The following text and photos come from Sooke photojournalist Gregory Varano, sent to SPN on March 25, 2020. The Canada Post Centre at 6736 Sooke Rd, now has reduced hours, Monday thru Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 9am until 12:30pm. Many of … Continue reading →
The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Mike Farnworth, is using the powers under the Emergency Program Act to issue ministerial orders to collaboratively coordinate a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The powers that the province has under a state of provincial emergency will … Continue reading →
The owners of Bosley’s Pet Store along with their partners are doing FREE daily delivery in Sooke, and weekly free deliveries to East Sooke/Metchosin on Wednesdays, Shirley, Jordan River & Port Renfrew on Fridays. Just call the store 778-365-0716 to … Continue reading →
BC Parks continues to monitor whether people visiting provincial parks are complying with the physical distancing required to stop the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The following provincial parks will be closed immediately in response to the provincial health officer’s … Continue reading →
The District of Sooke will be closing several public parks and all municipal playgrounds in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As of 12:00 p.m. on March 25, 2020, access will be prohibited to the following playgrounds: Broomhill Park (Beaton … Continue reading →
In order to reinforce social distancing orders and help support workers in the restaurant industry, the provincial government is making changes to temporarily allow restaurants to deliver liquor products alongside the purchase of a meal. “In these extraordinary times, more … Continue reading →
B.C. built FreshGrade will connect teachers and students during COVID-19 school closures FreshGrade is a digital portfolio and assessment platform free for all teachers, students and families to capture evidence of learning, provide feedback and track progress against ministry or … Continue reading →
A message from Mayor Maja Tait (the video message below has additional closure information for areas beyond Sooke): Good morning everyone, a brief video today to share that parks in this region are now closed (or will close today): Juan … Continue reading →
New language is emerging in the fight against COVID-19. With increasing urgency, citizens are being asked to remain 2 meters apart and the phrase “social distancing” is being phased out in favour of the more direct “physical distancing, social solidarity.” … Continue reading →
