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Tait returns as mayor, two councillors return, four new to start
The municipal government election was held on Saturday, October 20th, with polls closing at 8:00 pm. Here are your results: Voter turnout: 41% Sooke Mayor Maja Tait 2299 Kevin Pearson 1623 Mick Rhodes 135 Sooke Council Brenda Parkinson (returning) 2250 Megan McMath (new) … Continue reading →
Magical morning mist on Maple
Did you catch the sun lifting out of the morning fog today? Here’s an imperfect capture of the sun-filled fog on Maple Rd this morning. Photo by Britt Santowski, SPN.
Spotted: Most of new council meets at The Stick in the Mud
Inaugural #Sooke council meeting with 5/7 of the elected representatives at The Stick just now.
Jeff, Megan, Maja, Tony and Al.
Missing Ebony and Brenda.
(Note Nausage-eating non-vegan Cory photobombing over Maja’s shoulder!)#BestCustomers pic.twitter.com/Mybjk6DGrb— The Stick in the Mud (@thesticksooke) October 22, 2018
VLC to expand its literacy programming in Sooke
–VLC media release The Victoria Literacy Connection (VLC), formerly known as Literacy Victoria and READ Societies, Victoria Literacy Connection (VLC), has provided literacy services for decades. With our merge, we were able to look at the literacy issue from a … Continue reading →
Rotating strike impacts Sooke, Monday Oct 22
–Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) media release The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) will begin rotating strikes at 12:01 am tomorrow in Victoria (British Columbia), Edmonton (Alberta), Windsor (Ontario), and 1:01 am in Halifax (Nova Scotia). All times … Continue reading →
Creating a Compassionate Action Plan for the Sooke region, all welcome!
The Sooke region faces its own set of critical social issues, among them poverty, homelessness, social isolation, discrimination, hunger, drug abuse, domestic violence and the lack of affordable rental housing. But what are we, as a community, doing already to … Continue reading →
Sooke Talks returns, showcasing eight remarkable local speakers
After a memorable debut early this year, Sooke Talks is back on Friday, Nov. 2 from 7 to 9 pm to showcase a second fraction of the fascinating people living in our midst. Some are familiar faces locally, others less … Continue reading →
LETTER – Pro Rep: Canada lost marks for poor participation democratic decision making
–Heather Phillips We need good information to make good decisions. After BC has tried proportional representation for two election cycles, there will be another referendum asking citizens if they want to go back to first-past-the-post. None of the three models … Continue reading →
Meanwhile in Sooke: October 13-19, 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 →
Four ways to keep community cats safe this winter
–BC SPCA With winter just around the corner, community cats could use a helping hand. Even though stray and community cats feel at home outside, they can struggle through the winter months to find enough food, water and shelter. If … Continue reading →
Lively Art Auction & Gala Evening – Sooke Fine Arts Scholarship Benefit
–Sooke Fine Arts media release The Sooke Fine Arts Auction and Gala is designed to be an event that’s as good for artists as it is for art collectors. The Fine Art Auction and Gala on November 10 will represent … Continue reading →
DriveSmart: It’s winter tire time again
–Constable Tim Schewe I remember when I was a teenager working in my father’s service station. On the day of the first snowfall our customers would be lined up in the driveway to have their winter tires installed when we … Continue reading →
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra launches 21st season with Young Masters, October 27 and 28.
The Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) launches its 21st season with an exhilarating and diverse musical program, Young Masters, October 27 and 28. Featured is Paul Hindemith’s masterful concerto for solo viola and orchestra: Der Schwanendreher (literally, “The Swan turner”). Danielle … Continue reading →
A Jordyn Borsellino Cartoon: Rose’s take on elections
The following cartoon was created by Jordyn Borsellino, a Sooke Youth and animator. Visit Jordyn online at her DeviantArt page. Cartoons by Jordyn on SPN … Continue reading →
Preparation for hibernation puts bears on a massive calorie intake search
–Sam Webb, Wild Wise Sooke It’s been a successful bear season so far in Sooke and with fall and hibernation on it’s way Wild Wise Sooke would like to thank everyone who has helped us thus far in spreading the … Continue reading →
Contingency plans in place in the event of Canada Post disruption in B.C.
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Arrangements are being made to ensure that British Columbians continue to receive cheques and critical documents in the event of a Canada Post labour disruption. British Columbians who receive government funds by direct deposit will not be affected by the … Continue reading →
Liberal love-in? Trudeau’s approval among his base tops what CPC, NDP bases feel for Scheer, Singh
A new Angus Reid poll finds that opposition leaders must overcome significant unknown factor among their own supporters As stopwatches are set in the count down to an expected federal election 12 months from now, the latest public opinion survey … Continue reading →
Government moves forward on MSP premium elimination, tax cut for people
The Government of British Columbia is moving forward with its plan to eliminate Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums and introduce the employer health tax (EHT). Together, these measures will reduce taxes on people and businesses by approximately $800 million each … Continue reading →
Cyber essentials: 10 tips for staying safe online
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month — an opportunity for British Columbians to assess their online safety. The growing volume, complexity and diversity of threats online make it vitally important for people to do all they can to safeguard electronic … Continue reading →
REMINDER: Repair Cafe tomorrow, a fourth appearance Sooke
There will be a Repair Cafe in Sooke Community Hall, downstairs in the Dining Hall, on Sunday October 21 from 10:00am to 2:00pm, hosted by Zero Waste Sooke. Bring something that needs mending—a toaster, a chair, maybe a sweater—and a … Continue reading →
Sooke, In OTHER News (via Google Search)
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- These are the best beers in British Columbia: The full list of BC Beer Awards winners - CBC.ca
- Two sought after Sooke police car rammed by truck - Times Colonist
- Two crashes within minutes delay traffic on Sooke Road - Times Colonist
- Sooke woman wants House of Commons to debate allowing MAID for people with Alzheimer's disease - CHEK
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- Burnaby brewery wins big at the BC beer awards - Burnaby Now
- Politics Briefing: How ready the parties are for the 2019 election - The Globe and Mail
- These are the best beers in British Columbia: The full list of BC Beer Awards winners - CBC.ca
- Tofino and Sooke mayoral candidates call for infrastructure changes to address affordable housing - CBC.ca
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- Rabid dog saliva, epsom salt 'detox' baths, coffee enemas for cancer among the most bizarre naturopathic cures online - The Sudbury Star
- New West brewery dominates at BC Beer Awards - The Record (New Westminster)
- Here are all the winners from the 2018 BC Beer Awards - Daily Hive
- Polls close in BC civic elections, results to roll in soon - CTV Vancouver Island
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