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BC Green Party leader will not seek re-election in 2021

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 7, 2019 by Britt SantowskiOctober 7, 2019

Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party (pictured left with John Horgan), today announced his decision not to run for re-election as MLA in the next scheduled provincial election in 2021.  In preparation, Weaver has requested the party’s Provincial … Continue reading →

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Ceremony swears in the new Premier of BC (with a T’Sou-ke presence)

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 18, 2017 by Britt SantowskiOctober 1, 2017

-SPN News, July 18, 2017 Today at 2:00 p.m., the Sooke MLA and leader of the NDP John Horgan was sworn in as the 36th Premier of BC. The opening ceremony included a blessing from Chief Gordon Planes and Elder … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged BC election 2017, indigenous, swearing in

Criticism is confused with defamation and harassment

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 20, 2016 by Britt SantowskiSeptember 2, 2018

On the December 12 Council Meeting, staff abruptly got up and stepped out of Council Chambers when local resident Gail Hall presented her critical input at a Public Hearing, regarding Bylaw 658, modifications to the Financial Plan. (Watch the queued video … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Politics | Tagged Britt Santowski, CAO, defamation, Eye on Sooke Council, harassment, notes for 2018 municipal election, Sullivan

Tonight’s COW and Council meeting agendas

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 28, 2016 by Britt SantowskiAugust 8, 2017

Committee of the Whole (COW) Meeting Agenda Monday, November 28, 2016, 6:30 p.m. 2225 Otter Point Rd Call to Order Approval of the Agenda Establishment of a Regional Transportation System * Presentation by Capital Regional District staff * Committee discussion … Continue reading →

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Nov 14, 2016 Council Meeting takeaways: Overview

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 15, 2016 by Britt SantowskiAugust 8, 2017

Absent: Bev Berger and Rick Kasper. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, November 14, 2016 2225 Otter Point Rd. 6:00 p.m.: Call to order, motion to close the meeting to the public (in-camera) Motion to close the meeting to the public … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Eye on Sooke Council

The importance of being informed when it comes to traffic closures or delays

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 14, 2016 by Britt SantowskiAugust 8, 2017

–SPN Takeaways, November 14, 2016 Present: Tait, Parkinson, Logins, Pearson and Reay D-2: Road Closures Delegation Request, re SPN Poll Results – Britt Santowski * Sooke Pocket News Here is the presentation Santowski prepared for the delegation and presented to … Continue reading →

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Christy Clark, John Horgan on the election of Donald Trump

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 9, 2016 by Britt SantowskiNovember 9, 2016

Both Christy Clark, BC Premier, and John Horgan, Leader of the NDP, have released statements regarding the recent election in the United States. Premier’s statement on elections in the United States Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement following … Continue reading →

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RCMP investigates harassment

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 30, 2016 by Britt SantowskiOctober 11, 2019

A few days ago, the editor of Sooke’s weekly print paper published an article stating the Sooke’s CAO was harassed at her home on the evening of August 10, 2016. “Angry group confronts Sooke CAO at home,” read the August 31 headline, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Britt Santowski, CAO, Eye on Sooke Council, Sullivan

Open Letter: Reminder that Council can change bylaws; administration cannot

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 19, 2016 by Britt SantowskiAugust 19, 2016
By Power_of_Words_by_Antonio_Litterio.jpg: Antonio Litterioderivative work: InverseHypercube - Power_of_Words_by_Antonio_Litterio.jpg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17662006

To members of Sooke Council: At a recent meeting of Sooke Council, the Corporate Services Director stated that it was Administration that introduced the current practice of charging members of the public for Agenda Packages. Since April 22, 2016 this … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Eye on Sooke Council

District of Sooke’s Statement of Financial Information is now available

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 28, 2016 by Britt SantowskiJune 28, 2016

–SPN News At the June 27, 2016 regular Council meeting, staff presented Council with the annual Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) for the year ending December 31, 2015. According to provincial regulation, this annual document has to be prepared and filed … Continue reading →

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