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Poll: Daylight savings … should it stay or go?

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 30, 2017 by Britt SantowskiSeptember 30, 2017

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 →

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Letter: Lost green wing macaw named Rufus: REWARD OFFERED

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 30, 2017 by WILF KLINGSATSeptember 30, 2017

–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 →

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The Sooke Philharmonic announces a spectacular Anniversary season!

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 30, 2017 by Britt SantowskiSeptember 30, 2017

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 →

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Letter: Dumping at the Broomhill (former water) park: NOT OK!

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 30, 2017 by Britt SantowskiSeptember 30, 2017

–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 →

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The Weather this Weekend

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 29, 2017 by Britt SantowskiSeptember 29, 2017

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 →

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​ICBC warning customers of text message scam

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 29, 2017 by Britt SantowskiSeptember 29, 2017

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 →

Posted in News | Tagged scam

From fires to fentanyl, from homes to homelessness, Horgan’s UBCM keynote covered the gamut

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 29, 2017 by Britt SantowskiOctober 28, 2017

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 →

Posted in News | Tagged affordable housing, fentanyl

Fire fighter training night!

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 28, 2017 by Britt SantowskiSeptember 28, 2017

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 →

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Minister of Health joins conversation on Sooke Region Health Care Facility

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 28, 2017 by Britt SantowskiSeptember 15, 2018
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–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 →

Posted in News | Tagged healthcare in Sooke

Sooke School District asks parents to opt out of bus registration if at all possible

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 28, 2017 by Britt SantowskiSeptember 28, 2017

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 →

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