The BC Government, under the leadership of Christy Clark of the BC Liberals, has just lost a confidence vote. The current government has been toppled. The final vote on the amendment made by John Horgan, NDP, was 44 in favour … Continue reading →
The following was posted (with photos) on the Sooke Fire Rescue Services Facebook page. To follow them directly, click their post below. #Sooke crews back and cleaned up from beach fire on Ella Beach. Reminder that beach fires are not … Continue reading →
Two derelict homes on Ayre Road (6717 & 6723 Ayre Road) will be demolished and turned into ten condos. One of the houses has already been torn down, and the second one is also scheduled for demolition. At the June … Continue reading →
The Capital Regional District (CRD) has been one of four local governments selected for a performance audit of its emergency management program by British Columbia’s Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG). Audits are carefully selected based on the likelihood and … Continue reading →
With the arrival of rising temperatures and drier conditions, wildfire danger ratings are climbing in many parts of British Columbia. Sooke is currently at Moderate. Members of the public are urged to exercise caution and remain vigilant over the Canada … Continue reading →
Kenneth Jake Fenton went to court on June 28, 2017 for what appears to be part one of sentencing today. While driving drunk, Fenton killed RCMP Constable Sarah Beckett on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at 3:30 a.m., in the intersection … Continue reading →
-SD62 media release At last evening’s Board of Education meeting, an election was held for the position of Chairperson of the Board. Board Chair Bob Phillips informed Trustees last month of his intention to resign from the position as Board … Continue reading →
On July 1, Victoria will celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with a series of family-friendly events and BC Transit will join in, offering special bus services to help connect people to the festivities. “BC Transit is proud to be able to … Continue reading →
Sooke-proper addendum: Neither Journey nor EMCS have summer school programs, so the mention below to summer school zones is not applicable locally. Please note, though, that in other municipalities, towns, and cities, it is. As noted below, “School zone signs will … Continue reading →
–Victoria Police Department media release Special Victims Unit detectives are asking for your help as they seek to identify the suspect in a voyeurism incident that took place at Hillside Mall on June 10th, 2017. The suspect is described as … Continue reading →
