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The annual Otter Point Fire Department Halloween bonfire is on, and you’re all invited

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 28, 2018 by Britt SantowskiOctober 24, 2018

Wednesday October 31st at Camp Barnard the Otter Point Firefighters will be hosting a bonfire with hot dogs and hot chocolate for All. Candy bags for the kids! Event starts at 6:30 with fireworks at 7:30. Hope to see you … Continue reading →

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LETTER: This is Canada, eh? Don’t accept the “politics of fear”.

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 28, 2018 by Britt SantowskiOctober 26, 2018
By Power_of_Words_by_Antonio_Litterio.jpg: Antonio Litterioderivative work: InverseHypercube - Power_of_Words_by_Antonio_Litterio.jpg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17662006

–from Heather Phillips How come we are trained to expect bad behavior—name calling, truthiness and outright lies: bullying—from our leaders? We teach our children to stand up to bullies, not to stand by when others are bullied, and to think … Continue reading →

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Five free online animation premieres at NFB.ca, in time for International Animation Day.

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 28, 2018 by Britt SantowskiOctober 25, 2018
Press kit image from https://mediaspace.nfb.ca/epk/bone-mother/

For the 12th edition of the National Film Board of Canada’s FREE online showcase Get Animated!, the NFB is celebrating International Animation Day (October 28) and Halloween this year—with a special program that includes the online streaming premiere of Sylvie Trouvé and Dale Hayward’s chilling Slavic folklore-inspired short Bone Mother. Beginning October … Continue reading →

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Higher fines, stricter safety standards on the way for party buses

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 27, 2018 by Britt SantowskiOctober 26, 2018
By Elite Chicago Limo - Template:Http://www.elitechicagolimo.com/index preview/chicago limo bus service.jpg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23966515

The Government of British Columbia is quadrupling fines for party buses and commercial vehicles that do not meet inspection standards, to keep teenagers and minors safer. The ministry is immediately raising the fines for all party buses and commercial vehicles … Continue reading →

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A Jordyn Borsellino Cartoon: Rose Encounters Parrots

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 27, 2018 by Britt SantowskiOctober 26, 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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Posted in Cartoons | Tagged Jordyn Borsellino, Sooke youth

Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting explained 

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 27, 2018 by Britt SantowskiOctober 25, 2018

After briefly introducing the two questions on the mail-in referendum, this video gives an overview of Mixed Member Proportional voting. See How to Vote for more details specific to this referendum. Important Dates October 22 to November 2: Voting packages … Continue reading →

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First Past the Post (FPTP) voting explained 

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 27, 2018 by Britt SantowskiOctober 25, 2018

After briefly introducing the two questions on the mail-in referendum, this video gives an overview of First Past the Post voting. See How to Vote for more details specific to this referendum. Important Dates October 22 to November 2: Voting … Continue reading →

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Rural Urban Proportional (RUP) voting explained 

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 27, 2018 by Britt SantowskiOctober 27, 2018

After briefly introducing the two questions on the mail-in referendum, this video gives an overview of Rural Urban Proportional voting. See How to Vote for more details specific to this referendum. Important Dates October 22 to November 2: Voting packages … Continue reading →

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Dual Member Proportional (DMP) voting explained 

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 27, 2018 by Britt SantowskiOctober 27, 2018

After briefly introducing the two questions on the mail-in referendum, this video gives an overview of Dual Member Proportional voting. See How to Vote for more details specific to this referendum. Important Dates October 22 to November 2: Voting packages … Continue reading →

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Keeping your pet safe during Halloween festivities (includes video)

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 27, 2018 by Britt SantowskiOctober 25, 2018
By Larry Page - http://www.flickr.com/photos/igboo/1835949496/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18035404

While many people love to dress up, go trick-or-treating, or attend Halloween parties, it can be a tough time for our pets. Planning ahead for your pet will give them a better chance at being happier and calmer during the … Continue reading →

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