Katherine Engqvist

Some Langford residents are still having campfires despite the province-wide ban. (Black Press file photo)

Campfires still flaring up in Langford

Provincewide ban in effect, including the West Shore

Some Langford residents are still having campfires despite the province-wide ban. (Black Press file photo)
West Shore Parkway is scheduled to open this fall. (Rick Stiebel/News Gazette staff)

West Shore Parkway to open this fall

Project ahead but could be delayed due to wildfires

West Shore Parkway is scheduled to open this fall. (Rick Stiebel/News Gazette staff)
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Electrical fire extinguished in Langford home

Panel caught when homeowner turned on power

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The West Shore RCMP officer that was the subject of a police watchdog organization’s investigation that was a result of the crash that killed Const. Sarah Beckett will not be charged. (Gazette file photo)

Clear statement issued for officer involved in Beckett crash

Charges of dangerous driving, dangerous driving causing death and obstruction of justice not proven

The West Shore RCMP officer that was the subject of a police watchdog organization’s investigation that was a result of the crash that killed Const. Sarah Beckett will not be charged. (Gazette file photo)
A brush fire along Sooke Road snarled traffic Wednesday just before the evening rush hour. (Amanda Todd)

RCMP investigating cause of Sooke Road fire

Fire crews continued to monitor the area until late Thursday morning

A brush fire along Sooke Road snarled traffic Wednesday just before the evening rush hour. (Amanda Todd)
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West Shore RCMP investigating morning robbery

A woman was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries following an incident at 9:00 a.m.

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Kenneth Jacob Fenton, centre, gets into a waiting vehicle after pleading guilty to two charges relating to the death of West Shore RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett last month. His sentencing hearing started on June 28 and continues today. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)

No decision until July 14 in sentencing hearing for Langford man involved in death of RCMP officer

Kenneth Jacob Fenton chokes back tears while apologizing for his actions

Kenneth Jacob Fenton, centre, gets into a waiting vehicle after pleading guilty to two charges relating to the death of West Shore RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett last month. His sentencing hearing started on June 28 and continues today. (Joel Tansey/News Gazette staff)
A revamped development idea has been proposed for the existing site of the Thetis Lake Campground and Trailer Park (shown in green print). In exchange for the higher density on this land, a development application in the works for directly across the Trans-Canada Highway would be changed to see a public green space amenity created. (Google Maps)

Thetis-area development moves ahead

Public hearing set for Thetis Lake Campground rezoning

A revamped development idea has been proposed for the existing site of the Thetis Lake Campground and Trailer Park (shown in green print). In exchange for the higher density on this land, a development application in the works for directly across the Trans-Canada Highway would be changed to see a public green space amenity created. (Google Maps)
The Christie Point Apartments on Craigowan Road currently offer a range of suites and configurations in a gated-style community built on the narrow strip of land jutting into Portage Inlet. The owners of the 1960s era development, which currently includes 161 rental homes, are proposing a complete redevelopment of the 15.8-acre property that calls for 473 rental units in seven building sections. (Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff)

Christie Point redevelopment clears another hurdle

Council votes 3-2 to move project forward

The Christie Point Apartments on Craigowan Road currently offer a range of suites and configurations in a gated-style community built on the narrow strip of land jutting into Portage Inlet. The owners of the 1960s era development, which currently includes 161 rental homes, are proposing a complete redevelopment of the 15.8-acre property that calls for 473 rental units in seven building sections. (Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff)
Wildfire danger rating map of British Columbia. (Image courtesy British Columbia Wildfire Service)

Burning now banned in Highlands

No permits will be issued until Oct. 15

Wildfire danger rating map of British Columbia. (Image courtesy British Columbia Wildfire Service)
Jesse Roper kicked off Canada Day celebrations at Westshore Town Centre in Langford. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

WATCH: Jesse Roper kicks off Canada Day celebrations in Langford

Canada Day celebrations are in full swing across the region

Jesse Roper kicked off Canada Day celebrations at Westshore Town Centre in Langford. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
Crews are prepping the old Belmont secondary site for the construction of a new municipal road. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

Old Belmont site gets a new look in Langford

Work is underway for a new muncipial road across the site

Crews are prepping the old Belmont secondary site for the construction of a new municipal road. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
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Time for Liberal party to stand down

Resident weary of political flip flopping

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Community members lined up to share their opinions on the Christie Point redevelopment proposal with View Royal council Tuesday night. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

Realstar agrees to grandfather rent for 33 units

Christie Point redevelopment proposal still met with mixed opinions at public hearing

Community members lined up to share their opinions on the Christie Point redevelopment proposal with View Royal council Tuesday night. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
View Royal council members look over a staff presentation. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

Realstar agrees to grandfather rents for 20 per cent of Christie Point residents

View Royal redevelopment proposal met with mixed reviews

View Royal council members look over a staff presentation. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
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UPDATED: Near drowning at Thetis Lake in View Royal

Two 16-year-old boys saved by bystanders, lucky to be alive

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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

Rezoning applications could mean several new housing developments

There's a few new faces in Langford's City Hall, located at 877 Goldstream Ave. Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff

Mr Hockey remembered this weekend at second annual golf tournament in Langford

North Saanich resident Larry Orr did whatever he could to help kids play sports

More than a dozen people lined up to speak at Tuesday’s council meeting in View Royal regarding the rezoning application for Christie Point. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

View Royal Christie Point redevelopment proposal moves to public hearing

Residents will have another opportunity to voice their opinions on June 27

More than a dozen people lined up to speak at Tuesday’s council meeting in View Royal regarding the rezoning application for Christie Point. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
Charmaine Koenig (Belle) and Matthew Robertson (the Prince) give a sneak peek of two of their costumes for Four Seasons Musical Theatre’s production of Beauty and the Beast. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

Cast members get in touch with their inner beasts in View Royal

Four Seasons Musical Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast

Charmaine Koenig (Belle) and Matthew Robertson (the Prince) give a sneak peek of two of their costumes for Four Seasons Musical Theatre’s production of Beauty and the Beast. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)