Justin Samanski-Langille

Richard and Emma Stern, 6, dig into their meals Saturday, June 17, during the Oak Bay Spring Nosh. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Good food and good times at Oak Bay Spring Nosh

The annual event returned to Oak Bay Avenue Saturday, June 17

Richard and Emma Stern, 6, dig into their meals Saturday, June 17, during the Oak Bay Spring Nosh. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Demonstrators with the Worker Solidarity Network stand with a giant satirical thermometer during a demonstration in front of the B.C. legislature Saturday, June 17, calling on the government to make labour law changes to better protect workers in extreme heat. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Worker Solidarity Network calls on government to protect workers in extreme heat

The group demonstrated in front of the B.C. Legislature Saturday with a giant thermometer

Demonstrators with the Worker Solidarity Network stand with a giant satirical thermometer during a demonstration in front of the B.C. legislature Saturday, June 17, calling on the government to make labour law changes to better protect workers in extreme heat. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Chris Wardle, Victoria Shamrocks, and Anthony Kalinich of the Maple Ridge Burrards exchange words Friday, June 16 at The Q Centre. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Victoria Shamrocks tie Maple Ridge Burrards 10-10

Friday matchup at The Q Centre a revenge match after Burrards defeated Shamrocks May 28

Chris Wardle, Victoria Shamrocks, and Anthony Kalinich of the Maple Ridge Burrards exchange words Friday, June 16 at The Q Centre. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
B.C. Green Party candidate for Langford-Juan de Fuca Camille Currie speaks during a health-care announcement Wednesday, June 14 at the party’s Langford office. The party is calling on the government to reform health-care leadership amid what they are describing as a health-care crisis in B.C. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Langford-Juan de Fuca Green candidate calls for reform amid health ‘crisis’

Camille Currie said West Shore care clinic is understaffed

B.C. Green Party candidate for Langford-Juan de Fuca Camille Currie speaks during a health-care announcement Wednesday, June 14 at the party’s Langford office. The party is calling on the government to reform health-care leadership amid what they are describing as a health-care crisis in B.C. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Saanich Coun. Colin Plant, Livable Roads for Rural Saanich member Pam Harrison, and Adam Sherk stand in front of a newly installed 40 km/h speed limit sign on Old West Saanich Road Saturday, June 10. The group was celebrating the success of their lobbying efforts to convince the district to reduce speeds in the area. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Saanich community groups celebrate lowered speed limits

A group of families and activists gathered Saturday to celebrate campaign’s success

Saanich Coun. Colin Plant, Livable Roads for Rural Saanich member Pam Harrison, and Adam Sherk stand in front of a newly installed 40 km/h speed limit sign on Old West Saanich Road Saturday, June 10. The group was celebrating the success of their lobbying efforts to convince the district to reduce speeds in the area. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Members of the Lekwungen Drum Group perform Saturday, June 10, during the second Change-Makers Gathering Festival at Starlight Stadium in Langford. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Change-Makers Gathering returns to rainy Langford

The festival celebrates Indigenous culture and knowledge

Members of the Lekwungen Drum Group perform Saturday, June 10, during the second Change-Makers Gathering Festival at Starlight Stadium in Langford. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Mia Golden, youth counsellor, speaks during a funding announcement in Colwood for the province’s investment of $130,000 into the Pacific Centre Family Services Association. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

New funding aims to stop predators from exploiting Greater Victoria youth

$130K for Mobile Youth Service Team and Crime Reduction and Exploitation Diversion programs

Mia Golden, youth counsellor, speaks during a funding announcement in Colwood for the province’s investment of $130,000 into the Pacific Centre Family Services Association. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Upper Fort Street in downtown Victoria was packed Saturday, June 3, for the Upper Fort StreetFest. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Fort Street packed for Upper Fort StreetFest

Saturday’s event saw a section of the street turned into a pedestrian festival and market

Upper Fort Street in downtown Victoria was packed Saturday, June 3, for the Upper Fort StreetFest. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Visitors to the annual Coast Guard Days open house in Victoria check out a display showing some of the Canadian Coast Guard’s spill response equipment Saturday, June 3. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Coast guard opens doors to public during Coast Guard Days

The Victoria base was set up with displays on all aspects of the Canadian Coast Guard’s work

Visitors to the annual Coast Guard Days open house in Victoria check out a display showing some of the Canadian Coast Guard’s spill response equipment Saturday, June 3. (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)
Huntington Hero Walk participants gather for a group photo before heading out on their five-kilometre awareness and fundraising walk Saturday, May 27 in Esquimalt. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Huntington Heroes Walk returns to Greater Victoria for first time since 2016

The 5 km walk aims to raise funds and awareness to help find a cure for the rare disease

Huntington Hero Walk participants gather for a group photo before heading out on their five-kilometre awareness and fundraising walk Saturday, May 27 in Esquimalt. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Racers cruise by as their sails catch the wind Saturday, May 27 at the start of the 2023 Swiftsure International Yacht Race off Clover Point in Victoria. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Yachts set sail for 78th Swiftsure International Yacht Race

Crowds lined the Clover Point waterfront to watch more than 100 vessels set off

Racers cruise by as their sails catch the wind Saturday, May 27 at the start of the 2023 Swiftsure International Yacht Race off Clover Point in Victoria. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The new clubhouse, under construction at Jordie Lunn Bike Park, is set to open in September and will feature a bike shop, office space for Cycling Canada and Cycling B.C., and a cafe. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Clubhouse to open in September at Langford’s Jordie Lunn Bike Park

Once finished, it will add office space, a cafe, bike shop, and possibly rentals to the park

The new clubhouse, under construction at Jordie Lunn Bike Park, is set to open in September and will feature a bike shop, office space for Cycling Canada and Cycling B.C., and a cafe. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Highland dancers perform in front of the audience and judges Saturday, May 20, during the 160th Victoria Highland Games in Topaz Park. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: 160th Victoria Highland Games bring Celtic tradition to Topaz Park

The games got underway Saturday and are set to continue Sunday

Highland dancers perform in front of the audience and judges Saturday, May 20, during the 160th Victoria Highland Games in Topaz Park. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Michelle Mahovlich, a volunteer shopping coordinator with Anney’s Closet, stands in front of the ‘closet’ Saturday, May 20 with some of the items each client receives when they visit. The organization is celebrating its 10th anniversary on May 27. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

A decade of helping women: Public invited to Anney’s Closet anniversary in View Royal

The organization has dedicated itself to helping women in transition with household items

Michelle Mahovlich, a volunteer shopping coordinator with Anney’s Closet, stands in front of the ‘closet’ Saturday, May 20 with some of the items each client receives when they visit. The organization is celebrating its 10th anniversary on May 27. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Following an incident at Thetis Lake which sent two to hospital, B.C. Emergency Health Services is reminding residents of some key water safety tips ahead of the long weekend. (Courtesy CRD)

B.C residents warned to stay safe as long weekend kicks off summer fun on the water

Ambulance service urges caution as warm weather will likely see people flock to lakes and beaches

Following an incident at Thetis Lake which sent two to hospital, B.C. Emergency Health Services is reminding residents of some key water safety tips ahead of the long weekend. (Courtesy CRD)
Following an incident at Thetis Lake which sent two to hospital, B.C. Emergency Health Services is reminding residents of some key water safety tips ahead of the long weekend. (Courtesy CRD)

BCEHS reminding residents to stay safe on water following Thetis Lake incident

The organization said warm weather and the long weekend will likely see more people flock to water

Following an incident at Thetis Lake which sent two to hospital, B.C. Emergency Health Services is reminding residents of some key water safety tips ahead of the long weekend. (Courtesy CRD)
Revellers enjoy the first Friday at the Station pop-up beer and music event organized by the Victoria Beer Society and held at Langford Station Friday, May 12. At the event, the society announced the popular Langford Beer Festival is returning larger than ever July 15 to Starlight Stadium. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Sprawling Langford Beer Festival tapped to return bigger than ever this summer

The Victoria Beer Society announced its return at the first Fridays at the Station pop-up of 2023

Revellers enjoy the first Friday at the Station pop-up beer and music event organized by the Victoria Beer Society and held at Langford Station Friday, May 12. At the event, the society announced the popular Langford Beer Festival is returning larger than ever July 15 to Starlight Stadium. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Erin Boggs is the fourth generation of the Robinson family to own and operate Robinson’s Outdoor Store since its founding in 1929. She and co-owner Matt King faced several challenges over the five-year transition, but in the first year of full ownership, the store is doing well. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Business booming after fourth generation’s first year running almost 100-year-old Victoria store

Erin Boggs took over Robinsons Outdoor Store in 2022, navigating the pandemic while in transition

Erin Boggs is the fourth generation of the Robinson family to own and operate Robinson’s Outdoor Store since its founding in 1929. She and co-owner Matt King faced several challenges over the five-year transition, but in the first year of full ownership, the store is doing well. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Rory Smith celebrates after winning his race during the final race night at the Westshore Motorsports Park Saturday, Sept. 17 2022, as the track shuts down permanently. Smith said in a lot of ways the fact the speedway is gone has not quite hit him yet, but as what would normally be the start of his racing season approaches, the reality of the loss of such a unique and storied space is expected to sink in. (Black Press Media file photo)
Rory Smith celebrates after winning his race during the final race night at the Westshore Motorsports Park Saturday, Sept. 17 2022, as the track shuts down permanently. Smith said in a lot of ways the fact the speedway is gone has not quite hit him yet, but as what would normally be the start of his racing season approaches, the reality of the loss of such a unique and storied space is expected to sink in. (Black Press Media file photo)