Oct 6, 2022

A total of 466 residents took advantage of the first voting date for the municipal general election on Wednesday, October 5th (plus 20 little ones in the Colwood Kids Vote!)

The next advance voting date is...

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Sep 24, 2022

Greater Victoria, BC.; Regional Mayors of Greater Victoria’s 13 municipalities are committed to honouring the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, and recognizing the impacts on their families and communities.

This year, the 13 municipalities took a collaborative approach to explore how to commemorate the tragic and painful history of residential schools on September 30th...

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Sep 21, 2022

Plans for a senior's care facility in Colwood's Royal Bay neighbourhood took a big step forward today.

The Capital Regional District Board approved their 2023 provisional financial plans, confirming their portion of the funding for the long-planned dementia care facility on the five acre lot owned by the CRD Hospital Board. The property is on Metchosin Road in Royal Bay. near the site...

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Aug 31, 2022

With kids returning to school next week, roads will be very busy. Please drive safely and give yourself extra travel time.

Crosswalks and stop lines are being repainted throughout Colwood now to...

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Aug 12, 2022

When: Monday, August 15, 2022, to Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Where: Galloping Goose Regional Trail in Colwood

What: Emergeny sewer repairs


Cyclists and pedestrians using the Galloping Goose Trail through Colwood will be asked to take a detour between August 15th and the 23rd to allow for emergency repairs to the sewer...

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Aug 4, 2022

Expect a temporary slow down on the Galloping Goose in Colwood tomorrow.

The CRD is planning some emergency work on the Galloping Goose Trail on Friday, August 5 as we work together to prepare for a new Galloping Goose Bridge that will improve safety and convenience for trail users. 

There will be traffic control people on the trail between Sooke/Aldene and Sooke Road near Denny’...

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Aug 2, 2022

With your help, the City is creating the Latoria Creek Park Management Plan and updating the Havenwood Park Management Plan. These plans will guide decision-making and amenity upgrades for park trails, connectivity, environmental conservation, park maintenance and more over the next 10 years.

An Early Idea Map and List has been created based on community feedback received during the...

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Jul 17, 2022

Something special may catch your eye through the Garry Oak trees as you pass by Wickheim Park on Metchosin Road by the Lagoon Market and Royal Bay Bakery.

A lovely painting by local artist Linda Simrose now graces the wall there. Titled "A Fondness for Trees" the art seems to invite you to continue your stroll through the Wickheim Park oaks and into the meadow depicted there.

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Jul 8, 2022

We’re excited to announce that Victoria’s own A S T R O C O L O R will be live on stage and drenched in sunshine at the Royal Beach Eats & Beats Beach Party on Saturday July 30th at the Lagoon Beach in Colwood!

Coming off performances at the Laketown Shakedown and JazzFest, Astrocolor plays on the edges of funky house, breakbeat, jazz, and ambient, conjuring an impeccably smooth...

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Jul 6, 2022

We are so fortunate in Colwood to be able to walk, ride or drive to the beach and dip our toes in the ocean just steps from the road. 

However, climbing over the logs is not something everyone can do easily, which means many people cannot enjoy the water's edge. 

For this reason, access points in three areas will be improved this week by shifting logs to re-establish pathways...

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