West Shore

Two air source heat pumps installed on the exterior of a house. The Capital Regional District offers discounts to switch from an oil, natural gas, or propane heating system to an air source heat pump. (Shutterstock)

Innovative CRD home energy program spurs community collaboration

Regional district promotes neighbourly savings with heat pump discounts

Two air source heat pumps installed on the exterior of a house. The Capital Regional District offers discounts to switch from an oil, natural gas, or propane heating system to an air source heat pump. (Shutterstock)
There are more cars on the road in 2022 than in 2017. (Black Press Media file photo)

Number of vehicles on Greater Victoria roads has jumped significantly: CRD

But the number of households without a vehicle also went up

There are more cars on the road in 2022 than in 2017. (Black Press Media file photo)
The West Shore RCMP seized drugs, weapons and cash on Oct. 15 after a driver drifted across lanes, according to RCMP. (Photo supplied/West Shore RCMP)

West Shore RCMP seize fentanyl disguised as oxycontin in mega-investigation

More than $8,000 in cash was seized

The West Shore RCMP seized drugs, weapons and cash on Oct. 15 after a driver drifted across lanes, according to RCMP. (Photo supplied/West Shore RCMP)
scales of justice (File photo)

BREAKING: U.S. man gets 20 years for sexual exploitation of West Shore child

Victims also targeted in the Comox Valley and Surrey

scales of justice (File photo)
Terris Smith (centre) won the 60 kg elite female class title in Ireland. (Photo courtesy of Terris Smith)

West Shore fighter wins gold medal in Ireland, eyes spot in Olympics

Terris Smith looks to earn spot on Team Canada

  • Oct 26, 2023
Terris Smith (centre) won the 60 kg elite female class title in Ireland. (Photo courtesy of Terris Smith)
Angella Campos putting the finishing touches on her ‘Terror on Tiswilde’ display. (Photo by Tim Collins)

Metchosin Halloween house is fear wrapped in innocent fun

The Terror on Tiswilde is a screamingly good time

  • Oct 26, 2023
Angella Campos putting the finishing touches on her ‘Terror on Tiswilde’ display. (Photo by Tim Collins)
The Calgary Cavalry beat Pacific FC 2-1 during the CPL semifinal on Oct. 21. (Photo: CFC Media/Tony Lewis)

Langford’s Pacific FC fall to Calgary in season-ending semifinal

PFC unable to finish comeback in 2-1 loss

The Calgary Cavalry beat Pacific FC 2-1 during the CPL semifinal on Oct. 21. (Photo: CFC Media/Tony Lewis)
Pacific FC will face the Calgary Cavalry in the CPL semifinals on Oct. 21. Pacific’s Manny Aparicio, who was nominated for the CPLs 2023 player of the year, and Nathan Mavbila double up to dispossess the attacker against Atletico Ottawa on Aug. 13, 2022, at Starlight Stadium in Langford. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)

Langford’s Pacific FC vying for CPL final return against rival Calgary

Watch parties prepped for semifinal, Aparicio nominated for CPL player of the year

Pacific FC will face the Calgary Cavalry in the CPL semifinals on Oct. 21. Pacific’s Manny Aparicio, who was nominated for the CPLs 2023 player of the year, and Nathan Mavbila double up to dispossess the attacker against Atletico Ottawa on Aug. 13, 2022, at Starlight Stadium in Langford. (Simon Fearn/Black Press Media)
A partially loaded crude oil tanker is guided out of Burrard Inlet from Burnaby’s Westridge Terminal next to the Chevron oil refinery. (File - Black Press Media)

Southern Vancouver Island communities seek tanker ban in rough seas

Concerns raised over spill response, more resources requested

A partially loaded crude oil tanker is guided out of Burrard Inlet from Burnaby’s Westridge Terminal next to the Chevron oil refinery. (File - Black Press Media)
Joshua Ritch shows off the sweat lodge area during a Sept. 14 tour of the New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community in View Royal. The facility received $4.4 million from the province on Oct. 17. (Black Press Media file photo)

View Royal addiction recovery centre to support 330 men with B.C. funds

Province announced $4.4 million for New Roads’ range of recovery services

Joshua Ritch shows off the sweat lodge area during a Sept. 14 tour of the New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community in View Royal. The facility received $4.4 million from the province on Oct. 17. (Black Press Media file photo)
This Sidney rental has a stunning view – with a pricetag to match at $6,000. (Screenshot from Craigslist posting)

Some Greater Victoria two-bedroom rents now more than renting entire houses

Rents went up in latest report

This Sidney rental has a stunning view – with a pricetag to match at $6,000. (Screenshot from Craigslist posting)
A rider rides a bermed corner at the Jordie Lunn Bike Park in Langford. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Langford Bike Fest makes its return with races and skills sessions

Event runs Oct. 21 to 22

  • Oct 16, 2023
A rider rides a bermed corner at the Jordie Lunn Bike Park in Langford. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Amanda Swinimer’s new children’s book – The Science and Superpowers of Seaweed – has won an international award. (Contributed photo)

Shirley author wins North American book award

Amanda Swinimer wrote children’s book on seaweed

Amanda Swinimer’s new children’s book – The Science and Superpowers of Seaweed – has won an international award. (Contributed photo)

LETTER: Sooke has need for a pedestrian overpass

I think a pedestrian overpass is a great idea for urban trails…

  • Oct 13, 2023
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LETTER: Climate change or fear mongering?

Stop drinking the Kool-Aid! The climate change crisis appears to be unraveling.…

  • Oct 13, 2023
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The Highlands Winter Craft Fair, pictured in this file photo, returns again on Sunday, Nov. 18. The event takes over two locations – the Highlands Community Hall and the Caleb Pike Heritage Park. (Black Press Media file photo)

Craft Fair Roundup: Find the perfect gift at a Greater Victoria event

Support local businesses while finding something for everyone on your list

The Highlands Winter Craft Fair, pictured in this file photo, returns again on Sunday, Nov. 18. The event takes over two locations – the Highlands Community Hall and the Caleb Pike Heritage Park. (Black Press Media file photo)
Beets, and other vegetables are being stolen from Eric White’s farmstand on Metchosin Road. (April Hammerand)

Thieves ‘loading up’ at West Shore farmstand forces farmer to install CCTV

Jams, veggies and eggs are among the items stolen from farmstand

Beets, and other vegetables are being stolen from Eric White’s farmstand on Metchosin Road. (April Hammerand)
Rich Barron and Brenda Urquiaga say an apology from Loblaw does not do enough to repair the harm caused by Urquiaga’s wrongful ejection from the Langford Real Canadian Superstore in August, which they say was a case of racial profiling. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Langford grocery store apologizes for incident family calls racial profiling

Family says company statement not enough to repair harm from woman’s wrongful removal

Rich Barron and Brenda Urquiaga say an apology from Loblaw does not do enough to repair the harm caused by Urquiaga’s wrongful ejection from the Langford Real Canadian Superstore in August, which they say was a case of racial profiling. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
A Sooke man proposes transforming the Galloping Goose into a community gallery that celebrates the region’s cultural and environmental diversity, going beyond its role as a transportation corridor. (File – Black Press Media)

Greater Victoria Galloping Goose project celebrates culture and nature

Sooke man envisions vibrant community gallery

A Sooke man proposes transforming the Galloping Goose into a community gallery that celebrates the region’s cultural and environmental diversity, going beyond its role as a transportation corridor. (File – Black Press Media)
Participation in a Christmas Craft Fair in Sooke led to a court case. (Photo illustration by Pexels)

Woman sues for being ‘expelled’ from Sooke craft group and Christmas market

Craft group said it had good reason to give crafter the boot

Participation in a Christmas Craft Fair in Sooke led to a court case. (Photo illustration by Pexels)