One of the most important building blocks necessary to creating a truly dementia-friendly province – where people living with dementia, their caregivers and their families are welcomed, acknowledge and supported – is ensuring that people have access to the support … Continue reading →
This is the last week of this Do-or-Die drive. We can do this. The push is on! Reason #25 to support SPN: SPN and/or some of the many comments left by other readers has broadened your horizons, and made you think … Continue reading →
The 8th annual Farm and Film GALA co-presented by Awareness Film Night and Sooke Region Food CHI will be held on April 11th at Edward Milne Community School in Sooke. The evening will feature vendors of gardening and farming-related items and … Continue reading →
Calling poetic word spinners of all ages. The Sooke Region Earth Day Celebration has organized a poetry competition that will be adjudicated by celebrated Sooke region poet Wendy Morton (pictured). Participants are invited to email Ms. Morton their best 10 … Continue reading →
B.C. arts students enrolled in post-secondary studies are encouraged to send in their applications to be considered for grants of up to $6,000 through the BC Arts Council Scholarship Program. Submissions received must be post-marked no later than Monday, April 30, … Continue reading →
SPN is running a series of educational videos to help those thinking of running for Council arrive at an informed decision. These videos give potential candidates information to help them with answers to questions that they may have before making the … Continue reading →
The federal government is introducing a new vehicle lighting safety standard. The new safety standard requires all new cars sold in Canada as of 2021 to be more visible in low-light conditions, and will require manufacturers to build vehicles that … Continue reading →
Contest runs until April 30. Entries submitted before the contest begins or after the application deadline will not be considered. Hey kids, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a contest just for you! Canada’s national police force has welcomed new … Continue reading →
We. Are. Almost. There. A dime a day. The push is on! Reason #24 to support SPN: Even if you hate the publisher, you find yourself reading SPN. Every. Single. Day. SPN has helped you put a finger on the community … Continue reading →
Sooke Fax and Copy, one of the long-time supporters of Sooke PocketNews, has issued the following appreciations. Want to see more good news items like this? Consider supporting SPN and joining company with the likes of Sooke Fax and Copy! … Continue reading →
