Lindsey Horsting

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Rollover crash in Colwood occurred after driver had epileptic seizure

Colwood Fire used the Jaws of Life to extricate two people inside the vehicle

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Alex Meickle, went missing Tuesday around 1 p.m. (Photo courtesy West Shore RCMP)

13-year-old Langford boy missing

West Shore RCMP say Alex Meickle was likely headed to Tofino

Alex Meickle, went missing Tuesday around 1 p.m. (Photo courtesy West Shore RCMP)
Tara-Jean Popowich, Season 2 winner of So You Think You Can Dance Canada will be teaching two classes at Elevate Dance Centre in View Royal. (Photo courtesy of Popowich’s Facebook page)

So You Think You Can Dance Canada winner to teach local youth

Elevate Dance Centre hosts classes taught by Tara-Jean Popowich

Tara-Jean Popowich, Season 2 winner of So You Think You Can Dance Canada will be teaching two classes at Elevate Dance Centre in View Royal. (Photo courtesy of Popowich’s Facebook page)
John Cardilicchia (left), Rebels’ special teams coach, Charly, Rebels’ head coach, and Isaiah, Rebels’ slotback and wide receiver, represent three generations of the Cardilicchia name on the Westshore Rebels. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

Three generations: Football is life for Cardilicchia trio

John Cardilicchia has coached his son and now his grandson with the Westshore Rebels

John Cardilicchia (left), Rebels’ special teams coach, Charly, Rebels’ head coach, and Isaiah, Rebels’ slotback and wide receiver, represent three generations of the Cardilicchia name on the Westshore Rebels. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)
The Westshore Rebels scrimmage at spring camp. (Lindsey Horsting /News Gazette staff)

Westshore Rebels ramp up for BCFC season opener

Hard work, hidden gems, a big scare all part of football squad’s off-season

The Westshore Rebels scrimmage at spring camp. (Lindsey Horsting /News Gazette staff)
While it is important to protect yourself from UV rays, some sunscreen ingredients have been found to be harmful. (Black Press file photo)

Sunscreen has far-reaching impact, warns professor

UV protective clothing suggested as alternative

While it is important to protect yourself from UV rays, some sunscreen ingredients have been found to be harmful. (Black Press file photo)
Jordie Benn (left) and Jamie Benn attended the announcement of their jersey retirement for the Victoria Grizzlies. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

Victoria Grizzlies announce jersey retirement for Benn brothers

Jordie and Jamie Benn attended the announcement at The Q Centre

Jordie Benn (left) and Jamie Benn attended the announcement of their jersey retirement for the Victoria Grizzlies. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)
David Clanachan, Commissioner of the Canadian Premiere League, said it was an easy decision to pick Langford as the place for one of the first CPL teams and he thanked Langford Mayor Stew Young for making it happen. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

Launch party for Vancouver Island’s new soccer team a success

Over 3,000 seats will be added to Westhills Stadium in the next 6 months

David Clanachan, Commissioner of the Canadian Premiere League, said it was an easy decision to pick Langford as the place for one of the first CPL teams and he thanked Langford Mayor Stew Young for making it happen. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)
Victoria General Hospital (Google Maps image)

Victoria General Hospital reopens operating rooms ahead of schedule after flood damage

Four delivery and four operating rooms were affected by a broken water valve

Victoria General Hospital (Google Maps image)
This sign that used to be in View Royal Park has been taken down due to a malfunction. When scanning the QR code on the far right with a smartphone app, it brings up an Asian porn website. (Photo courtesy of Keith Davies)

View Royal Park sign taken down after glitch redirects to pornographic website

Resident looking to learn more about workout equipment discovered the problem code

This sign that used to be in View Royal Park has been taken down due to a malfunction. When scanning the QR code on the far right with a smartphone app, it brings up an Asian porn website. (Photo courtesy of Keith Davies)
DJ Pauly D’s second show in Victoria has already sold over half the tickets. (Photo courtesy DJ Pauly D Facebook page)

DJ Pauly D adds second show after first Victoria date sells out in less than two hours

Some tickets still available after second date added

DJ Pauly D’s second show in Victoria has already sold over half the tickets. (Photo courtesy DJ Pauly D Facebook page)
RCMP assessed the golden lab in the car at the Cineplex Odeon as not in danger. (iStock photo)

Police respond after dog left in vehicle at the movies

West Shore RCMP determined the animal was not in distress

RCMP assessed the golden lab in the car at the Cineplex Odeon as not in danger. (iStock photo)
Outside the box: Get to know the Shamrocks’ new all-star outside lacrosse

Outside the box: Get to know the Shamrocks’ new all-star outside lacrosse

Victoria forward Rob Hellyer strives to constantly improve himself

Outside the box: Get to know the Shamrocks’ new all-star outside lacrosse
Harry Jones scores a try during Canada’s 26-19 victory over the U.S., to help the team capture its first HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Cup Championship in Singapore earlier this year. (Martin Seras Lima photo)

Canada men’s sevens team eye a top eight finish

Captain Harry Jones hopes to inspire rugby youth

Harry Jones scores a try during Canada’s 26-19 victory over the U.S., to help the team capture its first HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Cup Championship in Singapore earlier this year. (Martin Seras Lima photo)
Canada women’s sevens team practices at Westhills Stadium before they left for the Rubgy World Cup Sevens in San Francisco. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

Women’s sevens roster stacked for the Rugby World Cup

The team is hoping to peak in San Francisco

Canada women’s sevens team practices at Westhills Stadium before they left for the Rubgy World Cup Sevens in San Francisco. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)
Sunscreen ingredients, including oxybenzone, are shown Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in San Jose, Calif. Many sunscreen makers could soon be forced to change their formulas or be banned from selling lotions in Hawaii. Hawaii state lawmakers on Tuesday passed a measure that would ban the local sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate by 2021 in an effort to protect coral reefs. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

UVic professor warns against biological impact of sunscreen

Caren Helbing

Sunscreen ingredients, including oxybenzone, are shown Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in San Jose, Calif. Many sunscreen makers could soon be forced to change their formulas or be banned from selling lotions in Hawaii. Hawaii state lawmakers on Tuesday passed a measure that would ban the local sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate by 2021 in an effort to protect coral reefs. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Nancy Loucks from Mission concentrated on her target during archery competition in Langley City Park during the 2014 games. The Township is considering applying to host the 55+ BC Games in 2020, 2021 or 2022. Langley Times file photo The torch was lit in Cranbrook to launch the countdown to the Kimberley/Cranbrook 2018 BC 55+ Games, Sunday, June 17, in Balment Park. The Kimberley/Cranbrook 2018 55+ BC Games will take place Sept. 11-15, with sports being held in venues throughout Cranbrook and Kimberley. Over 2,800 participants are expected to compete in 23 sports. Left to right: Cindy Simpson, President of the BC Seniors Games Society; Sandy Zeznk, Joint President of the BC+ Games Host Society; India Sherrit, Cranbrook Olympic Ski-crosser and torch bearer; Jaret Thompson, Joint President of the BC+ Games Host Society. Barry Coulter photo

West Shore municipalities show support for the 55+ B.C. Games

All five communities are backing the bid

Nancy Loucks from Mission concentrated on her target during archery competition in Langley City Park during the 2014 games. The Township is considering applying to host the 55+ BC Games in 2020, 2021 or 2022. Langley Times file photo The torch was lit in Cranbrook to launch the countdown to the Kimberley/Cranbrook 2018 BC 55+ Games, Sunday, June 17, in Balment Park. The Kimberley/Cranbrook 2018 55+ BC Games will take place Sept. 11-15, with sports being held in venues throughout Cranbrook and Kimberley. Over 2,800 participants are expected to compete in 23 sports. Left to right: Cindy Simpson, President of the BC Seniors Games Society; Sandy Zeznk, Joint President of the BC+ Games Host Society; India Sherrit, Cranbrook Olympic Ski-crosser and torch bearer; Jaret Thompson, Joint President of the BC+ Games Host Society. Barry Coulter photo
Pauly D will be performing at Upstairs in Victoria in November. (Photo courtesy of DJ Pauly D Instagram)

Jersey Shore cast member brings his DJ skills to Victoria

Call a cab and get your t-shirt ready for DJ Pauly D

Pauly D will be performing at Upstairs in Victoria in November. (Photo courtesy of DJ Pauly D Instagram)
Painted rocks that Sarah Iles and her family crafted and hid at the beach at Esquimalt Lagoon for people to find on Canada Day. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Iles)

Island group paints rocks and hides them for others to find

Families spend time being creative and exploring

Painted rocks that Sarah Iles and her family crafted and hid at the beach at Esquimalt Lagoon for people to find on Canada Day. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Iles)
The oystercatcher, a driftwood animal created by artist Paul Lewis, was one of the four pieces stolen from where it sat at Esquimalt Lagoon. (Photo courtesy of Paul Lewis)

Esquimalt Lagoon driftwood art stolen, vandalized

Artist Paul Lewis has already repaired two of the pieces in Colwood

The oystercatcher, a driftwood animal created by artist Paul Lewis, was one of the four pieces stolen from where it sat at Esquimalt Lagoon. (Photo courtesy of Paul Lewis)