Sooke News Mirror

Mike Hicks retiring from politics, will not run in next election

Juan de Fuca Electoral Area director first elected in 2008

New funding for wastewater plant will improve environment, Sooke mayor says

Province announces $4.6 million in funding for the $6.58-million project

FITNESS: Bad inflammation will make your health sputter

Listen to your body and treat it proactively

  • Jul 26, 2021

Muir Creek fire in mop-up stage

An official with B.C. Wildfire Service said crews are in "final patrol."

OUR VIEW: Where have all the workers gone?

High unemployment coupled with high job vacancy rates requires innovative solutions

  • Jul 26, 2021

3-on-3 basketball tournament coming to Sooke

Sooke Basketball Club hosting event on Aug. 7

Sooke man leads petition to build pedestrian bridge over ‘dangerous crosswalk’

Galloping Goose and Highway 14 walkway site of numerous crashes

LETTER: $30 million for a birthday party

This year, the provincial government will spend $30 million to celebrate B.C.'s 150th year since joining Confederation. That is a shameful amount to spend in these times for a party.

  • Jul 22, 2021

LETTER: Greenhouse gases a devastating effect on our forests

As the forest fire season gets underway, climate change and humans' effects on our planet are becoming increasingly apparent.

  • Jul 22, 2021

Out of control, Muir Creek fire has grown to one hectare

Wind has spread the previously controlled fire northwest of Sooke

  • Jul 22, 2021

Sooke’s extreme fire danger rating means high-risk activities banned

Most fires around Sooke are human-caused, deputy fire chief says

  • Jul 22, 2021

UPDATE: Muir Creek fire now ‘being held’ by firefighers

A hot spot had the fire considered out of control yesterday, but crews have now contained the blaze

  • Jul 22, 2021

OUR VIEW: Federal election sure to be called

The signs are already there, with leaders in campaign mode

  • Jul 21, 2021

Wildfire out of control in Muir Creek near Shirley

Officials suspect the relatively small fire was caused by a person

  • Jul 21, 2021

Five-vehicle crash delaying traffic near Sooke

Police, fire crews on scene

LETTER: It all comes out in the wash

Payout to former Sooke CAO is troubling, say Grumpy Taxpayer$

  • Jul 16, 2021

Public invited to participate in Sooke economic strategy

Citizens asked to complete survey

  • Jul 16, 2021

Sooke council approves development permit for 132 housing units

The development service permit is dependent on several conditions

Sooke residents say rock blasting is impacting water wells; Ministry points to dry weather

'This isn't my first dry year. I've never had to order water in June. That's not normal.'

  • Jul 16, 2021

Lions eye community centre at John Phillips Park in Sooke

Council cannot OK a lease without the approval of electors