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Commuting-to-Sooke Daily Gem Candice Francis, NIA Dance

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 22, 2015 by Britt SantowskiJuly 20, 2018
Sooke Daily Gem Candice Francis teaches at the Sooke Yoga Studio

SPN presents Sooke Daily Gem Candice Francis who is a NIA Dance instructor teaching here in Sooke, out of the Sooke Yoga studio. Candice drives in from Victoria to teach. Video, photo and text by Jarvis Emerald Strength, love and … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Gem, News | Tagged daily gem, Jarvis Emerald

Volunteerism in the Sooke Region brings Local Training Within Reach

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 21, 2015 by Britt SantowskiJuly 20, 2018
Funding for volunteerism in the Sooke Region from the government of Canada

Local Training Within Reach of Everyone Whether you are already a volunteer, considering volunteerism in the Sooke Region, or even just plain curious, check out the local training being offered under the Sooke Region Volunteer Centre’s “Recruit, Retain and Retrain” … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Sooke, volunteer

Theft prevention tips from the RCMP

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 21, 2015 by Britt SantowskiMay 15, 2018

The following tips are offered up by the BC RCMP. See Resources below. Where appropriate, we’ve included local contact information. Tips to help keep your home secure: Don’t leave empty cartons in your carport, yard or driveway. You are advertising … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged RCMP

Lizard Lake fire numbers adjusted, more firefighters on scene

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 21, 2015 by Britt SantowskiOctober 11, 2019

Size decrease is due more accurate mapping. Poor venting may cause smokey conditions to persist in in valleys and low lying areas until the afternoon. Crews continue to build fuel free line on the south flank and the head of … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2015 highlight, fire, Port Renfrew, wildfire

Sooke resident charged with possession of child pornography

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 20, 2015 by Britt SantowskiFebruary 7, 2020
Local Sooke RCMP respond to an altercation in Sooke

On July 29th, 2015, members of the Sooke RCMP entered into an investigation of Child Pornography.  On July 30th one subject turned himself in at the Sooke Detachment in relation to this investigation. A 52 year old Sooke male is presently charged with … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged children, RCMP, Sooke, teens, youth

Sooke RCMP issue notice of stolen bikes

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 20, 2015 by Britt SantowskiAugust 20, 2015

Sooke RCMP are investigating the theft of 4 bikes from the garage of a residence on Charlene Place in Sooke.  The occurred sometime in the late evening hours of August 18th, or early morning of the 19th.  The residents awoke … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged bicycle safety, RCMP, Sooke

Lizard Lake fire grows in size

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 20, 2015 by Britt SantowskiOctober 11, 2019

Size: 325.0 hectares (estimated) (was 250 ha in earlier reports) 20% contained 157 firefighters (up from 104) 9 helicopters (up from 8) 9 heavy equipment (up from 6) A 16 person Incident Management Team was phased into managing this fire … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged fire, Port Renfrew, wildfire

Late Summer staycation in Sooke

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 20, 2015 by Britt SantowskiOctober 11, 2019

Have you considered, or have you done, a staycation in Sooke? In these last few weeks of summer (and weather that promises to continue into the fall), there’s still soooo much to do in Sooke. Our list appears below the … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Sooke, staycation, tourism

Downed tree over power line causes brush fire in Sooke

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 20, 2015 by Britt SantowskiAugust 20, 2015
Fire fighters attend brush fire in Sooke

A downed tree over some power lines caused a brush fire in Sooke yesterday evening #sooke and #otterpoint FDS on scene at brush fire caused by down power lines. West coast rd closed past Grant Rd pic.twitter.com/IKMTe8SlP6 — Steven Sorensen … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged fire

Drones interfere with fire fighting. Here’s what you need to know.

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 19, 2015 by Britt SantowskiMay 4, 2016

Do you have a drone? Do you fly unmanned objects? Here’s what you need to know, with information pulled from BC’s Ministry of Forest and the federal government’s Transport Canada (referenced below). An update on the Lizard Lake fire is at the … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged drone, fire

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