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Langford — It is where smart business happens

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ver the last 20 years, Langford has dedicated itself to remarkable growth. It has fostered leadingedge investment, provided exciting business development opportunities and offered ever-expanding options for innovation and community development.

“As you invest your hard-earned resources into our community, we too devote our ingenuity and flexibility into creating a friendly investment opportunity for your contribution to Langford.� – Mayor Stewart Young Langford’s official community plan (OCP) is both flexible and focused, enabling options for growth and development. Through its OCP, the City

of Langford welcomes new ideas, fresh ways of doing things and always with an eye to making the process easy and transparent.

Langford works hard to attract a diverse range of businesses including technology businesses that continue to grow and thrive. Langford recognizes the importance of interdependency and actively strives to cultivate the links between Langford residents and commercial interests.

Without a doubt, Langford’s economic growth is unparalleled in the Capital Regional District. Over the years, Langford has attracted large, everpopular retail stores as well as a wide range of smaller, owner-operated shops and restaurants, all of which provide a strong tax base for the City and diverse shopping and dining options for residents. It’s worth noting, that several of Langford’s restaurants have been nationally recognized for excellence and innovation.

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TAKE THE NEXT STEP! With so much to offer, Langford is the ideal place to work, live and raise a family.

Whether you want to develop a piece of land, open or relocate a business, consider pursuing your dreams in Langford. We invite you into our thriving community and promise to do our best to provide you with the most current, complete and reliable information you need to turn that dream into reality.

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Langford also enjoys a wide range of professional services, including doctors, dentists, physical therapists, lawyers, accountants, estheticians, hairdressers, massage therapists and others.

Increasingly, Langford attracts investors, business owners, and service providers who share Langford’s vision of a vibrant, sustainable, healthy and familyfriendly community for all to enjoy.

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A Lifestyle that Moves You

Since 2008 more than 800 families have decided to call Westhills home.

Residents enjoy walkability to the Westhills YMCA/YWCA, Westhills Stadium and Arena, Greater Victoria Library Langford Heritage Branch, and the Victoria Conservatory of Music. The 500-acre master-planned community is committed to further development, including the addition of the BC Provincial Government Offices in late 2020 and a brand new elementary school, child care and middle school will welcome more than 1,200 students in September 2022.

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hen you walk into the Westhills NewHome Gallery, you’ll discover a brand new home filled with features you love, in a community that you desire. Single-family homes, townhomes or carriage homes with income-helper legal suites are now under construction. Whether you’re a first-time homeowner, growing family, or a right-sizer retiree, you will find your home at Westhills.

Westhills homes feature walk-in closets, lust-worthy master ensuites, and stylish finishing packages featuring custom quartz countertops in the kitchen and bath, durable laminate flooring in the main living areas, designer carpet with eco-friendly underlay on the stairs

and in the bedrooms, and stylish tile floors in the main baths and ensuite.

The kitchens include custom-designed cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers, tile backsplashes, and EnergyStar rated appliance packages — all included in the base price.

Enjoy a community built for families. Westhills offers a friendly neighbourhood feel, wide sidewalks, crosswalks, greenspace and playgrounds and brand-new recreation facilities within steps of your front door. A new elementary school, middle school and child care facility are under construction on Constellation Avenue, with completion estimated as early as Fall 2022.

Homes are constructed to BuiltGreen standards. You may want to consider additional energy and cost-saving upgrade options, including an electric car charger, hot water on demand, smarthome technology and home security solutions — all installed before move-in day.

Enjoy the convenience of a natural gas fireplace, gas range for the chef in the family, and tankless water heater, also powered with natural gas.

Explore everything that Westhills has to offer.

The Carriage Home Collection is designed for the modern family that loves traditional spaces. homes range from1,800 to 2,300 sq. ft. and feature a

detached one-bedroom legal suite either above or below the detached garage.

The Lunar Townhome Series features single, duplex and triplex townhomes with single or double car garages.

Tucked along a private drive beside the newly constructed Irwin Trail, these contemporary low-maintenance townhomes feature scenic mountain views, open-concept living, and stunning designer dĂŠcor packages, in a variety of sizes for right-sized living.

The third home brand now under construction is known as the Starter Series. Experience exceptional value that brings new homeownership within reach.

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Habitat for Humanity seeking more donors for its $200k in 100 days campaign

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abitat for Humanity Victoria is seeking 100 more donors to match the $100,000 raised so far for its $200K in 100 Days campaign. This ambitious fundraising target will help the charity give 11 local families a hand up as they realize their dreams of affordable homeownership.

The campaign started in late June and is set to conclude on Sept. 30.

The charity builds affordable, entrylevel homes for qualifying families throughout the region. Donors are considered the key to a brighter future

for many hard-working families who are struggling during these difficult times to provide safe, stable housing as well as other necessities for themselves and their children.

Recent events have highlighted just how important a safe and stable home can be. The uncertainty we have all experienced this year is the ongoing reality for many families coping with housing instability.

The proceeds from this fundraising campaign will go toward construction costs arising from current builds around the Capital Region.

This year’s build projects are the most ambitious undertaken by the organization, with 11 new, affordable homes now under construction.

Ten of those are townhouse units located at Bakerview Place and Lochside Drive in North Saanich. There is also a single family home in Central Saanich.

The Bakerview project represents the most significant land donation in Habitat for Humanity Victoria’s history.

The project features a combination of duplexes and triplexes being constructed

to Built Green standards. The units will consist of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes, with two designed to be wheelchairfriendly.

Habitat for Humanity Victoria believes that homeownership builds strength, stability and independence. The organization partners with families who are ready for the responsibility and challenges of homeownership, including the financial commitment. These families work with Habitat and skilled trades people to build their own home and purchase it at fair market value.

Future homeowners currently completing their volunteer service hours with Habitat include drivers, caregivers, lab technicians, construction workers and educators. Many of them provide the essential services we all rely on in our local community. Habitat Victoria provides the affordable financing piece by establishing mortgage payments that are no more than 30% of the family’s gross income.

This Homeownership Program is available to families from all cultures and faiths without discrimination. 100%

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Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign does not contain metal. Instead of brackets and wires attached to teeth, this system straightens your smile with thin, removable aligners. They are custom designed to fit over your teeth, applying gentle force to achieve tooth movement. Each aligner is worn for one to two weeks, and then exchanged for the next in the series.

The benefits of Invisalign include: • Aligners are removed during meals, so you can eat what you want.

• With no brackets or wires in the way, oral hygiene is simple.

• Invisalign can achieve results comparable to those of standard braces, in about the same time frame.

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Millstream / Treanor intersection commercial development A used car scrap metal lot was transformed into 160 rental units and 5 commercial retail units including an Oil Lube, Starbucks and Dairy Queen.

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all is a fantastic time to visit the Cowichan region known as the “land warmed by the sun,” with more than 800 farms harvesting ripe fruits and vegetables. As summer comes to a close, Cowichan comes alive with vivid colours beneath the golden sun.

Whether hiking the mountains, shopping at farms or enjoying a glass of local wine, beer or cider by the seaside, gorgeous views are inescapable.

Vineyards burst with purple and green grapes and orchards are packed with plump red and gold apples, waiting to be picked for fresh pies and local ciders.

Radishes and beets the size of your hand are plucked from fertile soil, thanks to the mild climate and surrounding mountains, which give Cowichan’s farmers the longest growing season in Canada.

Much of their fresh produce is showcased at the Duncan Farmers’ Market, a favourite weekend pastime of residents with 80 vendors (reduced from 250 to keep everyone safe during the pandemic) showcasing local food, drink and craft goods.

For a complete list of vendors, check out Duncan Farmers’ Market online. If you can’t make it out on a Saturday, they also offer online ordering for select vendors.

Nestled off main roads, farm stands invite visitors to taste the best of the region’s smallscale agriculture industry. The Cowichan Green Community has a handy map of all the farms in the region so you can easily plan your trip ahead of time.

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Merridale Cidery and Distillery’s orchard in rural Cobble Hill is most picturesque during harvest season, and a great spot for an afternoon drink and wood-fire pizza from their full menu.

The kid-friendly (and dog-friendly) Riot Brewing in Chemainus is a top spot with locals, featuring unique seasonal beers, an outdoor patio and pinball machines.

Recently, the Cowichan Valley became an official wine region, the first outside of the Okanagan to receive such a distinction.

Wine lovers have been impressed by local award-winners such as Alderlea Vineyards 2019 Valerie or Unsworth Vineyards Allegro.

Some of Cowichan’s most breathtaking views are best accessed by more than 170 hiking and biking trails covering 180 kilometres across five mountains where you can witness the crimson reds and golden yellows of the fall season as you stroll through ancient Garry oaks.

Instagram users may want to hike the trail up Old Baldy Mountain to find the “secret” swing and enjoy jaw-dropping views of the fall colours over Shawnigan Lake. (Comfortable shoes are a good idea.)

Visitors who prefer a relaxing drive can take a winding cruise through the farmland of Cobble Hill or North Cowichan and stop at True Grain Bread in Cowichan Bay for a homemade scone as you stroll along the marina.

In October, you can also visit the hundreds of sea lions who migrate to the waters of Cowichan Bay to lounge on the marina docks and feast on the abundant Chinook salmon.

Diverse lodging options include oceanfront hotels, secluded resorts and plenty of cozy bed and breakfasts.

Kiwi Cove Lodge—an active kiwi vineyard in Ladysmith, which harvests each fall—offers a dozen guest rooms.

With smaller crowds and mild weather, the fall is the perfect time to discover something new off the beaten path in Cowichan.

Visit TourismCowichan.com to plan your trip this harvest season.

Cowichan is located in Canada’s only maritime Mediterranean climatic zone and is home to the warmest year–round temperatures in the country.

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Island Training Centre adds TOCA for Soccer Enthusiasts

angford’s Island Training Centre launched a new offering this month designed to create better soccer players through a top-notch customized training program. TOCA Training is a similar concept for soccer players to a batting cage for the baseball set. The training is a balance between technology and motivation that can be adapted to all ages and skill levels.

The first of its kind on Vancouver Island, TOCA Training involves a customized ball machine made for soccer training. Players will improve their speed, coordination and training efficiency while their session is recorded so they can compare and advance.

“TOCA Training is a great addition for us at the Island Training Centre because we have so many soccer players of all levels in the region looking to improve their skills,” said Joe Wood, general manager, Island Training Centre. “This is a fast-paced and fun way to practice and progress.”

As the season changes, TOCA Training sessions offer the perfect indoor activity for soccer-lovers who may not be active on the pitch due to COVID-19. Training sessions are social distanced and can be booked individually for safety. The precise delivery, speeds and techniques create a game-like training situation from inside the comforts of the Island Training Centre.

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Meet the Pacific FC team at Locker Room Sale Pacific FC players returned from Prince Edward Island last week after a six-week Canadian Premier League season. Players will be on hand to meet fans on Saturday, October 3, from 11 am – 3 pm at Westhills Stadium. Dubbed the Locker Room Sale, fans can shop Pacific FC merchandise that will be discounted up to 90 per cent while meeting and greeting players and coaching staff. The event will be held outside, will ensure social distancing and masks are required to attend. For more information email: info@pacificfc.ca

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2020 Golf for Kids Charity Classic Our 22nd annual event is currently underway and has gone viral!

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ur 22nd annual event is currently underway and has gone viral!

This year’s fundraising launched on September 26th and will culminate at the end of October.

Our exciting online Silent Auction kicks off October 16th and runs through until October 25th.

Make sure to mark October 23rd at 7:00pm on your calendar and join Ed Bain as he emcees a live broadcast of our Celebration Ceremony. Hear directly from the Help Fill a Dream Foundation, the families who’s lives are affected and meet the 2020 Dream Kids. Tune in to understand why this event and your support is so important.

Please help us continue to change the lives of these kids and their families as well as continue our funding of over 50 other vital local children’s charities.

As always, thanks to the passion and generosity of our Vancouver Island Community - we have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. Now let’s build on this momentum!

All details about how to donate, to become a sponsor, fill a dream, support or contribute to the silent auction and where to tune in to the Celebration Ceremony are on our website.

Go to golfforkids.net and make a difference by supporting this year’s fundraising.

Keep the drive to 25 alive! Golf for Kids 25th anniversary milestone is only a few short year’s away.