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[Mike K.]

No plans to move to the municipality, though?

[Mike K.]

I hear a new chief officer at the West Shore detachment has been chosen. We should find out tomorrow who it is.

The smart choice would have been the second in command, and the since acting COI, since he has a good knowledge of the building expansion project and worked under the much liked former chief.

We shall see.

[Victoria Watcher]

No plans to move to the municipality, though?

 

Why not read the article?   It covers that.

[Mike K.]

The links eventually go dead, and then key information contained within, is no longer accessible, so it’s nice to have the bases covered on a discussion forum.

[LJ]

Spoiler alert; he plans to move to the Westshore.

[On the Level]

Langford is proposing changes to Veterans Memorial Parkway at Peatt, which could benefit those using VMP, but make it extremely difficult for anyone to access or leave local  neighbourhoods.  Why do they refuse to time the lights so traffic doesn't back up?

 

Feedback on the changes can be made here by Nov 18th.  https://www.letschat...OcGevEoMNx7HmHg

 

Edited by On the Level, 16 November 2025 - 03:45 PM.

[LJ]

If the infrastructure can't handle the demand maybe stop inducing demand.

[Mike K.]

Oddly enough, today I had to use that intersection for the first time ever westbound from Strandlund, and did it twice!

The web of roads through that neighbourhood is something else. I can’t imagine the traffic nightmare if all vehicles are required to use Hoffman down at Boston Pizza. And you have the expanding RCMP HQ there, too.

[Lorenzo]

Oddly enough, today I had to use that intersection for the first time ever westbound from Strandlund, and did it twice!

The web of roads through that neighbourhood is something else. I can’t imagine the traffic nightmare if all vehicles are required to use Hoffman down at Boston Pizza. And you have the expanding RCMP HQ there, too.

Ah Langford. Tens pounds of sh*t in a five pound bag. And they keep stuffing it.

[Mike K.]

The CRD says that’s where the growth must go, and that’s where it’s going.

Sooke isn’t much different. No meaningful road improvements in generations, but the population has tripled in size since incorporation.

Just wait for the CRD’s new regional transportation service to start forcing road diets and further reducing the potential of road improvements to better move vehicles.

[Victoria Watcher]

The City of Langford is mourning the sudden death of longtime Coun. Lillian Szpak.

The city announced Szpak died Saturday, May 2. She was first elected in 2002 and served on council for more than 20 years.

Szpak, a Langford resident since 1993, was known for her focus on community input, responsible growth and long-term planning.

 

https://cheknews.ca/...ervice-1322552/

[Mike K.]

Press release:

It is with profound sadness that the City of Langford shares the sudden passing of Councillor Lillian Szpak on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

First elected in 2002, Councillor Szpak dedicated more than two decades to public service, community advocacy, and the thoughtful growth of the city she was proud to call home. A Langford resident since 1993, she brought to Council a deep belief that local government should listen carefully, respect community voices, and make decisions with future generations in mind.

Throughout her time on Council, Councillor Szpak helped shape Langford through a wide range of local and regional leadership roles. She represented Langford on the Capital Regional District Board, the Capital Regional Hospital District Board, the Capital Region Housing Corporation Board, and served two terms as Chair of the Regional Water Supply Commission. She was also appointed to Langford’s Sustainable Development Advisory Committee and served as an alternate representative to the West Shore Parks and Recreation Board.

Her service reflected the breadth of issues that matter to residents: responsible growth, public input, environmental stewardship, housing affordability, community safety, parks, recreation, regional collaboration, and the importance of representation in civic leadership. In her own words during the 2022 election, Councillor Szpak described her priority as bringing the community’s voice to the table, listening deeply, and helping ensure Council Chambers remained a respectful place where residents could be heard.

Before being elected, Councillor Szpak served on the Board of the Westshore Chamber of Commerce, volunteered with community organizations, and served as a citizen volunteer on Langford’s Planning and Zoning Committee. She also held a Master’s in Leadership Studies from Royal Roads University, where her thesis focused on ‘Giving voice to young women at risk.’

“Lillian gave so much of herself to Langford,” said Mayor Scott Goodmanson. “For more than two decades, she showed up for this community with conviction, compassion, and a deep respect for residents. She cared about people being heard, she cared about the future of Langford, and she understood that public service is both a privilege and a responsibility. On behalf of Council and the City of Langford, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Lillian’s family, friends, colleagues, and to everyone in our community who is mourning this loss.”

The City has been in close contact with the family who have shared the following statement: “Lillian loved her family and her community deeply. She lived every day to the fullest, and we will miss her forever. She burned bright till the very end. We love you Lillian.”

Lillian’s legacy will live on throughout Langford; she played a meaningful role in shaping the thriving community we see today. In recognition of Councillor Szpak’s passing, flags across the City have been lowered to half-mast.

[max.bravo]

This is the same language they use when someone commits s****de, so it makes me curious. Do we know how she passed?

[Victoria Watcher]

A public celebration of life for long-time Langford councillor Lilian Szpak is set for June 13 at Royal Roads University.

 

Szpak served seven consecutive terms on council spanning 24 years, helping to shape the West Shore community through its rapid growth while also serving on Capital Regional District boards.

 

She died of natural causes on May 2 at age 73.

 

 

https://www.timescol...une-13-12376457