The West Shore RCMP is hosting a community Barn Dance on May 9, 2026, at the Royal Canadian Legion (Langford Branch) to raise money for pediatric cancer research. The event, held at 761 Station Ave in Langford, begins at 5:30 p.m. and aims to support four local officers preparing for the upcoming Tour de Rock cycling challenge.
All proceeds from the evening will go toward the Cops for Cancer initiative, which has raised more than $30 million since 1998 to fund research and provide support for programs like Camp Goodtimes. The fundraiser is open to all local residents, including those from View Royal, Colwood, Metchosin, Highlands, and the surrounding First Nation communities served by the detachment.
Presented by Westshore Towing, the event will feature dinner provided by Quality Foods, along with live music from singer-songwriter Benson Town and the rock and roll band Late Shift. Attendees can also participate in a silent auction, 50/50 draws, raffles, and visit a country-themed photo booth.
Tickets are $40 for adults aged 13 and older, and $20 for youth aged 12 and under. The event is organized with the help of Randie Johal, the detachment’s restorative justice coordinator, who has led local fundraising efforts for more than 20 years.
Later this year, four officers from the detachment will cycle 1,200 kilometres across Vancouver Island as part of the annual Tour de Rock. The fundraiser serves as a key community effort to support the team’s goal of funding childhood cancer research and camp experiences for children affected by the disease.
