Justin Samanski-Langille

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The Luxton Spring Fair is back May 18-21, bringing plenty of fun for all ages. (Black Press Media file photo)

Luxton Spring Fair returns to Langford for Victoria Day weekend

May 18, 19, 20, 21 to have no shortage of fun for the whole family

The Luxton Spring Fair is back May 18-21, bringing plenty of fun for all ages. (Black Press Media file photo)
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)
In her backyard studio in Langford, Kimberly Anne Reid sculpts glass into unique jewelry artfully incorporating cremated remains to help people keep the memories of their loved ones close. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

VIDEO: Langford artist using glass sculpture and cremated remains to keep memories alive

Kimberly Anne Reid is creating one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted glass jewelry in her backyard

In her backyard studio in Langford, Kimberly Anne Reid sculpts glass into unique jewelry artfully incorporating cremated remains to help people keep the memories of their loved ones close. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
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)
John Lukie was named best goal tender at the 2023 International Air Traffic Controller Hockey tournament, held in Charlotte, N.C. Lukie has been working toward the recognition since he first put on the pads in 2008. (Courtesy of John Lukie)

‘Totally unexpected’: Sidney man named top netminder at international hockey tournament

John Lukie has competed in five International Air Traffic Controller Hockey tournaments

John Lukie was named best goal tender at the 2023 International Air Traffic Controller Hockey tournament, held in Charlotte, N.C. Lukie has been working toward the recognition since he first put on the pads in 2008. (Courtesy of John Lukie)
Dr. Heather Patterson is hosting a book signing and presentation for her project Shadows and Light: A Physician’s Lens on COVID on April 21 in Sidney. The project saw her photograph intimate moments of hospital care in Calgary during the pandemic, and exploring the mental toll it took on medical professionals. (Photo by Heather Patterson/Courtesy of Goose Lane Editions)

ER doctor bringing story of pandemic hospital care and mental health to Sidney

Dr. Heather Patterson will speak about her photo book Shadows and Light: A Physician’s Lens on COVID

Dr. Heather Patterson is hosting a book signing and presentation for her project Shadows and Light: A Physician’s Lens on COVID on April 21 in Sidney. The project saw her photograph intimate moments of hospital care in Calgary during the pandemic, and exploring the mental toll it took on medical professionals. (Photo by Heather Patterson/Courtesy of Goose Lane Editions)
Torque Masters Car Club vice-president Curtis Smith, president Ken Coward, and vice-president Jim Clayton stand inside their clubhouse March 28. The club’s latest community effort is fundraising to buy at least one reliable used car for the Ukrainian Safe Haven in East Sooke. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Sidney car club fundraising to buy vehicle for Ukrainians fleeing war

Torque Masters Car Club’s latest community project to benefit Ukrainian Safe Haven in East Sooke

Torque Masters Car Club vice-president Curtis Smith, president Ken Coward, and vice-president Jim Clayton stand inside their clubhouse March 28. The club’s latest community effort is fundraising to buy at least one reliable used car for the Ukrainian Safe Haven in East Sooke. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
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)
Victoria-born Roderick Quin’s Vancouver-based firm Ombrae Studios has recently finished installing a new, giant art piece at Amazon’s distribution centre at Victoria International Airport. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

‘Cinematic experience’: Victoria-born artist creates art piece for Amazon warehouse

Reflections and shadows manipulated to depict the mountains and seas which surround the region

Victoria-born Roderick Quin’s Vancouver-based firm Ombrae Studios has recently finished installing a new, giant art piece at Amazon’s distribution centre at Victoria International Airport. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The 28th annual Yellow Wolf Inter-tribal Powwow is returning to Stelly’s Secondary School this July, and will be last year the event is held under the name, according to organizers. (Black Press Media file photo)

Yellow Wolf Inter-tribal Powwow returning to Saanichton before renaming

Starting with the 2024 event, organizers will return to original Wutawnty name

The 28th annual Yellow Wolf Inter-tribal Powwow is returning to Stelly’s Secondary School this July, and will be last year the event is held under the name, according to organizers. (Black Press Media file photo)
Health Minister Adrian Dix announced the procurement process has started for a new long-term care facility to be built in Colwood, adding 306 new beds. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Construction on 306 new long-term care beds in Colwood to start in 2025

The $224M facility will be built in Royal Bay and will also include 37 child-care spaces

Health Minister Adrian Dix announced the procurement process has started for a new long-term care facility to be built in Colwood, adding 306 new beds. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Salmon make their way up stream to spawn in Goldstream Provincial Park on Friday, Nov. 25, during the 2022 salmon run. (Black Press Media file photo)

‘Somebody needs to speak for the fish’: Tsartlip man protesting impact of Malahat widening project

Carl Olsen is organizing weekly demonstrations over concerns the project will impact salmon spawning

Salmon make their way up stream to spawn in Goldstream Provincial Park on Friday, Nov. 25, during the 2022 salmon run. (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria International Airport president and CEO Geoff Dickson has announced he will retire from the role he has held since 2011 this September. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

‘Everyone feels pretty proud’: Geoff Dickson reflects on 12 years piloting Victoria airport

The airport’s president and CEO since 2011, Dickson announced he will retire in September

Victoria International Airport president and CEO Geoff Dickson has announced he will retire from the role he has held since 2011 this September. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The eradication of Fallow Deer on Sidney Island has renewed questions about the ethics of deer culls. (Parks Canada/Submitted)

Parks Canada plan to eradicate invasive deer from B.C. island approved

Sharpshooting of 500-1,000 deer from helicopters, on the ground will proceed off Greater Victoria

The eradication of Fallow Deer on Sidney Island has renewed questions about the ethics of deer culls. (Parks Canada/Submitted)
The eradication of Fallow Deer on Sidney Island has renewed questions about the ethics of deer culls. (Parks Canada/Submitted)

Sidney Island strata narrowly approves Parks Canada plan to eradicate invasive deer

Professional sharpshooting of deer from helicopters, on the ground, set to start this winter

The eradication of Fallow Deer on Sidney Island has renewed questions about the ethics of deer culls. (Parks Canada/Submitted)
The Town of Sidney is exploring its options for the idle waterfront property leased to Washington State Ferries for the Sidney-Anacourtes route. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Only one vessel equipped for Sidney-Anacortes route – but it’s needed elsewhere

Sidney to ‘consider all options’ for idle ferry terminal

The Town of Sidney is exploring its options for the idle waterfront property leased to Washington State Ferries for the Sidney-Anacourtes route. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Gery Lemon has made a daily habit of taking a quick dip in the cold Pacific Ocean, and a growing number of people have started joining her for the physical and mental benefits she has enjoyed. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

‘I’m hooked’: View Royal woman takes daily cold plunge, says you should too

Gery Lemon says the practice has helped her physically and mentally, and others are joining up

Gery Lemon has made a daily habit of taking a quick dip in the cold Pacific Ocean, and a growing number of people have started joining her for the physical and mental benefits she has enjoyed. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Co-owner Kira Frenette is gearing up to open the first Play It Again Sports Location on Vancouver Island. The Colwood store will open Feb. 27 to purchase used sports gear from the community, and expects to open fully for sales and purchases by the beginning of April. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

West Shore couple opening used sporting goods store in Colwood

Play It Again Sports will let customers buy and sell used sports gear

Co-owner Kira Frenette is gearing up to open the first Play It Again Sports Location on Vancouver Island. The Colwood store will open Feb. 27 to purchase used sports gear from the community, and expects to open fully for sales and purchases by the beginning of April. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
At 102 years old, Peter Chance had the opportunity to take to the skies again – and even take the controls – thanks to friend Paul Seguna and the Victoria Flying Club. (Courtesy of Paul Seguna)

‘Excitement beyond measure’: Sidney veteran takes to the skies once again at 102

Peter Chance took flight, and the controls, thanks to friend Paul Seguna and the Victoria Flying Club

At 102 years old, Peter Chance had the opportunity to take to the skies again – and even take the controls – thanks to friend Paul Seguna and the Victoria Flying Club. (Courtesy of Paul Seguna)