– by Britt Santowski Are you ready? The worst-kept secret was confirmed this morning: The writ is dropped, parliament is dissolved, and the election campaign begins. Well, OK, the campaign has been on for about a year, but now it’s official and the … Continue reading →
– by Jarvis Emerald Proud of her family, and rightly so. Daily gem Edith Newman is the one who makes all the pieces talk in her family. A mother and wife to a very talented and blessed family, Edith nurtures and … Continue reading →
Sooke Fire Rescue Service posted the following statistics on their Facebook page today. Not surprisingly, July was the busiest month for Sooke fire fighters so far this year. July proved to be the busiest month for Sooke fire fighters so … Continue reading →
The Sooke Youth Show Choir is registering participants for the 2015/16 season right now. If you register before August 31, the registration fee will be waived. According to an email from Zoe: The December show is based on a British … Continue reading →
It’s baa-aack. According to a tweet from Sooke’s fire chief Steven Sorensen, the fire rating has jumped back up to EXTREME. “Fire danger level back to Extreme in #sooke,” he tweeted. Sorensen went on to recommend, “Use extra care while out … Continue reading →
Over a thousand BC Wildfire Service personnel and contractors are putting their lives on the line to protect British Columbians from fire threats this summer, so we owe it to them to not make their work any more difficult, Minister … Continue reading →
– by Susan Isaac Meet Jessica with her peacock created at Susan Isaac’s demonstration table during Sooke Fine Arts Show KidsArt Festival July 28. Kids and adults tried their hand at cutting glass and designing using small pieces of glass. Many smiles … Continue reading →
The following article was put out by ICBC. Please heed their warning! Long weekends are notorious for accidents and mishaps. Be prepared for Counter-attack road checks everywhere, and if you drink, don’t drive. Over the B.C. Day long weekend, on … Continue reading →
Here are some more amazing photographs from Sooke photographer Daryn Sherlow. Sooke PocketNews is beyond honoured that Daryn is sharing his photographs through our news platform. The words are simple and probably don’t suffice when it comes to expressing our … Continue reading →
Sooke’s fire chief tweeted the following earlier today: “Campfire ban is still in effect in #Sooke area. Some northern sections of Vancouver Island ok.” According to a government release, effective at noon on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, campfires will once … Continue reading →
