A new mobile office pilot program for government workers who live in the Westshore will help reduce congestion, get commuters out of gridlock and give people more time with their families. The floorplan design work is complete, the detailed design … Continue reading →
–West Shore RCMP media release The West Shore RCMP are currently investigating a report of a stolen poppy donation box from the Thrifty Foods located at 1495 Admirals Rd in View Royal. The theft took place on November 3rd at approximately … Continue reading →
World Kindness Day takes place on November 13. For some, it’s a time to focus on and promote the power of positivity. For others, it’s a day to celebrate the thoughtful acts performed by friends, family, neighbours and strangers. For … Continue reading →
The Saanich Police are warning residents of an aggressive new phone scam that is happening this week. In some cases, the scammers have changed their call display to show “Saanich Police Department” or display the SPD main phone number of … Continue reading →
Submitted by Sheila Whincup Ever wonder what a maestro’s doll house might look like? Harmony Project Sooke is holding a raffle whose first prize is just that. The elaborate doll house, custom-made by a local artist, features a music room … Continue reading →
–Photos and article from the BC SPCA The BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) has successfully reunited more than 100 baby animals with their wild moms including fledgling birds, deer fawns, raccoons, goslings, squirrels and rabbits during its … Continue reading →
–Sierra Club BC (content and photo) Ninety-two percent of British Columbians support taking action to defend endangered old-growth forests, a new Research Co. poll has found. The poll, which was commissioned by Sierra Club BC, revealed 62 percent strongly support taking … Continue reading →
The Province is looking for public input to help develop a new strategy that will better prepare B.C. communities for the impacts of climate change. People can share their thoughts until Jan. 10, 2020, through an online questionnaire, discussion forum … Continue reading →
BC Hydro finds almost a quarter of EV drivers surveyed have argued with a fellow EV driver at a public charging station, and almost one-third have witnessed such an argument. The survey¹ conducted for BC Hydro finds that while the … Continue reading →
From the Sooke Legion November 10, 2019 Candle lighting service, 6 pm Light refreshments for youth afterward in the lounge (Legion) November 11, 2019 March off from Evergreen Plaza after 10:30 am Ceremony at the Cenotaph at 11:00 am (Legion) … Continue reading →
