Britt Santowski

A sampler of what a paddle and a whiffle ball look like. Ping pong meets ... something with a whiffle.

Would you like pickles with that? Pickleball returns to SEAPARC

Once again this year, Sooke's SEAPARC is now offering Pickleball drop-in on Tuesdays and Thursdays. That, and a whole lot more.

A sampler of what a paddle and a whiffle ball look like. Ping pong meets ... something with a whiffle.

Four lacrosse players from Sooke make the cut for the Victoria Shamrock’s team

Four lacrosse players from Sooke make the cut for the Victoria Shamrock’s team

Family dances planned for May 8

EMCS Musical Theatre is hosting a dance for all ages

Don Wilkinson has become a road fixture for the time being.

He’s here for your safety

Traffic controller works to make life easier for drivers

Don Wilkinson has become a road fixture for the time being.
This is she, Britt Santowski, columnist writer of Throttle Therapy.

THROTTLE THERAPY: Looking both ways is only half the message

Motorcycling tips to keep you safe this riding season, by Britt Santowski, former Chief Instructor with VISC

This is she, Britt Santowski, columnist writer of Throttle Therapy.
The runners left the start line at 11 a.m. on a picture-perfect Saturday.

Sooke River 10K run results

There were 360 participants at the Sooke River 10K, with the fastest runner crossing the finish line after 33:14 minutes.

The runners left the start line at 11 a.m. on a picture-perfect Saturday.
Pooja Baroosh is making take out Indian food.

A taste of India for those who enjoy ethnic food

New service provides take out food with a unique Indian flavour

Pooja Baroosh is making take out Indian food.
After serving the Elders, Journey students line up to feast.

Traditional pit cooking at Journey

Food cooked in pits served to students, teachers and First Nations elders

After serving the Elders, Journey students line up to feast.
Ken Kroppmanns (owner of Kenco) at his surprise birthday party.

One little motorcycle shop, one dedicated owner

On Saturday afternoon, Ken Kroppmanns (of Sooke's Kenco) quietly celebrated his 54th birthday.

Ken Kroppmanns (owner of Kenco) at his surprise birthday party.
Scott Dickie (EMCS), Coach Chris McLaughlin (Uvic Vikes Star Centre), Jonah Phillips (EMCS), Terrell Evans (Uvic Vikes Guard) Lucas Blatchford EMCS, and Greg Wallis (Passion Sports, camp coordinator).

Local boys attend exclusive basketball camp

Sooke's Scott Dickie, Jonah Phillips and Lucas Blatchford all took part in the All Island Invite Camp (AIIC) this past weekend.

Scott Dickie (EMCS), Coach Chris McLaughlin (Uvic Vikes Star Centre), Jonah Phillips (EMCS), Terrell Evans (Uvic Vikes Guard) Lucas Blatchford EMCS, and Greg Wallis (Passion Sports, camp coordinator).
The East Sooke Fire Hall is being rebuilt and the deadline for tenders is April 14.

East Sooke Firehall goes to tender

Upgrades not possible on old building, new one planned

The East Sooke Fire Hall is being rebuilt and the deadline for tenders is April 14.
Human head louse.

Scratching for information

You got pediculosis? Not so ridiculousis but still lots to learn about lice.

Human head louse.

Rates keep rising

BC Hydro rates expected to rise 28 per cent in next five years

Ron Buddo took a break from swimming laps to speak about the upcoming Across the Lake Swim.

Sooke swimmers get all serious when told to go jump into the lake

Some of Sooke’s water-loving adults will be attending the Kelowna Swim Across the Lake Swim in July.

Ron Buddo took a break from swimming laps to speak about the upcoming Across the Lake Swim.
New information on who discovered gold in Leechtown is unearthed.

Shifting the lens on Sooke’s gold rush: Part II

Part two of story regarding who actually found the gold

New information on who discovered gold in Leechtown is unearthed.
District of Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne

Billing error will lead to small tax breaks

Double billing of CRD services on property taxes corrected

District of Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne
This was one of the best shots of the season witnessed by this photographer: Lucas Blatchford landed a shot from centre court, at one of the play-off games hosted at EMCS this year. Also pictured here are Quinn Yates (#10) and Scott Dickie (#7).

Three EMCS senior basketball players invited to play an exclusive training weekend

Three players from Sooke, Jonah Phillips (left), Lucas Blatchford (airborne centre) and Scott Dickie (right) were all selected.

This was one of the best shots of the season witnessed by this photographer: Lucas Blatchford landed a shot from centre court, at one of the play-off games hosted at EMCS this year. Also pictured here are Quinn Yates (#10) and Scott Dickie (#7).
“The gold will speak for itself.” The quote is typically attributed to Leech, but researcher and soon-to-be-author Bart van den Berk has a copy of the letter from Robert Brown, dating back to 1864, showing that the words came from Brown and not Leech.

Shifting the lens on Sooke’s gold rush: Part I

Part 1: New research shows 'real' discoverer of gold

“The gold will speak for itself.” The quote is typically attributed to Leech, but researcher and soon-to-be-author Bart van den Berk has a copy of the letter from Robert Brown, dating back to 1864, showing that the words came from Brown and not Leech.
The two performed in Sooke this past weekend at the family skate.

Figure skating duo speak about their life on ice

Sooke figure skaters Pilar and Leonardo Maekawa talk about where they are now, and where they plan to be.

The two performed in Sooke this past weekend at the family skate.
District of Sooke Councillor Rick Kasper

Double-billing ‘error’ discovered in budget

Previous accounting system was problematic; corrections and changes made

District of Sooke Councillor Rick Kasper