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Parvovirus has been reported on the Westshore and dog owners are encouraged to vaccinate their pets. (photo: freepexels.com)

Colwood puppy dies of parvovirus

Vaccination is only way to avoid the virus' effects says vet

Parvovirus has been reported on the Westshore and dog owners are encouraged to vaccinate their pets. (photo: freepexels.com)
Off-leash dogs rush to greet a dog owner with her own dog on a leash. (Tim Collins/News Gazette staff)

Langford resident calls for action on off-leash dogs in Thetis Lake Park

Some pet owners lack responsible approach

Off-leash dogs rush to greet a dog owner with her own dog on a leash. (Tim Collins/News Gazette staff)
Chris Lynn from Great Canadian Casinos Inc. points to the new construction area that will add food and entertainment venues to Elements Casino in View Royal. (Tim Collins/News Gazette staff)

More entertainment and food coming to Elements Casino

Renovations behind but nearing completion for upgraded venue

Chris Lynn from Great Canadian Casinos Inc. points to the new construction area that will add food and entertainment venues to Elements Casino in View Royal. (Tim Collins/News Gazette staff)
The District of Highlands is putting big oil on notice and is asking other municipalities in the area to do the same. (Google Maps)

District of Highlands faces challenges in funding

Asset management report goes to open house this Wednesday

The District of Highlands is putting big oil on notice and is asking other municipalities in the area to do the same. (Google Maps)
The World Health Organization is set to recognize video game addiction as a mental health issue. (Pixabay photo)

Addictions to online games can destroy real lives

WHO recognizes 'gaming disorder' as a disease

The World Health Organization is set to recognize video game addiction as a mental health issue. (Pixabay photo)
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Victoria Grizzlies start the year with a win

First game of the new year keeps Grizzlies near top of Island Division

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Christmas apparel for four legged friends was the hot item at Island Pet Source. (jesse holland Photography)

Christmas shopping is more than the bottom line

Retailers recount special holiday memories

Christmas apparel for four legged friends was the hot item at Island Pet Source. (jesse holland Photography)
The Westshore Wolves are back on the ice Wednesday, Jan. 3 at The Q Centre as they take on the Peninsula Panthers.The following night, they'll face off against the Victoria Cougars at Archie Browning Arena in Esquimalt. (Black Press file photo)

Westshore Wolves look to ‘explode out of the break’

Local team has a record of 16-12-1

The Westshore Wolves are back on the ice Wednesday, Jan. 3 at The Q Centre as they take on the Peninsula Panthers.The following night, they'll face off against the Victoria Cougars at Archie Browning Arena in Esquimalt. (Black Press file photo)
Belmont athlete Gracie May will attend the U19 FIVB World Championship Tournament in Toronto this year. The winners will go on to represent Canada at the world championships in China. (Contributed photo)

Beach volleyball a personal game for Belmont athlete

Local sponsors pave the way for Gracie May

Belmont athlete Gracie May will attend the U19 FIVB World Championship Tournament in Toronto this year. The winners will go on to represent Canada at the world championships in China. (Contributed photo)
Stephen Gilbert (above) installed the solar panels at his Metchosin home in an effort to avoid high hydro costs. The solar units (left) on his property allow him to sell power back into the power grid and has generated more than $6,000 in electrical power that he is able to benefit from. (Tim Collins/news gazette staff)

Powered by the sun

Metchosin family converts home to solar and profits from the experience

Stephen Gilbert (above) installed the solar panels at his Metchosin home in an effort to avoid high hydro costs. The solar units (left) on his property allow him to sell power back into the power grid and has generated more than $6,000 in electrical power that he is able to benefit from. (Tim Collins/news gazette staff)
Youth rugby is growing at a steady rate as the Westshore club announces scholarships for graduating players. (Westshore rugby club)

Scholarships reward rugby players

Westshore club supports its players

Youth rugby is growing at a steady rate as the Westshore club announces scholarships for graduating players. (Westshore rugby club)
No one was injured as a truck ran a red light and collided with another vehicle at Sooke Rd. and Jacklin Rd. (Tim Collins/News Gazette)

Another crash on Sooke Road

No one seriously injured after truck runs red light

No one was injured as a truck ran a red light and collided with another vehicle at Sooke Rd. and Jacklin Rd. (Tim Collins/News Gazette)
Property disputes are often at the root of problems with neighbours.

From property lines to dead rats

Neighbour disputes are varied, yet common

Property disputes are often at the root of problems with neighbours.
A group of brave swimmers go in for a quick dip during Metchosin’s annual polar bear swim on Jan. 1 last year. (Photo courtesy of Ed Watson Photography)

Take a dip at Taylor Beach for polar bear swim

A chance to wash, or freeze, away 2017

A group of brave swimmers go in for a quick dip during Metchosin’s annual polar bear swim on Jan. 1 last year. (Photo courtesy of Ed Watson Photography)
Nik Carverhill has been named a Rhodes Scholar for 2018 and credits his education at Pearson College for much of his success.

Pearson College inspires Rhodes Scholar

Time in Metchosin was transformative

Nik Carverhill has been named a Rhodes Scholar for 2018 and credits his education at Pearson College for much of his success.
Belmont Secondary school’s senior girls volleyball team celebrates their provincial championship with a free lunch, courtesy of Langford Fire Rescue. (Tim Collins/News Gazette staff)

Belmont senior girls volleyball team celebrates in style

Langford Fire Rescue whisks away team, retiring principal for special lunch

Belmont Secondary school’s senior girls volleyball team celebrates their provincial championship with a free lunch, courtesy of Langford Fire Rescue. (Tim Collins/News Gazette staff)
The Juan de Fuca Grizzlies Midget female hockey team is raising funds this weekend for a trip to play on an outdoor rink later this month. (Photo contributed)

Grizzlies females a tough squad

Trip to Montana will test the West Shore team outdoors

The Juan de Fuca Grizzlies Midget female hockey team is raising funds this weekend for a trip to play on an outdoor rink later this month. (Photo contributed)
William Head Institution, near Metchosin, has no manned guard towers but no escapes since 2013. (Wikimapia)

William Head fence debate a big deal out of nothing says officials

Metchosin Mayor John Ranns met with William Head warden Thursday

William Head Institution, near Metchosin, has no manned guard towers but no escapes since 2013. (Wikimapia)
After winning the Canadian championship, Corissa Sivorot training hard to top her personal best at the world chammpionships in Seoul, South Korea. (Gazette file photo)

Kettlebell athlete brings home gold from world event

Women centre stage at event in Seoul

After winning the Canadian championship, Corissa Sivorot training hard to top her personal best at the world chammpionships in Seoul, South Korea. (Gazette file photo)
The Victoria Grizzlies invite fans to donate a new teddy bear to Santas Anonymous at their Dec. 9 game in Colwood. (Photo contributed)

Victoria Grizzlies collect for charity

After two losses on the road, Grizzlies look ahead to string of home games

The Victoria Grizzlies invite fans to donate a new teddy bear to Santas Anonymous at their Dec. 9 game in Colwood. (Photo contributed)