Last week, SPN offered one suggested exit strategy for your now-retiring Christmas tree, via the Christmas tree chipping fundraiser, Jan 5: Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue. We’ve been alerted to another option, which lets you re-purpose your Christmas tree at … Continue reading →
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement marking New Year’s Day 2019: “The beginning of a new year is a time to look forward to all the opportunities that lie ahead of us, while taking stock of the accomplishments … Continue reading →
Liam is in the lead for the most popular name for babies born in British Columbia this year. Liam is followed by Olivia, Emma, Lucas and Oliver, according to the Vital Statistics Agency’s preliminary statistics from Jan. 1, 2018, to Dec. … Continue reading →
Intermission Film Series is opening the 2019 program with a film requested by the audience: Michael Curtiz’s 1942 classic: “Casablanca” If you’re seeing it for the first or dozenth time, it’ll be a treat to view this Humphrey Bogart and … Continue reading →
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. Visit his online store here. These are the photos from this past week. Enjoy! Last 10 Meanwhile … Continue reading →
New Years festivities can be fun for humans, but for the animals we love and care for, it can be tricky. Whether it’s encountering more people than usual in the neighbourhood, or multiple guests arriving at your home to celebrate … Continue reading →
If you have absolutely no intention of doing the Polar Bear dip on New Year’s Day, consider instead attending the Mayor’s annual Levee. It’s in a heated space. This year’s Levee celebrates the District turning 20 years old (it was … Continue reading →
The Otter Point Volunteer Fire Department is once again hosting the annual Polar Bear Dip which happens in Sooke on January 1, 2018. The 2018 swim saw about 115 brave swimmers. The event begins with registration at 11:30 at Whiffin … Continue reading →
Once again this year, the Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are pleased to help people enjoy New Year’s celebrations safely, with free bus service on New Year’s Eve. The free rides will be in effect from 6:00 p.m., … Continue reading →
The following cartoon was created by Jordyn Borsellino, a Sooke Youth and animator. Visit Jordyn online at her DeviantArt page. Cartoons by Jordyn on SPN
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