Goldstream News Gazette

Goldstream News Gazette is a local newspaper based in Colwood, British Columbia, Canada. It focuses on providing coverage of news, sports, business, employment opportunities, and community happenings. Serving the West Shore of Greater Victoria, the Goldstream News Gazette connects with residents in Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, View Royal, and the Highlands.

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Victoria pedicab video podcast pedals into 2nd season

5 days ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Christine van Reeuwyk

A second season of the new video podcast that explores the known, and unknown of Victoria by a pedicab driver and his passengers has been given the green light. “I'm starting to get super excited about all the cool stories we'll get to tell,” journalist Johnny Brenneman said after learning he'd be funded for more of Bon Victoriage.
Historic Victoria temple scores $10K to share Chinese culture, history

5 days ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Christine van Reeuwyk

A small but mighty board is celebrating a national second-place finish that helped put Victoria’s historic Tam Kung Temple on the map. The temple finished second place in an online contest that closed Thursday (April 17) – where residents were called on to visit and vote daily – winning $10,000 from the National Trust for Canada. The only other B.C. site among the 12 up for voting, historic O’Keefe Ranch in Vernon, finished first, scoring $50,000.
Victoria kicks in $25K more for parade that starts high tourist season

6 days ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Christine van Reeuwyk

The show must go on – particularly, the 125th annual Victoria Day Parade – at a time when the city could really use something to celebrate. With funding in question, the Greater Victoria Festival Society's parade faced an uncertain future. But thanks to funds already allocated for an event that will no longer happen, the city was able to add $25,000 to the $17,000 already granted through its traditional budgeting process.
Eby visits Victoria brewery with pitch to 'buy B.C.' ahead of long weekend

6 days ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Bailey Seymour

The premier made a stop at a beloved Victoria brewery, urging B.C. residents to buy local ahead of the long weekend. "Easter weekend is coming up, it's treats for kids, but we also wanted to underline the opportunity for treats for moms and dads for the long weekend as well, a good chance to buy B.C.," said Premier David Eby at Phillips Brewing in downtown Victoria.
Protesters don’t want James Bay to become extension of Victoria’s downtown

1 week ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Christine van Reeuwyk

Mariann Burka blames, in part, the truncated community input ahead of the draft official community plan. As a result, individual neighbourhoods weren’t adequately consulted, she said while protesting outside Victoria City Hall on Thursday. In particular, her neighbourhood will be hurt, after having a scant two-hour session to provide input early in the official community plan (OCP) review, said Burka, spokesperson for the James Bay Coalition.
Greater Victoria candidates field questions from local industry leaders

1 week ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Bailey Seymour

Local industry representatives from the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Victoria Business Association, the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, and the Vancouver Island Construction Association had a chance to put questions to a number of federal candidates.
Pipe dreams: Victoria churches come together to challenge organ title

1 week ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Christine van Reeuwyk

With years of practise under his belt, when Mark McDonald sits down at the organ, it’s like pulling out a palette and paintbrush – creating a canvas of varying sounds and effects. “This sense of being able to play such a large instrument and make so much sound, from the oldest of loud to the quietest of quiets, I love that,” said the organist at Christ Church Cathedral. “The organ is such a unique instrument.
Meet your flower grower: Saanich farm hosts build-your-own bouquet

1 week ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Christine van Reeuwyk

In her second season growing and selling flowers, a Saanich farmer looks forward to meeting some of her patrons with a build-your-own bouquet bar. Now entering their fourth summer on the farm, Kaitlyn Matulewicz, partner Erik Beerepoot and more recently their little one, started selling a little veg, potatoes and garlic at the House of Orange Farm stand on Oldfield Road.
‘These save lives’: Pop-up overdose prevention returns to Victoria hospital

1 week ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Olivier Laurin

While some set up tents, others lay out harm reduction supplies on a foldable table. Carefully coordinated, about a dozen volunteers set up a temporary, unsanctioned overdose prevention site (OPS) a few blocks from Victoria’s Royal Jubilee Hospital on the morning of April 13, on the eve of the ninth anniversary of B.C.’s toxic drug public health emergency. The initiative is led by Doctors for Safer Drug Policy (DSDP), an independent group of physicians from Vancouver Island.
Sidney named one of Canada's 'great places to retire' by Forbes magazine

1 week ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Harry Corro

Forbes Magazine has named Sidney as one of the "3 Great Places to Retire in Canada," praising the town's stunning natural beauty, mild weather and welcoming community. The short list, published on March 31, highlights Canadian municipalities offering a high-quality lifestyle for retirees seeking friendly people, beautiful landscapes and excellent healthcare.