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• Colwood issues RFP for roadway enhancements at Allandale and Veterans Memorial Parkway

  08-07-2020 20:40 via colwood.ca
  
  The City of Colwood has issued a request for proposals as the first step toward upgrading portions of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Allandale Road adjacent to the new Allandale District development. 
  
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• Colwood economic recovery plan: promoting prosperity throughout our community

  08-07-2020 18:30 via colwood.ca
  
  Following a series of Recovery Roundables involving local business owners, stakeholders and provincial and federal leaders, Colwood Council is moving forward with an Economic Recovery Plan that focuses on increasing household prosperity for everyone in Colwood and supp
  
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• New Colwood park! Meadow Park Green will be the place to play in Royal Bay

  08-07-2020 01:25 via colwood.ca
  
  GableCraft Homes is hard at work expanding the existing Meadow Park (pictured here) into Meadow Park Green (plans shown below) in Colwood's Royal Bay neighbourhood, beginning with site preparation, drainage and underground works and targeting completion of the park space by the end of the year.
  
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• Monitoring traffic flow to inform transportation planning

  07-07-2020 21:32 via colwood.ca
  
  The City of Colwood will use bluetooth technology as one tool to monitor traffic flow and inform transportation improvements. The system will also provide the public with convenient and reliable traffic information so they can make informed decisions on the best timing, mode, and route for their trips.
  The system will pick up anonymous bluetooth signals from cell phones and in-car systems to provide real-time data about vehicle travel routes and travel times between 
  
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• Colwood asking for public input on master plan for parks and recreation - Saanich News

  29-06-2020 00:30 via saanichnews.com
  
  Colwood asking for public input on master plan for parks and recreation  Saanich News
  
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• Colwood asking for public input on Master Parks Plan – Saanich News - Saanich News

  29-06-2020 00:30 via saanichnews.com
  
  Colwood asking for public input on Master Parks Plan – Saanich News  Saanich News
  
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• Bystander helps save man's life during mental health crisis in Colwood - vancouverislandfreedaily.com

  25-06-2020 16:45 via vancouverislandfreedaily.com
  
  Bystander helps save man's life during mental health crisis in Colwood  vancouverislandfreedaily.com
  
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• Bystander helps save man's life during mental health crisis in Colwood - Victoria News

  24-06-2020 23:45 via vicnews.com
  
  Bystander helps save man's life during mental health crisis in Colwood  Victoria News
  
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• Bystander helps save man's life during mental health crisis in Colwood – Saanich News - Saanich News

  24-06-2020 09:00 via saanichnews.com
  
  Bystander helps save man's life during mental health crisis in Colwood – Saanich News  Saanich News
  
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• Let’s talk about Our Parks!

  24-06-2020 04:38 via colwood.ca
  
  With your help, we are creating Colwood's first Parks & Recreation Master Plan to guide improvement to our parks over the next 10+ years. 
  Let's talk about parks!
  What do you love most about our parks that we should preserve in future? What could be improved?
  Colwood has more than 50 parks and trails that are used and enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
  
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• Help create Colwood's first Parks Master Plan - share your ideas!

  24-06-2020 04:38 via colwood.ca
  
  With your help, we are creating Colwood's first Parks & Recreation Master Plan to guide improvements to our parks over the next 10+ years. 
  Let's talk about parks!
  What do you love most about our parks? What aspects should be preserved? What could be improved?
  Colwood has more than 50 parks and trails that are used and enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
  
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• Ocean Boulevard: a seaside destination for residents and visitors

  24-06-2020 03:28 via colwood.ca
  
  In a recent survey, 86% of nearly 4,000 respondents from throughout the Capital Region reported they use Ocean Boulevard in Colwood as a destination to enjoy the beach, bird sanctuary, views and activities the area offers.
  At their meeting on June 22, 2020, Colwood Council resolved that a 400 metre section of Ocean Boulevard midway along the Lagoon Beach in Colwood will remain closed until September as the City continues to explore options for optimal use and enhancement of the area.
  
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• Ocean Boulevard: a beach destination for residents and visitors

  24-06-2020 03:28 via colwood.ca
  
  In a recent survey, 86% of nearly 4,000 respondents from throughout the Capital Region reported they use Ocean Boulevard in Colwood as a destination to enjoy the beach, bird sanctuary, views and activities the area offers.
  At their meeting on June 22, 2020, Colwood Council resolved that a 400 metre section of Ocean Boulevard midway along the Lagoon Beach in Colwood will remain closed until September as the City continues to explore options for optimal use and enhancement of the area.
  
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• Royal Colwood honours Bill Hobbis with lifetime membership - Times Colonist

  23-06-2020 05:59 via timescolonist.com
  
  Royal Colwood honours Bill Hobbis with lifetime membership  Times Colonist
  
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• Community can weigh in on Colwood's potential first cannabis retail store - Saanich News

  20-06-2020 00:00 via saanichnews.com
  
  Community can weigh in on Colwood's potential first cannabis retail store  Saanich News
  
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• Colwood's Beach Food program land back at Esquimalt Lagoon - Victoria News

  19-06-2020 14:30 via vicnews.com
  
  Colwood's Beach Food program land back at Esquimalt Lagoon  Victoria News
  
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• Colwood's Beach Food program land back at Esquimalt Lagoon - Saanich News

  19-06-2020 14:30 via saanichnews.com
  
  Colwood's Beach Food program land back at Esquimalt Lagoon  Saanich News
  
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• Colwood's Beach Food program land back at Esquimalt Lagoon - Oak Bay News

  19-06-2020 09:00 via oakbaynews.com
  
  Colwood's Beach Food program land back at Esquimalt Lagoon  Oak Bay News
  
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• Vehicle stolen from Colwood returned same day, after driver caught speeding - Times Colonist

  18-06-2020 01:22 via timescolonist.com
  
  Vehicle stolen from Colwood returned same day, after driver caught speeding  Times Colonist
  
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• Suspect caught by Saanich Police 20 minutes after Colwood car reported stolen - Victoria News

  17-06-2020 09:00 via vicnews.com
  
  Suspect caught by Saanich Police 20 minutes after Colwood car reported stolen  Victoria News
  
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• Suspect caught by Saanich Police 20 minutes after Colwood car reported stolen - Saanich News

  17-06-2020 09:00 via saanichnews.com
  
  Suspect caught by Saanich Police 20 minutes after Colwood car reported stolen  Saanich News
  
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• UPDATE: Traffic moving again after crash at Colwood Corners - Victoria News

  15-06-2020 16:00 via vicnews.com
  
  UPDATE: Traffic moving again after crash at Colwood Corners  Victoria News
  
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• UPDATE: Traffic moving again after crash at Colwood Corners - Saanich News

  15-06-2020 09:00 via saanichnews.com
  
  UPDATE: Traffic moving again after crash at Colwood Corners  Saanich News
  
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• Colwood asking business owners to attend virtual COVID-19 roundtable talk - Victoria News

  14-06-2020 21:30 via vicnews.com
  
  Colwood asking business owners to attend virtual COVID-19 roundtable talk  Victoria News
  
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• Colwood hosts Recovery Roundtable 4: Invitation to business owners

  13-06-2020 01:50 via colwood.ca
  
  The City of Colwood is hosting the fourth in a series of Recovery Roundtables on Friday, June 26 from 10:30 am-12:00 pm.
  A critical component of business recovery is understanding how to work collaboratively with key partners such as WorkSafeBC and Island Health.
  Speak directly with Island Health and WorkSafeBC
  This is an opportunity for business representatives to speak directly with Dr. Dee Hoyano, Medical Health Officer at Island Health and Mr. Chris Back, Director of OHS Consultati
  
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• Alleged drug trafficker passes out at Colwood intersection while driving: RCMP - Victoria News

  11-06-2020 20:45 via vicnews.com
  
  Alleged drug trafficker passes out at Colwood intersection while driving: RCMP  Victoria News
  
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• Alleged drug trafficker passes out at Colwood intersection while driving: RCMP - Sooke News Mirror

  11-06-2020 09:00 via sookenewsmirror.com
  
  Alleged drug trafficker passes out at Colwood intersection while driving: RCMP  Sooke News Mirror
  
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• Alleged drug trafficker passes out at Colwood intersection while driving: RCMP - Saanich News

  11-06-2020 09:00 via saanichnews.com
  
  Alleged drug trafficker passes out at Colwood intersection while driving: RCMP  Saanich News
  
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• Performing arts centre proposed for Colwood park-and-ride site - CTV News VI

  10-06-2020 17:30 via vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca
  
  Performing arts centre proposed for Colwood park-and-ride site  CTV News VI
  
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• New development would straddle Colwood and Langford - Times Colonist

  09-06-2020 15:00 via timescolonist.com
  
  New development would straddle Colwood and Langford  Times Colonist
  
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• Arts centre eyed for park-and-ride site in Colwood - Times Colonist

  09-06-2020 15:00 via timescolonist.com
  
  Arts centre eyed for park-and-ride site in Colwood  Times Colonist
  
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• New development would straddle Colwood and Langford - timescolonist.com

  09-06-2020 09:00 via timescolonist.com
  
  New development would straddle Colwood and Langford  timescolonist.com
  
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• Lagoon Beach vehicle access open from either side on Ocean Boulevard: no through road

  09-06-2020 01:24 via colwood.ca
  
  Vehicles can now access the Lagoon Beach in Colwood from the Fort Rodd Hill side as well as the Lagoon Road side. A small portion of the road remains closed about midway.
  Please continue to maintain physical distance from others.
  Share your thoughts about how we use and enjoy Ocean Boulevard at https://letstalkcolwood.ca/oceanboulevard
  The survey closes June 15th and results are expected to be presented to Council at the end of June.
   
  
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• Colwood to reopen vehicle access to Esquimalt Lagoon from Fort Rodd Hill - Victoria News

  08-06-2020 22:30 via vicnews.com
  
  Colwood to reopen vehicle access to Esquimalt Lagoon from Fort Rodd Hill  Victoria News
  
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• Road repairs on Wishart Road near Latoria Road

  08-06-2020 19:32 via colwood.ca
  
  The City is repairing the road surface on Wishart Road near Latoria Road.
  Wishart Road is one of the City's older roads, and the pavement was significantly impacted by winter storms this year. 
  The work is scheduled to take place during the week of June 8-12.
  Traffic control personnel will be on site to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Please use caution as these important repairs are completed. 
  
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• Colwood playgrounds reopen for play

  05-06-2020 01:16 via colwood.ca
  
  The City of Colwood is reopening play structures and picnic tables throughout the community in accordance with guidelines set out by the Provincial Health Offic
  
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• Man goes berserk in Colwood, B.C., after drive-thru forgets mustard on burger - CTV News VI

  04-06-2020 00:31 via vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca
  
  Man goes berserk in Colwood, B.C., after drive-thru forgets mustard on burger  CTV News VI
  
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• Colwood drive-thru window smashed after suspect receives burger without mustard - Saanich News

  03-06-2020 09:00 via saanichnews.com
  
  Colwood drive-thru window smashed after suspect receives burger without mustard  Saanich News
  
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• Crosswalk lights installed at Herm Williams Park and more to come

  02-06-2020 23:45 via colwood.ca
  
  New pedestrian activated crosswalk lights are being installed on Kelly Road near Herm Williams Park in Colwood to improve safety for pedestrians at this crossing.
  It's one of several Colwood crosswalks where lights are scheduled to be installed this year. Two other priority crosswalks identified are Sooke & Metchosin and Latoria & Wishart.
  
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• Upgrading Veterans Memorial Parkway and Allandale Road

  02-06-2020 21:13 via colwood.ca
  
  In 2020, the City will be upgrading Veterans Memorial Parkway and Allandale Road adjacent to the new Allandale District development.
  Improvements will be made to Veterans Memorial Parkway between Cairndale and Allandale Roads. Allandale Road will be extended into the area of new development.
  
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• LETTER: Colwood gallery’s closure draws sympathy - Victoria News

  02-06-2020 04:30 via vicnews.com
  
  LETTER: Colwood gallery’s closure draws sympathy  Victoria News
  
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• LETTER: Colwood gallery’s closure draws sympathy - Peninsula News Review

  02-06-2020 04:30 via peninsulanewsreview.com
  
  LETTER: Colwood gallery’s closure draws sympathy  Peninsula News Review
  
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• Colwood branch drop-off to continue throughout summer – Victoria News - Victoria News

  31-05-2020 00:25 via vicnews.com
  
  Colwood branch drop-off to continue throughout summer – Victoria News  Victoria News
  
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• Colwood branch drop-off to continue throughout summer - Peninsula News Review

  31-05-2020 00:25 via peninsulanewsreview.com
  
  Colwood branch drop-off to continue throughout summer  Peninsula News Review
  
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• Colwood woman launches Adopt a Grad – Victoria News - Victoria News

  30-05-2020 23:00 via vicnews.com
  
  Colwood woman launches Adopt a Grad – Victoria News  Victoria News
  
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• Colwood woman launches Adopt a Grad – Sooke News Mirror - Sooke News Mirror

  30-05-2020 23:00 via sookenewsmirror.com
  
  Colwood woman launches Adopt a Grad – Sooke News Mirror  Sooke News Mirror
  
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• Colwood woman launches Adopt a Grad - Victoria News

  30-05-2020 09:00 via vicnews.com
  
  Colwood woman launches Adopt a Grad  Victoria News
  
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• Colwood woman launches Adopt a Grad – Saanich News - Saanich News

  30-05-2020 09:00 via saanichnews.com
  
  Colwood woman launches Adopt a Grad – Saanich News  Saanich News
  
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• Gradually increasing access along Ocean Boulevard

  29-05-2020 22:19 via colwood.ca
  
  The City is targeting June 9th to open the gates near Fort Rodd Hill on Ocean Boulevard, to allow for greater vehicle access and parking along the beach.
  A small portion of the roadway about midway along the lagoon is expected to remain closed in the short term as the community conversation and survey about the future use of the area continues.
  Please voice your views
  We want to better understand how you use and enjoy Ocean Boulevard and the Lagoon Beach area and what uses you envision for
  
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• Colwood family desperately searching for lost dog – Victoria News - Victoria News

  29-05-2020 19:10 via vicnews.com
  
  Colwood family desperately searching for lost dog – Victoria News  Victoria News
  
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