Colwood

A hydro pole in the middle of a stretch of road by Veterans Memorial Parkway and Latoria Road has caused confusion. (Photo courtesy of Owen Williams)

‘Odd’: Drivers bewildered after power pole left in middle of Colwood road

There will be some concrete barriers and signage for now

 

A project to improve water supply and keep up with demand has been announced, but Colwood Coun. Ian Ward has said that this is not needed as water usage rates have not increased at the same rate as population growth. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)

CRD water project under fire from Colwood council for cost, ‘flawed’ process

‘This is the single most expensive capital project in the CRD history’

 

Sylvia Kelly, 103, celebrates with five others at West Shore Retirement Village. She was very active all her life and credits volunteering as a reason for having such a long life. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)

Six centenarians celebrate remarkable lives at West Shore retirement home

The six people celebrating have led incredibly diverse lives

 

Colwood Fire Rescue responded to an RV fire Wednesday (Aug. 30) afternoon. (Black Press Media file photo)

VIDEO: RV destroyed in Colwood blaze

The Wednesday fire resulted in no injuries and was quickly contained

Colwood Fire Rescue responded to an RV fire Wednesday (Aug. 30) afternoon. (Black Press Media file photo)
Joey Ter-Mitchell said he hopes the book will help others understand his struggle with addiction and navigate their own. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Colwood author pens story of addiction struggles

Joey Ter-Mitchell’s book tells the story of his own struggles alongside his granddad’s story

Joey Ter-Mitchell said he hopes the book will help others understand his struggle with addiction and navigate their own. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
From left to right: Molly McLellan, Nicky Brown and Rhianedd Gwilym were introduced to Gaelic Football during Van Isle Rovers Gaelic Athletic Club’s “bring a friend day” and found it to be a “good craic.” (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

‘It’s a good craic’: Gaelic football luring new Vancouver Island players

Unique Irish past time growing as Victoria club competes with bigger mainland teams

From left to right: Molly McLellan, Nicky Brown and Rhianedd Gwilym were introduced to Gaelic Football during Van Isle Rovers Gaelic Athletic Club’s “bring a friend day” and found it to be a “good craic.” (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
The Pacific Centre Family Service Association centre in Colwood is seen in this file photo. (Black Press Media file)

‘Surprising and worrying’: Colwood medical clinic losing one of its doctors

Doctors’ patients at Westshore Community Health Centre will be without a doctor effective Nov. 1

The Pacific Centre Family Service Association centre in Colwood is seen in this file photo. (Black Press Media file)
Wildwood Sauna user Sam Tyson before pulling the dump bucket of ice cold water on himself at Bilston Creek Farm in Metchosin. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: Wildwood Saunas finds new home at scenic lavender farm in Metchosin

‘Just by the beach and the forest, it’s just very peaceful here.’

Wildwood Sauna user Sam Tyson before pulling the dump bucket of ice cold water on himself at Bilston Creek Farm in Metchosin. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
A Lekwungen Dancer performs ahead of the Canoe Landing Protocol Wednesday, June 21 during National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at Royal Roads University. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

‘It’s overwhelming’: Thousands celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in Colwood

Canoe Landing Protocol, dancing, drumming and more held at Royal Roads University

A Lekwungen Dancer performs ahead of the Canoe Landing Protocol Wednesday, June 21 during National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at Royal Roads University. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Riders warm up and chat ahead of the CFB Esquimalt 2023 Navy Nike Ride at Ecole John Stubbs Memorial School in Colwood Saturday, June 3. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: CFB Esquimalt Navy Bike Ride rolls through Colwood

4 km and 28 km rides were available in support of charities

Riders warm up and chat ahead of the CFB Esquimalt 2023 Navy Nike Ride at Ecole John Stubbs Memorial School in Colwood Saturday, June 3. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Colwood resident Tammy Donaldson videoed a Black bear walking by blue recycling bins laid out on Elizabeth Ann Drive near Wishart and Latoria at around noon on Tuesday (May 30). (Courtesy of Tammy Donaldson/Facebook)

VIDEO: Garbage warning issued after bear inspects West Shore recycling bins

Bear wandered down Colwood street, looking in recycling bins

Colwood resident Tammy Donaldson videoed a Black bear walking by blue recycling bins laid out on Elizabeth Ann Drive near Wishart and Latoria at around noon on Tuesday (May 30). (Courtesy of Tammy Donaldson/Facebook)
Crime was down 5.3% overall on the West Shore in 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)

West Shore RCMP aims to start mental health team to tackle rise in violent crime, shoplifting

Langford sees crimes against people jump to 673 in 2022, up from 580

Crime was down 5.3% overall on the West Shore in 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)
The DriveBC highway traffic camera looking south on Kangaroo Road at 12:15 p.m. on May 4. (DriveBC traffic camera)

UPDATE: Sooke Road reopens after downed lines cleared

A single-vehicle crashed into a hydro pole around noon on Thursday

The DriveBC highway traffic camera looking south on Kangaroo Road at 12:15 p.m. on May 4. (DriveBC traffic camera)
The annual Regional Emergency Preparedness Fair and Display is returning May 7 to West Shore Parks and Recreation after its pandemic hiatus, promising a day full of fun activities and important emergency preparedness information for residents. (Black Press Media file photo)

Emergency preparedness fair returns to Colwood after pandemic break

West Shore Parks and Recreation hosting free event filled with activities, important information

The annual Regional Emergency Preparedness Fair and Display is returning May 7 to West Shore Parks and Recreation after its pandemic hiatus, promising a day full of fun activities and important emergency preparedness information for residents. (Black Press Media file photo)
Wildwood Saunas owner Josh Dupuis said he is thrilled his company has secured a spot at Royal Beach for their mobile saunas for the next six months, with regular opening hours returning Friday (April 21). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

‘It feels really amazing’: Wildwood Saunas sets up shop at new Royal Beach home

The mobile sauna company has secured a six-month use of the Colwood space

Wildwood Saunas owner Josh Dupuis said he is thrilled his company has secured a spot at Royal Beach for their mobile saunas for the next six months, with regular opening hours returning Friday (April 21). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Colwood Coun. Ian Ward with his family. His son Liam (second from right) is set to lose his family doctor on June 30. (Courtesy of Ian Ward)

Colwood politician ‘pretty pessimistic’ after son loses family doctor to retirement

Ian Ward’s son is set to lose his family doctor, two years after his mother went through the same

Colwood Coun. Ian Ward with his family. His son Liam (second from right) is set to lose his family doctor on June 30. (Courtesy of Ian Ward)
Quality Foods is set to open its new location in Colwood’s Royal Bay neighbourhood – pictured under construction – on May 25. The company announced the opening date in a news release Wednesday (April 12). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Quality Foods sets opening date for new Royal Bay location in Colwood

The chain also announced it will close Errington distribution centre as of Dec. 31

Quality Foods is set to open its new location in Colwood’s Royal Bay neighbourhood – pictured under construction – on May 25. The company announced the opening date in a news release Wednesday (April 12). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The under-construction field at the North Langford Elementary School on south Skirt Mountain is set to be completed in the early spring, according to Yari Nielsen, director of the City of Langford’s parks and recreation department. (Black Press Media file photo)

JDF Soccer Association eyes turf as future West Shore needs arise

Club has seen growth in memberships spike over past four to six years

The under-construction field at the North Langford Elementary School on south Skirt Mountain is set to be completed in the early spring, according to Yari Nielsen, director of the City of Langford’s parks and recreation department. (Black Press Media file photo)
Kimberly Chen, 16, and Isla Rendle, 15, are two of the four athletes from the Greater Victoria Velodrome Association heading to the Canadian Track Cycling Championships in Quebec next weekend. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Four West Shore track cyclists heading to nationals

The Greater Victoria Velodrome Association continues its record of producing top talent

Kimberly Chen, 16, and Isla Rendle, 15, are two of the four athletes from the Greater Victoria Velodrome Association heading to the Canadian Track Cycling Championships in Quebec next weekend. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Greater Victoria Velodrome Association president Matt Powell said the club is aiming to increase awareness in the cycling community of what it has to offer, and is hosting an open house at their track in Colwood April 9. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

‘A great place to learn’: West Shore velodrome hosting spring open house

Greater Victoria Velodrome Association invites community to come learn about and try track cycling

Greater Victoria Velodrome Association president Matt Powell said the club is aiming to increase awareness in the cycling community of what it has to offer, and is hosting an open house at their track in Colwood April 9. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)