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Just a tease of Hayla Gilvert's collection of street photography, one of which (the shopping cart) was featured in the Sooke Fine Arts Show.

Sooke photographer looks for true grit in urban settings

Haela Gilvert magnifies the things and settings that pass by us on a daily basis.

Just a tease of Hayla Gilvert's collection of street photography, one of which (the shopping cart) was featured in the Sooke Fine Arts Show.
District of Sooke

Sooke wastewater facility to become training centre

Details are still being resolved as to when the program will start and how many trainees will be involve

District of Sooke
Miss Vancouver Island Patrice Wilson

Miss Vancouver Island shines with sense of community

Sooke's Patrice Wilson wins crown at Miss B.C. Pageant.

Miss Vancouver Island Patrice Wilson
Fiona McDannold, left, Bobbie Mortisen, Sandy Jarvis and Bev Lewis are among the many volunteers behind this year’s Sooke Fine Arts Show. The two-week long event begins Friday (July 22) at SEAPARC Leisure Complex.

Embracing the volunteer spirit

Sooke Fine Arts Show kicks off Friday – but not without a lot of helping hands

Fiona McDannold, left, Bobbie Mortisen, Sandy Jarvis and Bev Lewis are among the many volunteers behind this year’s Sooke Fine Arts Show. The two-week long event begins Friday (July 22) at SEAPARC Leisure Complex.
Kemp Lake Water Distribution System has issued a boil water warning

Kemp Lake boil water advisory extended

High turbidity and an increased bacterial count was found in the drinking water, says Island Health.

Kemp Lake Water Distribution System has issued a boil water warning
Telford Nault has opened Care Funeral Services in Sooke. The new business is located at 2016 Shields Rd.

First-ever funeral home opens in Sooke

Behind the enterprise is funeral director Telford Nault, a 58-year veteran of the funeral business

Telford Nault has opened Care Funeral Services in Sooke. The new business is located at 2016 Shields Rd.
Block Watch is expanding to Shirley and East Sooke.

Block Watch program expanding in Sooke region

Crime prevention program starting in Shirley and East Sooke

Block Watch is expanding to Shirley and East Sooke.
Tommy Hueston, front, and Brad Cox practice their toss at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex baseball diamond.

Sooke pair earn spot on rep hardball club

Brad Cox and Tommy Hueston have their sights on the high performance level of baseball.

Tommy Hueston, front, and Brad Cox practice their toss at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex baseball diamond.
Kemp Lake Water Distribution System has issued a boil water warning

Kemp Lake Water Distribution System issues boil water warning

Officials say water order serves more as a precaution to Kemp Lake residents who depend on the water daily.

Kemp Lake Water Distribution System has issued a boil water warning
Users of the Galloping Goose connector trail, along with some members of Sooke council, are ready to take on the new pathway.

Galloping Goose connector route opens

The multi-use connector trail connects the northern part of Sooke River Road Park to the southern gravel side facing towards Sooke Road.

Users of the Galloping Goose connector trail, along with some members of Sooke council, are ready to take on the new pathway.
Artist Bert Lambier, who specializes in metal-based sculptures, will display his work during Stinking Fish Studio Tour.

Stinking Fish returns with more art

Annual art show runs from July 21 to 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 16 artists taking part.

Artist Bert Lambier, who specializes in metal-based sculptures, will display his work during Stinking Fish Studio Tour.
Jeff Lievre aboard the Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre.

Sookie sails in Viking ship

Jeff Lievre gets sealegs as he travels across Atlantic in replica Viking ship

Jeff Lievre aboard the Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre.
District of Sooke

Council moves to shake turf field out of the ALR

All-weather field needed at Fred Milne Park for local sport teams.

District of Sooke

Patrols in Sooke to start soon

The District of Sooke has agreed to have patrols on district property such as parks and district buildings.

Mayor takes direct aim at harassment

"Bullies" will no longer be tolerated, says Sooke mayor Maja Tait

Front row, left to right: Matthew McLean, Trevor Ell, Luke Arden, Jacob Thomas, Bryden Stewart, Jackson Smith - Back Row Left to Right: Neil Smith (Coach), Graham Arts (Manager), Korry Needham, Sean MacDonald, Colby Garner, Aaron O’Quinn, Kenyon Carda, Dale Ward, Arran Wass-Little, Hunter Carda, Erik Arts, Darrell Ell (Coach), Dale Arden Sr. (Trainer) and Mike McLean (Coach)

U16 boys fastball bring home the gold

Two Sooke boys fastball teams played in the provincial championships in Surrey over the weekend

Front row, left to right: Matthew McLean, Trevor Ell, Luke Arden, Jacob Thomas, Bryden Stewart, Jackson Smith - Back Row Left to Right: Neil Smith (Coach), Graham Arts (Manager), Korry Needham, Sean MacDonald, Colby Garner, Aaron O’Quinn, Kenyon Carda, Dale Ward, Arran Wass-Little, Hunter Carda, Erik Arts, Darrell Ell (Coach), Dale Arden Sr. (Trainer) and Mike McLean (Coach)
There will be plenty to celebrate on Canada Day at the Sooke Flats.

Sooke ready to celebrate Canada Day

Giant party planned for Sooke Flats on July 1, beginning at noon

There will be plenty to celebrate on Canada Day at the Sooke Flats.
Sooke Seahawks player Jared Steele plows through a mountain of Saanich Wolverines during Sunday’s junior bantam match in Langford.

Seahawks battle Wolverines in rough season finale

Multiple injuries made it tough for Sooke to face final challenge against rivalling Saanich team

Sooke Seahawks player Jared Steele plows through a mountain of Saanich Wolverines during Sunday’s junior bantam match in Langford.
Kytami (Kyla Tamiko LeBlanc) will be one of several electronica artists playing on Saturday  at the Tall Tree Music Festival.

Tall Tree Festival rocks off this weekend

Port Renfrew’s Browns Mountain will be the stage of nearly 90 national and international artists

Kytami (Kyla Tamiko LeBlanc) will be one of several electronica artists playing on Saturday  at the Tall Tree Music Festival.
A researcher gets set to launch a drone at Whiffin Spit.

Mapping out eelgrass in Sooke taken to new heights

Eelgrass is threatened due to increasing development on the coast

A researcher gets set to launch a drone at Whiffin Spit.