Public Input Public Input started at 6pm. Mayor Maja Tait was there along with Councillors Kevin Pearson and Ebony Logins. Public is an opportunity for the public to have informal access to the mayor. The mayor reminded those in the … Continue reading →
-NDP media release (pictured is John Horgan, NDP candidate, incumbent, for this region). Christy Clark seems to think a few repackaged promises can wipe the slate clean, but British Columbians will not forget her record. British Columbians remember that after … Continue reading →
-BC Liberal media release (pictured: Cathy Noel, this region’s BC Liberal Candidate) Premier Christy Clark and Today’s BC Liberals released their 2017 campaign platform today. It’s a plan to keep BC strong and secure a bright future by doing three … Continue reading →
The following photos come from the Facebook page, Meanwhile in Sooke, a page operated by Benjamin Kendrick and populated by the good residents of Sooke. Visit his online store here. These are the photos from this past week. Enjoy! [unitegallery Meanwhile_in_Sooke_2017_14] Last … Continue reading →
–Britt Santowski Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the SPN survey on Health Services in Sooke. SPN posted the survey at the request of Sooke Mayor Maja Tait. About the survey: The survey was posted on April … Continue reading →
UPDATE Murphy is home safe. He was found 2 blocks away high up a tree where it appears he has been since Wednesday afternoon. Other than being a bit skinnier and hungry and thirsty he is uninjured. Original Post This … Continue reading →
When not engaged in rescue, first responder or fire fighting duties, local departments find creative ways of keeping themselves busy. Sooke is training new recruits Sooke is Practicing Besides recruiting new fire fighters to serve and protect the community of … Continue reading →
–by Jordan Bateman, Taxpayer.com: Canadian Taxpayers Federation Documents obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request show the B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) lost $208,642 on its New Horizons in Responsible Gaming conference in 2016. That’s … Continue reading →
Study details alarming rise in economic insecurity among BC seniors; single women at highest risk Poverty and economic insecurity among BC seniors is growing, according to a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. After rapid declines … Continue reading →
Five local Juan de Fuca/Sooke groups were successful recipients of food trees and shrubs, awarded through a CRD-partnered initiative: Sherringham Point Light house, East Sooke Volunteer Fire Dept., Edward Milne School, T’Sou-ke First Nation, and Pacheedaht First Nation. Additional food tree sponsors are actively being sought. … Continue reading →
