Author: Henry Wallace
Henry Wallace
Henry Wallace is a respected local news reporter from Langford with over 12 years of experience in journalism. He earned his journalism degree from Simon Fraser University and has contributed to Elmbridge Today, Langford Today, Island View News, and Global BC. Henry is an active member of the Canadian Association of Journalists and is dedicated to reporting on civic affairs, environmental issues, and stories that matter to the local community.
Langford Lake swimmers and paddlers can relax this BC Day long weekend. Island Health has removed the beach advisory for Langford Lake at Leigh Road. The lake is now safe for swimming and other water sports. Earlier this week, Island Health and the Capital Regional District listed Langford Lake among several sites under beach advisory. These advisories warn the public when water is not safe for swimming due to contamination. In this case, water testing had shown elevated levels of E. coli. On Monday, July 21, a sample taken from Langford Lake at Leigh Road showed 423 E. coli bacteria…
Nineteen-year-old Ollie Josephson is one step closer to wearing the red and white on one of hockey’s biggest youth stages. The young centre from Langford has been named to Hockey Canada’s roster for the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase, which takes place in Minnesota from July 27 to August 2. The event is one of the final opportunities for players under 20 to impress Hockey Canada ahead of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship. The showcase features 36 of Canada’s top young players, divided into red and white squads. Josephson is suiting up for Team White. The week kicks off…
Emergency services were called to a crash near Leigh Road and the Trans-Canada Highway in Langford on Saturday afternoon. The incident, reported around 1:30 p.m., led to a rapid response from paramedics and resulted in one person being taken to the hospital. BC Emergency Health Services received the call reporting a motor vehicle incident in the area of Leigh Road and Highway 1. The location is a busy junction in Langford and often experiences high traffic volumes, particularly during weekends. Two ambulances were sent to the scene. One unit had advanced care paramedics onboard, and the second was staffed with…