Britt Santowski

Peter Tarnowski pitching for the Shakers, at the 54/50's Invitational Tournament.

A whole bunch of moving and shaking at the 54-50 Invitational

Seven mixed teams played in the 54/50 invitational.

Peter Tarnowski pitching for the Shakers, at the 54/50's Invitational Tournament.
A water-damaged house in High River. With insurance largely unavailable, residents are waiting it out and see what the flood relief funds will bring them.  Until then they are just trying to get what they can out of their homes, work if they can, and try to rebuild their lives.

Gift cards sent to flood victims

Fundraiser by Sooke resident appreciated by Albertans

A water-damaged house in High River. With insurance largely unavailable, residents are waiting it out and see what the flood relief funds will bring them.  Until then they are just trying to get what they can out of their homes, work if they can, and try to rebuild their lives.
RBC branch manager Krista Moffett along with her team announce the collective donation of $6,000 to the Sooke Fire Department.

After the fire: a big thank you

Royal Bank and Evergreen Centre host a barbecue for Sooke residents

RBC branch manager Krista Moffett along with her team announce the collective donation of $6,000 to the Sooke Fire Department.
Scott Lieph during practice in Sooke.

Loggers at ICS

Sooke Loggers are playing at the ISC World Tournament Quad Cities IA/IL this week. First game won, 10-3 in five innings.

Scott Lieph during practice in Sooke.
Del Clark won the Open Category with a catch weighing in at 34.20 pounds. Dave Powell and John Redlick came in second and third, at 31.40 and 31.35 pounds respectively.

Tenth annual Chinook Derby in Sooke has many winners

The Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society (SSES) has just completed its first decade of Chinook Salmon Derby.

Del Clark won the Open Category with a catch weighing in at 34.20 pounds. Dave Powell and John Redlick came in second and third, at 31.40 and 31.35 pounds respectively.
Tired paddlers Chief Gordon Planes, and Andrew, Justin and Joey Kasika-Planes  return from their annual tribal journey.

It’s all about the journey

Paddlers from first nations groups across the Pacific Northwest take part in Tribal Journey

Tired paddlers Chief Gordon Planes, and Andrew, Justin and Joey Kasika-Planes  return from their annual tribal journey.
A group of dancers doing a dress rehearsal at the Sooke Dance Studio in 2012.

After the fire: Sooke Dance Studio will keep on dancing

The flames may have wrecked their studio but it won't stop the dancers

A group of dancers doing a dress rehearsal at the Sooke Dance Studio in 2012.
Rowan James with his “Journey to Grandmaster” vision board behind him.

Sooke chess prodigy heading for Dubai

Eight-year-old chess player among the best in age group in Canada

Rowan James with his “Journey to Grandmaster” vision board behind him.
A dwindling number of campers show up for semi-weekly meetings.

Resident at Beecher Bay receive extension

Campground tenants are able to stay at Cheanu First Nation site until Sept. 1

A dwindling number of campers show up for semi-weekly meetings.
The Sooke News Mirror's office, on the morning after the fire (August 1, 2013). Notice the sunshine streaming in through the newly created skylight.

Sooke News Mirror is open for business

It takes more than an office-demolishing fire to shut down the news. The Sooke News Mirror is open for business.

The Sooke News Mirror's office, on the morning after the fire (August 1, 2013). Notice the sunshine streaming in through the newly created skylight.
The Seaspan Eagle and RCM-SAR vessels in action.

Rescue station gets donation

Royal Canadian Marine Search and rescue receives $300,000

The Seaspan Eagle and RCM-SAR vessels in action.

Stampflee’s steady successes

One of Sooke’s dedicated triathlon athletes, Owen Stampflee, competed at the Subaru Vancouver Triathlon.

Concerned residents of the Beecher Bay campground gather for a meeting to discuss the 30-day notice given to them on July 11, 2013.

Campground residents hire lawyer

30-day notice is not sufficient for long-term tenants

Concerned residents of the Beecher Bay campground gather for a meeting to discuss the 30-day notice given to them on July 11, 2013.
Rene, left, and Gail Patenaude sitting on their deck with the Notice of Eviction.

Beecher Bay residents face eviction

30-day notice is not enough time to relocate say residents

Rene, left, and Gail Patenaude sitting on their deck with the Notice of Eviction.

Doing the group thing

Throttle Therapy: There’s magic in motorcycling when riding in groups

Philly Fling entertains huge crowd

Annual outdoor concert in Sooke was graced with sunshine and enthusiasm

Retirees Gail and Rene Patenaude stand in front of their house at the Beecher Bay camp ground. Rene has lived there for 30 years. He first moved in with a trailer and, using his carpenter skills, has over time built a 1500 square foot home.

Cheanuh Campground at Beecher Bay scheduled to close, residents to vacate in less than one month

The Cheanuh campground will close on August 11 to allow for development that will help the Beecher Bay Band improve their quality of life.

Retirees Gail and Rene Patenaude stand in front of their house at the Beecher Bay camp ground. Rene has lived there for 30 years. He first moved in with a trailer and, using his carpenter skills, has over time built a 1500 square foot home.
Frederique Philip, third from left is surrounded by her staff.

Recognized worldwide as a desirable destination

The venerable Sooke Harbour House is one of the top 500 hotels in the world

Frederique Philip, third from left is surrounded by her staff.
Sooke Rotary Past President Peter Faulkner presents a cheque for $10,000 to Grace Seabrook towards the construction of new accessible washrooms at Camp Barnard. The project is expected to be completed in June 2015. The new washrooms will be fully accessible for mobility challenged campers, equipped with showers, sinks and toilets.

Camp Barnard flush with anticipation for the 2015 Jamboree

Camp Barnard recently received an infusion of $10,000 towards the construction of a new accessible washroom.

Sooke Rotary Past President Peter Faulkner presents a cheque for $10,000 to Grace Seabrook towards the construction of new accessible washrooms at Camp Barnard. The project is expected to be completed in June 2015. The new washrooms will be fully accessible for mobility challenged campers, equipped with showers, sinks and toilets.
Emergency crews attend a vehicle that spun out of control on June 26 on Sooke Road by Coopers Cove.

Police Beat

Following is a police report recording the ongoings in Sooke, from the local RCMP.

Emergency crews attend a vehicle that spun out of control on June 26 on Sooke Road by Coopers Cove.