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Make it make sense - please

Make it make sense - please

Try as I may, I just cannot wrap my head around this thought process.

When's Stew Young has his photo taken with the mayor of Colwood or with Ian Ward or is friends with people in the community Etc - WHICH IS NORMAL - the love emojis and praise and adoration comes flooding in like a tsunami.

But when the current council works collaboratively with other councils through the CRD, or has photos taken with them or attends events that are meant for local councils to attend, or shows their support of other local politicians, it is somehow a massive scandal that proves they are crooked and they start throwing slurs around at people.

Help me understand how a group of people can be so horrible to others and feel so justified and victimized at the same time. My brain hurts. 🤕

u/JumpingJimothy — 23 hours ago
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Free mental health supports for teens and youth

Vancouver Island Y is offering the Y Mind program this fall for teens 13-18 and youth 18-30 who are interested in mental health education and support. It is a free program and they get a Y membership while in the program. It has been around since 2018. It is a psych education program not group therapy.

They will be run out of the Cook Street Village Activity Centre starting at 6pm once a week for seven weeks. For more information contact mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca

Pacific Centre Family Services in Langford and Sea to Tree Wellness in Sooke will be offering the youth program this fall.

People need to attend an info session and following intake to make sure the group is a good fit for them. It's an amazing program!

u/Wrong-Fun-4103 — 22 hours ago

This is Stews Langford

I previously posted this under a different post but thought its own post would be good.

This is a picture of prospect lake (top) and langford lake ( bottom) you can see how terrible it looks. Additionally with all the development it has an effect on the water from the cast off of blasting so much.

Someone pointed out that it is a hard comparison due to vegetation and geology. That's out of my realm of knowledge. However you can't argue how terrible it looks.

u/Ok_Part_4557 — 1 day ago

How is this not a slate?

Can someone explain to me how a group of candidates can share a campaign resource like this and not be a slate? I thought I read some sort of rule around candidates sharing resources but of course I can’t find it. Anyone? Anyone?

u/Otissarian — 2 days ago

When will candidates running for council say how they plan on paying for grand plans?

I have recently read that one candidate who aligns with Stew recently went to the Aldergrove outdoor water park and their campaign manager had taken pictures and videos to see how it is run. They imply to be working on a plan to get one in Langford.

Don't get me wrong, I think it would be fabulous addition, however that side is angry about the current council buying the YMCA and are tax increase as a result. So how the hell do they plan on paying for an outdoor water park without raising our taxes!??

Id also like to know how they plan to make the trans canada bus lanes HOV lanes they are provincial territory, or rapid transit, which is a multi level, multi municipal issue.

I could go on and on about the "promises" they plan to make that just arent possible, with out years (stew would be 85 yrs old by then) of planning or massive increases of taxes.

Before, im told im just a LV supporter and spread8ng mis information ... again.

I will say about the only promise I agree with so far, is bringing in more support services for seniors in the langford area. Unfortunately its recommended by someone I beleive has been a large contributor to the community divide. I just can't vote for them.

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u/Ok_Part_4557 — 3 days ago
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Septic field and possibly tank

Hey there- we are in the West Shore and wanting any advice or recommendations for companies who deal with replacing septic fields and possibly tanks.
If you’ve had this done to your property do you have any tips? Can you share costs? Thanks!

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u/Roller_7349 — 3 days ago

Another official candiate for Langford council

As already suspected, Wendy Hobbs throws her hat in the ring...again.

The OL slate keeps growing. Will there be others who are not affiliated announcing they are running soon? 🤞🏻

u/JumpingJimothy — 4 days ago

Does anyone know what's going on with WestShore Jewellery?

I brought my beloved watch in for repair over a month ago and dropped by the store recently to check on its status after repeated attempts to contact them by phone (no answer). The store was closed (midday Saturday) and a sticky note was on the door from another customer with the same issue (wanting an update on a necklace repair). I asked the lady working at Local Pizza next door if she knew what had happened and she said she didn't know, but they've remained closed now for ~3 weeks.

Anyone know anything more? Wondering if/when I need to escalate this to either the RCMP or consumerprotectionbc.ca

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u/tmorgan_bc — 3 days ago

Air quality?

The air quality index on my weather app says the air is good. But my asthma has been telling me it's not. Plus there's an orange tinge outside. Does anyone know if there's smoke in the air? Is there an app or website with accurate readings? I've woken up feeling like I smoked a pack of cigarettes the last few days.

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u/EntranceAromatic1920 — 3 days ago

Continuity is key for Colwood community-focused councillor re-election campaign

Colwood Coun. Ian Ward has unfinished business to attend to.

During his first term on council, Ward has played a role in delivering several key projects, including the municipal-run medical clinic and Quarry Park expansion, all while helping Colwood maintain one of the lowest cumulative tax increases in the Capital Regional District.

https://goldstreamgazette.com/2026/08/11/continuity-is-key-for-colwood-community-focused-councillor-re-election-campaign/

u/royalbaes — 4 days ago

Does anyone know what happened to Baja Rosies?

I drove by Baja Rosie's yesturday and saw that the location is up for lease. There was no warning it was closing, just there one day gone the next?

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u/Ok_Part_4557 — 4 days ago
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Free BBQ and movie night

Did any one else attend the free BBQ and movie night from Ravi MLA at the luxton tonight ? Wondering how your experience was ? Have fun ? Kids go? Would you go again? Notice anything this year that was different ?

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u/Creative_Mirror_4794 — 3 days ago

Horrible buzzing noise on the corner of Peat Rd and Goldstream??

Does anyone else hear this or am I going insane? It's been like this for a week straight on the corner by the university campus / tattoo shop and gets louder outside the liquor planet store on my way to work. It makes me feel sick ):

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u/DarkHarvest93 — 4 days ago

Cops All Over Bear Mountain

Driving up the back of BM and there were at least 6 cops. 1 at the roundabout by the childcare centre. Two pulled over by the apartments further up ask then 3 cops pulled up one of the dirt roads with gates just before the dog park. It looked like they were looking for someone.

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u/ZookeepergameNice912 — 4 days ago

Donations to local youth sports, pet organizations, food banks, indigenous groups, LGBTQIA2S+

Hi everyone!

For those not familiar, we (Meadowcure Pharmacy + Coffee) currently donate 100% of our cash tips (electronic tips are disabled for a less stressful experience) to local youth sports, pet shelters/organizations, food banks, indigenous groups, and the 3 local schools (hot lunches, grad, etc.).

This round, we have collected enough tips to share just under $200 ($20 per each group) and would love to hear from our Westhills, Kettle Creek, and Goldstream Meadows neighbours. Sincere apologies to anyone who may be excluded, total # of donations are limited and the concept is to support and directly give back to the community that I work and live in. We have a shortlist of people/groups we’ve donated to before but would also love to hear from everyone so we don’t miss anyone who hasn’t seen our posts. If you are part of or know someone who fits those criteria, please reach out (dm or comment works) 😊

I am also looking for any advice of any local LGBTQIA2S+ groups/organizations who could benefit from such a small donation from us. We have not made any donations to any such groups yet but I would love to open that up given we have grown a bit and have a little more to give than in the past. This does not need to be limited to the above mentioned geographical area; anywhere in the Westshore is ok as I understand this would otherwise be very limiting. If you know or are part of an organization providing support to the LGBTQIA2S+ community, please reach out and I'd love to learn more and help if I can!

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u/Meadowcure2025 — 5 days ago

Shawn Blair for council

I saw an article about Shawn Blair running for Langford council.

Good for him. I am always amazed when people are willing to step up, put their name forward and try to serve and represent their community. That takes commitment, and I genuinely respect that.

However, Shawn is also an admin of WTF Langford, and that is where I have a serious problem.

It isn't simply because he runs the page. It is because of the content and attitude that page has repeatedly allowed toward the LGBTQ+ community. The post pictured here is just one example. A page that belittles and mocks LGBTQ+ people is not something I can reconcile with someone asking to represent all members of our community.

People are absolutely entitled to their opinions. But when you choose to run a public community forum, you also have some responsibility for the environment you create and the content you allow to flourish there.

Honestly, as someone who wants to represent our entire community, I find the association with this kind of content deeply disappointing and, frankly, embarrassing for Langford.

We should expect better from the people asking for our votes.

u/Late_Support_5068 — 7 days ago