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Zero Waste and Sooke Youth urge Council to act on the single-use plastics ban, NOW!
A delegation that consisted of two adults and two youth presented to Council, urging them to immediately take action on implementing a ban on single-use bags. The first presentation, made by Wendy O’Connor, representing Zero Waste, noted that they have … Continue reading →
Third annual 10,000 Tonight Spring Food Drive happens on May 1
-EMCS Leadership, article and photos The Edward Milne Community School Leadership Program is happy to once again host the third-annual 10,000 Tonight Spring Food Drive, running on Wednesday, May 1st from 5-9pm. This drive provides much-needed support to local food … Continue reading →
Sooke Country Market opens Saturday May 4 at their usual location
Generosity affords Sooke Country Market a home -Sheila Wallace Every year, about this time, we get the same question …“Is the market in the same location this year?” The answer is YES, Sooke Country Market will be in our usual … Continue reading →
Five cougar sightings near Royal Roads, April 24 & 25 2019
On April 24th 2019, the West Shore RCMP received four complaints regarding a cougar sighting in the area of the Lagoon and Royal Roads forest. “We have received another call about a sighting today, April 25th,” said Cst. Saggar, West … Continue reading →
Wild Wise Sooke is handed down to the next generation
Debbie Read (aka Debb) is donating her program Wild Wise. A recent partnership grant with Lush Cosmetics has allowed Debbie to step back. Last spring with a recommendation from Bear Aware, Wild Wise received funding from Lush Cosmetic Charitable Giving … Continue reading →
Charges laid in Langford shooting
On April 23rd 2019 at approximately 11 am, the West Shore RCMP responded to a report of a shooting that took place outdoors near the Happy Valley Market located at 3431 Happy Valley Rd in Langford. Police believe there were … Continue reading →
South Island Transportation Plan takes next step
A study to determine long-term solutions for getting people moving more efficiently throughout south Vancouver Island is underway. “I know people are frustrated with congestion and we want to find solutions that will get people moving,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of … Continue reading →
Improved visibility and safety coming to B.C. highways
Pavement marking is now underway throughout the province with higher standards than previous years, which makes the paint easier for people to see. In December 2018, new pavement marking service agreements were signed around the province through an open bidding … Continue reading →
Forest Practices Board says changes are needed to compliance and enforcement program
A new report on the compliance and enforcement (C&E) program in the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development has been released. “Sufficient oversight of forestry and range activities is critical to support the environmental, social and … Continue reading →
Provincial health officer’s report calls for decriminalization of people who use drugs
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer (PHO), has released her report entitled Stopping the Harm: Decriminalization of People Who Use Drugs in BC, as part of an effort to mitigate the provincial overdose crisis. The report provides evidence and … Continue reading →
Shooting on Happy Valley Rd
On April 23rd 2019 at approximately 11 am, the West Shore RCMP responded to a report of a shooting that took place outdoors near the Happy Valley Market located at 3431 Happy Valley Rd in Langford. Police believe there were two … Continue reading →
Auto insurance rates continue to rise in Ontario, Alberta, and Atlantic Canada
Drivers in Alberta saw the steepest annual increase, while Albertans over age 45 have experienced the greatest increase of all age segments over the past year Today, LowestRates.ca, an online comparison site for personal finance products like insurance, mortgages, loans and credit … Continue reading →
Spamming Canadians results in $100,000 penalty for nCrowd’s Corporate Director
The CRTC today imposed a $100,000 penalty on Mr. Brian Conley for violations of Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL) committed by nCrowd. This is the first time an individual is held liable under CASL for violations committed by a corporation. Operating … Continue reading →
Volunteers still needed for 2nd annual Sooke Earth Day region-wide clean up
Well, it’s happening again! Volunteers with ZeroWaste Sooke are gearing up to orchestrate the second Sooke Region-wide clean up as an “Earth Day” Activity. Like last year, this clean up won’t fall on the actual Earth Day, it is being … Continue reading →
BC Hwy 14 to be widened and realigned with dividing barrier added
The province today announced more improvements coming to Sooke Rd. Highway 14 corridor improvements announced were the widening and realignment of approximately 1.5 kilometres of road, with a median barrier added, running from Glinz Lake Road behind the Mile 17 … Continue reading →
Sooke Council meeting, April 23 Agenda
Following the opening preliminaries (items 1-4, approval of agenda, minutes, etc), the meeting will cover the following items. 5. DELEGATIONS 5.1. Proposal for Baseline on Sooke from Royal Roads – Brian White 5.2. Zero Waste Sooke – Wendy O’Connor: Elimination of single use … Continue reading →
A 35-year glance back at the Sooke that once was
The following comes from a Twitter post from Derek Lewers. It a great bird’s eye view and an historical glance back. Larger images follow below. It’s #EarthDay capturing the then and now, some 35 years after industry left our #Sooke … Continue reading →
More open textbooks arriving on student bookshelves
Students in British Columbia are getting more affordable post-secondary education, and instructors are benefiting from high-quality, innovative teaching materials, because of an investment in open education resources (OER). The province will providing $3.26 million in funding for OER, including more … Continue reading →
Enhanced services for North Island camping and recreation sites
Effective May 15, 2019, a new $15 fee will apply to five currently free recreation sites in the Campbell Lake area that are being upgraded to fee-for-service sites to provide better camping services. The change means that five sites at … Continue reading →
AVI Health Centre launches new groups in West Shore
Aids Vancouver Island announcements Announcing our new Connecting for Wellness groups which will begin on Friday April 26th, here at Westshore AVI Health Centre located at #111-2787 Jacklin Road, Langford, BC. Both groups are drop-in, and will offer a variety … Continue reading →
Sooke, In OTHER News (via Google Search)
- BC's police watchdog investigating Langford shooting - Times Colonist
- Five cougar sightings reported at Esquimalt Lagoon, Royal Roads forest - Times Colonist
- New commemorative loonie marking progress for LGBTQ2+ rights draws mixed response - BCLocalNews
- April 25: Road changes will ruin life in Sooke - Times Colonist
- Langford Mayor eager to add more police officers as West Shore population grows - CHEK
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- Province looking into new post-secondary campus for Vancouver Island's West Shore - CBC.ca
- Classical Music: New Orford String Quartet plays Beethoven, Brahms - Times Colonist
- Summer camp on Vancouver Island launching gender-neutral cabins for school children - CBC.ca
- Crews on scene at chimney fire at 17 Mile House Pub in Sooke - CHEK
- ‘World’s Best Contemporary Gin’ made at craft distillery in Sooke - CHEK
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- Wilson-Raybould, Philpott address BC First Nations Justice Council - The Loop
- Transportation study gets underway - My Cowichan Valley Now
- Indigenous artist Carey Newman is a witness to our times - Rimbey Review
- VIDEO: Greater Victoria shooting an 'isolated and targeted' incident, say police - Haida Gwaii Observer
- Province announces $85M investment for Highway 14 in Sooke - CTV News
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