Rocky Point Getaway, 1887 Gaoler on the run

In 1887, Rocky Point in Metchosin on Vancouver Island became the scene of a getaway. John Hutchinson the Provincial Head Gaoler decided to take an unofficial leave of absence from his job with his pocket full of money. #yyj #westshore #metchosin

Navy issues notice about demolition training just south of Metchosin The Royal Canadian Navy is notifying locals of demolition training taking place just south of Vancouver Island next week.

BRITISH COLUMBIA: “From April 2 to April 9, training will be taking place at the Department of National Defence’s (DND) demolition range on Bentinck Island, just off Metchosin.” cheknews.ca/navy-issues-... - @cheknews.ca

#CanadianArmedForces #CDNPoli #DND #Metchosin #RoyalCanadianNavy #YYJ

Coffee at the parental housing location isn't that bad on a sunny morning in March.
#metchosin #Victoria #coffeewithmom

Map of outage

#Metchosin | West of TAYLOR RD, South of LEEFIELD RD, East of GILLESPIE RD | Out since Mar 15, 11:51 p.m. with 1081 customers out | Crew status: Crew on-site | Cause: Motor vehicle accident | For more information, see the outage details:...

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#Metchosin | South of SOOKE RD, North of KANGAROO RD, West of NEILD RD | Out since Mar 15, 9:23 a.m. with 56 customers out | Crew status: Crew on-site Est. Time On: Mar 15, 3:30 p.m.| Cause: Equipment failure | For more information, see the outage details:...

Hmm, what kind of pie should I get for #PiDay? and does anyone have tips on the best place to get a pie in #Sooke #Langford #Metchosin?

Map of outage

#Metchosin | 4500 block WILLIAM HEAD RD | Out since Mar 14, 12:46 p.m. with < 5 customers out | Crew status: No crew assigned | Cause: Under investigation | For more information, see the outage details: www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage...

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#Metchosin | North of ROCKY POINT RD, West of LISANDRA RD, East of DEER PARK TRL, South of EALES RD | Out since Mar 5, 12:29 a.m. with 56 customers out | Crew status: No crew assigned | Cause: Under investigation | For more information, see the outage details:...

BC Parks Foundation creates new bird sanctuary in Metchosin - Island Social Trends Tuesday March 3, 2026 | METCHOSIN, BC [Posted at 10:33 am PST] by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Along the Pacific Flyway, where millions of birds travel north and south each year, a 21-hectare ...

Where millions of #birds travel north/south, 21-hectare property in #Metchosin has been permanently protected by BC #Parks Fdtn as a bird sanctuary. Support by Wilson 5 Fdtn, Metchosin Fdtn, federal Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund, Dist of Metchosin, donors. islandsocialtrends.ca/bc-parks-fou...

Metchosin appoints new fire chief Dan Verdun, who starts his new post next week, succeeds Stephanie Dunlop, who resigned from the role last month.

#Metchosin - Metchosin appoints new fire chief www.timescolonist.com/local-news/m...

Map of outage

#Metchosin | West of PEARSON COLLEGE DR, East of WILDERNESS PL, South of WOODLEY GHYLL DR | Out since Feb 24, 9:36 a.m. with 225 customers out | Crew status: Crew on-site Est. Time On: Feb 24, 5:30 p.m.| Cause: Planned work being done on our equipment | For more information,...

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#Metchosin | East of POSSESSION POINT RD, South of SOOKE RD | Out since Feb 22, 1:06 a.m. with 1251 customers out | Crew status: No crew assigned | Cause: Under investigation | For more information, see the outage details:...

Lord Rodney, Metchosin (1891-1973) The World's First Boy Scout

Lord Rodney, Metchosin (1891-1973) - Widely regarded as the world’s first Boy Scout! #yyj #metchosin #yyjhistory open.substack.com/pub/westshor...

Fire chief’s grant plan wins council approval in Metchosin - Goldstream News Gazette Council approves applications for three UBCM grants worth $30,000 each

#Metchosin - Fire chief’s grant plan wins council approval in Metchosin goldstreamgazette.com/2026/02/03/f...

#DBCalert: Highway 14 Both directions | Major incident | Between Impala Rd and West Shore Pky for 6.7 km | #Langford to #Metchosin | Road cleared.

#DBCalert: Highway 14 Both directions | Closure | Between Impala Rd and West Shore Pky for 6.7 km | #Langford to #Metchosin | There is a multi-vehicle incident. Road closed. Detour in effect. Eastbound detour available via Kangaroo rd. Westbound detour available via Happy...

#DBCalert: Highway 14 Both directions | Closure | Between Impala Rd and Kangaroo Rd for 0.5 km | #Metchosin | There is a multi-vehicle incident. Road closed. Detour in effect. Eastbound detour available via Kangaroo rd. Westbound detour available via Happy Valley rd. |...

#DBCalert: Highway 14 Both directions | Closure | Between Impala Rd and Kangaroo Rd for 0.5 km | #Metchosin | There is a multi-vehicle incident. Road closed. Detour in effect. Detour available Eastbound via Kangaroo rd, Detour available Westbound via Happy Valley rd. |...

Metchosin council advances Emergency Operations Centre roof repair - Goldstream News Gazette Insurance concerns prompt move to fast-track $45,000 roof repair

#Metchosin - Metchosin council advances Emergency Operations Centre roof repair goldstreamgazette.com/2026/01/23/m...

‘Tirelessly dedicated’ Metchosin councillor resigns to focus on home, family - Goldstream News Gazette Coun. Sharie Epp has served on council for 7 years

#Metchosin - ‘Tirelessly dedicated’ Metchosin councillor resigns to focus on home, family goldstreamgazette.com/2026/01/16/t...

Metchosin fire chief resigns from role - Goldstream News Gazette Stephanie Dunlop joined the department as a volunteer in 2000

#Metchosin - Metchosin fire chief resigns from role goldstreamgazette.com/2026/01/15/m...

George Pears of Metchosin, 1839-1913 The Crofter's Farm

George Pears of Metchosin, 1839-1913 #yyj #westshore #metchosin open.substack.com/pub/westshor...

@sundogplanets

If you have time you should head out to My Chosen Cafe in #Metchosin, just West of #VictoriaBC . You can have some great pizza while admiring the goats and the disco chickens!

#Metchosin - Council clears path to bring trail stewards back to Metchosin goldstreamgazette.com/2025/12/17/c...

A Man Reborn- Prisoners Wife Tells a Story, 1961 A happy ending?

Mr Black - A Man Reborn? William Head has been in operation since 1959, as a federal correctional institution The site was also originally a quarantine station. This article appeared in the Daily Colonist in 1961. #westshore #yyj #yyjhistory #prison #metchosin

Metchosin considers bike restrictions on steep, erosion-prone trails - Goldstream News Gazette Draft Parks and Trails Master Plan outlines first steps toward long term management

#Metchosin - Metchosin considers bike restrictions on steep, erosion prone trails goldstreamgazette.com/2025/11/25/m...

John Dunlop Reid 1865-1917 "Noted Sheep Farmer, Summoned by Death"

The headline was sad and solemn. John Dunlop Reid, a well known pioneer of the Metchosin community and a predominant farmer on the island, had passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. #yyj #westshore #metchosin #victoria #victoriabc

A Hero Dies in Metchosin: William Dupree, 1975 He led a long and fascinating life

A Hero Dies in Metchosin: William Dupree, 1881 - 1975 “A man, who was twice cited as a hero passed quietly away in Metchosin in 1975.” #yyj #metchosin #westshore #victoriabc #history #hero

The Haunting of Hatley Castle She still walks the halls....

GHOST WEEK and the Westshore has many! Phantom footsteps, whispers in empty hallways, ghostly figures, music playing from a non-existent gramophone…… history here is never entirely at rest. #westshore #colwood #langford #viewroyal #metchosin #highlands #hatleycastle #yyj #ghosts #victoria #BC

Non-profits shocked by partial loss of Metchosin property-tax exemptions Metchosin council approved a motion to only cover the municipal portion of non-profits’ taxes, leaving them on the hook for regional and provincial levies for schools and other services.

#Metchosin - Non-profits shocked by partial loss of Metchosin property-tax exemptions www.timescolonist.com/local-news/n...