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Otter Point volunteer fire department says this rain changes nothing

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 11, 2015 by Britt SantowskiJuly 11, 2015

The Otter Point volunteer fire department issued the following statement on Facebook today: Please stay on guard! Nothing changes. It would takes days of continuous rain to have any effect on the hazard rating. With the hazard being the same, … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged fire, Otter Point

Want to add your opinion for the Library’s upcoming strategic plan? Here’s your chance

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 11, 2015 by Britt SantowskiJuly 11, 2015
The Library in Sooke

Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) is collaborating with our communities to gather input which will shape VIRL’s direction over the next five years (2016-2020 Strategic Plan). What’s happening? We will be holding community consultations for each of our branches. You … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged library

United Way Provides Emergency Funding to Red Cross to Help Individuals Affected by Grant Manor Fire in Sooke

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 10, 2015 by Britt SantowskiOctober 11, 2019
Volunteer Firefighter in Sooke

The following comes from the United Way of Greater Victoria’s website. For the link, see the Resources section below. United Way is providing $12,000 to Red Cross for its emergency response program, including help for those individuals affected by the … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged fire, fundraiser

Sooke hosts Boys U12/U16 fast pitch BC Minor Provincial Championships July 10-12

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 9, 2015 by Britt SantowskiDecember 31, 2015
BC Minor Provincial Championships in Sooke

First published July 7 19:25; updated July 9 21:56 UPDATED SCHEDULE: Sooke will play host to the Boys U12 (Squirt) and U16 (Bantam) fast pitch Minor Provincial Championships this coming weekend, from Friday July 10 through until Sunday July 12. … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Sports | Tagged 2015 highlight

Wildfire statistics in BC, July 8, 2015

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 9, 2015 by Britt SantowskiJuly 9, 2015
Marine Circle Route closed

Not Sooke-specific, but what affects BC in the wildfire season affects us all. Interestingly (or, shamefully), of the 18 new fires, 10 were human-caused. Current Wildfire Statistics Jul 8, 2015 TOTAL Coa NW PG Kam SE Car New Lightning-Caused Fires 8 0 … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged fire, statistics

Poirier Lake: A hidden gem just off Otter Point

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 9, 2015 by Britt SantowskiFebruary 25, 2017

The following photos of Poirier Lake, a hidden gem, were submitted to Sooke PocketNews by a reader who wishes to remain anonymous. The photos were submitted along with the following text: The CRD is doing some finishing touches at Poirier Lake … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Photographs | Tagged parks, Poirier Lake

Are you ready for the scout invasion? The Pacific Jamboree brings 3,000 to Sooke

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 9, 2015 by Britt SantowskiDecember 19, 2015

Camp Barnard is hosting up to 3,000 scouts for one full week starting this Saturday, from July 11 to July 18, 2015. The Pacific Jamboree is for scouts between the ages of 11 and 14, and they will be coming to … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Camp Barnard, Jamboree, Scouts

Sooke Potholes Regional Park campground will open July 10

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 8, 2015 by Britt SantowskiJuly 8, 2015
Sooke Potholes Regional Park

CRD, T’Sou-ke Nation Open Campground at Sooke Potholes Regional Park The Capital Regional District (CRD) and T’Sou-ke Nation are pleased to announce the opening of the campground at Sooke Potholes Regional Park on Friday, July 10, 2015. The Sooke Potholes … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged T'Sou-ke Nation

10th annual Sookapalooza is coming to to town

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 8, 2015 by Britt SantowskiJuly 8, 2015
Sookapalooza

Yes, you heard it right. The 10th annual Sookapalooza is coming to to town. The 17 Mile House Pub will once again host the 10th annual Sookapalooza. Tickets will be going on sale Thursday, July 9, and they can be purchased at … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Entertainment, News | Tagged music, Sookapalooza

Pink sun in Sooke

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 8, 2015 by Britt SantowskiJuly 8, 2015

The following photograph comes from Janet Kitto, who captured this beautiful pink setting sun in Sooke on the day after the orange skies, on Sunday July 5, 2015. (Janet Kitto, btw, is author of The Circle Island Short Story Collection, also … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Photographs | Tagged fire, Sooke skies

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