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It was great to see thousands of our residents and people from all across the region come out to City Centre Park on October 22 for the official opening of Langford Lanes, Westhills Arena and Goudy Field. The support and funding of the Federal and Provincial governments were key elements in getting these state of the art facilities built, and underline what can be achieved when levels of

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The recent announcement that Rugby Canada will be making Langford their home base and training facility speaks to the calibre of the facilities and fields we’ve put in at City Centre Park. Having the best young male and female players and coaches here will be inspiring for our young athletes, and will increase the popularity of the sport. That’s great news for athletes, sports fans, and the

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What started out as a way to show appreciation for the businesses and developers that make a positive difference in the community has turned into something else, in typical Langford fashion. The annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament has raised more than $360,000 over the past 15 years to assist and support groups and organizations like the Langford Legion, SportAssist, school crossing guards,

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A new green pedestrian highway that will link Langford’s neighbourhoods with cycle and pedestrian routes is a great idea on a number of levels. Providing safe, convenient access to Langford’s neighbourhoods, parks, lakes and attractions promotes a healthy lifestyle by encouraging more people to walk or cycle within Langford. It will also reduce the number of vehicles on the road, which reduces

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Gathering more up to the minute data on local weather patterns puts Langford in a better position to deal with issues arising from unpredictable weather, and will help City staff be better prepared to deal with storms. The weather monitoring stations are located on the roof of City Hall and at a high point on Bear Mountain. There are also stream flow and lake level monitoring stations, and

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The BC Spirit Festival and Trade Show at City Centre Park February 11 to 13 is another great opportunity to showcase the exciting new things going on in our community to the rest of the region and beyond. Combining a business trade show with a strong focus on B.C. musicians and artists is a unique way to bring people together, and I think John Selkirk deserves a lot of credit for his efforts and

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A thirteen-fold increase in commercial and industrial development permits in 2010 is great news for Langford. Although it may be too early to say that’s it’s a good indication that the economic challenges of the past few years are completely behind us, it reinforces the fact that Langford Council’s efforts to encourage that type of development with the steps we took in 2008 are paying dividends.

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I think it’s great that Council supported extending the Langford Trolley service Monday through Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. until Jan.3. It’s a busy time of year with people doing their Christmas shopping in the evening and attending office parties and gatherings with families and friends. The Hop On Hop Off Langford Entertainment Shopping Shuttle connects to Langford’s shopping areas, pubs and

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It’s important on so many levels to support and acknowledge our veterans throughout the year, especially on Remembrance Day. The quality of life we enjoy in Canada would not be possible without the sacrifices of those brave men and women who served our country so proudly in the past. We should also respect and honour the men and women currently serving in the Canadian Forces. Their dedication to

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The removal of the dangerous rock outcropping along Millstream Road across from Western Speedway is almost complete, which will make that stretch of road safer for our residents. It's also being repaved, and a multi-use lane along Millstream will provide a safer walking and cycling route to Goldstream Villlage and our downtown core.The repaving of Sooke Road added improved bike lanes from Happy

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The feedback I've heard on the improvements we’ve made in Langford’s downtown core on Goldstream Avenue between Veterans Memorial Parkway and Bryn Maur Road has been great. The area is more family oriented, and more pedestrian and cyclist friendly. Residents and tourists will appreciate the new information kiosks and benches we’re adding as well.One of the projects Langford Council is looking at

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The new sportsplex, family bowling centre and ice arena at City Centre Park will not only provide more recreational choices for our residents, but also create more jobs within our growing community. It will work well with the existing stadium, new all weather sports field and other facilities at City Centre Park to create more opportunities for people of all ages, especially our youth, to get

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The changes we’ve made to beautify Langford’s downtown core make the area much more pedestrian, cyclist and family friendly. The fountain with lights, music and water shows in the new roundabout at Bryn Maur Road works well with the palm trees, new plantings and flowers we’ve added. I also like the arch that welcomes you to Goldstream Village, and the flag feature as well. We wanted to make the

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The new sports field at City Centre Park is important because it provides another venue for kids at all levels to play a number of sports, including football, soccer and rugby. We need to add venues that promote healthy living for our youth as the community continues to grow, and this new field addresses that need in first class fashion.

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It’s amazing what can be achieved when a community like Langford puts its heart into the effort. The plan to rebuild an orphanage in Haiti that was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in January is a great example of what we can achieve when we work together. A partnership made up of Langford City staff, representatives from Rotary International, the local business community, A Channel and the

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I think it’s great that Langford is hosting this year’s Motorcycle Ride for Dad on May 15 to raise awareness and funds for the fight against prostate cancer. Although prostate cancer kills more than 4,000 Canadian men a year, early detection through regular testing increases the survival rate to 90 per cent, and that’s a key message to get across. The Show and Shine at City Centre Park will be a

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When I heard that the Goldstream Food Bank’s van was on its last legs, it was easy to find local businesses eager to help out. Everyone recognizes the importance of what the food bank does, helping out people who need a hand during tough times. Many of the Goldstream Food Bank’s volunteers are seniors who recognize the importance of giving back to the community. Thanks to the efforts of the City

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Having the John Goudy Library in the heart of our downtown core is a real benefit for our residents. We need to look and expand our library service as Langford continues to grow. That’s why I like the rabbit sculpture fundraiser because it helps address that need. People who make a donation of $180 receive a limited edition statue from renowned sculptor Derek Rowe. John Goudy deserves a lot of

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SPORT ASSIST helps local kids whose families can’t afford it get involved in sports. Organized sports teach the importance of teamwork, discipline, and the importance of striving for goals. Another positive is kids involved in sports have a lot of fun and make friends that last a lifetime. It’s been proven over and over again that kids who play sports are more likely to make a positive

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Taxes for core municipal services on the average home in Langford have been minimal since 1993. That’s quite an accomplishment on the part of our Council and City staff, especially when you consider that the cost of living on South Vancouver Island has risen significantly during that time frame. The fact that we’ve been able to keep increases to two per cent or less, on average, and continue to

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