Bear Mountain

A white Toyota Corolla is seen flipped onto its roof on Nov. 18. The driver was over the legal limit and was suspended from driving for 90 days. (Photo Submitted)

Intoxicated driver called ‘lucky’ after flipping car in Langford

The crash involved a single driver and no other cars

 

Starlight Stadium has been the home of Pacific FC since 2018, and has been the site of some pretty important moments for the team, like this Aug. 26, 2021 match where they took down the Vancouver Whitecaps. (Courtesy of Pacific FC)

Langford: A city for sports and recreation

Langford has built itself as a sporting capital, with national and local teams calling it home

 

An aerial view over Bear Mountain. (Black Press Media file photo)

Two lawsuits filed against Bear Mountain property companies

One suit alleges self-interest dealings and failure to report, the other failure to pay loans

 

A preliminary massing diagram showing the potential size and shape, but no design elements of a proposed 29-townhome development at 2089 Champions Way on Bear Mountain. Developer 360 Pacifica is seeking a rezoning to change their plans from 150 condo units to the townhomes on the property. (Courtesy of 360 Pacifica)

Langford developer seeking rezoning to swap planned condos for townhomes on Bear Mountain

The rezoning request would allow a development which the developer says is a better fit for the area

A preliminary massing diagram showing the potential size and shape, but no design elements of a proposed 29-townhome development at 2089 Champions Way on Bear Mountain. Developer 360 Pacifica is seeking a rezoning to change their plans from 150 condo units to the townhomes on the property. (Courtesy of 360 Pacifica)
A rendering of One Bear Mountain, a 209-unit condominium building expected to begin construction in Langford in early 2022. A penthouse condo in the building has set a new record for the West Shore, selling for $3.65 million. (Courtesy of 360 Pacifica and Terracap corporations)

Langford penthouse sets West Shore record with $3.65 million selling price

Luxury condo part of One Bear Mountain, projected for completion by 2024

A rendering of One Bear Mountain, a 209-unit condominium building expected to begin construction in Langford in early 2022. A penthouse condo in the building has set a new record for the West Shore, selling for $3.65 million. (Courtesy of 360 Pacifica and Terracap corporations)
Langford Mayor Stew Young, accompanied by tournament coordinator and city staffer Terri Foggitt, plays the role of auctioneer following the 25th annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic at Bear Mountain Resort on Wednesday. (Don Descoteau/News Staff)

Golf tournament raises a record $145,000 for Langford charities

Bear Mountain Resort hosts 25th annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic

Langford Mayor Stew Young, accompanied by tournament coordinator and city staffer Terri Foggitt, plays the role of auctioneer following the 25th annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic at Bear Mountain Resort on Wednesday. (Don Descoteau/News Staff)
U14 champ Owen Nguyen, right, and finalist Eric Wang at the Bear Mountain 5 Star junior championship on Aug. 20. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

B.C.’s best rally on the red-clay at junior tennis tournament in Langford

The Bear Mountain-hosted tournament for U12, U14 players runs from Aug. 18 to 22

U14 champ Owen Nguyen, right, and finalist Eric Wang at the Bear Mountain 5 Star junior championship on Aug. 20. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
From left: June Hinshaw, Nancy Sermons, Susan DaFoe, and Carol Thompson hit the course at Bear Mountain for International Women’s Golf Day on June 1. (Michelle Cabana/Black Press Media)

Bear Mountain summer season tees off in Langford with International Women’s Golf Day

Special ladies nights continue throughout the summer

From left: June Hinshaw, Nancy Sermons, Susan DaFoe, and Carol Thompson hit the course at Bear Mountain for International Women’s Golf Day on June 1. (Michelle Cabana/Black Press Media)
Local cyclists Ethan Pauly, left, and Jackson Bocksnick plan to ride the newer section of Bear Mountain Parkway on July 25 and climb the accumulated elevation of Mount Everest, in a fundraiser for KidSport Greater Victoria. You can find them on the stretch between Flint Avenue and the summit starting at 7:30 a.m. that day. (Contributed by Jackson Bocksnick - Jim Finlayson photo)

Greater Victoria cyclists to ‘Everest’ Bear Mountain Parkway to help KidSport

Jackson Bocksnick and Ethan Pauly plan to pedal big hill 62 times to match Everest’s elevation

  • Jul 23, 2020
Local cyclists Ethan Pauly, left, and Jackson Bocksnick plan to ride the newer section of Bear Mountain Parkway on July 25 and climb the accumulated elevation of Mount Everest, in a fundraiser for KidSport Greater Victoria. You can find them on the stretch between Flint Avenue and the summit starting at 7:30 a.m. that day. (Contributed by Jackson Bocksnick - Jim Finlayson photo)
Amatista Spa at The Westin Bear Mountain Resort and Spa officially opens its doors for the first time on June 16 with high safety standards due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy of Jennifer Burgin)

Bear Mountain spa officially opens doors for first time amidst pandemic

Amatista Spa re-opens from COVID precautions

Amatista Spa at The Westin Bear Mountain Resort and Spa officially opens its doors for the first time on June 16 with high safety standards due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy of Jennifer Burgin)
Leandre Bouchard, a 26-year-old Canadian National Mountain Bike Team member from Quebec says he’s hoping to get his first Canada Cup win at Bear Mountain this weekend. Bouchard is a three-time U23 national champion who made his elite world championship debut in 2015. He posted a 13th place finish at the Rio 2016 test event in October, qualifying to compete in the Olympics in 2016. (Shalu Mehta/News Staff)

Canadian National Mountain Bike Team gears up for Canada Cup at Bear Mountain

National MTB Series Canada Cup part of 2019 Bear Mountain Bike Festival

Leandre Bouchard, a 26-year-old Canadian National Mountain Bike Team member from Quebec says he’s hoping to get his first Canada Cup win at Bear Mountain this weekend. Bouchard is a three-time U23 national champion who made his elite world championship debut in 2015. He posted a 13th place finish at the Rio 2016 test event in October, qualifying to compete in the Olympics in 2016. (Shalu Mehta/News Staff)
The Bear Mountain Parkway extension is complete. The new roadway connects the Leigh Road overpass to the roundabout on Country Club Way. (Map courtesy of the City of Langford)

UPDATED: Bear Mountain Parkway extension is now open

City hosts reception to celebrate 25 years of constructing Langford

The Bear Mountain Parkway extension is complete. The new roadway connects the Leigh Road overpass to the roundabout on Country Club Way. (Map courtesy of the City of Langford)
Canadian National team and Norco Factory Racing rider, Haley Smith, rides at the Stellenbosch World Cup in South Africa March 10. (Photo courtesy of Jonathan Duncan)

Team Canada mountain biker started training at Bear Mountain by chance

This is the 3rd annual Bear Mountain Bike Fest

Canadian National team and Norco Factory Racing rider, Haley Smith, rides at the Stellenbosch World Cup in South Africa March 10. (Photo courtesy of Jonathan Duncan)