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An ex-tugboat was extracted from the Goldstream Boathouse Marina on July 6 after it sank days earlier. (Courtesy of the Canadian Coast Guard)

Sunken tugboat extracted from Finlayson Arm waters

Area had to be boomed to ensure nearby ecology was protected

An ex-tugboat was extracted from the Goldstream Boathouse Marina on July 6 after it sank days earlier. (Courtesy of the Canadian Coast Guard)
The Capital Regional District says there are no health risks after some Colwood residents took to social media with reports of yellowed tap water. (Black Press Media file photo)

No health risk posed by discoloured water in parts of Colwood: CRD

Residents took to social media Wednesday after some noticed their tap water was yellow

The Capital Regional District says there are no health risks after some Colwood residents took to social media with reports of yellowed tap water. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Town of View Royal is encouraging residents to fill out the online survey for its Active Transportation Network Plan before July 22. (Black Press Media file photo)

Deadline Friday to take View Royal active transport plan survey

Residents have until July 22 to have their say via online questionnaire

The Town of View Royal is encouraging residents to fill out the online survey for its Active Transportation Network Plan before July 22. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Victoria Shamrocks are hosting a special Western Lacrosse Association game night on July 22 honouring and supporting the Greater Victoria policing community, in the wake of the bank shooting in Saanich on June 28. (Paul Evans Photography)

Local police to be honoured during Shamrocks game Friday in Colwood

Stronger Together theme supports police in wake of June 28 bank shooting

The Victoria Shamrocks are hosting a special Western Lacrosse Association game night on July 22 honouring and supporting the Greater Victoria policing community, in the wake of the bank shooting in Saanich on June 28. (Paul Evans Photography)
West Shore RCMP arrested a 32-year-old man and seized thousands of doses of suspected narcotics during a search warrant execution on July 8. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

Weapons and thousands of suspected drug doses seized by West Shore RCMP

A 32-year-old man was arrested as part of the investigation

West Shore RCMP arrested a 32-year-old man and seized thousands of doses of suspected narcotics during a search warrant execution on July 8. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
The Arts and Culture Colwood Society is hosting a summer art show on July 23 at Meadow Park in Colwood. (Courtesy City of Colwood)

Summer art show coming to Colwood

Arts and Culture Colwood Society is hosting the show July 23 at Meadow Park

The Arts and Culture Colwood Society is hosting a summer art show on July 23 at Meadow Park in Colwood. (Courtesy City of Colwood)
Lex Petrick, Sensei David Bentley, and Isaac Petrick are part of the team heading to Switzerland to compete in an international Kimura Shukokai Karate tournament. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Greater Victoria athletes heading to Switzerland for international karate tournament

Brothers Isaac and Lex Petrick making international debut

Lex Petrick, Sensei David Bentley, and Isaac Petrick are part of the team heading to Switzerland to compete in an international Kimura Shukokai Karate tournament. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
The Malahat will see more work overnight from July 18 to 20 as repairs from last fall’s intense rains continue. (Courtesy BC Transportation)

Malahat drivers to face delays during overnight work early next week

Crews will be changing the lane configuration near Tunnel Hill ahead of permanent repairs

The Malahat will see more work overnight from July 18 to 20 as repairs from last fall’s intense rains continue. (Courtesy BC Transportation)
A West Shore RCMP traffic officer points out the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition system on their cruiser. Police are cracking down on improperly displayed plates on vehicles. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

West Shore RCMP reminding motorists to display plates properly, ensure insurance up to date

40 vehicles were found with improperly displayed plates in just one hour of patrols

A West Shore RCMP traffic officer points out the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition system on their cruiser. Police are cracking down on improperly displayed plates on vehicles. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
The West Shore RCMP say a man reported missing on July 11 has been found safe. (Black Press Media file photo)

UPDATE: Missing man sought by West Shore RCMP found safe

The 51-year-old had been reported missing on July 11

The West Shore RCMP say a man reported missing on July 11 has been found safe. (Black Press Media file photo)
My-Chosen Cafe marked 35 years in business on July 12. (My Chosen Cafe/Facebook)

Metchosin restaurant celebrates 35 years in business

My-Chosen Cafe has grown from 32 seats

My-Chosen Cafe marked 35 years in business on July 12. (My Chosen Cafe/Facebook)
Health Canada has seized sexual enhancement products from a business in Langford, including the two pictured here, and is warning anyone who purchased them to not use them due to health risks. (Courtesy of Health Canada)

Health Canada seizes sexual enhancement products from Langford store

Customers are cautioned not to use the products as they may contain dangerous ingredients

Health Canada has seized sexual enhancement products from a business in Langford, including the two pictured here, and is warning anyone who purchased them to not use them due to health risks. (Courtesy of Health Canada)
The pocket ashtrays are being handed out by Langford Fire Rescue at their station. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Langford Fire Rescue handing out pocket ashtrays

Ashtrays give smokers a place to discard cigarette butts

The pocket ashtrays are being handed out by Langford Fire Rescue at their station. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Crowds lounge on the beach as Pulse Radio performs at the Esquimalt Lagoon Saturday (July 9) as part of Colwood’s weekly beach food weekends and Saturday music. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Pulse Radio brings the groove to Esquimalt Lagoon

Colwood’s beach food weekends and music Saturdays continue until Sept. 2

Crowds lounge on the beach as Pulse Radio performs at the Esquimalt Lagoon Saturday (July 9) as part of Colwood’s weekly beach food weekends and Saturday music. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Victoria’s own Astrocolor are the final band announced for the Eats and Beats Beach Party lineup in Colwood, which features Juno Award winners Said the Whale as headliners July 30. (Courtesy of Astrocolor)

Astrocolor completes lineup for Colwood’s Eats and Beats Beach Party

Juno winners Said the Whale headline 5-band show July 30 at Esquimalt Lagoon

Victoria’s own Astrocolor are the final band announced for the Eats and Beats Beach Party lineup in Colwood, which features Juno Award winners Said the Whale as headliners July 30. (Courtesy of Astrocolor)
Canada’s Keyara Wardley smiles as she shrugs off a tackle by Spain during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series stop at Starlight Stadium on April 30. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Canada women’s 15s face Italy in Langford on July 24

Game marks first of two summer matches in Canada

Canada’s Keyara Wardley smiles as she shrugs off a tackle by Spain during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series stop at Starlight Stadium on April 30. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The City of Colwood said a number of logs had washed up onto the beach at the Cobourg Peninsula over the winter, blocking access paths connecting the waterfront and Ocean Boulevard. (Black Press Media file photo)

Colwood clearing logs from paths on beachfront

Logs had washed up during winter, cutting off access for elderly residents

The City of Colwood said a number of logs had washed up onto the beach at the Cobourg Peninsula over the winter, blocking access paths connecting the waterfront and Ocean Boulevard. (Black Press Media file photo)
Save-On-Foods opened the doors to its newest location in Colwood Thursday. (Black Press Media)

Save-On-Foods opens new location at Colwood Corners

Latest addition officially opens

Save-On-Foods opened the doors to its newest location in Colwood Thursday. (Black Press Media)
Social media photos showed this egg delivery truck ablaze on the Malahat Thursday morning. (Patrick Fisher/Twitter)

Truck fire causes morning traffic delays on Malahat

Highway down to single-lane alternating traffic

Social media photos showed this egg delivery truck ablaze on the Malahat Thursday morning. (Patrick Fisher/Twitter)
The N patch on a West Shore RCMP vest marks the pocket where naloxone is kept by officers. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

Man suffering from overdose saved in Langford

A 53-year-old man was found unresponsive around 3 a.m. on July 4

The N patch on a West Shore RCMP vest marks the pocket where naloxone is kept by officers. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)