Rick Stiebel

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National men's rugby team players from Chile took advantage of Belmont secondary's offer to practice indoors on Tuesday due to the snowy conditions outside. The Chilieans take on Canada this Saturday in Americas Rugby Championship play at Westhills Stadium at 5 p.m.

Belmont opens doors to visiting Chilean rugby team

Winter weather, snowy fields send practice inside for Canada's ARC opponent

National men's rugby team players from Chile took advantage of Belmont secondary's offer to practice indoors on Tuesday due to the snowy conditions outside. The Chilieans take on Canada this Saturday in Americas Rugby Championship play at Westhills Stadium at 5 p.m.

Charges dropped against man in Sooke shooting case

Dustin David Brown, 21, faced a charge of occupying a vehicle knowing there was a firearm in it

RICKTER SCALE: It’s a snow day. Ugh!

RICKTER SCALE: It’s a snow day. Ugh!

I have a suggestion for those of you with semi-suicidal tendencies stupid enough to drive around without snow tires last Friday.

RICKTER SCALE: It’s a snow day. Ugh!
The snow kept coming on Monday morning, covering Goldstream Avenue in a blanket of white by 9 a.m. With more snow and icy conditions predicted this week, police and fire officials are recommending extreme caution on the roads.

Motorists mostly managing on slippery roads around West Shore

Fender benders and other minor motor vehicle incidents highlight need to exercise caution and patience when driving

The snow kept coming on Monday morning, covering Goldstream Avenue in a blanket of white by 9 a.m. With more snow and icy conditions predicted this week, police and fire officials are recommending extreme caution on the roads.
Pemberton Holmes Realty agent Michael Taylor says the new LandlordBC registry is a good way for newcomers to property rentals to learn the ins and outs of regulations governing the Residential Tenancy Act.

HOMEFINDER: New registry brings B.C. landlords up to speed

LandlordBC provides peace of mind for landlords and renters

Pemberton Holmes Realty agent Michael Taylor says the new LandlordBC registry is a good way for newcomers to property rentals to learn the ins and outs of regulations governing the Residential Tenancy Act.
Ashlea Pearson, human resources manager for the Home Depot in Langford, said the store is always looking for talented people who want to pursue a career with the company.

Home Depot conducting B.C. hiring blitz

WestShore Chamber lauds positive signs of continued growth on the West Shore

Ashlea Pearson, human resources manager for the Home Depot in Langford, said the store is always looking for talented people who want to pursue a career with the company.
Skaters from the Juan de Fuca Figure Skating Club rehearse a routine for shows March 11 and 12 at the Juan de Fuca Arena.

Juan de Fuca skaters excited about upcoming ice show

Production will be like theatre on ice, coach Larry Rushton says

Skaters from the Juan de Fuca Figure Skating Club rehearse a routine for shows March 11 and 12 at the Juan de Fuca Arena.

Rats an issue for Colwood woman whose property backs onto schoolyard

Expert says it’s a bad year for rodents throughout the region

Evidence of a hoarding disorder are more prevelant tends to surface more in RVs and trailer homes.

Help to combat hoarding available with VIHA

The trouble with hoarding is that it’s invisible to authorities until it’s reported, or a problem occurs.

Evidence of a hoarding disorder are more prevelant tends to surface more in RVs and trailer homes.

Langford to support Colwood in seeking CRD service review

Langford council has unanimously supported a call from Colwood to launch a review of services provided to local municipalities by the CRD.

RCMP Aux. Const. Lorne Fletcher, left, and Aux. Const. Don Devenney, shown here after receiving Queen’s Jubilee medals, have dozens of years’ experience between them as volunteer officers. Their suggestions for a tiered auxiliary program helped prompt the RCMP to revisit its rules around duties for auxiliary constables in the field.

West Shore RCMP volunteers help shape federal changes to rules for auxiliary cops

Longtime members of volunteer program on West Shore suggest tiered approach.

RCMP Aux. Const. Lorne Fletcher, left, and Aux. Const. Don Devenney, shown here after receiving Queen’s Jubilee medals, have dozens of years’ experience between them as volunteer officers. Their suggestions for a tiered auxiliary program helped prompt the RCMP to revisit its rules around duties for auxiliary constables in the field.
Greentree Medical Dispensary on Granderson Road in Langford was shut down Tuesday for contradiction of City bylaws and the federal Criminal Code, one day after opening.

UPDATE: Langford mayor blames PM for lack of clarity on marijuana dispensaries

Stew Young says Health Canada-approved pot should be sold in pharmacies

Greentree Medical Dispensary on Granderson Road in Langford was shut down Tuesday for contradiction of City bylaws and the federal Criminal Code, one day after opening.

Sooke School District signs agreements for new land for schools

The money offered for the different parcels of land ranges from $300,000 to $2 million an acre, says school district superintendent.

Sooke School District signs agreements for new land for schools

New middle school on the West Shore identified as a priority

Chris Gunn with Urban Concierge Services works to help things go smoothly for homeowners during temporary absences from their home.

HOMEFINDER: New business fills niche for property owners

Peace of mind a key selling point for fledgling concierge service

Chris Gunn with Urban Concierge Services works to help things go smoothly for homeowners during temporary absences from their home.

Engineering budget sees small hike

Langford roads, lake and pond maintenance costs rise

COLUMN: Why I hate the Seahawks

It starts at the top with Pete Carroll, the coach who left USC after turning a blind eye to transgressions resulting in sanctions.

Continued development has helped the West Shore maintain a leading position in the Greater Victoria real estate market.

HOMEFINDER: West Shore continues to lead in affordable housing

December was a slower month compared to the rest of 2016 in the Greater Victoria real estate market.

Continued development has helped the West Shore maintain a leading position in the Greater Victoria real estate market.

RICKTER SCALE: Fearless and fearful predictions for the year ahead

Here's what's in store for the good folks of Sooke, says columnist

COLUMN: The Shawshanked Reduction cuts close to home

Why is it sports fans on the West Coast continue to get shafted by our local cable king?