Just a short note to say that the Sooke Lake Reservoir is still over 80 per cent, and according to the latest watering schedule put out by the CRD (July 7), we are still at Stage One. On July 16, … Continue reading →
The six year old who alerted his parents to a fire in their house received an award from the Sooke Fire Rescue Service today. Fire Chief Steven Sorensen posted the following picture along with a tweet that read: “6yr old Gavin … Continue reading →
I am so tired of people not supporting local industries and merchants. So many Facebook posts asking where to get ‘X’ in Sooke end with someone saying it’s cheaper at Costco or Walmart. What are the hidden costs here like … Continue reading →
Maywell Wickheim died on July 17, 2015. Sooke PocketNews would like to express deepest sympathies to his family. There will be no service at his request, and flowers are gratefully declined. His obituary is posted here in the Times Colonist, where … Continue reading →
It’s not astounding, though it is good news. At or near the top of the wish list for area non-profit organizations is funds (fundraising, grant seeking and grant writing). What is reassuring is that succession planning, volunteer management and engagement, … Continue reading →
Sooke Therapeutic Yoga Society, the non-profit branch of Sooke Yoga & Wellness, is staging the Inspired Living Festival, which will be taking place at Ed MacGregor Park in Sooke on Saturday, August 8 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets for … Continue reading →
The following information comes from the BCFairs.ca website (referenced below): SOOKE FALL FAIR – September 12 & 13 This year the Sooke Fall Fair Embraces Soil and Light. We will celebrate what the soil gives to us and how to … Continue reading →
There has been change for the better in Sooke lately. The long awaited roundabout, sidewalks on Sooke Road, a multi-use trail nearly connecting the Galloping Goose to the Sooke trail network, and a horseshoe pitch are in the works. As … Continue reading →
by Phil N Rossner I have to make the admission that, before becoming as bald as a cue ball, I loved my hair! In the late 60’s and 70’s, my luxurious tresses rolled down over my shoulders and… well… it … Continue reading →
Jarvis Emerald’s most recent Daily Gem interview is with Dante Chicano. Dante publishes the Sooke Scoop, an alternative multi-media in-depth information source. The Sooke Scoop also comes out as a print edition, and is available at The Stick. To boot, … Continue reading →
