Issue 292Thu, Dec 28Celebrating New Year's Eve in the WestshorePlus, wind warnings, lower gas prices, polar bear plunge, and moreRead it →Issue 291Thu, Dec 21Christmas Day closures in the areaPlus, reclaiming history, bus route changes, holiday market, and moreRead it →Issue 290Tue, Dec 19Local goodies to gift this holidayPlus, Colwood's climate resiliency, holiday displays, a lantern walk, and moreRead it →Issue 289Mon, Dec 18Colwood City Council votes to expedite step codes to increase its climate resiliencyChoices around renewable energy sources inform council’s move to adopt new building codesRead it →Issue 288Thu, Dec 14Sooke introduces more affordable housingPlus, Christmas sing-along, stolen jewelry, skate with Santa, and moreRead it →Issue 287Wed, Dec 13Indigenous people in Sooke now have more affordable housing optionsA multi-family apartment development that prioritizes Indigenous residents has opened in SookeRead it →Issue 286Tue, Dec 12How oil spills will affect local marine wildlifePlus, climate week, pub car crash, lantern making, and moreRead it →Issue 285Mon, Dec 11No spill response can eliminate risk to marine life in the Strait of Juan de FucaHeads from across sectors doing their best to prevent and mitigate oil spillsRead it →Issue 284Thu, Dec 7Local teacher wins climate challengePlus, Island Rail updates, Colwood pole, Santa parade, and moreRead it →Issue 283Tue, Dec 5Langford loses chance to host BC LionsPlus, home invasion, recycling in View Royal, climate week, and moreRead it →Issue 282Thu, Nov 30Ancient Westshore tree discovery qualifies for protectionPlus, Ukrainian relief, Colwood walk-in reopens, concert giveaway, and moreRead it →Issue 281Wed, Nov 29Discovery of another ancient giant on the WestshoreFind of a giant Western redcedar renews calls for reduced thresholds for protectionRead it →Issue 280Tue, Nov 28Winter Fest warms up the communityPlus, online harassment, shoebox gifts, Colwood food drive, and moreRead it →Issue 279Thu, Nov 23Special soccer match supports fundraiser for Goldstream Food BankPlus, firefighting crisis, dangerous drivers, Christmas markets, and moreRead it →Issue 278Tue, Nov 21The new hot spot for birdingPlus, Hartland landfill, illegal firearms seizure, craft fair, and moreRead it →Issue 277Mon, Nov 20Langford and Sooke have gone to the birdsSooke and Langford have joined other Vancouver Island communities on BC Bird Trail’s list of experiencesRead it →Issue 276Thu, Nov 16Soup spots around the WestshorePlus, climate change meetings, reading centre closing, craft fairs, and moreRead it →Issue 275Tue, Nov 14Local First Nation receives fundingPlus, Canadian Championship, Christmas craft fair, emergency test, and moreRead it →Issue 274Tue, Nov 14Rick Hansen Fund announced support to Ditidaht First NationThe funding will improve accessibility and servicesRead it →Issue 273Thu, Nov 9Ways to commemorate Remembrance DayPlus, daycare issues, community dinner, graduation fundraiser, and moreRead it →Issue 272Tue, Nov 7Cozy cafes around the WestshorePlus, urban forests, climate chat, charities in need, and moreRead it →Issue 271Mon, Nov 6Langford’s Urban Forest Management Plan finally making its way to lightRead it →Issue 270Thu, Nov 2Holiday markets are herePlus, pumpkin smashing, Emergency Act updates, school funding, and moreRead it →Issue 269Wed, Nov 1Westshore communities may be up for legislated emergency planning upgradesNew legislation will require more from municipalities for emergency planning and managementRead it →Issue 268Tue, Oct 31Westshore volunteers prepare for relief trip to UkrainePlus, Cullen Cup winner, Halloween events, and moreRead it →Issue 267Thu, Oct 26Fun activities for the spooky seasonPlus power outages, VCAPCC renovations, improv, and moreRead it →Issue 266Wed, Oct 25Spooktacular Halloween events in the WestshoreThrilling activities to get into the Halloween spiritRead it →Issue 265Tue, Oct 24Westshore team continues undefeated streakPlus, Police Act amendments, traffic in Esquimalt, the Sooke Philharmonic and moreRead it →Issue 264Mon, Oct 23Amendments to the Police Act don’t impact the WestshoreCommunities of more than 5,000 residents in BC are responsible for their own police servicesRead it →Issue 263Thu, Oct 19The best places to watch the leaves change in the WestshorePlus, Pacific FC moves to semifinals, traffic jam in Colwood, comedy in Langford, and moreRead it →Issue 262Tue, Oct 17The man behind the mysterious carvingPlus, losing trees in Colwood, rents are extremely high, and moreRead it →Issue 261Mon, Oct 16Colwood development raises concerns for loss of treesLangford, Colwood experience ongoing growing pains due to regional growthRead it →Issue 260Mon, Oct 16A mysterious carving pops up along Highway 14Local carver Ryan Cook is behind this art piece, and moreRead it →Issue 259Thu, Oct 12Vandalized vehicles in LangfordPlus, Colwood arts funding, lawsuit against Sooke Craft group, and moreRead it →Issue 258Thu, Oct 12Membership in CRD Arts Council a key question in Colwood council meetingThe municipality will need to become a participating service member if it wants access to arts fundingRead it →Issue 257Tue, Oct 10Vancouver Island COVID spikes have BC taking precautionary measuresPlus, Pacific FC's uphill road to trophy, racial profiling incident, Sunday's earthquake, and moreRead it →Issue 256Thu, Oct 5More transitional housing needed in Sooke for those fleeing domestic and family violencePlus, things to do this Thanksgiving weekend in the WestshoreRead it →Issue 255Tue, Oct 3Royal Roads rings in harvest season with a celebrationPlus, harvest season, water discolouration, art studio tours, and moreRead it →Issue 254Thu, Sep 28National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the WestshorePlus, Langford's strategic plan, derelict ships, missing man located, and moreRead it →Issue 253Wed, Sep 27Langford city council announces its first draft strategic planA preview into needed expansionsRead it →Issue 252Tue, Sep 26Volunteers in the Westshore heading to UkrainePlus, playoffs, art exhibits, a wanted person arrested, and moreRead it →Issue 251Thu, Sep 21Zero carbon in View Royal and green teams in LangfordPlus, green team in Langford, cougar and bear sightings, Applefest and moreRead it →Issue 250Thu, Sep 21Best way to zero carbon?View Royal’s look into sustainable energyRead it →Issue 249Tue, Sep 19Correction NoticeThere is no return to remote learningRead it →Issue 248Tue, Sep 19Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling celebrates 10 yearsPlus, 10 years of Island wrestling, an arrest in Sooke, food truck fest, and moreRead it →Issue 247Thu, Sep 14BC old growth still dwindling after three-year anniversary of promised protectionPlus, red light cameras, sewage in Sooke, RBCM in Colwood, and moreRead it →Issue 246Tue, Sep 12Malahat Tunnel construction will cause delays for driversPlus, odour advisory, Healing Hearts Run returns, and knitting lessonsRead it →Issue 245Tue, Sep 12The Healing Hearts Run returns to the WestshoreThe Pacific Perinatal Foundation’s annual run is back to bring awareness about child loss and infertilityRead it →Issue 244Thu, Sep 7Langford’s unsafe wall video debunkedPlus, the struggle continues at the Belmont Market parking lotRead it →Issue 243Tue, Sep 5The CRD finds a solution to Canadian geese overpopulationPlus, Ribfest is back, an RV fire, and Smokey the cat resurfacesRead it →Issue 242Mon, Sep 4The CRD finds a solution to Canadian geese overpopulationNew ecocultural habitats improve geese migration and highlight the importance of restorationRead it →Issue 241Thu, Aug 31A new youth centre for LangfordPlus, a wildfire near Sooke, and a local mayor joins federal NDPRead it →Issue 240Tue, Aug 29Colwood held the Canadian Lawn Bowling Championships for the third timePlus, a cougar encounter, Sooke music and art festival, and lawn bowling championshipsRead it →Issue 239Thu, Aug 24Thetis Lake fire highlights safety precautionsPlus, Thetis Lake fire, raccoons on the way, BC Transit expands service for fallRead it →Issue 238Tue, Aug 22Canada’s rugby women win Olympic spot in Langford tourney, but men fall to USAPlus, smoke leaves the Westshore, a Cyclone in Esquimalt, and moreRead it →Issue 237Thu, Aug 17Belmont Market implements new parking rules, frustrating localsPlus, heatwave takes over BCRead it →Issue 236Tue, Aug 15Gnome homes pop up in View RoyalPlus, drowning death in Thetis Lake parkRead it →Issue 235Thu, Aug 10Langford Lightning take the titlePlus, Hwy 14 improvements, gnome houses, and RidgeView builder files for bankruptcyRead it →Issue 234Tue, Aug 8Little Libraries liven up communities across Greater VictoriaPlus, burned out: Pressures take a toll on wildfire fightersRead it →Issue 233Thu, Aug 3Langford adds 35 acres to its parklands in partnership with WesthillsPlus, a German shepherd gets a new job and a couple is banned for plucking peacock feathersRead it →Issue 232Thu, Aug 3Westshore RCMP’s German shepherd Halla transitions into a new roleShe will be the first dog in Ottawa's RCMP reintegration programRead it →Issue 231Tue, Aug 1View Royal joins Saanich and Victoria in Zero Carbon Step CodePlus, 37 years of the Sooke Fine Arts showRead it →Issue 230Thu, Jul 27Sooke Cooperative saves local-loved coffee shopPlus, Colwood beach party is stacked with food and music this weekendRead it →Issue 229Tue, Jul 25The ultimate patio guidePlus, local duo teams up for overdose awarenessRead it →Issue 228Tue, Jul 25Local duo teams up for overdose awarenessSooke supports International Overdose Awareness Day with an educational eventRead it →Issue 227Thu, Jul 20New mental health unit coming to the WestshorePlus, Sober Fest, calls to rejuvenate the railway, and moreRead it →Issue 226Tue, Jul 18BC fires ramping up, but Island relatively safe—for nowPlus, 5 ice cream shops to try, and fire, heat and drought warnings continueRead it →Issue 225Thu, Jul 13Sooke Harbour House announces new team membersPlus, Colwood joins View Royal in light-rail supportRead it →Issue 224Tue, Jul 11Four years since jailbreak and murder in MetchosinPlus, a local organization is helping to keep love in the homeRead it →Issue 223Tue, Jul 11A local organization is helping to keep love in the homeElderdog opens up their new location in SookeRead it →Issue 222Thu, Jul 6New clues help the quest for answers about Melissa McDevitt’s disappearancePlus, local scam warning, issues with access to early childhood care, and moreRead it →Issue 221Thu, Jul 6Issues with access to early childhood care have locals frustrated with the provinceRestrictions on early educators create a lack of daycaresRead it →Issue 220Tue, Jul 4Bamberton Quarry expansion won’t receive an environmental assessment after allPlus, Bamberton Quarry proceeds with no enviro assessment, and moreRead it →Issue 219Thu, Jun 29Calls for Esquimalt MLA to resign from minister rolePlus, Canada Day Events, more fires, free AC, and moreRead it →Issue 218Tue, Jun 27Local news is vanishingStarting with Facebook, and it could get worse...Read it →Issue 217Tue, Jun 27Parmar becomes Langford–Juan de Fuca MLAPlus, your new MLA, humpbacks return, and a local takes on EverestRead it →Issue 216Thu, Jun 22Langford-Juan de Fuca candidate Q&APlus, Island Health nears 200 toxic drug deaths in 2023Read it →Issue 215Wed, Jun 21Langford-Juan de Fuca candidate Q&AGet to know your next possible MLA in the WestshoreRead it →Issue 214Tue, Jun 20Contentious Sooke Official Community Plan revamp returns to councilPlus, steps towards reconciliation, Hwy 14 almost open, and moreRead it →Issue 213Thu, Jun 15Pacific FC takes over #1 spot in Canada’s soccer league with win over top rivalPlus, Westshore Summer MarketsRead it →Issue 212Tue, Jun 13Locals angered at $45 fee on Bear MountainPlus, a camper turned Airbnb, new local market, and moreRead it →Issue 211Mon, Jun 12Locals angered at $45 fee on Bear MountainSurrounding residents are rallying against the property ownersRead it →Issue 210Mon, Jun 12Bringing a swap, shop, and flea to the WestshoreWhy this local wanted to continue the swapping traditionRead it →Issue 209Thu, Jun 8Wildfires warn the WestshorePlus, all the events this weekendRead it →Issue 208Wed, Jun 7This weekend in the WestshoreRead it →Issue 207Tue, Jun 6Parks and road improvements coming to the WestshorePlus, rainbows go up—and some torn downRead it →Issue 206Mon, Jun 5Parks and road improvements coming to the WestshoreGoldstream and Metchosin look forward to funding from the provinceRead it →Issue 205Thu, Jun 1Second most expensive healthy food costs in the south IslandPlus, Royal Roads is revitalizing its gardensRead it →Issue 204Wed, May 31Royal Roads is revitalizing its gardensThe university received a large donation to put towards the projectRead it →Issue 203Tue, May 30Pro wrestling in SookePlus, the upcoming byelection in Langford-Juan de FucaRead it →Issue 202Thu, May 25An oil spill response team in Beecher BayPlus, Langford-based national rugby team wins tourneyRead it →Issue 201Tue, May 23Fossils of ancient whales found in SookePlus, the world's best vermouth in EsquimaltRead it →Issue 200Thu, May 18Aerial sprays commence in the WestshorePlus, playground funding coming to a Colwood schoolRead it →Issue 199Tue, May 16Main candidates set in Langford-Juan de FucaPlus, minimal wildfire and flooding risk on the IslandRead it →Issue 198Thu, May 11Juan de Fuca trail upgrades completePlus RidgeView residents speak to city for the first timeRead it →Issue 197Tue, May 9Langford football star first pick in CFL draftPlus, Colwood carjacker suspended from Rugby Canada, and cell service for Hwy 14Read it →Issue 196Thu, May 4More Fairy Creek charges withdrawnPlus, a look at the Westshore's garden clubsRead it →Issue 195Tue, May 2Continued updates on RidgeView Place evacuationPlus, Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke MP will not seek re-electionRead it →Issue 194Thu, Apr 27Wildwood Saunas finds new home at Royal BeachPlus Langford woman awarded $1.05M in suit against arena operatorsRead it →Issue 193Tue, Apr 25Former Danbrook One building ordered emptyPlus, the new amenities at Langford's renovated parkRead it →Issue 192Mon, Apr 24City revokes occupancy permit of troubled Langford highrise for second time over continued structural concerns“Life safety” concerns remain after remediation of the RidgeView Place (formerly Danbrook One), said engineersRead it →Issue 191Thu, Apr 20More charges withdrawn against Fairy Creek blockadersPlus, Colwood mayor and councillors get a raiseRead it →Issue 190Tue, Apr 18A photo series on a Westshore blacksmith - April 18 editionMeet a Metchosin blacksmith, Pacific FC wins home opener, and moreRead it →Issue 189Mon, Apr 17Meet Jake James, a Westshore blacksmithHe has spent 18 years working as a blacksmith in rural MetchosinRead it →Issue 188Thu, Apr 13Meet the BC coast pilots guiding ships into the harbourPlus, the NDP have a candidate for Langford-Juan de FucaRead it →Issue 187Tue, Apr 11First candidate for Horgan's vacated seat announcedPlus, info on the new Langford-Victoria express busRead it →Issue 186Thu, Apr 6Thurs April 6 EditionPlus, View Royal volunteers remove invasive species at a local parkRead it →Issue 185Tue, Apr 4Apr 4 editionAnd good news for Port Renfrew ElementaryRead it →Issue 184Thu, Mar 30March 30 EditionPlus, a fond farewell from ZoëRead it →Issue 183Wed, Mar 29How to save an urban treeTalking to an arborist to find out what trees need to thrive in densityRead it →Issue 182Tue, Mar 28March 28 EditionA mobile sauna is being kicked out from yet another local beachRead it →Issue 181Thu, Mar 23March 23 EditionThe expected cost savings have not been realizedRead it →Issue 180Wed, Mar 22Langford turfs artificial grass requirementThe expected cost savings have not been realized, and prices have risen substantiallyRead it →Issue 179Tue, Mar 21March 21 EditionMore than 100 new species were recorded last yearRead it →Issue 178Mon, Mar 20‘Significant budget challenges’ facing Langford could cut funding for turf fieldA new Langford elementary may have plain grass instead of all weather turfRead it →Issue 177Thu, Mar 16March 16 EditionWhatever happens with the Island corridor, Snaw-Naw-As will have a sayRead it →Issue 176Wed, Mar 15Comment: How readers would spend the surplusWestshore governments have millions to spend to community improvementsRead it →Issue 175Tue, Mar 14March 14 editionWill trains run again on the South Island?Read it →Issue 174Mon, Mar 13Your thoughts on the E&N train corridorWhat Westshore readers had to sayRead it →Issue 173Mon, Mar 13‘ICF has had a very narrow vision of what the corridor can be’Snaw-Naw-As First Nation wants to consider non-rail options for the Island CorridorRead it →Issue 172Thu, Mar 9March 9 EditionGrant money can be spent as the community needsRead it →Issue 171Tue, Mar 7March 7 Edition: YMCA from MJThe Y needs more money to survive before it can break even, it saysRead it →Issue 170Mon, Mar 6Langford to add nearly $1M to draft budget to keep struggling YMCA openYMCA says it’s sunk $10 million in five years and can’t absorb any more lossesRead it →Issue 169Mon, Mar 6Your thoughts on the YMCA's financesMost readers say Langford should pay, but with conditionsRead it →Issue 168Thu, Mar 2March 2 Edition: YMCA vote + surf tailorPortuguese surfer spends his days crafting wood into the perfect curves for wavesRead it →Issue 167Tue, Feb 28Feb. 28 Edition: Old growth rallyFolk legend Neil Young stood with scientists and Indigenous leaders calling for old growth protectionRead it →Issue 166Mon, Feb 27United for Old Growth rally draws a crowd and one surprise musical guestNeil Young, David Suzuki, David Knox were among the speakers calling for change to BC's forest management practicesRead it →Issue 165Thu, Feb 23Feb. 23 Edition: Bamberton quarryThe EAO recommended against a full assessmentRead it →Issue 164Wed, Feb 22EAO recommends against Bamberton Quarry environmental review, but final decision is up to the MinisterRead it →Issue 163Tue, Feb 21Feb. 21 Edition: RestaurantsTasting Victoria readers voted three Westshore restaurants to the topRead it →Issue 162Mon, Feb 20Dozens of ideas for new Langford elementary, including Forever YoungElementary on Latoria Drive scheduled to open for the 2025 school yearRead it →Issue 161Thu, Feb 16Feb. 16 Edition: Fairy Creek acquittalA majority of the 190 outstanding Fairy Creek cases could be affected by a recent acquittalRead it →Issue 160Wed, Feb 15One acquittal could affect dozens more accused at Fairy CreekThe reason for the acquittal could also apply to a majority of the 190 remaining criminal contempt chargesRead it →Issue 159Tue, Feb 14Feb. 14 Edition: Colwood apartment & E&N deadlineEven with a smaller footprint, neighbours opposed the densityRead it →Issue 158Mon, Feb 13Colwood council rejects 142-unit apartment proposalDespite reduced footprint, neighbours opposed the higher densityRead it →Issue 157Mon, Feb 13E&N Railway’s ‘use it or lose it’ deadline is one month awayIsland Corridor Foundation says they'll abide by the decisionRead it →Issue 156Thu, Feb 9Feb. 9 Edition: Arbutus cut downA petition was not enough to save the stately treeRead it →Issue 155Wed, Feb 8Arbutus falls to development in LangfordA petition to save a thriving tree was not enough to keep itRead it →Issue 154Tue, Feb 7Feb. 7 Edition: Elxn financePolitical spending doesn't guarantee election winsRead it →Issue 153Tue, Feb 7Election spending doesn't guarantee the votes to winWinning candidates spent anywhere from $0 to $7 per voteRead it →Issue 152Thu, Feb 2February 2, 2023 Edition: View Royal tree plantingView Royal will accept $500 instead of tree replacements, and uses that cash to buy its own saplingsRead it →Issue 151Tue, Jan 31Jan 31 Edition: Sorenson & Buziak promoView Royal commits once again to funding school crossing guardsRead it →Issue 150Thu, Jan 26Jan. 26 Edition:Durkin lied to Sooke Harbour House investor, securities commission findsRead it →Issue 149Wed, Jan 25RCMP expansion includes plan to take over neighbour's houses for parking lotRead it →Issue 148Tue, Jan 24Jan. 24 Edition: Sooke ALRCatalytic converter theft grounds senior's activity busRead it →Issue 147Mon, Jan 23Sooke hopes for housing, roundabout from ex-ALR landOwner is expected to apply for low-density housingRead it →Issue 146Thu, Jan 19Jan. 19 Edition: Renfrew cell coverageThe project was originally promised for Oct. 2021Read it →Issue 145Tue, Jan 17Jan. 16 Edition: Langford tree bylaw & Metchosin prison vetoMetchosin wants to see William Head have veto power over prisoner transfersRead it →Issue 144Mon, Jan 16Langford re-tables tree bylaw to correct procedural grey areaThe bylaw provides temporary coverage until a full tree management plan is adpotedRead it →Issue 143Thu, Jan 12Jan 12 Edition: Canada gooseGood food, safe nests, and good weather as good an invitation as 15,000 geese needed to stay year roundRead it →Issue 142Wed, Jan 11Excuse me, is this goose bothering you?Canada geese are supposed to be migratory, but abundant food, few predators, and good weather caused 15,000 of them to stick aroundRead it →Issue 141Tue, Jan 10Jan. 10 Edition: Evaluating Colwood; book listsMost read books from last yearRead it →Issue 140Tue, Jan 10Evaluating ColwoodService review meetings have Colwood council evaluating everything the city doesRead it →Issue 139Thu, Jan 5Jan. 5 Edition: No Westshore shelterAnd, new Langford councillor shares goals for the yearRead it →Issue 138Thu, Jan 5No shelter in the Westshore even with growing needThe communities between Victoria and Sooke offer little help for people experiencing homelessnessRead it →Issue 137Wed, Jan 4Keith Yacucha's council goals for 2023 in LangfordThe first-time politician wants to rejig committee structures, and set strategic prioritiesRead it →Issue 136Tue, Jan 3Jan 3 Edition: What does new leadership in Langford mean for the CRD?Join us for the Future of the Westshore panel at the Capital Daily FestivalRead it →Issue 135Mon, Jan 2New leadership in Langford could make big changes at a regional levelNew mayor comes with new perspective about regional governanceRead it →