Jan 11, 2022

Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Colwood's new Fire Chief, Bryan Erwin.

As a longtime member of the community, Chief Erwin has called Colwood home for over 30 years. After growing up on the West...

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Jan 11, 2022

You may have noticed BC Hydro working in and around the community, most recently along Veterans Memorial Parkway near Kelly Road.

BC Hydro is upgrading the underground duct banks in Colwood to increase electrical capacity as the West Shore continues to grow.

Moving toward ...

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Jan 5, 2022

As Colwood continues to build new sidewalks, cycling lanes and trail connections throughout the community, we may need to adjust our driving habits in some areas to ensure safety for everyone. As we adjust to changing patterns, there will be opportunities to consider refinements to how sidewalks and cycling routes are designed. (Curious where new sidewalks are planned? Read about the...

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Jan 2, 2022

1. Waterfront Plan launched

Protecting environmentally and culturally sensitive areas of Colwood's waterfront becomes more important than ever as the population of the West Shore and surrounding region continues...

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Dec 14, 2021

Calling all aspiring dog models (no experience necessary)

You and your owners are invited to join us at Latoria Creek Park to have your photo taken while testing out the new, small-pup-friendly stair treads. We’re specifically looking for some smaller dogs to join us to take a run at the new stair improvements, but dogs of all sizes are welcome. 

We hope you’ll join us for this...

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Dec 7, 2021

When new steel doors at the Lagoon Beach washroom needed painting it was an opportunity to add beauty and interest while offering a reminder of the rich Indigenous history of the waterfront.

The City is grateful to local Indigenous artist Jamin Zuroski for sharing his incredible talent and creativity to help us begin to make Indigenous culture more visible in our community.

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Dec 6, 2021

Today Mayor Martin officially opened the Applegate Trail that runs through the forested area behind Dressler Road between Wishart Road and the Painter Trail. (Map link to the...

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Dec 3, 2021

2022 Colwood Calendar

We're so excited to share the 2022 Colwood Calendar featuring stunning photos of Colwood submitted by local residents. We received over 215 photo submissions and almost 1500 votes for the top picks. Mayor  Martin had the task of selecting the final calendar images and it was a very tough decision with so many great shots to chose from. Thank you to everyone who...

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Nov 24, 2021

Watch for a little more sparkle around Colwood and some pop up Holiday Light Nights to lift spirits and spread cheer this holiday season. The first event is panned for the evening of December 10. Don't miss hot chocolate and performances by the Sangster Elementary School choirs at Meadow Park!

Forest Lights at Herm Williams Park

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Nov 17, 2021

Traffic delays are expected

Exciting improvements are happening in Colwood that are expected to impact travel times. If possible, you may wish to travel outside of peak hours or choose an alternate route.

When: Saturday and...

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