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Tradesmen work on the movie set of The Convenient Groom the convenient groom, which was filmed partially at the Prestige hotel last week.

Hollywood comes to Sooke

Sooke's Prestige hotel gets starring role in made-for-TV movie

Tradesmen work on the movie set of The Convenient Groom the convenient groom, which was filmed partially at the Prestige hotel last week.

Sooke Fastball Club takes keen interest in play field vote

Many sport clubs are looking closely as to what will be developed in the coming years.

Park watch program provides peace of mind to locals, tourists

Patrols in parks begin during the May long weekend and run through June every weekend.

COLUMN: A little planning goes a long. long way

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but you gotta start planning sometime.

Firefighters climb the roof of EMCS to check on one of the school's boiler rooms.

Burning smell prompts evacuation at EMCS

Students and staff were evacuated after a burning rubber smell was noticed throughout the school.

Firefighters climb the roof of EMCS to check on one of the school's boiler rooms.
Phil (Boz) Rossner will be the opening act at next Saturday’s (May 7) concert.

‘Booze-less blues’ concert changes rhythm

Sooke musician Phil Rossner wants to change the tune to how we perceive blues music.

Phil (Boz) Rossner will be the opening act at next Saturday’s (May 7) concert.
Rotarian Neil Flynn with some of the bikes that will be auctioned off at this year’s Rotary Auction. The auction is this Saturday at SEAPARC Leisure Complex.

Rotary auction comes with community spirit

Spanning into 70 booths, more than 700 items, the all-day event could be the biggest auction yet in Sooke.

Rotarian Neil Flynn with some of the bikes that will be auctioned off at this year’s Rotary Auction. The auction is this Saturday at SEAPARC Leisure Complex.
Sooke Horseshoe Pitching Association president Rick Hobday tests out a horseshoe pit. The association is building a new facility at Sooke River Road Park, across from Fred Milne Park.

Horseshoe pits nearing completion

The horseshoe pitches, located at Sooke River Road Park, are expected to open by mid-May

Sooke Horseshoe Pitching Association president Rick Hobday tests out a horseshoe pit. The association is building a new facility at Sooke River Road Park, across from Fred Milne Park.
On Vancouver Island in 2013, there were 5,202 incidents of property stolen from vehicles. In 2014, there was an increase to 5,801, until it went down to 5,447 in 2015.

Vigilantism linked to arson in north Sooke

Sooke RCMP are investigating a Molotov cocktail attack near Robinson and Otter Point roads early Saturday.

On Vancouver Island in 2013, there were 5,202 incidents of property stolen from vehicles. In 2014, there was an increase to 5,801, until it went down to 5,447 in 2015.
A black bear wanders through a Sooke neighbourhood in 2015. Wild Wise Sooke has recorded seven bear sightings this year.

Waking black bears in search of food

Wild Wise Sooke reports first bear sighting of the year

A black bear wanders through a Sooke neighbourhood in 2015. Wild Wise Sooke has recorded seven bear sightings this year.
Randall Garrison

Sooke MP plays down leadership bid

Randall Garrison has high regard for outgoing leader Tom Mulcair

Randall Garrison
Katrina Kadoski.

Local musician sings tales of heart, life

Katrina Kadoski will warm your soul with captivating music this Sunday.

Katrina Kadoski.
Cpl. Andrew Baylis has served with the Sooke RCMP for three years.

Baylis leaving Sooke RCMP

Mountie promoted to sergeant and transferring to Penticton.

Cpl. Andrew Baylis has served with the Sooke RCMP for three years.
Jordan Robinson

Community spirit triumphs Sooke boy’s cancer

Baby Jordan Robinson has recovered from leukemia following a year-long battle with the disease.

Jordan Robinson

Seahawks return to home turf

With fresh spirit and a home field to play on, the Seahawks are poised for
a successful season

On Vancouver Island in 2013, there were 5,202 incidents of property stolen from vehicles. In 2014, there was an increase to 5,801, until it went down to 5,447 in 2015.

Slew of thefts from unlocked vehicles puts local RCMP on edge

Owners could face fines if they continue leaving their vehicles unlocked, police say.

On Vancouver Island in 2013, there were 5,202 incidents of property stolen from vehicles. In 2014, there was an increase to 5,801, until it went down to 5,447 in 2015.

Open houses for recreation vote begin Monday

SEAPARC hopes to buy former DeMamiel Creek Executive Golf Course for $1 million

COUNCIL BRIEFS: District approves land purchase

Police probe mischief complaints; reserve fund for playing fields; more sidewalks

A diagram of what the Pacific Gateway Marina will look like once the breakwaters and docks are implemented.

Port Renfrew Marina construction ready to begin

Pacific Gateway Marina in Port Renfrew is expected to open this summer with a capacity to hold 60 permanent boats.

A diagram of what the Pacific Gateway Marina will look like once the breakwaters and docks are implemented.
Weighing anywhere from 80 to 270 pounds, the cougar is designed for stealth, strength and agility. Despite its fierce proportions however, cougars are shy and secretive animals and typically avoid human contact.

Man, woman, stalked by cougar in Sooke Hills

The encounters happened a week apart and one kilometer within each other, said conservation authorities.

Weighing anywhere from 80 to 270 pounds, the cougar is designed for stealth, strength and agility. Despite its fierce proportions however, cougars are shy and secretive animals and typically avoid human contact.