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Local photography club wants you to click … your next photo, with them!
–Article submitted by Jennifer Davison, Sooke Photo Club You probably noticed that the Sooke Pocket News and the Meanwhile in Sooke FaceBook page, among others, feature photos taken by a wide variety of local photographers. Some of the photographers that … Continue reading →
Meanwhile in Sooke: September 18-24, 2017
The following photos come from the Facebook page, Meanwhile in Sooke, a page operated by Benjamin Kendrick and populated by the good residents of Sooke. Visit his online store here. These are the photos from this past week. Enjoy! Last 10 Meanwhile … Continue reading →
Chestnuts can be roasted on the open fire, unless they are Horse Chestnuts (poisonous)
Sooke PocketNews recently printed an article, Eleven Horse Chestnut trees will take root in the trail corridor between Church and Townsend on Wednesday. The District will be contributing to the planting of these trees in recognition of National Tree Day, on Wednesday … Continue reading →
Flush with excitement, Sooke Council deliberates a new public toilet
The District of Sooke is contemplating the installation of a new public washroom in John Phillips Memorial Park, just outside the doorsteps of their own building. Staff gave a presentation, and noted that Sooke already operates three public washrooms: at … Continue reading →
Developer of Viewpoint Estates donates 2,100 sq ft lot to the District
The developer of Viewpoint Estates, Michael Volt, will be donating a 2,100 square foot parcel of land to the District of Sooke. This development is near Maple Park Terrace (north of Grant Road, just off Firewood). The developer wanted to … Continue reading →
Eleven Horse Chestnut trees will take root in the trail corridor between Church and Townsend on Wednesday
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at precisely 4:00 p.m., eleven Horse Chestnut trees will be planted in the trail corridor between Townsend and Church Road (see the map below). These trees are being donated by Sooke Home Hardware and Tree … Continue reading →
The upcoming public Toastmaster’s competition is bound to make you laugh
-Sooke Harbour Toastmasters Club Ready for a good laugh? The Sooke Harbour Toastmasters Club is hosting their annual Humours and Table Topics Speech Contests, which will be held on Wednesday, September 27th, 7:00 – 8:30 at the Hospice Building, 6669 … Continue reading →
Video goes viral after Sooke man politely asks a bear family to leave his yard
If you’re on Facebook, you may have seen this already. Sooke resident Jordan Cote encounters a family of bears in his backyard. He gets all Canadian on them. They comply. So, this is for those of you not on Facebook. … Continue reading →
Sooke marine rescue called out to assist three in a boat stuck in thick Bull Kelp, East Sooke
At 20:17 last night, the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) Station Sooke was tasked by the Joint Rescue Co-Ordination Centre (JRCC) Victoria to a vessel with three persons on-board who experienced mechanical issues and had drifted into thick Bull … Continue reading →
Joint investigation by watchdogs takes aim at insurance & payday lending practices
Insurer ordered to stop selling policies through payday lenders & provide refunds; payday lenders ordered to stop selling insurance Provincial regulators, the Financial Institutions Commission (FICOM) and Consumer Protection BC, have partnered to take action against Western Life Assurance Company … Continue reading →
NDP government releases a 2016 report (Commissioned by the Liberals) on money laundering in BC Casinos
“The Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (“GPEB”) Compliance Division compiled a document which identified approximately $13.5 million in $20 bills being accepted at [River Rocks Casino Resort] RRCR in Richmond during July, 2015.” From the Report. The Government of B.C. … Continue reading →
The McKennas quintet upcoming acoustic performance promises to delight
Sooke Harbour House and Sooke Philharmonic are proud to present The McKennas; a dynamic young quintet from Calgary, Alberta, comprising of siblings Minja, Matthew, Michael, Markus, and Marja. They will be performing at the Sooke Harbour House on September 28, … Continue reading →
After 19 years in business, local business owner receives his first business license
A matter came before Council at the recent September 18, 2017 Special Council meeting. Long-time Sooke business owner Shawn Driver applied for a business license for Driver Enterprises (aka Drivers Welding), a business which had been in operation for 19 … Continue reading →
Is this clown Cute or Creepy? You decide…
He’s probably stared down at you, and you didn’t even notice. Have you seen him? Creepy or Cute? You decide. … Continue reading →
Sooke considers lumber funds for local non-profits
At a Special Council meeting held on September 18, Council deliberated what to do with the lumber from the clearing of Lot A (Wadams Way, home of the future Sooke Library). According to information offered up at this meeting, there … Continue reading →
New Sooke Library timeline shifts but remains VIRL’s top priority
Plans are moving forward for a new library for the community of Sooke. Although the timeline has shifted since the land on Wadams Way was finalized at the March 2017 Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) Board meeting, Sooke remains the … Continue reading →
Saturday apple press now available in Sooke!
-Article and photos submitted by Sooke Region Food CHI Society The apples are ripening in backyards now and ready for harvest. Sooke Region Food CHI is inviting people to make their own cold-pressed organic apple juice at the Sunriver Community Gardens. … Continue reading →
Province seeks public input in re-establishing Human Rights Commission
Public engagement is now underway with British Columbians as the Province looks to re-establish the Human Rights Commission. On behalf of Attorney General David Eby, Parliamentary Secretary Ravi Kahlon announced that he will lead dialogues over two months with individuals … Continue reading →
Volunteer fire fighters surrender their weekend to enhance their skills
A group of incredible volunteers (and paid staff) gave up their weekend (think: free time, family time, and downtime) to attend some adrenaline inducing training. The following comes from the Sooke Fire Department’s Facebook page. The JDF Regional Training Weekend … Continue reading →
Sooke’s marine rescue recognized with an award
We have some pretty cool volunteers in Sooke! Among them, count the crew at the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) Station Sooke. The following was posted on their Facebook page. This past weekend RCMSAR held their annual general … Continue reading →
Sooke, In OTHER News (via Google Search)
- End of year brings frozen real estate market in Sooke - BCLocalNews
- Kitten box surprise brings spay and neuter awareness to Sooke - Goldstream News Gazette (registration)
- 'Have a good day': BC man politely asks family of bears to leave his yard - CTV News
- 'Hope you enjoyed my yard': Sooke man's friendly brush with bear family goes viral - CTV Vancouver Island
- Dramatic rescue earns Sooke crew distinguished honour - Saanich News
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- 'Power of inspiration': Kwagiulth artist's Orange Shirt Day design sells out fast - CBC.ca
- Driver of crash that killed Langford, B.C. teenager charged with ... - CBC.ca
- Portables not ready as school starts in Greater Victoria - CBC.ca
- This BC artist and his dog go on adventures that look like something out of Game of Thrones - CBC.ca
- 300 students in Sooke waitlisted for spot on school bus - CBC.ca
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- Kitten box surprise brings spay and neuter awareness to Sooke - Goldstream News Gazette (registration)
- 'I hope you enjoyed my yard': B.C. man politely asks bears to leave ... - CTV News
- 'Hope you enjoyed my yard': Sooke man's friendly brush with bear family goes viral - CTV Vancouver Island
- Dramatic rescue earns Sooke crew distinguished honour - Saanich News
- Developer donates land for Sooke park - Victoria News
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