Kevin Laird

A group of Port Renfrew volunteers is planning to clear Parkinson Road of weeds Thursday afternoon. Anyone interested in helping out are asked to meet at the Port Renfrew Firehall at noon. (Google Maps photo)

Volunteers sought to remove weeds from Port Renfrew’s Parkinson Road

Road has no sidewalks, forcing pedestrians to walk on pavement

A group of Port Renfrew volunteers is planning to clear Parkinson Road of weeds Thursday afternoon. Anyone interested in helping out are asked to meet at the Port Renfrew Firehall at noon. (Google Maps photo)
An RCMP officer takes part in a roadside check. The province’s CounterAttack program began this week, with police officers targeting impaired drivers. (Boaz Joseph - Black Press Media)

Sooke RCMP launch summer CounterAttack

Police will conduct random road check stops

An RCMP officer takes part in a roadside check. The province’s CounterAttack program began this week, with police officers targeting impaired drivers. (Boaz Joseph - Black Press Media)
(Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke RCMP seek video after tires slashed on five vehicles

10 tires damaged in overnight incident in Sooke

(Sooke News Mirror)
The District of Sooke has announced plans for reconstruction and rehabilitation of the town’s roadway system, including a portion of Pyrite Drive, from Grant Road to Talc Place. (Kevin Laird – Sooke News Mirror)

Is your local intersection or road slated for improvements?

Sooke's $3.4-million road improvement program heads into third year

The District of Sooke has announced plans for reconstruction and rehabilitation of the town’s roadway system, including a portion of Pyrite Drive, from Grant Road to Talc Place. (Kevin Laird – Sooke News Mirror)
The Sooke Municipal Hall. The District of Sooke released its 2019 statement of remuneration and expenses last week. (Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke council members receive nearly $146,000 in remuneration and expenses

Pay details included in Statement of Financial Information for 2019

The Sooke Municipal Hall. The District of Sooke released its 2019 statement of remuneration and expenses last week. (Sooke News Mirror)
Looking for something to do this week? Why not a summer picnic in one of Sooke’s many parks. (Pixabay photo)
Looking for something to do this week? Why not a summer picnic in one of Sooke’s many parks. (Pixabay photo)
Sooke council is repealing the district’s firearms regulation bylaw. Most property within the boundaries of Sooke are already restricted on the use of firearms under federal, provincial and regional legislation, a municipal staff report stated. (Pixabay photo)

Sooke council repeals firearms regulation bylaw

Other levels of government already have rules in place for firearms

Sooke council is repealing the district’s firearms regulation bylaw. Most property within the boundaries of Sooke are already restricted on the use of firearms under federal, provincial and regional legislation, a municipal staff report stated. (Pixabay photo)
Sooke Municipal Hall on Otter Point Road. Property taxes are due on July 2. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

On top of everything else, now Sooke property taxes are due

The deadline to pay this year's tax is July 2

Sooke Municipal Hall on Otter Point Road. Property taxes are due on July 2. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
The provincial government want to hear about your experiences and needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pixabay photo)

Share your COVID-19 experience

Province is inviting people to share their feedback as its eye economic recovery

The provincial government want to hear about your experiences and needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pixabay photo)
An artist’s rendition of the proposed new Vancouver Island Regional Library building in Sooke. (Vancouver Island Regional Library)

Construction contract eyed for new Sooke library

Build on library expected to start this summer

An artist’s rendition of the proposed new Vancouver Island Regional Library building in Sooke. (Vancouver Island Regional Library)
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District of Sooke embarks on OCP review

Critics of the current plan say it's wordy, inconsistent and contradictory

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Sooke council resurrects arts committee

SPA to examine memorial wall proposals

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Lorien Arnold, owner of Sooke Mountain Cycle. (Dawn Gibson/Sooke News Mirror)

Cyclists see potential and pitfalls in Sooke infrastructure

Getting from Sooke Road to Galloping Goose Trail a challenge for bike riders

Lorien Arnold, owner of Sooke Mountain Cycle. (Dawn Gibson/Sooke News Mirror)
Sooke and Metchosin firefighters on scene of a technical rescue at Sooke Potholes on Monday. (Sooke Fore Rescue - Twitter)

Firefighters called for technical rescue at Sooke Potholes

Woman breaks her leg while walking along riverbed

Sooke and Metchosin firefighters on scene of a technical rescue at Sooke Potholes on Monday. (Sooke Fore Rescue - Twitter)
SEAPARC is preparing to host camps this summer beginning on June 29. (SEAPARC Photo)

SEAPARC solidifies plans for Sooke summer camps

Facility set to reopen to the public

SEAPARC is preparing to host camps this summer beginning on June 29. (SEAPARC Photo)
The District of Sooke will speed up building permits and liquor license applications for on-street and parking lot patios to give restaurants and pubs struggling because of COVID-19 a boost. (Pixabay photo)

Sooke to allow restaurant patios on streets and in parking lots

The virus has had major impact on local businesses, says Sooke mayor

The District of Sooke will speed up building permits and liquor license applications for on-street and parking lot patios to give restaurants and pubs struggling because of COVID-19 a boost. (Pixabay photo)
Jim Bottomley

The long road to recovery will have a few bumps

Some things will never be the same after the COVID-19 pandemic, local experts say

Jim Bottomley
District councillors have approved funding of $16,000 to the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce. (Pixabay photo)

Sooke council approves new funding for chamber of commerce

A $16,000 service agreement to be created

District councillors have approved funding of $16,000 to the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce. (Pixabay photo)
The location of the proposed structure for Quimper Park. (District of Sooke)

Sooke council delays vote on Whiffin Spit memorial wall

Sooke district council has again delayed a decision to erect a memorial area at Whiffin Spit Park.

The location of the proposed structure for Quimper Park. (District of Sooke)
So far this month, golfers have played 886 rounds and bought 46 season memberships in May. (Pixabay photo)

Golfers bring game back to Sooke

Numbers increase dramatically at DeMamiel Creek Golf Course

So far this month, golfers have played 886 rounds and bought 46 season memberships in May. (Pixabay photo)