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Man who killed Constable Sarah Beckett enters two guilty pleas

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 25, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMay 25, 2017

Records from the Western Communities Provincial Court show that Kenneth Jacob Fenton, the man charged with last year’s death of RCMP Constable Sarah Beckett, entered two “guilty” pleas on May 25, 2017. Fenton pleaded guilty in the charge for “impaired driving … Continue reading →

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Former MLA and Deputy Premier Grace McCarthy passes at 89

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 25, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMay 25, 2017

–photo courtesy Province of British Columbia Former MLA and Social Credit cabinet minister and Deputy Premier Grace McCarthy passed away peacefully at her home in Vancouver last night after a lengthy battle with a brain tumor.  Mrs.  McCarthy, 90, was surrounded … Continue reading →

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BC RCMP reissues public plea for help finding Jesokah Adkens on National Missing Children’s Day

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 25, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMay 25, 2017

The BC RCMP is profiling a historical file of a missing teen on May 25th for National Missing Children’s Day, in the hopes that increased public attention may prompt new tips. It has been nearly 16 years since Jesokah Adkens … Continue reading →

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Statements from Christy Clark, John Horgan, and Andrew Weaver

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 24, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMay 24, 2017

With the final count of provincial election votes complete, Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement: “I want to congratulate all candidates, from all parties, who put their names forward to run. It’s not easy, and they deserve our … Continue reading →

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FREE Garage Sale postings re-instated on SPN

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 24, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMay 24, 2017

We have revived the seasonal and the very FREE Garage Sale page on SPN. To access it on a PC: On a smart phone or handheld: To POST your garage sale, please add the following information to the comments at the … Continue reading →

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Election results are in!

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 24, 2017 by Britt SantowskiAugust 8, 2017
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From Elections BC, the final count the election results are as follows: BC Liberal Party 43 BC NDP 41 BC Green Party 3 The final tally in the decisive riding, Courtenay-Comox went to the NDP with 189 votes ahead: Liberals: 10,697 NDP: 10,886 Greens: 5,351 … Continue reading →

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Government of Canada identifies large ocean area off the coast of British Columbia for protection

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 24, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMay 24, 2017

The Government of Canada is moving forward on its plan to reach its domestic and international targets of protecting 5% of Canada’s marine and coastal areas by 2017 and 10% by 2020 to ensure a healthy environment and economy for … Continue reading →

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BC Elections update: May 24, 1:00 pm

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 24, 2017 by Britt SantowskiAugust 8, 2017

There is still no definitive result, though the NDP absentee vote in Comox-Courtenay is “surging” ahead with now 148 votes ahead of the Liberals. The seats still remain as they were on election night: Liberals: 43 seats NDP: 41 seats … Continue reading →

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SEAPARC expands Senior’s golf discount, Monday through Friday

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 24, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMay 24, 2017
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-CRD News At their May 18 meeting, the SEAPARC commission voted to offer the Seniors discount rate of  $15 for 18 holes of golf at Sooke’s DeMamial Creek Golf Course for all weekdays, Monday to Friday. The rate is currently offered … Continue reading →

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Sooke’s Search and Rescue Station 37 secures District funding

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 24, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMay 24, 2017

–SPN News The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 37 (Sooke) has received $2,000 funds from the District of Sooke to go towards general operations. Council did an on-the-fly motion at their Regular Council Meeting on May 23, after … Continue reading →

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