–Ellen Lewers I have become aware of situations in our schools worsening over the last three years. We have young children as young as five, attacking our teachers and teachers’ assistants, by punching them in the stomach, biting, spitting and … Continue reading →
Write4rights on International Human Rights Day, December 10. Amnesty International Write a letter and change a life. –Sheila Wallace Every year on December 10th, I write letters to foreign leaders on behalf of people I don’t know; human rights defenders … Continue reading →
–Don Brown On Wednesday, a sign recognizing Sooke as a compassionate community by the international compassionate organization was unveiled at the kiosk in the town centre. While riding my trike to the unveiling ceremony, I lost my wallet. I presumed … Continue reading →
–Ralph Hull Wouldn’t it be nice if this past weekend’s change of the clocks was the final change? The BC survey for the preference of “daylight saving time” should be nullified and void because it contained a blatant error — … Continue reading →
–Submitted by Diana This photo is our sweet granddaughter enjoying her time at the Pumpkin Patch. She insisted on wearing her Halloween costume. We want to give a shout out to InishOge Farms for putting on such a fun event … Continue reading →
–Merle Fulton On behalf of the Legion executive and Poppy Chair, we would like to get the word out to the public that the Legion does not solicit by phone for the Poppy Fund. We have had reports that other … Continue reading →
–Don Brown The most important question being asked at the Conversation with Candidates meeting on October 11th, in my view, is the last question regarding willingness to work with other parties in government. Given the current political leanings throughout our … Continue reading →
-Sooke voter, name withheld on request Recently I emailed both Elections BC and the Chief Electoral Officer of the District of Sooke about a concern, and they do not seem to be concerned about the possibility of voter fraud that … Continue reading →
Submitted by Jim Bailey Last night person(s) unknown stole approximately 10 large bags of bottles and cans that the Lions had been collecting for the Cops for Cancer – Tour de Rock when they come to Sooke. It looks like … Continue reading →
–Mick Rhodes This past Saturday I joined about seventy folk attending Transition Sooke’s town hall meeting to discuss The Pact For a Green New Deal, a budding national movement. There was an enthusiastic response by the attendees as to what … Continue reading →
