The Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia has released a new audit report: Management of the Conservation Lands Program. The audit examined whether the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development has effectively managed the … Continue reading →
Are you looking to connect with your community and gain knowledge of Indigenous history and perspectives? Don’t delay. Only a handful of tickets remain for this popular event. The Sooke Region Chamber has partnered with the Sooke Region Tourism Association … Continue reading →
The numbers continue to trend downward, including both the daily cases and the number of people in the hospital. Of the deaths, 75% are among those over 70, including one 90-year-old. Two deaths were people in their 40s, and two … Continue reading →
Student Employment opportunity with the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce Writer – editor Positions: two (2) Employment start dates: June 7 (flexible) and July 5 (flexible) Employment duration: eight (8) weeks Pay: Salary $15.20/hour, 35 hours per week, for a … Continue reading →
Since yesterday, there have been 722 new cases. (Here’s the news from one year ago.) Case Counts: The total of 132,925 cases in British Columbia to date. Of the new cases, the breakdown is as follows: Vancouver Coastal Health: 115 … Continue reading →
As more than 1.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive in B.C. communities in May, the Province is stepping up its immunization rollout and delivering life-saving vaccines to people. People aged 40 and older will be invited to book as … Continue reading →
Sometime today BC will hit the 2 million immunization mark. Cases on Vancouver Island are down to 17 in one 24-hour period. This is great news! The overall number of active cases also continues to trend downward. Since yesterday, there … Continue reading →
A recent West Shore RCMP investigation into drug trafficking in the area has led to two search warrant executions in neighbouring communities. On April 23, 2021, the West Shore RCMP Drug Section, with the assistance of Saanich Police Street Crime … Continue reading →
The Government of British Columbia is undertaking consultations on possible legislation to address the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, also known as revenge porn or image abuse. While the publication of intimate images without consent is an offence under Canada’s … Continue reading →
Students in the Sooke School District (SD 62) are leading the charge as the first to commute on British Columbia’s inaugural fleet of electric school buses, which began providing environmentally friendly service this week. “By shifting gears from diesel to electric … Continue reading →
