Rick Stiebel

West Shore RCMP has a number of initiatives planned for Feb. 26 for Pink Shirt Day. (Photo contributed by the West Shore RCMP)

Pink Shirt Day uplifting for West Shore RCMP

Members of the West Shore RCMP have scheduled a variety of activities with students Feb. 26

West Shore RCMP has a number of initiatives planned for Feb. 26 for Pink Shirt Day. (Photo contributed by the West Shore RCMP)
Students from Camosun College conduct fieldwork with wetland restoration specialist Robin Anschild on a potential project at Lohbrunner Farm. (Photo courtesy of Ronna Woudstra with Habitat Acquisition Trust)

Wetland restoration project pitched for Langford farm

Habitat Acquisition Trust looking at area near Lohbrunner Farm

Students from Camosun College conduct fieldwork with wetland restoration specialist Robin Anschild on a potential project at Lohbrunner Farm. (Photo courtesy of Ronna Woudstra with Habitat Acquisition Trust)
More than 1,100 kids from six North Delta elementary schools joined together for the fourth annual anti-bullying flash mob on Feb. 27, 2018. (Photo contributed by Grace Kennedy)

Battling bullying covers a lot of ground, says Safe Schools manager for Sooke School District

Jamie Adair's background is tailor-made for the work he does with the Sooke School District.

More than 1,100 kids from six North Delta elementary schools joined together for the fourth annual anti-bullying flash mob on Feb. 27, 2018. (Photo contributed by Grace Kennedy)
Lookout Lake Park and Lookout Brook Dam will receive funding from the provincial government for upgrades that include improving the stability of the dam. (City of Colwood/Facebook)

Upgrades for Colwood’s Brook Creek Dam pouring in

Improvements to mitigate risks for residents

Lookout Lake Park and Lookout Brook Dam will receive funding from the provincial government for upgrades that include improving the stability of the dam. (City of Colwood/Facebook)
Natasha Wodak, shown here winning the Pioneer 8K in North Saanich in January, is one of the top Canadians competing in the Pan Am Cross Country Cup on Feb. 29 at Bear Mountain. (Photo by Joseph Camill)

Canada’s best ready to take a run at Bear Mountain

2020 Pan American Cross Country Cup will be held Feb. 29 at Langford resort

Natasha Wodak, shown here winning the Pioneer 8K in North Saanich in January, is one of the top Canadians competing in the Pan Am Cross Country Cup on Feb. 29 at Bear Mountain. (Photo by Joseph Camill)
Auzzie Chambers will compete in the Ultimate Bowls Championship in Australia in April. (Photo contributed)

Saanich teen serious lawn bowler

Chambers will compete in an international tournament in Australia

Auzzie Chambers will compete in the Ultimate Bowls Championship in Australia in April. (Photo contributed)
(Black Press Media file photo)

Rickter Scale: Early morning ear worm resonates

The Rickter Scale is a regular column

(Black Press Media file photo)
Sven Donaldson competes in the hammer throw during the 2019 B.C. 55-Plus Games in Kelowna. (Robert Huth/B.C. 55-Plus Games photo)

Registration opens March 1 for BC 55+ Games in Richmond

2020 55+ Games have been officially scheduled for Sept. 15 to 19

Sven Donaldson competes in the hammer throw during the 2019 B.C. 55-Plus Games in Kelowna. (Robert Huth/B.C. 55-Plus Games photo)

RICKTER SCALE: Plastic continues to solve most of our problems

Plastic is a willing substitute for much heavier elements we use in our everyday life

RICKTER SCALE: Spending time with the elephant in the room

RICKTER SCALE: Spending time with the elephant in the room

Every time you turn on your television, there’s a pitch for a new drug

RICKTER SCALE: Spending time with the elephant in the room

COLUMN: How I would win the election

Here’s a campaign platform designed to make politicians in it strictly for the money

weak at the knees.

B.C. NDP leader and Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan makes a point at a gathering at Royal Roads University. More schools and an improved transportation network are areas where government can play a bigger role on the West Shore, he says.

NDP leader Horgan in full travel mode

Education infrastructure on the West Shore among key issue

B.C. NDP leader and Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan makes a point at a gathering at Royal Roads University. More schools and an improved transportation network are areas where government can play a bigger role on the West Shore, he says.
A man takes a child into the walk-in clinic at St. Anthony’s medical centre on Goldstream Avenue in Langford. The clinic is no longer open on weekends due to a shortage of doctors, which came as a surprise to at least one West Shore resident.

G.P. shortage affects West Shore clinics

Area medical clinics forced to shut down or at least reduce their hours

A man takes a child into the walk-in clinic at St. Anthony’s medical centre on Goldstream Avenue in Langford. The clinic is no longer open on weekends due to a shortage of doctors, which came as a surprise to at least one West Shore resident.

Colwood fills top jobs at City Hall

Both newcomers to start in directors’ position next month

Underwater blasts ongoing in Metchosin

Tests along the shores of Metchosin will be ongoing for two weeks.

Jeff Hoffman of Langford has been busy preparing for a martial arts fight at Fury III Rumble, where he will compete in a modified form of Muay-Thai at the Songhees Wellness Centre on March 4.

Langford fitness shop owner still full of fight at 45

Jeff Hoffmann among the local fighters on March 4 card at Songhees centre

Jeff Hoffman of Langford has been busy preparing for a martial arts fight at Fury III Rumble, where he will compete in a modified form of Muay-Thai at the Songhees Wellness Centre on March 4.
Coldwell Banker realtors for Slegg Lumber, Sylvia and Corinna Schumann, say that you can't underestimate the difference staging will make in selling your home.

HOMEFINDER: Staging your home is a key element often missed

Sister team of Realtors offer hints on how to present your home for sale

Coldwell Banker realtors for Slegg Lumber, Sylvia and Corinna Schumann, say that you can't underestimate the difference staging will make in selling your home.
Mountain biking world champion Catherine Pendrel rides the trails at Bear Mountain. Pendrel will be competing on March 4 at the UCI Bear Mountain Canada Cup  MTB race as part of a weekend cycling festival.

Bear Mountain gears up for inaugural bike festival

Activities for riders of all ages during major MTB race weekend

Mountain biking world champion Catherine Pendrel rides the trails at Bear Mountain. Pendrel will be competing on March 4 at the UCI Bear Mountain Canada Cup  MTB race as part of a weekend cycling festival.

Underwater blasts coming to Metchosin

DND testing will be taking place over two-week stretch

Parkway Physiotherapy physiotherapist Briana May conducts a reaction test on Sabrina Cain during a free concussion testing session conducted at the clinic.

Concussion testing key to recovery after injury

Langford clinic’s free concussion tests targets children

Parkway Physiotherapy physiotherapist Briana May conducts a reaction test on Sabrina Cain during a free concussion testing session conducted at the clinic.