Today, Colwood Mayor Rob Martin and Royal Bay Director of Development, Ben Mycroft from GableCraft Homes cut the ribbon to officially open the new public washroom building at Meadow Park Green in Royal Bay.
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Read More »Mar 1, 2022
Did you know there's an amazing BMX cycling track in Colwood? You'll find it at West Shore Parks & Recreation's lower fields behind the Q Centre arena.
Learn more about the BMX cycling track and Greater Victoria BMX Association in this insider's perspective from association President and Track Operator, Kyle Besler.
In June 2018, Kyle Besler was first introduced to the...
Read More »Feb 17, 2022
For 75 years, the Colwood Fire Department has provided exceptional Fire Rescue service through a volunteer model. Now, with volunteerism declining in organizations throughout North America, volunteer fire departments face challenges with respect to volunteer turnout and retention.
Increasing volunteer demands and pressures
Today's volunteer firefighters experience higher...
Read More »Feb 3, 2022
You may have read news reports naming Colwood as one of Canada's sexiest cities.
Is it surprising that romance ranks high in Colwood?
Colwood is home to miles of hot sandy beaches with exhilarating sunrises and sunsets set against the panoramic backdrop of Mount Baker and the Olympic Mountains...
Read More »Jan 24, 2022
Today Seacliff Properties announced a major partnership today with multi-award-winning developer Reliance Properties to develop Royal Beach in Colwood, one of Greater Victoria’s fastest growing cities. Over the 15-year buildout of the master-planned seaside community, the partners will inject $1.2...
Read More »Jan 17, 2022
Members of the Colwood Fire Rescue and Public Works crews were ready to protect public safety in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 15, 2022 when news of a volcanic eruption near the Tonga Islands resulted in a Tsunami Advisory for our area.
In consultation with Emergency Management BC, it was determined that there was the possibility of unpredictable surges and strong...
Read More »Jan 11, 2022
Look for a post card in your Colwood mailbox this week!
We want to encourage you to share your thoughts about Heritage in Colwood.
- What aspects of Colwood's heritage are most interesting to you?
- What places and features should be preserved as Colwood grows?
- How will we promote and celebrate the heritage of the area?
Why are we talking about...
Read More »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...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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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