– from Katie Bennett, 642 Cannabis Join us for this free community seminar highlighting the dangers, effects and advantages of using cannabis as a medicine, as well as the importance of proper and safe use, and keeping it away from minors and pets. … Continue reading →
Here’s just a bird’s eye view of what happened at Council tonight. As always, final authority rests with approved minutes from Council, which will be ready in a couple of weeks. Public Input @ 6:00 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. Present: … Continue reading →
As of 5pm on Tuesday May 23, the counting of the absentee votes is still incomplete. The most highly vulnerable seat, Comox-Courteney is still “in progress,” with the day-end tally (updated at 5pm) was a difference of 101 votes in … Continue reading →
-Wind warning Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring. Westerly winds 70 gusting to 90 km/h will continue near Juan de Fuca Strait this evening, as a strong cold front moves across the South Coast. The strong … Continue reading →
While almost everyone was enjoying a day off work on a picturesque Victoria Day Monday, May 22, Sooke’s Station 37 answered two marine calls. May 22, 2017 – Two Taskings for Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue – Station 37 Sooke … Continue reading →
A coroner’s inquest jury has issued 12 recommendations aimed at preventing the police-involved deaths of those suffering an acute mental-health event. The recommendations focus on police response for those in mental health crises, as well as expanding support for youth … Continue reading →
–Sooke Job Part Time Office Assistant Wanted Arden Self Storage is looking for an professional, energetic, honest, and friendly person to join the team. As an office assistant, the perfect candidate should have good telephone manners, some computer skills and be able … Continue reading →
The BC elections website is showing that the NDP lead in the Courtenay-Comox Electoral District has grown from nine to 13 as a result of the re-count. Still to be added into the final count of all ridings is the absentee … Continue reading →
Recognizing the commitment and sacrifice that Canadian Armed Forces members—and their families—make for Canada when a member deploys abroad, Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, Finance Minister Bill Morneau, and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale today announced the Government’s intention to … Continue reading →
Open burning in Sooke is restricted between May 31 and October 1, as per District of Sooke regulations. Campfires are excluded. The following is posted on the District of Sooke’s website. Open air burning of yard and garden debris is permitted October … Continue reading →
