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It’s an exciting week in the Westshore, as Langford’s very own Pacific FC soccer team beat Forge in Hamilton this past weekend, boosting them to the number one spot in the Canadian Premier League. Along with the big win, locals can look forward to exploring the Westshore markets that will be offered all summer long.

NEWS

Pacific FC takes over #1 spot in Canada’s soccer league with win over top rival

The Island’s Langford-based pro soccer team beat Forge 1-0 in Hamilton on Saturday, pushing them into the top spot in the Canadian Premier League (CPL) with 18 points. Pacific weathered Forge’s first-half onslaught, then pounced on the increasing buildup of unforced errors. Djenairo Daniels broke open a scoreless game in the 85th minute after Forge’s goalie and defender mishandled the ball and crashed right into each other (see the play below).

Pacific head coach James Merriman of Nanaimo just won the CPL’s Coach of the Month, while Player of the Month went to fellow Islander Sean Young, the PFC midfielder whose three assists are tied for league lead. PFC has three of the CPL’s top five players in both the assists and goals categories.

Newcomer Ayman Sellouf, who came over this year from the Netherlands, is on both lists. He joins veterans Manny Aparicio and Amer Đidić with three goals apiece. As a team, Pacific is first or second in every major statistical category and has by far the best goal differential (+10).

PFC could rejoin top tier after 2022 setback
Pacific FC won the 2021 championship over powerhouse Forge, only to lose two top players to Forge and the Coach of the Year to the US. Last year’s team made the four-team playoffs, but fell in the first round to Ottawa. With a very strong start through nine games (a third of the season), Pacific may have the chance this year to reclaim its place in the league’s top tier after 2022’s step back.

Merriman had framed this match as a test of that status, saying Forge’s multiple championships have “set that standard.”

“That’s where we want to be,” he said before the match, “That’s where we see ourselves at Pacific and that’s how we want to be recognized.”

You can watch Pacific FC’s next game against York FC at the Starlight Stadium on June 18 at 1pm.

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EVENTS

Westshore Summer Markets

Summer is the season for outdoor activities. With many families looking for fun and easily accessible events, markets have become a highlight for the Westshore. Throughout the summer, families can explore a variety of markets with a range of treasures across the area.

Colwood:

📦 Westshore Swap, Shop, and Market: Every Sunday until Sept. 3, the Westshore Swap and Shop is open in the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. Running from 8am to noon, people can shop from combined parts of flea markets, craft fairs, and local farmers markets all in one place.

Sooke:

🌙 Night Market: The Thursday Sooke Night Market is host to a variety of local artists, food producers, and entrepreneurs. Until Sept. 7, families can enjoy the community event at the Sooke Region Museum from 5 to 8pm.

🌽 Country Market: On Saturday mornings from 10am to 2pm, locals can look forward to this bountiful farmers market until Oct. 7. With a wide range of fresh products, the Country Market can be found in the grassy field near the Sooke District Hall.

Langford:

💟 Goldstream Farmers Market: Do you like homemade, handmade, or homegrown products? Make sure to head to Veterans Memorial on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm until Oct. 7 to purchase local goods at the Goldstream Market.

🎈 Float: A Made. Market: June 17 at the Langford Station will see over 30 local vendors showcasing their work from 11am to 4pm. Bring your friends and enjoy delicious food and great music while you browse.

🧵 Sunday Markets: In collaboration with Hann Made Designs, the Langford Station will highlight artisan crafts from 10am to 4pm; the market will be open on June 25, July 9 and 30, Aug. 6 and 13, and Sept. 6.

Metchosin:

🥕 Metchosin Farmers Market: Join the community in searching through a wide selection of food, crafts, and more at the Metchosin Farmers Market. Running from 11am to 2pm every Sunday, the market is open until Oct. 7.

Esquimalt:

🦮 Esquimalt Farmers Market: Open Thursdays in Memorial Park and Mondays in Esquimalt Gorge Park, the Esquimalt Farmers Market runs from 4:30 to 7:30pm until September. Enjoy your evening outside in the community; furry friends are welcome as well.

Around the 'Shore

🧰 Excavation causes a cave-in in Esquimalt: 30 apartment residents were evacuated on June 13 after a driveway next to an excavation site at Constance Avenue and Admirals Road site collapsed. Residents are unsure of when they will be able to return to their property. [Times Colonist]

🚙 Uber experiencing driver shortage in its first weeks: With six to eight drivers currently working in the Greater Victoria area, Uber customers have been experiencing delays in their travel—Uber hopes to be functioning without issues in the next few weeks. [CHEK]

🚔 27-year-old Langford man arrested for fleeing a crash scene: West Shore RCMP arrested a driver in possession of drug trafficking items and a large amount of cash on June 10 after he refused to pull over for speeding. The driver crashed into a cement barrier, and was released on the condition that he surrender his license. [CTV News]

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Community Events

🎵 Flatdeck Musical Theatre: On June 17 at Meadow Green Park, enjoy Arts and Culture Colwood’s sneak peak of its summer production, Tuck Everlasting, for free. The show will take place at 3pm and will be followed by an hour-long kids zone at 4pm.

🤠 Saddles Up!: Put on your cowboys hats and pull up your boots for West Coast Cabaret’s 19+ show Saddles Up, for $35. From June 16 to 17, viewers can head into the Sooke Community Hall at 7:30pm, enjoy refreshments during the show, and a dancing party with a DJ after.

✂️ Megson FitzPatrick-Acera Insurance ribbon cutting: At10am on June 20, join the community in welcoming the Megson FitzPatrick-Acera Insurance company to Royal Bay. Stop in at 345C Latoria Blvd. to meet the team and watch their ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Westshore Snaps

We’ve been having fun at the new Thrifty Foods Skatepark since it opened. It is fantastic fun for all different ages, littles to seniors – Shannon Burnside, Colwood.