As British Columbia prepares to enter Phase 2 of its economic restart plan, the Province welcomes the release of the initial set of WorkSafeBC guidelines that will help businesses and organizations develop their plans to reopen safely in the coming … Continue reading →
Parents will have the choice of bringing their children back to class on a part-time basis this school year as part of BC’s Restart Plan, with the goal of returning to full-time classes in September 2020, provided it is safe … Continue reading →
Today, BC Premier John Horgan together with Education Minister Rob Fleming, Minister of State for Child Care Katrina Chen and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a gradual increase of returning students to class. Starting June 1, students will … Continue reading →
Renters who are experiencing a loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the Province’s new temporary rental supplement. “This crisis is putting pressure on people across B.C. We’re helping British Columbians get through this by halting … Continue reading →
We are reaching out to provide information on SEAPARC’s spring and summer program registration. Due to the extraordinary current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, a decision has been made to restrict registration to summer camp programs only, as we understand … Continue reading →
Outdoor burning has been prohibited in Sooke since March 26, 2020, due to our location within a High Smoke Sensitivity Zone (SSZ). To further reduce the likelihood of human-caused fires, effective at noon, Thursday, April 16, 2020, open burning activities … Continue reading →
Sooke mayor Maja Tait provided a live update to the residents of Sooke on April 6, 2020. Notable items: A special meeting was held to pass the budget, with the direction from COuncil to staff to cover only essential services … Continue reading →
–Update from David Evans, Stick in the Mud owner SITM is still roasting fresh coffee and delivering throughout Sooke and Victoria and that we are shipping everywhere! W would absolutely LOVE to deliver to anyone who is self-isolating. We are … Continue reading →
BC’s Provincial Health Officer has issued guidelines to help clarify the role of Bylaw Officers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public education efforts are being stepped up to remind residents to obey health orders. While Bylaw Enforcement Officers do not have … Continue reading →
Image and text from Gregory Varano, Sooke photojournalist. Today was another day of overwhelming news regarding the Coivid-19 situation in our country and around the globe. It got me motivated to find something positive in our community. We are told … Continue reading →
