What's New In Langford: Episodes
Fans across Vancouver Island and beyond are gearing up for pulse-pounding action when world-class rugby rumbles into Langford later this month. The 2012 Americas Rugby Championship, featuring teams from Canada, the United States, Argentina and Uruguay, will unfold over nine days in October at Langford ...
Langford Mayor Stew Young couldn’t be happier or more grateful for the federal government’s commitment of $7.5 million to keep the railway running on Vancouver Island. Politicians and rail supporters from across Vancouver Island gathered at the E & N Rail stop in Langford on Tuesday April 10 ...
The City of Langford’s Affordable Housing Program has led the way in enabling people with lower income to purchase homes in many of Langford’s new developments. Strong support from the development and business community has allowed 40 families to purchase single-family homes at a cost on average ...
Thousands of people came out to City Centre Park on Saturday, October 22 to share in the excitement of the official opening of Langford Lanes, Westhills Arena and Goudy Field. Langford Mayor Stew Young and Council were joined by the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern ...
Langford Mayor Stew Young says Rugby Canada’s decision to move the men’s and women’s National Academy programs to Langford is great news for the sport and the community. “It’s really exciting that our young athletes can compete right here in Langford for a chance to one day represent Canada ...
It’s simply amazing what a round of golf can do for a community. When Langford Mayor first launched his annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament fourteen years ago, it was his way of showing appreciation for the businesses, organizations and individuals who support the community. From the very beginning, ...
A multi-year plan is rolling along to create a new green pedestrian highway of continuous cycling and pedestrian paths that will connect Langford’s downtown core and surrounding neighbourhoods. The project, funded through the 2011 capital spending plan, will include the paving a stretch of several ...
Some people might argue that there’s not much that can be done about the weather. It’s difficult to predict the intensity of storms like the one that dumped more than 100 millimetres of rain on Langford in December. Others might wonder whether storms of that intensity – historically considered ...
Langford Mayor Stew Young sees the improvements along Goldstream Avenue between Bryn Maur Road as one part of the bigger picture. The addition of an arch, a roundabout, fountain, lights, landscaping and kiosks with information on nearby attractions complement the improved bike lanes and crosswalks. Langford ...
A family of four disembark from their bicycles to soak up some sun and refreshment at a sidewalk cafe under the eye-catching arch above the boulevard that welcomes you to Goldstream Village. Nearby, children move to the music, mesmerized by the rhythm of the water that dances from the fountain. The Langford ...
The City of Langford has partnered with Westhills to install the first energy system of its kind to supply heating and cooling on a community-wide basis for a new development. The cutting-edge system employed at Westhills – the first of its kind in Canada – combines proven, green technology with ...
The City of Langford’s efforts to rebuild an orphanage in Haiti received an extraordinary boost when the final tally for a fundraiser far exceeded expectations. The money raised at a dinner on June 14 at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort and Spa helped reach the goal of $150,000 to build a new earthquake-proof ...
A new artificial turf sports field at City Centre Park means the game is on, no matter what the weather’s like. The new field, which opened in April, provides an all-weather field for football, rugby, and soccer that includes two softball diamonds. It’s another welcome addition to Langford’s long-term ...