Environmental lawyers are optimistic about new legal protections for free expression in BC, after the reintroduction of a bill to protect British Columbians from strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP). BC Attorney General David Eby tabled the Protection for Public … Continue reading →

Physical literacy is the joy of movement. It’s about teaching, promoting and learning the building blocks of movement, all in the context of playful and fun activities. Unfortunately, many children (and adults) are not physically literate; a $50,000 Island Health … Continue reading →

It is important for youth to learn about healthy relationships and ways to prevent gender‑based violence, including teen and youth dating violence. Gender-based violence has immediate and often long-lasting impacts on a person’s physical and mental health. Last week, the … Continue reading →

Guest speaker Tomiko Yoneda, a PhD candidate in the Department of Psychology at UVic and an Alzheimer Society Research Program fellow, will share insight into her dementia research – and the volunteer background that led to her work – at … Continue reading →

An Evening with Peter Carter & Elizabeth Woodworth Tues. Feb. 19, EMCS Community Theatre, 6218 Sooke Road, 7 pm Admission by donation Discover how governments, corporations and the media have been complicit in climate denial. And learn how technological solutions, … Continue reading →

In 2018, a decision was made to change Family Day from the second to the third Monday in February to align with the other provinces in Canada. That move takes effect this year, with Family Day taking place on February 18, … Continue reading →

After years of rate hikes and billions in deferred costs at BC Hydro piled up by the previous government, the B.C. government is taking action to keep electricity rates affordable for customers by cutting costs and developing new revenue streams … Continue reading →

No one expects to have to make a call for help when out on a B.C. backcountry adventure but, unfortunately, it happens all the time. Over the past few weeks, search and rescue (SAR) volunteers throughout the province have been … Continue reading →

The CRD Arts and Culture Support Service is hosting a grants information session about the CRD Arts & Culture funding programs. Manager, James Lam, will give a presentation on grants available to non-profit organizations in the region. You need to … Continue reading →

Friday’s storm report is: There’s nothing to report! As the melt begins, prepare for slushy roads and the possibility of local flooding. If there are sewer drains on your road that are still covered in snow, clear them if you … Continue reading →

–Sooke RCMP media release Early Saturday morning on February 9th at approximately 0205 hours, police responded to a report of incident in the 6100 block of Sooke Road. There they located a male who had been severely beaten and suffering … Continue reading →

A newly released report details how the previous provincial government pressured BC Hydro into signing long-term contracts with independent power producers (IPPs) that will cost B.C. customers more than $16 billion over 20 years. Former B.C. Treasury Board director Ken … Continue reading →

With the Family Day long weekend coming up, travellers are reminded to plan their trips in advance, check the weather forecast before leaving home and drive to conditions. Over the Family Day long weekend, many British Columbians will be travelling … Continue reading →