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A fundraiser has been started for the former residents of RidgeView Place, formerly known as Danbrook One, after they were forced to evacuate the troubled building for a second time on April 24. (Black Press Media file photo)

Langford matching funds raised for evacuated building’s displaced residents

No information yet on the issue with RidgeView Place, mayor says

A fundraiser has been started for the former residents of RidgeView Place, formerly known as Danbrook One, after they were forced to evacuate the troubled building for a second time on April 24. (Black Press Media file photo)
Two men were arrested after they were spotted with an airsoft rifle near Royal Roads University Thursday (April 27) afternoon, prompting a brief lockdown at two schools. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

UPDATE: Two men arrested, released after replica rifle sparks lockdowns in Colwood

Royal Roads University, John Stubbs Memorial School were locked down Thursday afternoon

Two men were arrested after they were spotted with an airsoft rifle near Royal Roads University Thursday (April 27) afternoon, prompting a brief lockdown at two schools. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
A pair of cougars lounge in a Colwood back yard April 23. (Alex Labute/Facebook)

VIDEO: Cougars lounging, dining in Colwood yards

B.C. Conservation Services consistently reminds residents Vancouver Island is cougar country

A pair of cougars lounge in a Colwood back yard April 23. (Alex Labute/Facebook)
Those looking to fish the waters off Sidney may find what they need at Greater Victoria’s first Outdoor Adventure Show, April 21 to 23 at West Shore Parks and Recreation. (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)

Greater Victoria Outdoor Adventure Show set for three days in Colwood

Offering options on power sports to survival, Colwood event runs Friday through Sunday

Those looking to fish the waters off Sidney may find what they need at Greater Victoria’s first Outdoor Adventure Show, April 21 to 23 at West Shore Parks and Recreation. (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)
Bike patrol officers with the West Shore RCMP recovered a large amount of stolen power tools and a pickup truck March 15, though a suspect in the investigation has yet to be identified. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

Bike cops recover stolen truck, Home Depot power tools in Langford

The West Shore RCMP says a suspect in the investigation has yet to be identified

Bike patrol officers with the West Shore RCMP recovered a large amount of stolen power tools and a pickup truck March 15, though a suspect in the investigation has yet to be identified. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
One person faces charges after an alleged road rage incident brought stalled traffic on McKenzie Avenue Thursday (April 20) morning. (Black Press Media file photo)

Police say road rage incident involving wrench wound its way from Langford to Saanich

Police incident creates morning rush-hour traffic delays along McKenzie Avenue

One person faces charges after an alleged road rage incident brought stalled traffic on McKenzie Avenue Thursday (April 20) morning. (Black Press Media file photo)
Waves rage Monday (April 17) morning at the Esquimalt Lagoon in Colwood. Environment Canada issued an official wind warning shortly before 10:30 a.m. with winds expected to abate by late afternoon. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

High winds up to 90 km/h battering Greater Victoria

Gust could cause damage across the region

Waves rage Monday (April 17) morning at the Esquimalt Lagoon in Colwood. Environment Canada issued an official wind warning shortly before 10:30 a.m. with winds expected to abate by late afternoon. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
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)
Police say items taken off the street after a February bust include drugs, money and explosive devices. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

Police raids in Langford, Victoria yield suspected cocaine, fentanyl and dynamite

Replica handguns, more than $68,000 in cash also seized by West Shore RCMP, special forces unit

Police say items taken off the street after a February bust include drugs, money and explosive devices. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
A Sooke School District 62 woodshop teacher has accepted that his conduct constituted professional misconduct after he pushed a Grade 7 student in 2020. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Sooke School District shop teacher disciplined for pushing Grade 7 student

Report on 2020 incident said the student began to ‘talk back’ to teacher

A Sooke School District 62 woodshop teacher has accepted that his conduct constituted professional misconduct after he pushed a Grade 7 student in 2020. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
West Shore RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett was killed in the line of duty on April 5, 2016. (File photo courtesy West Shore RCMP)

Wednesday marks 7th anniversary of West Shore RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett’s death

Mother of 2 killed in Langford in the line of duty

West Shore RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett was killed in the line of duty on April 5, 2016. (File photo courtesy West Shore RCMP)
A large response with fire crews from five municipalities attended a fire at Victoria General Hospital on April 4. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

UPDATE: Crews extinguish 2 fires at Victoria General Hospital

Police investigating as one fire suspected to be intentionally lit

A large response with fire crews from five municipalities attended a fire at Victoria General Hospital on April 4. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Police are looking for a 3,500-litre container, likely now empty, that was stolen in February full of diesel fuel. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

3,500-litres of diesel, tank, forklift stolen from Langford construction site

West Shore RCMP seek tips in February theft

Police are looking for a 3,500-litre container, likely now empty, that was stolen in February full of diesel fuel. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
A map of BC Transit's new Route 95 West Shore-Downtown line to launch on April 10. (Courtesy BC Transit)

West Shore-Downtown rapid buses to get rolling next month

Transit users will be able to identify Blink RapidBus stops with newly branded orange signage

A map of BC Transit's new Route 95 West Shore-Downtown line to launch on April 10. (Courtesy BC Transit)
West Shore RCMP saw an increase in the number of child pornography cases it investigated in 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)

Child pornography investigations double on the West Shore

Six offenders convicted since last September

West Shore RCMP saw an increase in the number of child pornography cases it investigated in 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)
BC Transit expects the new facility and location at 690 Allandale Rd. in Colwood will meet its distribution and parts receiving needs for many years to come. (Black Press Media file photo)

BC Transit, province, feds spending $20M for new Colwood bus fleet maintenance site

Centre planned for 3 warehouse spaces at Wildcat Industrial to be built at 650 Allandale Rd.

BC Transit expects the new facility and location at 690 Allandale Rd. in Colwood will meet its distribution and parts receiving needs for many years to come. (Black Press Media file photo)
Traffic is down to one lane on March 14 around 7 a.m. after a crash. (Drive BC map)

Malahat crash hampers morning commute into Greater Victoria

Traffic down to one lane at Aspen Road on Highway 1

Traffic is down to one lane on March 14 around 7 a.m. after a crash. (Drive BC map)
West Shore RCMP vehicles behind the detachment in Langford. (Black Press Media file photo)

Police nab prolific fraudster connected to View Royal credit card theft

Search of Esquimalt home leads to stolen identification

West Shore RCMP vehicles behind the detachment in Langford. (Black Press Media file photo)
Kailey Sutherland said it has been terrifying at times working as a crossing guard at the roundabout on Langford Parkway near Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School and Pexsisen Elementary School in Langford. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Obey crossing guards: Drivers failing to stop for children near Langford schools

Sooke School District issues warning after near misses in marked crosswalks

Kailey Sutherland said it has been terrifying at times working as a crossing guard at the roundabout on Langford Parkway near Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School and Pexsisen Elementary School in Langford. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Traffic heading north on the Malahat was slowed for approximately two hours Thursday (March 2) after an 18-foot-long, 10,000-pound industrial drill bit fell off a truck. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

Loose drill bit blocks Malahat traffic

10,000-pound, 18-foot drill bit broke loose from truck, blocking Thursday traffic

Traffic heading north on the Malahat was slowed for approximately two hours Thursday (March 2) after an 18-foot-long, 10,000-pound industrial drill bit fell off a truck. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)