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Commuters make the most of the E&N Rail Trail as they head to work. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)

E&N Rail Trail open house this Wednesday

Construction on segment between Atkins Avenue and Savory Elementary to start this fall

Commuters make the most of the E&N Rail Trail as they head to work. (Katherine Engqvist/News Gazette staff)
Shamrocks’ Brett Craig hangs in the air in Game 3 against the Nanaimo Timbermen. (James MacKenzie/Black Press)

Shamrocks lead series 3-1 against Nanaimo

Victoria will look to clinch a spot in the WLA finals

Shamrocks’ Brett Craig hangs in the air in Game 3 against the Nanaimo Timbermen. (James MacKenzie/Black Press)
Shamrocks’ Brett Craig hangs in the air in Game 3 against the Nanaimo Timbermen. (James MacKenzie/Black Press)

Shamrocks lead series 2-1 against Nanaimo

Victoria will look to extend the lead tonight in game 4

Shamrocks’ Brett Craig hangs in the air in Game 3 against the Nanaimo Timbermen. (James MacKenzie/Black Press)
Kayakers and other classical music fans gather in the Inner Harbour for the Symphony Splash performance in 2017. The annual event attracts upwards of 40,000 people each year and happens this year on Sunday, Aug. 5. Victoria Symphony/Facebook

Five things to do this B.C. Day long weekend

Check out these great community events in Greater Victoria

Kayakers and other classical music fans gather in the Inner Harbour for the Symphony Splash performance in 2017. The annual event attracts upwards of 40,000 people each year and happens this year on Sunday, Aug. 5. Victoria Symphony/Facebook
Crews will be working on westbound lanes on Sooke Road between 7 and 9 p.m. Thursday night. (Map courtesy of Mainroad South Island Contracting LP)

Sooke Road delays expected Thursday night with scheduled maintenance

Crews will be working in westbound lanes between 7 and 9 p.m.

Crews will be working on westbound lanes on Sooke Road between 7 and 9 p.m. Thursday night. (Map courtesy of Mainroad South Island Contracting LP)
Jesse King finds the back of the net against the Burnaby Lakers, for one of his five goals, at the Shamrocks Western Lacrosse Association home opener Friday at The Q Centre. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

Victoria Shamrocks gear up for playoffs

First time in history Victoria and Nanaimo meet in WLA playoffs

Jesse King finds the back of the net against the Burnaby Lakers, for one of his five goals, at the Shamrocks Western Lacrosse Association home opener Friday at The Q Centre. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)
Crews battle brush fire on Skirt Mountain in Langford

Crews battle brush fire on Skirt Mountain in Langford

Firefighters respond from new section of Bear Mountain Parkway

Crews battle brush fire on Skirt Mountain in Langford
Long-time Metchosin councillor Moralea Milne passed away suddenly on Saturday. (Gazette file photo)

Metchosin councillor killed in South Surrey collision

Police say preliminary evidence suggests stop sign was ‘disregarded’

Long-time Metchosin councillor Moralea Milne passed away suddenly on Saturday. (Gazette file photo)
Target shooting at the Esquimalt Lagoon lands Colwood pair a ticket for open liquor
Target shooting at the Esquimalt Lagoon lands Colwood pair a ticket for open liquor
Shamrocks’ goalie Adam Shute, looks to stop a shot from Maple Ridge. Shute helped Victoria to two wins last weekend against Maple Ridge and Coquitlam.                                 (James MacKenzie/Black Press)

Shamrocks play final regular season home games this weekend

Victoria is sitting in second place in WLA standings

Shamrocks’ goalie Adam Shute, looks to stop a shot from Maple Ridge. Shute helped Victoria to two wins last weekend against Maple Ridge and Coquitlam.                                 (James MacKenzie/Black Press)
Emergency crews responded to reports that two men were electrocuted on Peatt Road in Langford Wednesday afternoon. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

Emergency crews responding to reports of electrocution in Langford

Extent of injuries unknown at this time

Emergency crews responded to reports that two men were electrocuted on Peatt Road in Langford Wednesday afternoon. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)
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Off-leash dog killed at Esquimalt Lagoon

Mixed-breed bulldog will be put down

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The Johnson Street Bridge will be closed for a planned inspection Tuesday night. (City of Victoria photo)

Johnson Street Bridge to close for planned inspection Tuesday night

Bridge will close at 10 p.m. and reopen at approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday

The Johnson Street Bridge will be closed for a planned inspection Tuesday night. (City of Victoria photo)
Commercial vehicle takes out a light pole on Jacklin Road

Commercial vehicle takes out a light pole on Jacklin Road

Minor traffic delays are expected

Commercial vehicle takes out a light pole on Jacklin Road
Deadly mushroom spotted in Greater Victoria

Deadly mushroom spotted in Greater Victoria

Early return of death cap mushrooms prompts Island Health warning

Deadly mushroom spotted in Greater Victoria
A man received non-life-threatening injuries after being poked by a syringe located inside a hollow fence post in the 700-block of Yates Street. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Police)

Victoria Police issue public warning after man pricked by hidden syringe

Used syringes in discrete locations have caused injuries over the past year in Greater Victoria

A man received non-life-threatening injuries after being poked by a syringe located inside a hollow fence post in the 700-block of Yates Street. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Police)
Parent reported for driving with small child in the front seat

Parent reported for driving with small child in the front seat

Police reminding parents to check booster seat regulations

Parent reported for driving with small child in the front seat
Concert-goers gathered to watch a long list of musical talent at Rock the Shores Saturday, including Mecthosin’s Jesse Roper. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson set to hit Rock the Shores stage

Other acts include Bahamas, Allen Stone and Bedouin Soundclash

Concert-goers gathered to watch a long list of musical talent at Rock the Shores Saturday, including Mecthosin’s Jesse Roper. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)
Additional buses added for Rock the Shores

Additional buses added for Rock the Shores

Colwood Transit Exchange closed at night, passengers directed to Island Highway instead

Additional buses added for Rock the Shores
UPDATED: Serious crash on TCH stops traffic heading into Victoria

UPDATED: Serious crash on TCH stops traffic heading into Victoria

Five people sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries

UPDATED: Serious crash on TCH stops traffic heading into Victoria
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