I have lived in this town my entire life. I have seen this town grow in population but the infrastructure has stayed the same. It is time for the big box stores to come to this town to build jobs … Continue reading →
The District of Sooke has published a Citizen Satisfaction Survey. There is an opportunity for you to give them feedback, and also let them know that you get your district news from Sooke PocketNews (Question 10, under “Other” manually enter Sooke … Continue reading →
–District of Sooke The Council of the District of Sooke intends to adopt the following bylaws at a Special Meeting of Council on May 11, 2016: Bylaw No. 639, Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2016 [SPN insertion: Last meeting provided … Continue reading →
A Family Friendly Event At SEAPARC, Sunday, May 15, Noon to 3 p.m. Sooke is one of western Canada’s leading black bear hot spots. Sharing the land with Ursus americanus is both a thrill and a blessing that brings with … Continue reading →
The following is an article re-issue, as the referendum date is Saturday, APRIL 30. This article was originally posted on March 16, 17:08. -Britt/SPN On February 3, CRD Director Mike Hicks wrote an article for SPN, detailing the desired purchase of … Continue reading →
-Britt Santowski Minutes. Minutes are good. They serve as written verification of decisions made at official meetings. However, as good as they are, minutes do not capture everything. Mind the gap: the gap between the Agenda and the Minutes. Take, … Continue reading →
UPDATE: 10:20 a.m.: Students will be expected to return to school. Three fire crews were in attendance: Sooke, Otter Point and Shirley (CORRECTED:) Metchosin. They are doing a final sweep to make sure everything is safe, but it is expected that school … Continue reading →
Dining options are once again expanding here in Sooke. Sooke PocketNews has just learned that there will be a new food trailer stationed at the Castle. “Our new food trailer will be primarily parked at the Castle liquor store at 6309 … Continue reading →
–District of Sooke The District of Sooke is happy to introduce Dan Skidmore as the new Manager of the District’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. Dan is an experienced industry professional, having spent many years in environmental operations in both Alberta and … Continue reading →
Sooke PocketNews reader Jonathan Francoeur sent us the following photo with a very timely reminder: “This cigarette butt started a small fire in the bark mulch at the plaza. It’s April. This year will be hot and dry.” It was … Continue reading →
