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Give your old Christmas tree new life at Wild ARC

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 31, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 31, 2018

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 →

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BC Premier (and Sooke MLA) marks the New Year with reflection and resolve

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 31, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 31, 2018

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 →

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Top baby names in B.C. for 2018

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 31, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 31, 2018
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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 →

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Here’s looking at you, kid: Casablanca comes to Sooke

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 31, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 31, 2018

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 →

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Meanwhile in Sooke: December 22 – 28, 2018

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 30, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 28, 2018

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 →

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Don’t forget to keep your pets safe while ringing in the New Year!

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 30, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 28, 2018
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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 →

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Ring in the New Year at the Annual Mayor’s New Year’s Levee

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 30, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 28, 2018

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 →

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Welcome the New Year with a Polar Bear plunge in Sooke, Whiffin Spit

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 30, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 28, 2018

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 →

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Free bus rides help you ring in the New Year safely

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 30, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 27, 2018

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 →

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A Jordyn Borsellino Cartoon: Rose Encounters Socialization

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 29, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 28, 2018

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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