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New BC licence plates available starting Monday

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 29, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 29, 2017

The public is encouraged to purchase their new BC Parks plates at Autoplan broker offices starting Monday, and show their support for provincial parks through images of a Kermode Bear, Purcell Mountains or scenic Porteau Cove. In partnership with the Insurance … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile in Sooke: January 23 – 29, 2017

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 29, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 29, 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. These are the photos from this past week. Enjoy! [unitegallery meanwhile_in_sooke_2017_04] Last 10 Meanwhile in Sooke Galleries … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs | Tagged Meanwhile in Sooke, Meanwhile in Sooke 2017

Without pomp or ado, Sooke has new overflow parking

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 29, 2017 by Britt SantowskiAugust 8, 2017

If a media release was issued between June 2016 and now, SPN missed it. However, many others must have gotten the memo because by midday on Saturday January 28, the new Town Centre Overflow Parking Lot on Otter Point Rd … Continue reading →

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WestJet travel advisory: Travel to the United States

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 28, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 28, 2017
By Andy Cline - CNW Group/WestJet, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48654736

From the WestJet advisory website Effective January 27, 2017, guests travelling with a passport issued from Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Yemen or Libya are prohibited from entering or transiting the United States for at least 90 days. Immigrant and … Continue reading →

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Letter: Paramedics canvassing for signatures on Sunday

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 28, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMay 15, 2018
By Canuckle - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32334438

The following was originally posted on Facebook and is reprinted with permission. -Britt/SPN I am a paramedic. We are working to have the Ambulance Service deemed an essential service – currently, when you call 911, they ask if you need police, … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to Mayor and Council: Proposed Shambrook community lacks access provisions

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 28, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 25, 2017

To Mayor & Council: I would like to bring to the attention of council that the new park along the Sooke river at the foot of Shambrook Drive, down-slope from the “seniors village,” has no provision for future public vehicle … Continue reading →

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Letter: Roundabout 101

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 28, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 25, 2017

Even though the roundabout in Sooke has been active for the last 14 months, it appears that many folks have totally forgotten the rules of using the roundabout in a legal, safe and courteous way. I have encountered numerous situations … Continue reading →

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Sooke fire issues grim reminder

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 28, 2017 by Britt SantowskiOctober 11, 2019

Sooke’s Fire Search Rescue Service posted the following on their Facebook page, reminding all who drive on Sooke Rd (Highway 14) to be safe and alert. Here is the area that sees the most visits from emergency vehicles: Connie (5000 … Continue reading →

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Incentives power up the switch to electric vehicles on the job

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 27, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMay 18, 2018
By Visitor7 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26425734

The Province is providing $385,000 to offer incentives for zero-emission specialty-use vehicles, helping businesses and vehicle fleets lower fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and supporting the zero-emission vehicle sector in British Columbia. Specialty-use vehicles are used on … Continue reading →

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Horgan announces changes to NDP shadow cabinet

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 27, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 27, 2017

–BC Politics New Democrat Leader John Horgan announced changes to his shadow cabinet ahead of the coming legislative session, highlighting a strong team that will be working for all British Columbians, not just the handful of wealthy donors who had been paying her second salary. … Continue reading →

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