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32 storiesTHU5NOVWill more buses actually ease the Colwood Crawl?More seats, bus lanes and a possible train: what changes for riders and drivers.TUE3NOVHe had one flare left.Three years later, he came back to see the Sooke crew. Plus Sunday’s big game in Langford.MON2NOVThe Colwood Crawl has three fixes in motion. Only one has a finish dateBus lanes between McKenzie and Colwood are due in late fall 2027. Double-deckers are arriving now. A train is only being studied. And the census says most West Shore workers are not going to Victoria at all.
THU29OCTRemembering Jesse AdamsPlus: Brock Cripps on the NHL watch list, three free yard-waste dates, and Halloween at Luxton.TUE27OCTThe salmon are back. The running water isn’t.Plus: three riding leads, your new councils, and Halloween plans from Colwood to Sooke.THU22OCTArtPod's food exhibition opens as Metchosin's market season winds downFood: Ritual and Identity opens October 23, with a Saturday gala. The last regular Sunday market follows on October 25.THU22OCTSooke backed another look at Gathering Place. Borrowing still needs approvalThe non-binding vote was 2,687 Yes to 1,813 No. The district's cost illustration excludes the proposed centre's ongoing operations.THU22OCTWhat Sooke’s hand count foundA five-vote finish, a two-stop Sunday in Metchosin, and a reason to pack sunglasses.TUE20OCTSooke recount leaves five-vote council margin unchangedElliot Lifton keeps the final council seat. The district's posted results confirm Kevin Pearson as mayor.
TUE20OCTAdvance polls have closed: how to vote before B.C.'s October 24 deadlineDistrict electoral-office voting ends at 4pm Pacific on October 24. Assigned final-day polling places stay open until 8pm.TUE20OCTSooke’s election isn’t overSooke's last council seat is being recounted. Plus: a haunted yard with $33,000 behind it.THU15OCTThe ballot the grown-ups don’t getA 100-year-old voter, the children’s waterfront choice, and a free class for growing your own food.TUE13OCTTwo repaired artworks sparked a new Metchosin exhibitionYvette Street and Kimberley Zutz share the arts centre's October and November POV exhibition, on view through November 29.
TUE13OCTColwood asks the province to fund the infrastructure behind housing growthThe city wants stable funding and coordinated approvals. Its October 9 release announces requests, not a funding deal.
TUE13OCTA Metchosin chef's wild-food rootsMeet Tom Kral. Plus Metchosin artists, Colwood's infrastructure ask and Sooke's rain prep.THU8OCTA goat’s very bad night in MetchosinShe couldn’t climb back up. Plus: what Sooke’s $5-million vote can’t do, and Thanksgiving plans.TUE6OCTColwood’s clinic has connected 2,355 patientsTomorrow’s advance vote, new forest access near Sooke, and your community bulletin board.THU1OCTLangford lights up this SaturdayFive weekend picks, lanterns and live portraits, plus fresh trail and council updates.TUE29SEPThe Garbage Gobbler returns to LangfordInside the reopened park, plus Sooke’s clinic update and three weekend plans.TUE22SEPLangford to Vic West by train?Plus: B.C. takes on Ontario at Bear Mountain, and five plans close to home.FRI18SEPThe Westshore is backA Metchosin mayoral race, View Royal’s clinic plan, and what’s on this weekend.WED16SEPLangford is using hotel-tax revenue to land the BCHL All-Star WeekendThe two-day event comes to the Q Centre in January. The city says the investment should bring visitors; its announcement does not say what it is paying.
WED16SEPView Royal's new speed limits are more specific than '30 everywhere'Residential-classed roads generally move to 30 km/h. Part of Island Highway and collector roads around Eagle View Elementary move to 40.
WED16SEPMetchosin won $7M for its fire hall. Its own estimate puts the project near $21.4MThe grant is substantial. The district's early estimate still leaves a gap of roughly $14.4 million, before the design, approvals and financing are settled.
WED16SEPLangford adopted two transportation blueprints. The price tags are now on paperCouncil removed a contested Hoffman Avenue road link. The adopted plans also map more than $60 million in road work and more than $74 million in active-transportation projects.
WED16SEPLangford's Glen Lake build is the first move in a 122-space childcare shuffleThe $10.6-million arts and childcare centre is meant to free the Carlow Road site for 73 more childcare spaces and Foundry West Shore.
WED16SEPBefore you ride the Goose: choose the distance, then check the detoursThe trail runs 55 kilometres from Victoria to Sooke. A good ride starts with a turnaround point and ends with a plan for getting home.
WED16SEPHow to follow a council decision in Langford or ColwoodStart with the agenda, not the livestream. Name the item when you write, meet the speaking deadline, and return for the motion that actually passed.
WED16SEPWitty's Lagoon, Tower Point or East Sooke? Pick the outing before the parking lotOne route ends at a beach after a moderate forest trail. One is flat and short. One opens into a rugged coastal park where the return is part of the hike.
WED16SEPWhy the Province rejected three commercial-use applications beside East Sooke parkThe applications dated to 2022 and crossed two official trails. The August decision ends this proposal, not every future land-use question around the park.
WED16SEPWhat the Te'mexw treaty talks could mean for Hatley Park and the West ShoreFive Nations are negotiating five separate modern treaties. Here is what is proposed, what is not, and what still has to happen.
WED2SEPBC Transit announced a pause in Victoria’s overtime ban for mediationThe September 4 announcement supersedes our earlier warning. Check current service alerts before travelling.
THU29OCTRemembering Jesse AdamsPlus: Brock Cripps on the NHL watch list, three free yard-waste dates, and Halloween at Luxton.TUE27OCTThe salmon are back. The running water isn’t.Plus: three riding leads, your new councils, and Halloween plans from Colwood to Sooke.THU22OCTArtPod's food exhibition opens as Metchosin's market season winds downFood: Ritual and Identity opens October 23, with a Saturday gala. The last regular Sunday market follows on October 25.THU22OCTSooke backed another look at Gathering Place. Borrowing still needs approvalThe non-binding vote was 2,687 Yes to 1,813 No. The district's cost illustration excludes the proposed centre's ongoing operations.THU22OCTWhat Sooke’s hand count foundA five-vote finish, a two-stop Sunday in Metchosin, and a reason to pack sunglasses.TUE20OCTSooke recount leaves five-vote council margin unchangedElliot Lifton keeps the final council seat. The district's posted results confirm Kevin Pearson as mayor.TUE20OCTAdvance polls have closed: how to vote before B.C.'s October 24 deadlineDistrict electoral-office voting ends at 4pm Pacific on October 24. Assigned final-day polling places stay open until 8pm.TUE20OCTSooke’s election isn’t overSooke's last council seat is being recounted. Plus: a haunted yard with $33,000 behind it.THU15OCTThe ballot the grown-ups don’t getA 100-year-old voter, the children’s waterfront choice, and a free class for growing your own food.TUE13OCTTwo repaired artworks sparked a new Metchosin exhibitionYvette Street and Kimberley Zutz share the arts centre's October and November POV exhibition, on view through November 29.TUE13OCTColwood asks the province to fund the infrastructure behind housing growthThe city wants stable funding and coordinated approvals. Its October 9 release announces requests, not a funding deal.TUE13OCTA Metchosin chef's wild-food rootsMeet Tom Kral. Plus Metchosin artists, Colwood's infrastructure ask and Sooke's rain prep.THU8OCTA goat’s very bad night in MetchosinShe couldn’t climb back up. Plus: what Sooke’s $5-million vote can’t do, and Thanksgiving plans.TUE6OCTColwood’s clinic has connected 2,355 patientsTomorrow’s advance vote, new forest access near Sooke, and your community bulletin board.THU1OCTLangford lights up this SaturdayFive weekend picks, lanterns and live portraits, plus fresh trail and council updates.TUE29SEPThe Garbage Gobbler returns to LangfordInside the reopened park, plus Sooke’s clinic update and three weekend plans.TUE22SEPLangford to Vic West by train?Plus: B.C. takes on Ontario at Bear Mountain, and five plans close to home.FRI18SEPThe Westshore is backA Metchosin mayoral race, View Royal’s clinic plan, and what’s on this weekend.WED16SEPLangford is using hotel-tax revenue to land the BCHL All-Star WeekendThe two-day event comes to the Q Centre in January. The city says the investment should bring visitors; its announcement does not say what it is paying.WED16SEPView Royal's new speed limits are more specific than '30 everywhere'Residential-classed roads generally move to 30 km/h. Part of Island Highway and collector roads around Eagle View Elementary move to 40.WED16SEPMetchosin won $7M for its fire hall. Its own estimate puts the project near $21.4MThe grant is substantial. The district's early estimate still leaves a gap of roughly $14.4 million, before the design, approvals and financing are settled.WED16SEPLangford adopted two transportation blueprints. The price tags are now on paperCouncil removed a contested Hoffman Avenue road link. The adopted plans also map more than $60 million in road work and more than $74 million in active-transportation projects.WED16SEPLangford's Glen Lake build is the first move in a 122-space childcare shuffleThe $10.6-million arts and childcare centre is meant to free the Carlow Road site for 73 more childcare spaces and Foundry West Shore.WED16SEPBefore you ride the Goose: choose the distance, then check the detoursThe trail runs 55 kilometres from Victoria to Sooke. A good ride starts with a turnaround point and ends with a plan for getting home.WED16SEPHow to follow a council decision in Langford or ColwoodStart with the agenda, not the livestream. Name the item when you write, meet the speaking deadline, and return for the motion that actually passed.WED16SEPWitty's Lagoon, Tower Point or East Sooke? Pick the outing before the parking lotOne route ends at a beach after a moderate forest trail. One is flat and short. One opens into a rugged coastal park where the return is part of the hike.WED16SEPWhy the Province rejected three commercial-use applications beside East Sooke parkThe applications dated to 2022 and crossed two official trails. The August decision ends this proposal, not every future land-use question around the park.WED16SEPWhat the Te'mexw treaty talks could mean for Hatley Park and the West ShoreFive Nations are negotiating five separate modern treaties. Here is what is proposed, what is not, and what still has to happen.WED2SEPBC Transit announced a pause in Victoria’s overtime ban for mediationThe September 4 announcement supersedes our earlier warning. Check current service alerts before travelling.From the first run
24 editionsTHU1MAYCan new multi-million 9-1-1 costs be reduced?We're moving! Birds of the Westshore. Sooke byelection set.THU1MAYThe birds of the WestshoreSome of our readers' best bird photos from this yearTUE29APRLocal election resultsWestshore ridings change hands. There's ANOTHER election coming soon. Baseball fence stolen.THU24APR8 questions for your local candidatesElection survey on major Westshore issues. New local playgrounds. Did you lose some coins?THU24APR8 questions for your Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke candidatesWe asked the 2025 federal election candidates about housing, health, cost of living, the environment, the US, and more.THU24APRCowichan Malahat Langford candidates answer survey questionsWe asked the 2025 federal election candidates about housing, health, cost of living, the environment, the US, and more.TUE22APRWestshore's major trail closed all seasonSkatepark & SEAPARC reno proposed. A Sooke bowling alley? More Colwood docs.THU17APRAdvance voting beginsMore candidate profiles. Bare-faced bear. Long weekend events. New bus parts centre.TUE15APREscapee's conviction upheldFull election roster. Hockey series win. Bus route changes.THU10APRThese are your local candidatesGet to know your riding. Hockey series tied. Langford limits Facebook comments.TUE8APRChased by wolves?Langford ranked #2 in BC. New $83M bus facility. Election sign rules.THU3APRActivists at Langford rally want definitive protection for old growthWhile new forests minister meets with industry reps across BC, local advocates push for focus on forests as well as forestryTHU3APRCommunity helps local couple face terminal cancerSurvey on Langford's future. Giant peacock on campus & other April Fools pranks.TUE1APRNew funding for local transport & childcareArts centre may need to move. Sidewalk project for new elementary. Ex-Grizzly gets to NHL.THU27MARNew baby orca spotted off coastGalloping Goose closure. Double rainbow. More crashes near Thetis. Construction site combat.TUE25MARFederal election has arrived......but several Westshore candidates haven't. New women's recovery centre opens in View Royal.THU20MARPay now, or pay later?New Langford & Sooke budgets. Towers delayed. Husband gets medal. Weekend events.THU20MARSooke proposes 15% budget increase in the face of rising service costsStaff and council prioritize service levels and lower future costsTUE18MARNot criminally responsible, Langford murder trial findsCrashes involve bus & cement truck. New fire hoses. Birdwatching photos.THU13MARA fair for ideasMajor crash near 6 Mile. Unicyclist arrested. New music fest. Weigh in on parks, transport, & rec.THU13MARLangford to host an Ideas Fair as part of its push for public engagementWeigh in on transportation, parks, trails, and recreation facilitiesTUE11MARThe original names of local landmarksCreating the Garbage Gobbler. New towers pitched near failed towers.THU6MARGoodbye, winterYour best photos. A hunt for unexploded explosives. Cruise arrives today. City info fees.THU6MARWinter on the WestshoreAs spring arrives, we round up your photos of the snowy season
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