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Corey Barkhouse prepares a damaged Ford F-150 to be towed. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

A day in the life of a tow truck driver

Towing cars involves problem solving, says West Shore driver

Corey Barkhouse prepares a damaged Ford F-150 to be towed. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)
For the last six months Colwood teenagers Morgan Lessard (left to right), Parker Gale, Myles Moshuk (not pictured) and nine-year-old Ty Skaalrud have been building a mountain bike track next to the Galloping Goose off Aldeane Avenue. (Kendra Wong /News Gazette staff)

Kids build track, government takes it down

CRD dismantles homemade mountain bike course in Colwood, citing safety concerns

For the last six months Colwood teenagers Morgan Lessard (left to right), Parker Gale, Myles Moshuk (not pictured) and nine-year-old Ty Skaalrud have been building a mountain bike track next to the Galloping Goose off Aldeane Avenue. (Kendra Wong /News Gazette staff)
Coun. Moralea Milne took this photo of a robber fly in Metchosin. A new study by University of Victoria researchers will be measuring insect biomass to find out if there is an increase or decrease in insects in the municipality. (Moralea Milne photo)

Scientist buzzing over apparent decline of flying insects

New UVic study launch in Metchosin to help track local trend in worldwide issue

Coun. Moralea Milne took this photo of a robber fly in Metchosin. A new study by University of Victoria researchers will be measuring insect biomass to find out if there is an increase or decrease in insects in the municipality. (Moralea Milne photo)
The Powell River Kings defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 3-2 Saturday night at The Q Centre, giving the Kings a 2-0 lead in the playoff series. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)

Victoria Grizzlies down 2-0 in second round of BCHL playoffs

Powell River Kings defeat the Grizzlies twice at The Q Centre this weekend

The Powell River Kings defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 3-2 Saturday night at The Q Centre, giving the Kings a 2-0 lead in the playoff series. (Spencer Pickles/Black Press)
Olive Olmsted at Langford Lanes on Tuesday. Olmsted has been bowling for more than 55 years, and despite turning 95 recently, isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

At the age of 95, local bowler shows no signs of slowing down

Olive Olmsted has bowled for more than 55 years

Olive Olmsted at Langford Lanes on Tuesday. Olmsted has been bowling for more than 55 years, and despite turning 95 recently, isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)
Installing speed cameras on the Malahat up to the province now

Installing speed cameras on the Malahat up to the province now

Province receives roughly 1,400 responses to pilot project

Installing speed cameras on the Malahat up to the province now
Kendra Wong/Goldstream News Gazette Mia Golden is the program co-ordinator of the crime reduction and exploitation diversion at the Pacific Centre Family Sevices Association on Goldstream Avenue.

Youth gangs a ‘significant issue’ on the West Shore

Number of youth involved with gangs grow from 30 to 40 youth to 73, says expert

Kendra Wong/Goldstream News Gazette Mia Golden is the program co-ordinator of the crime reduction and exploitation diversion at the Pacific Centre Family Sevices Association on Goldstream Avenue.
Victoria Grizzlies forward Ryan Nolan skates by Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenseman Sami Pharaon in game 5 of BCHL playoff action at The Q Centre on Friday. The Grizzlies completed a reverse sweep to move on to round two. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

Victoria Grizzlies complete rare reverse sweep, advance to round two of BCHL playoffs

Grizzlies to take on the Powell River Kings in second round

Victoria Grizzlies forward Ryan Nolan skates by Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenseman Sami Pharaon in game 5 of BCHL playoff action at The Q Centre on Friday. The Grizzlies completed a reverse sweep to move on to round two. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)
The most recent earthquake was a 2.4 magnitude quak which struck about seven kilometres northwest of Langford on March 5. (istock photo)

Series of small earthquakes no cause for concern, says expert

UVic professor says residents should still be prepared

The most recent earthquake was a 2.4 magnitude quak which struck about seven kilometres northwest of Langford on March 5. (istock photo)
Meet the man behind the soundtrack to Olympic figure skating

Meet the man behind the soundtrack to Olympic figure skating

Metchosin’s Murray Anderson compiled the music the skated to in Pyeongchang

Meet the man behind the soundtrack to Olympic figure skating
Help fireproof the District of Metchosin this month

Help fireproof the District of Metchosin this month

Residents encouraged to help remove gorse and broom from local roads

Help fireproof the District of Metchosin this month
Currently, there are 25 students on the wait list for Ecole John Stubbs and there are 158 students registered for French immersion kindergarten in the Sooke School District. (iStock photo)

French immersion programs ‘overcrowded’ in SD62

School district continues to juggle issues of enrolment

Currently, there are 25 students on the wait list for Ecole John Stubbs and there are 158 students registered for French immersion kindergarten in the Sooke School District. (iStock photo)
Brett Malcolm leads the Wounded Warrior Run B.C. team from the Langford Legion in one of the last legs to the finish line at the Victoria legislature on Sunday. The Legion was the second to last stop before runners crossed the finish line at the Legislature, wrapping up the seven-day run from Port Hardy to Victoria to raise funds and awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

Emotional Wounded Warrior Run wraps up in Langford

Seven-day run raised more than $71,000 for PTSD supports

Brett Malcolm leads the Wounded Warrior Run B.C. team from the Langford Legion in one of the last legs to the finish line at the Victoria legislature on Sunday. The Legion was the second to last stop before runners crossed the finish line at the Legislature, wrapping up the seven-day run from Port Hardy to Victoria to raise funds and awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)
Shawna Bond, a registered nurse and breast health patient navigator, shows off the pillows and pamphlet breast cancer patients are provided with at the beginning of their journey with the Victoria Breast Health Centre at Victoria General Hospital. (Kendra Wong /News Gazette staff)

Centre gives breast cancer patients new outlook on life

The Victoria Breast Health Centre at VGH connects patients to services

Shawna Bond, a registered nurse and breast health patient navigator, shows off the pillows and pamphlet breast cancer patients are provided with at the beginning of their journey with the Victoria Breast Health Centre at Victoria General Hospital. (Kendra Wong /News Gazette staff)
Brent D’Argis took this photo of a vehicle that had gone into a ditch on the Trans-Canada Highway near Thetis Lake Wednesday night. (Brent D’Argis photo)

Snow keeps West Shore emergency crews busy

Environment Canada says more snow expected to hit Friday afternoon

Brent D’Argis took this photo of a vehicle that had gone into a ditch on the Trans-Canada Highway near Thetis Lake Wednesday night. (Brent D’Argis photo)
Do you want cameras watching Malahat drivers?

Do you want cameras watching Malahat drivers?

Solicitor general will consider installing the cameras if there’s public support

Do you want cameras watching Malahat drivers?

Men’s rugby team takes on Brazil in Langford this weekend

Match takes place on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m.

The SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre cared for 3,066 animals in 2017, including Rocky the Squirrel that was attacked by crows, nursed back to health and eventually released back into the wild in October. (Wild ARC photo)

Wild ARC in Metchosin sees record-breaking number of animals

The centre cared for 3,066 “patients” in 2017

The SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre cared for 3,066 animals in 2017, including Rocky the Squirrel that was attacked by crows, nursed back to health and eventually released back into the wild in October. (Wild ARC photo)
Peter Scott shows off the water meter on his property in Metchosin. Scott was on the hook for a $1,000 water bill to the Capital Regional District for a recent water leak. The issue has since been resolved. (Kendra Wong /News Gazette staff)

Metchosin resident stuck with $6,000 water bill after leak

Issue has been resolved, but resident hopes incident acts as cautionary tale for others

Peter Scott shows off the water meter on his property in Metchosin. Scott was on the hook for a $1,000 water bill to the Capital Regional District for a recent water leak. The issue has since been resolved. (Kendra Wong /News Gazette staff)
WINDY SUNDAY Many people, including these two men, enjoy the waves at Esquimalt Lagoon on a windy Sunday afternoon. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

Our Island: Beaching at Esquimalt Lagoon

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WINDY SUNDAY Many people, including these two men, enjoy the waves at Esquimalt Lagoon on a windy Sunday afternoon. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)