Katherine Engqvist

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The Foster Parent Support Services Society is looking for homes willing to take in foster kids. (Photo courtesy of Prairie Child Photography)

High cost of living means fewer foster families

More than 1,000 children are in desperate need of foster families on Vancouver Island

The Foster Parent Support Services Society is looking for homes willing to take in foster kids. (Photo courtesy of Prairie Child Photography)
Allan Cahoon, Royal Roads University president and vice-chancellor, and Songhees Nation Chief Ron Sam signed a framework agreement Tuesday that outlines some objectives for the Colwood site. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

Songhees Nation, Royal Roads plan for future of Colwood site

Framework agreement outlines objectives for DND site if ownership is passed to Songhees Nation

Allan Cahoon, Royal Roads University president and vice-chancellor, and Songhees Nation Chief Ron Sam signed a framework agreement Tuesday that outlines some objectives for the Colwood site. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
An ATV was used for queue management and to distribute water to motorists waiting during the Malahat closure Thursday. (Photo by @TranBC/Twitter)

Saanich Inlet bridge billion-dollar price tag too expensive says ministry

Malahat alternatives not practical from engineering, budget standpoint

An ATV was used for queue management and to distribute water to motorists waiting during the Malahat closure Thursday. (Photo by @TranBC/Twitter)
A discarded cigarette in a drive through in Langford caused cedar hedges to ignite in what could have been a dangerous fire. (Photo courtesy of Langford Fire Rescue)

Heat wave also brings spike in preventable fires

Langford Fire Rescue reminds residents to be cautious as discarded cigarettes cause three fires

A discarded cigarette in a drive through in Langford caused cedar hedges to ignite in what could have been a dangerous fire. (Photo courtesy of Langford Fire Rescue)
Backups on the Malahat were lengthy last summer with construction closing one northbound lane. The province reopened the lane in August to help with the flow of traffic on weekends. (Twitter: @kridan0103)

UPDATED: Second lane through Malahat Village opened Wednesday morning

Lane will open for weekends throughout the summer

Backups on the Malahat were lengthy last summer with construction closing one northbound lane. The province reopened the lane in August to help with the flow of traffic on weekends. (Twitter: @kridan0103)
Women’s sevens captains from the 12 participating countries lined up for a photo shoot at Hatley Castle on May 10, just two days away from the start of the Langford Series event. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

Ticket sales booming in final days before rugby sevens event in Langford

Limited number of tickets available

Women’s sevens captains from the 12 participating countries lined up for a photo shoot at Hatley Castle on May 10, just two days away from the start of the Langford Series event. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)
A proposed cell site for a City of Langford-owned property at 1365 Goldstream Ave. drew some concern from residents at a public hearing Monday. (Google Maps)

Residents voice concerns about cell tower proposal

Freedom Mobile prepares to launch new cell network in Greater Victoria

A proposed cell site for a City of Langford-owned property at 1365 Goldstream Ave. drew some concern from residents at a public hearing Monday. (Google Maps)
Renovations on Elements Casino Victoria are nearing completion. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

Elements Casino preps for Saturday’s grand opening

Finishing touches being completed after 15-month renovation

Renovations on Elements Casino Victoria are nearing completion. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
First responders face some of the worst scenes imaginable, sometimes even helping their colleagues. But industry leaders are calling for more to be done to prepare them for the mental injuries that come with the job. (Black Press file photo)

First responders not prepared enough for the mental traumas

Industry leaders call for more pre-incident training

First responders face some of the worst scenes imaginable, sometimes even helping their colleagues. But industry leaders are calling for more to be done to prepare them for the mental injuries that come with the job. (Black Press file photo)
A proposed development for the north corner of the Sooke and Happy Valley intersection could result in a realignment of Glen Lake Road. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Langford)

Proposed Sooke Road development clears another hurdle

Height, lot coverage and traffic concerns voiced at public hearing

A proposed development for the north corner of the Sooke and Happy Valley intersection could result in a realignment of Glen Lake Road. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Langford)
Grant McKenzie, Our Place director of communications, and Dana Young, who will be the director of the therapeutic recovery community planned for View Royal, show off the site. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

Our Place looks to create new therapeutic recovery community in View Royal

Rezoning still needed for former site of Choices Transitional Housing

Grant McKenzie, Our Place director of communications, and Dana Young, who will be the director of the therapeutic recovery community planned for View Royal, show off the site. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
The Bear Mountain Parkway extension is complete. The new roadway connects the Leigh Road overpass to the roundabout on Country Club Way. (Map courtesy of the City of Langford)

UPDATED: Bear Mountain Parkway extension is now open

City hosts reception to celebrate 25 years of constructing Langford

The Bear Mountain Parkway extension is complete. The new roadway connects the Leigh Road overpass to the roundabout on Country Club Way. (Map courtesy of the City of Langford)
A map showing the soon to be completed Bear Mountain Parkway. (Map courtesy of the City of Langford)

Bear Mountain Parkway to open Tuesday evening

Public will be able to access new roadway after 7 p.m.

A map showing the soon to be completed Bear Mountain Parkway. (Map courtesy of the City of Langford)
There's a few new faces in Langford's City Hall, located at 877 Goldstream Ave. Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff

Langford council news in brief

Luxton Road closure, Sooke Road development, a new bridge deck and more lighting in the works

There's a few new faces in Langford's City Hall, located at 877 Goldstream Ave. Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff
A proposed development for the north corner of the Sooke and Happy Valley intersection could result in a realignment of Glen Lake Road. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Langford)

Realignment proposed for Glen Lake and Sooke Road intersection in Langford

Proposed development will feature new intersection at Happy Valley Road

A proposed development for the north corner of the Sooke and Happy Valley intersection could result in a realignment of Glen Lake Road. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Langford)
(Google Maps)

UPDATED: Four displaced after Monday afternoon fire in View Royal

Fire started in the basement suite of a home on Gair Road

(Google Maps)
Mckenna Haz, one of the co-founders of KidLED, show off one of their hoodie designs. KidLED recently launched its first campaign, called the WWI Centennial Collection, with part of the proceeds going to Wounded Warriors Canada. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

Teens leading charge with WWI campaign

Proceeds from KidLED's fist line to support Wounded Warriors Canada

Mckenna Haz, one of the co-founders of KidLED, show off one of their hoodie designs. KidLED recently launched its first campaign, called the WWI Centennial Collection, with part of the proceeds going to Wounded Warriors Canada. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
Colwood is putting the other owners of West Shore Parks and Recreation on notice after rejecting the society’s 2018 budget. (Gazette file photo)

Colwood predicts downfall of West Shore Parks and Rec unless changes made now

Council rejects West Shore Parks and Rec 2018 budget, stating more funding needed

Colwood is putting the other owners of West Shore Parks and Recreation on notice after rejecting the society’s 2018 budget. (Gazette file photo)
Langford Mayor Stew Young (centre) is joined by representatives (from left) Scott Morrissey, Bill Fox, Marcela Corzo, Paul Woodward and David Wong, from the Ledcor Group in breaking ground on the Belmont Residences project. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

Ledcor purchases portion of old Belmont school site for new residential build

$200 million project is the largest in Langford and will feature 440 residential units

Langford Mayor Stew Young (centre) is joined by representatives (from left) Scott Morrissey, Bill Fox, Marcela Corzo, Paul Woodward and David Wong, from the Ledcor Group in breaking ground on the Belmont Residences project. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
Emergency crews are on scene for a structure fire @ 28 Lekwungen Lane on the Songhees Nation. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

House fire on Songhees Nation displaces four residents

No injuries and the fire was contained to one unit in the fourplex

Emergency crews are on scene for a structure fire @ 28 Lekwungen Lane on the Songhees Nation. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)