio Ready program, where the public can come to watch the Olympics and Paralympics live in August.