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Five reasons to become an exclusive Charter member
Sign me up! “This is the only local news I read. Sooke PocketNews is the future of all news. SPN gives you hyperlocal news right at your fingertips!” – Benjamin Kendrick, Meanwhile in Sooke The shift to subscription is going … Continue reading →
Referendum on electoral reform engages 41 per cent of all voters (39.6 in this riding)
Note, this type of article will be available exclusively to subscribers starting in January, 2019. Join us in December and become a Charter member … and receive the Trial Rate for a full year. At most, you’ll pay $0.33/day. –Britt … Continue reading →
Sooke Talks 2, now available online
In case you missed it, below is the full length production of Sooke Talks two. TED, step aside; instead, listen to some of Sooke’s own with their inspirational and uplifting stories. The second Sooke Talks featured the following speakers, in … Continue reading →
Introducing The Sooke and Juan de Fuca Health Foundation
The Board of Directors of The Sooke and Juan de Fuca Health Foundation are excited to announce that the foundation has recently received official Charity Status from the Canadian Revenue Agency, and in the early spring look forward to celebrating … Continue reading →
Sooke Art Bombers celebrate the good people of sock-collecting Sooke
-with notes and photos from Art Bombers of Sooke The Art Bombers have been strongly supporting the Sooke Food Bank’s Sock Drive, and they’ve enlisted the following businesses to collect socks (and much, much more). If you want to contribute, please … Continue reading →
New fatigue regulations for Canadian pilots
Today the federal government announced changes to the Canadian Aviation Regulations to improve air travel safety for passengers and flight crews. The changes to the Canadian Aviation Regulations introduce: Prescribed flight and duty time limits that respect modern fatigue science and international standards to … Continue reading →
Acting mayor schedule for 2019
Elected officials present at the December 10 2018 Regular Council meeting: Mayor Maja Tait, and Councillors Jeff Bateman, Al Beddows, Ebony Logins, Megan McMath, Brenda Parkinson and Tony St-Pierre. The 2019 Acting Mayor Schedule was unanimously approved at the December … Continue reading →
Meeting dates for regular Council meetings in 2019 scheduled
Elected officials present at the December 10 2018 Regular Council meeting: Mayor Maja Tait, and Councillors Jeff Bateman, Al Beddows, Ebony Logins, Megan McMath, Brenda Parkinson and Tony St-Pierre. The schedule has been set for the 2019 Regular Council Meetings. Special … Continue reading →
West Coast Road sidewalk to Ed McGregor Park to be funded by the sprinkler fund
Elected officials present at the December 10 2018 Regular Council meeting: Mayor Maja Tait, and Councillors Jeff Bateman, Al Beddows, Ebony Logins, Megan McMath, Brenda Parkinson and Tony St-Pierre. Council unanimously supported a sidewalk expansion along West Coast Road at … Continue reading →
Despite steps taken, homeless counts show challenges ahead
–Homelessness, provincial update The first-ever provincewide homeless-count report shows that while B.C. has taken important first steps to house British Columbians, more work needs to be done to prevent and address homelessness in B.C. communities. According to the report — … Continue reading →
District opens sandbag station due to forecast heavy rains
Heavy rainfalls are expected to continue throughout Wednesday and Thursday, letting up slightly in intensity on Friday. With that in mind, the District of Sooke has open a sandbag station at their Parks Works Yard on Kaltasin. Bags and sand … Continue reading →
New council pushes “What’s in it for Sooke” when it comes to development
Elected officials present at the December 10 2018 Regular Council meeting: Mayor Maja Tait, and Councillors Jeff Bateman, Al Beddows, Ebony Logins, Megan McMath, Brenda Parkinson and Tony St-Pierre. One of the weightier matters discussed at the regular Sooke Council … Continue reading →
Have you seen this missing 34-year-old from Langford?
West Shore RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 34 year old man, Lucas Matkowski. Matkowski was last seen by Victoria Police Department on December 3rd, 2018. Description of Lucas Matkowski: Caucasian Male 5’7″ 200 lbs Blonde … Continue reading →
Sooke Sailpast (photos)
This year’s sailpast, which happened this past weekend, saw three decorated boats on the water. The following photos are from Sooke photographer John Penner. Related … Continue reading →
If you’re holiday shopping, secure your vehicle
–A seasonal reminder from the Victoria Police Department At this time of the year, we see an increase in people shopping, running errands and visiting with family and friends. Sadly, we also see an increase in the reports of thefts. … Continue reading →
Reducing human/wildlife conflicts, plus high bear alert areas in Sooke
–Sam Webb, Wild Wise Sooke Wild Wise Sooke is happy to hear of the increase in neighbours helping neighbours reduce conflicts with wildlife by spreading WWS’s tips to coexist. As a small volunteer group and as wildlife educators, it brings … Continue reading →
Wind warnings in effect for Greater Victoria, including Juan de Fuca
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected on Tuesday. A Pacific frontal system will approach the South Coast tonight. Ahead of the front, southeasterly winds of 60 to 80 km/h will develop early Tuesday morning over Sunshine Coast, the … Continue reading →
Festive fire department food bank drives complete, need continues year round
The Sooke Fire Rescue Service and the Otter Point Volunteer Fire Department have completed their annual food bank drives through the two communities. The results are posted below. Here are the year-end statistics from the Sooke Food Bank. The Food … Continue reading →
Lot A Charrette resulted in great input
–photos and details submitted by the District of Sooke Attached are some photo’s from the Charrette workshops, including the walking tour of Lot A. Stakeholder meetings which started on December 6 were held on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. About 25 … Continue reading →
Meanwhile in Sooke: December 1 – 7, 2018
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 →
Sooke, In OTHER News (via Google Search)
- Classical Music: Four chances to hear Handel's Messiah - Times Colonist
- Vancouver Island chambers unite to protect marine-based tourism - Alberni Valley News
- Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island brace for onslaught of storms - Vancouver Sun
- NHL totem poles called 'blatant cultural appropriation' pulled from some stores - Yahoo News Canada
- Land set aside at Westhills for elementary and middle school - Times Colonist
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- NHL totem poles called 'blatant cultural appropriation' pulled from some stores - Yahoo News Canada
- Federal whale-saving efforts threaten Vancouver Island livelihoods, say groups - CBC.ca
- Sooke writer Darrel McLeod in the running for RBC Taylor Prize - Times Colonist
- CBC TV star Mark Critch among nominees for book prize - TheSpec.com
- Quick-thinking 6-year-old helps save mom from frigid ocean waters - CBC.ca
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- Editorial: A city that isn't a city? - Coast Reporter
- Vancouver Island chambers unite to protect marine-based tourism - Alberni Valley News
- Chambers band together to support marine tourism - My Cowichan Valley Now
- Top 10 semi-finalists announced for Small Business BC Awards - BCBusiness
- Revelstoke father and daughter venture abroad to teach English - Revelstoke Review
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Britt’s doing a fabulous job! Very difficult work, extremely long hours… and she has to put herself out there to “those unforgiving critics”. It’s not easy… but I can always count on SPN to do it right!
So awesome!! Keep up the great work 🙂
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