Author: Zoe Patel

Zoe Patel is an experienced local news reporter based in Colwood, known for her in-depth community coverage and thoughtful storytelling. With over a decade in journalism, she earned her degree from the University of British Columbia and has contributed to outlets such as Global BC and The Tyee. Zoe is an active member of the Canadian Association of Journalists and is passionate about covering issues related to youth advocacy, affordable housing, and cultural diversity in British Columbia.

The Victoria Shamrocks overcame a slow start to claim a 12-10 victory over the New Westminster Salmonbellies on Wednesday night. The win leveled the Western Lacrosse Association (WLA) semifinal series at one game each. Playing in front of 1,725 fans at the Q Centre in Colwood, the Shamrocks bounced back from a 5-1 deficit in the second period. They responded with an eight-goal surge that turned the game in their favor. This shift came from solid team scoring, a timely goalie change, and a key fight that energized the team and the crowd. Victoria needed this win after losing a…

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Cyclists and spectators filled the streets of Colwood on Saturday, August 2, for the fast and thrilling Royal Bay Crit race. Riders from across British Columbia gathered in the West Shore to take on a unique one-kilometre route designed to test skill, speed, and strategy. The race, organized by About the Ride Cycling, was held on a paved loop that began on Tradewinds Avenue. The course continued across Quarry Street, circled around the roundabout to Producers Way, then cut across Hesjedal Way, and looped back to Tradewinds Avenue to reach the finish line. The tight course, filled with left-hand turns,…

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