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Through the Lens of a Newcomer: I. Will. Do. This.

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 17, 2019 by Britt SantowskiNovember 14, 2019

–by G.K. Sydney (photos and column) If there is no struggle, there is no progress. -Frederick Douglass No struggle, no progress. Hmm, deep. But after attempting to think intelligently like Mr. Frederick Douglass, all I know is that as I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged G K Sydney, Newcomer Lens

DriveSmartBC: We’ll see you when you turn 80!

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 16, 2019 by Britt SantowskiNovember 14, 2019

Sometimes I think that our system is designed to keep us in the driver’s seat. Even in an urban area, you need a vehicle to get around with convenience. Bend a few vehicles? Pay ICBC a (relatively) few dollars more … Continue reading →

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Wildlife in Focus from Wild Wise Sooke: Turkey Vulture

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 16, 2019 by Britt SantowskiNovember 6, 2019

The following poster was created by Ella MacQuisten for Wild Wise Sooke. Click on the poster to see the original, larger sized work. For your reading convenience, the text is printed out below. Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura Conservation status: Low … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Ella MacQuisten, Sooke youth, youth

Dear Caterina: I feel like I am settling for less than I deserve. Signed, Not Settling

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 16, 2019 by Britt SantowskiFebruary 7, 2020
Woman in nature, moving on

Dear Caterina, I feel like I am settling for less than I deserve. Signed, Not Settling The most important thing you did was to ask this question. That means that you are on the brink of letting go of what … Continue reading →

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Dear Caterina: How do you make an important decision?

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 10, 2019 by Britt SantowskiFebruary 7, 2020
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Dear Caterina, How do you make an important decision? Signed, Unsure Dear Unsure: When you need to make an important decision, it comes with a certain amount of anxiety, and stress. The more you think about the what if’s…, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Caterina Barregar

Wildlife in Focus from Wild Wise Sooke: Steller Jay

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 9, 2019 by Britt SantowskiNovember 6, 2019

The following poster was created by Ella MacQuisten for Wild Wise Sooke. Click on the poster to see the original, larger sized work. For your reading convenience, the text is printed out below. Steller Jay Cyanocitta steller Did you know? … Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Ella MacQuisten, Sooke youth, youth

DriveSmartBC: Reporting commercial transport traffic violations

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 9, 2019 by Britt SantowskiNovember 4, 2019

–Constable Tim Schewe (Flickr image CC 2.0 attribution to Futureatlas.com) A commuter asked “I would really like to see the article written about what to do when we see a commercial transport vehicle that is driving in an unsafe manner. … Continue reading →

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Through the Lens of a Newcomer: Never too late

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 9, 2019 by Britt SantowskiOctober 29, 2019

–by G.K. Sydney (photo and column) Yes, it’s hard. It’s really hard to learn new things and seems to be harder the older you get. Ouch, did I just say that? Did I just almost admit that 1) I’m no … Continue reading →

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Dear Caterina: What is the secret to a happy marriage? Signed, I wish I knew

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 2, 2019 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 7, 2020

Dear Caterina, What is the secret to a happy marriage? Signed, Wish I Knew Dear Wish I Knew, Marriages that stand the test of time have the following things in common: Never take each other for granted Sprinkle humour everywhere … Continue reading →

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DriveSmartBC: Producing Your Driver’s Licence

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 2, 2019 by Britt SantowskiOctober 29, 2019

–Constable Tim Schewe “I’ve got 24 hours to produce it, don’t I?” and “It doesn’t matter, I know my licence number,” had to be the two most common responses I received when I stopped someone that wasn’t carrying their driver’s … Continue reading →

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