Dear Sooke friends, I hope you can join a respectful but determined group of concerned local citizens — (including, we hope, some very politically active Sooke Orcas) — at John Horgan’s office this coming Thursday, from 12 noon to 1 … Continue reading →
Golden opportunity for Jason Kenney to put on his Hero hat and become King of the Great Alberta Garbage Dump. If he has seen the Writing on the Wall he will be in a prime position to solve a few … Continue reading →
A recent article in SPN, “RCMP stats for Sooke presented to Council officials references that “Service calls were down quite significantly from January.” While that RCMP report to staff is but a small view sample size, it prompts this letter … Continue reading →
Here are a few suggestions fire suppression (following), plus some fire safety suggestions from the Sooke fire chief (below). –from Ellen Lewers Some thoughts for fire suppression in light of a lesser than normal rainfall. Have signs made with a … Continue reading →
-from Nicole G I have been a resident of Sooke for nearly four years, My husband and I bought a lovely cabin right across from the main entrance to the Potholes. Something that has been bothering me from day one … Continue reading →
– from Marcylyn Cross, dedicated SPN reader (and more) Stephane Kingsbury. Stephane was my cousin and my best friend growing up. Because he died two days before my son, because I only found out after I lost my son, I … Continue reading →
[SPN note: Bylaw changes allowing zoning for up to four cannabis retail locations will be discussed at a public hearing at the District of Sooke on the evening of April 8. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. This is your … Continue reading →
–From Karl Warwick I have been looking for a vehicle that was owned by my father. I have tracked it down to Sooke. This truck was a custom order and one that means a lot to our family, it was … Continue reading →
The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is calling on each Senator of Canada to pass Bill C-262, An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous … Continue reading →
–Jen Smith It is all very wonderful that the new Sooke Council is seeking our input on transportation, trails, and embarking on a new OCP Review after the process was hijacked by former Council in 2016. However, it is a … Continue reading →
