Britt Santowski

Leah Braithwaite with the SPCA flyer entitled “10 Minutes to Disaster.” This flyer provides well-intentioned pet owners of how quickly an animal can suffer fatal consequences when shut in a car on a warm sunny day.

Local preventing 10 minutes to disaster

Sooke woman on crusade to prevent over-heated pets in cars

Leah Braithwaite with the SPCA flyer entitled “10 Minutes to Disaster.” This flyer provides well-intentioned pet owners of how quickly an animal can suffer fatal consequences when shut in a car on a warm sunny day.

Sooke Loggers carry on

The Loggers are off to the Labour Day Tournament, the Senior A Nationals in PEI August 26 to September 1.

A group shot of the players at the Tenacious Basketball camp in Shawnigan. From left to right: Dave Sundhur (head coach), Jessica Renfrew (co-coach), Alex McKenzie (EMCS jr.), Brady Greenwood (EMCS sr.), Lucas Blatchford (EMCS sr.), Scott Dickie (EMCS sr.), Taylor Sulzen (EMCS sr.), Andy Abell (EMCS jr.), Erica Walt (front, camp assistant), Mark Neufeld (camp coordinator) and Max Bell (co-coach).

Six—not three—EMCS student get Tenacious

We erred: Six, not three, EMCS basketball students attended the Tenacious Basketball camp in Shawnigan.

A group shot of the players at the Tenacious Basketball camp in Shawnigan. From left to right: Dave Sundhur (head coach), Jessica Renfrew (co-coach), Alex McKenzie (EMCS jr.), Brady Greenwood (EMCS sr.), Lucas Blatchford (EMCS sr.), Scott Dickie (EMCS sr.), Taylor Sulzen (EMCS sr.), Andy Abell (EMCS jr.), Erica Walt (front, camp assistant), Mark Neufeld (camp coordinator) and Max Bell (co-coach).
The teachers’ strike may or may not continue. Preparing for either eventuality is a sombre reality for parents of school-age children.

How to prepare for back to school issue

A few tips on how to handle things if school doesn't reopen on time

The teachers’ strike may or may not continue. Preparing for either eventuality is a sombre reality for parents of school-age children.

Sooke swimmers swam a strong season

The Sooke swim team had a very successful 2013-14 season. Registration for the 2014-2015 begins in September, online and at SEAPARC.

Where to recycle what

A list of retailers and recyclers in the Sooke area

EMCS Sr Lucas Blatchford (with the ball) and Andy Abell Jr EMCS (blue shorts, red laces) ready to rush hoop, with EMCS Sr Scott Dickle (green shirt) defending.

Three EMCS basketball students get Tenacious

Three of Sooke’s finest (basketball players, that is) attended Tenacious Basketball this past weekend.

EMCS Sr Lucas Blatchford (with the ball) and Andy Abell Jr EMCS (blue shorts, red laces) ready to rush hoop, with EMCS Sr Scott Dickle (green shirt) defending.

Loggers lose, fans stay loyal

The Sooke Loggers had a short and disappointing presence at this year’s ISC World Fastball tournament.

Throttle Therapy hits the road

Given that this is Britt Santowski's last Throttle Therapy for Black Press, she thought she’d leave you with her top 10 list for riders.

Art in the Park is for adults and children this year.

Art in the park packed with children’s events

Art in the Park this year will be held at McGregor Park on August 16-17, and introduces activities that will engage the children.

Art in the Park is for adults and children this year.
A scene from last week’s Slo-Pitch Invitational.

Sooke’s Slo-Pitch league slows down, seeks new players for next year

Sooke’s Slo-Pitch league saw a successful conclusion to both their league play and their annual Invitational.

A scene from last week’s Slo-Pitch Invitational.
Workers preparing the curbs for cement on Friday, August 8.

Traffic flow designs of Wadams Way

Traffic on Wadams Way will be managed with stop signs.

Workers preparing the curbs for cement on Friday, August 8.

Government strike funds of $40/day/child not well conceived

Thoughts on the lack of thinking of the government's offer of $40/day/child

Sooke Loggers place third at the 54th Seattle Invitational

The Sooke Loggers played at the 54th Seattle Invitational on the weekend of July 25-27.

Lorien Arnold warns bike owners to be aware.

Bike thefts increase over summer

Bicycles are stolen for both transportation and parts

Lorien Arnold warns bike owners to be aware.
Emergency personnel attend to a fender-bender on Wednesday, July 23.

Following too close

Fender bender results from driver who did not stop

Emergency personnel attend to a fender-bender on Wednesday, July 23.
From the Peach Classic Triathlon, left to right, Tara Poirier, Lisa Knoles, L. (Byrne) Hooper, Jacqueline McAllister, Teresa Lennox.

Local athletes display stamina and endurance in Kelowna

Several Sooke athletes did back-to-back races in Kelowna this past week, including one swim across the lake and one triathlon.

From the Peach Classic Triathlon, left to right, Tara Poirier, Lisa Knoles, L. (Byrne) Hooper, Jacqueline McAllister, Teresa Lennox.
Daylin Cooper with mining equipment (different than what was stolen).

Theft stalls your prospector

A lot of hard work went into buying gold mining equipment

Daylin Cooper with mining equipment (different than what was stolen).
Unveiling the memorial plaque

Leechtown celebrated with new monument

Day-long event at Leechtown site and the Sooke Region Museum

Unveiling the memorial plaque
The wilderness is what Port Renfrew is all about.

Port Renfrew on the brink of discovery

Coastal community seeing more tourists and more residents

The wilderness is what Port Renfrew is all about.