At the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) last week, a collection of Mayors and Councillors from throughout BC contemplated, and passed, the following resolution: “Therefore be it resolved that UBCM petition the provincial government to consult with the people of … Continue reading →
–Submitted article, from Mimi Klingstat SEPT 28TH GREEN WING MACAW (RED IN COLOUR). LAST SEEN NEAR OYSTER BUILDINGS ON NORTH SIDE OF SOOKE HARBOUR. RUFUS IS HIS NAME. SUBSTANTIAL REWARD OFFERED FOR HIS FINDING. CALL 250-597-0405 OR EMAIL parrots5@shaw.ca Hello everyone, … Continue reading →
This performance year, 2017-2018, marks the 20th anniversary of the Sooke Philharmonic — a remarkable achievement for the “little orchestra that could.” Norman Nelson, the legendary SPO Music Director, has noted “We have much to celebrate. Such longevity is a … Continue reading →
–Anonymous Someone chose not to have, or to end, a garage sale. A rather significant load of furniture, lamps, strollers, and…DUMPED at the edge of the Water Park. AAaaaaargh. Note: SPN has opted to allow for an anonymous letter, though … Continue reading →
At the time of this forecast (Friday afternoon, 4:00 pm), the forecast for this weekend called for rain and possibly thunderstorms. Live streaming, this is what we are in for, over the next four days. Short term forecast for Sooke … Continue reading →
ICBC is warning customers to delete any text messages purporting to be sent from ICBC, after a number of customers reported to have received these texts over the last 24 hours. The text messages tell the receiver they’ve been sent … Continue reading →
Premier John Horgan and local Langford-Sooke MLA gave the following 30 minute address to the participants the Union of BC Municipalities conference. In it, he covers the summer fires, the opioid crisis, striking a fair forestry deal with our southern … Continue reading →
Sooke Fire Rescue Service has issued the following TRAINING NOTICE on their Facebook page. Click the link below to follow them directly. Training Notice: Sooke firefighters will be training this evening in the area of Edward Milne Community School and … Continue reading →
–Community News District of Sooke Mayor and Council have joined politicians from across the Province at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities’ Annual Convention this week in Vancouver. Sooke Mayor Maja Tait met with Health Minister Adrian Dix at the … Continue reading →
Did you register your children for the Sooke school bus as a back-up plan? If so, the Sooke School District would like you to consider opting out. In an email distributed to parents today, they say they have received over 4,100 … Continue reading →
