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A celebration of life will be held for Cory Mills, Eric Blackmore and A.J. Jenson. (Black Press Media)

Celebration of life planned for three men who died in Sooke River

The community of Sooke will come together in a celebration of life for Cory Mills, Eric Blackmore and Anthony (A.J.) Jensen on Friday (Feb. 14) at 2 p.m.

A celebration of life will be held for Cory Mills, Eric Blackmore and A.J. Jenson. (Black Press Media)
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Santa shares his Christmas secrets

Interview with Santa on Christmas, belief and magic

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Hundreds of students cross Sooke Road every school day on their way to classes at EMCS. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke student hit by vehicle in high school crosswalk

Injuries appear to be non-life threatening, but student was taken to hospital by ambulance

Hundreds of students cross Sooke Road every school day on their way to classes at EMCS. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Vaping by teens has spiked by 74 per cent and has been accompanied by an increase in cigarette smoking among youth in Canada. (File photo)

Vaping a growing problem in Sooke School District

Island's chief medical officer raises the alarm

Vaping by teens has spiked by 74 per cent and has been accompanied by an increase in cigarette smoking among youth in Canada. (File photo)
Sooke Fire Rescue responded to a grass fire on Henlyn Drive. (file photo)

UPDATE: Firefighters bring Sooke wildfire under control

Firefighters responded to a wildfire that burned an area about 100 by 150 metres at the north end of Henlyn Drive on Wednesday afternoon.

Sooke Fire Rescue responded to a grass fire on Henlyn Drive. (file photo)
A report of an apparent would-be thief brought RCMP out in the early morning hours of Jan. 24. (file photo)

Prowler stalks Sooke neighbourhood

RCMP call on residents to be vigilant and report strange behaviour

A report of an apparent would-be thief brought RCMP out in the early morning hours of Jan. 24. (file photo)
A rockslide at the Sooke Potholes has closed a portion of the viewing area at the popular tourist site. (CRD)A rockslide at the Sooke Potholes has closed a portion of the viewing area at the popular tourist site. (CRD)

Viewing area at Sooke Potholes likely to remain closed

Officials concerned about safety following rockslide last week

A rockslide at the Sooke Potholes has closed a portion of the viewing area at the popular tourist site. (CRD)A rockslide at the Sooke Potholes has closed a portion of the viewing area at the popular tourist site. (CRD)
New toilet facilities at John Phillips Memorial PArk will enhance the enjoyment of the park. (file photo)

Sooke approves new toilets for popular park

Whiffin Spit loos will have to wait

New toilet facilities at John Phillips Memorial PArk will enhance the enjoyment of the park. (file photo)
Eric Lindquist points to the heavy machinery being operated by Ed Shaw. Shaw has been clearing the property behind Lindquist’s home to establish a pig farm in a move that Lindquist calls bullying behaviour. (Tim Collins/Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke pig farm controversy rocks neighbourhood

West Coast Road property subject of an ongoing saga

Eric Lindquist points to the heavy machinery being operated by Ed Shaw. Shaw has been clearing the property behind Lindquist’s home to establish a pig farm in a move that Lindquist calls bullying behaviour. (Tim Collins/Sooke News Mirror)
Rugby on the Peninsula going strong

Rugby on the Peninsula going strong

The club is now fielding teams in the U14, U16 and U19 girls and boys divisions

Rugby on the Peninsula going strong
Andrea Anderson portrays Patsy Cline in the Louisiana Hay ride show, coming to the Mary Winspear Centre on Sept. 14. (Photo contributed)

Country Giants are coming to Sidney for one night show

Louisiana Hayride features the best of country music's golden age

Andrea Anderson portrays Patsy Cline in the Louisiana Hay ride show, coming to the Mary Winspear Centre on Sept. 14. (Photo contributed)
Terry Fleming and Marilyn Hodgson at the start of the 2017 Peninsula Terry Fox Run. (photo contributed

A legacy of courage

2018 Terry Fox Run set for Peninsula

Terry Fleming and Marilyn Hodgson at the start of the 2017 Peninsula Terry Fox Run. (photo contributed
A lone Brown pelican was sighted in the waters off Oak Bay on Tuesday. (Geoffrey Newell photo)

Wildlife experts weigh in on brown pelican sighting off Oak Bay

Climate change brings brown pelicans, other southern species to Victoria area

A lone Brown pelican was sighted in the waters off Oak Bay on Tuesday. (Geoffrey Newell photo)
the 2018 Labour Day Quaddie at the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling club was all about having fun. (photo contributed)

Lawn Bowling Quaddie offered unique format

Organizers say its all about having fun

the 2018 Labour Day Quaddie at the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling club was all about having fun. (photo contributed)
The Peninsula Singers are looking for a “few good women”. (Photo contributed)

Peninsula Singers seeking a ‘few good women’

Altos and tenors wanted for Saanich Peninsula choir

The Peninsula Singers are looking for a “few good women”. (Photo contributed)
A lone Brown pelican was sighted in the waters off Oak Bay on Tuesday. (Geoffrey Newell photo)

Rare sighting of lone Brown Pelican in Oak Bay waters

Bird is uncharacteristically alone and far from home

A lone Brown pelican was sighted in the waters off Oak Bay on Tuesday. (Geoffrey Newell photo)
The recent Hospital Bed Race is an example of the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation’s expanded mandate. The event raised money for the community’s Youth Clinic. (file photo)

Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation changes its name

Adding "healthcare" to their name reflects new reality

The recent Hospital Bed Race is an example of the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation’s expanded mandate. The event raised money for the community’s Youth Clinic. (file photo)
Oak Bay Police are reminding residents that the wild animals may forcefully and aggressively defend their young against perceived threats. The best way to avoid human-wildlife conflicts with deer is to stay a safe distance away. (Keri Coles/Oak Bay News)

Herd of deer accost Oak Bay resident

Deer attacks continue to frighten B.C. residents

Oak Bay Police are reminding residents that the wild animals may forcefully and aggressively defend their young against perceived threats. The best way to avoid human-wildlife conflicts with deer is to stay a safe distance away. (Keri Coles/Oak Bay News)
It’s time to clean up Sidney’s streets, according to one Beacon Ave business owner. (Photo contributed)

Sidney Community Clean-up planned for Sept. 9

Time to step it up, says business owner

It’s time to clean up Sidney’s streets, according to one Beacon Ave business owner. (Photo contributed)
BC Transit has added two new routes to the Peninsula and has rerouted two others to improve service to the airport and other areas. (File)

Alarmist note spurs bus concern in Sidney

Transit to step up information campaign

BC Transit has added two new routes to the Peninsula and has rerouted two others to improve service to the airport and other areas. (File)