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RCMP Staff Sargeant Jeff McArthur.

Council Briefs, May 7, 2014

A brief report on what went on in Sooke council chambers on April 28, 2014.

RCMP Staff Sargeant Jeff McArthur.
The Sooke Community Arts Council takes over the upper gallery at the Sooke Region Museum until May 23.

Local artists open show at museum gallery

Sooke Community Arts Council members take over gallery

The Sooke Community Arts Council takes over the upper gallery at the Sooke Region Museum until May 23.
Folkie Bob Bossin performs Davy the Punk at the Shirley Community Hall on May 10.

Davy the Punk comes to Shirley for one night

Bob Bossin presents a one-man musical based on the life of his father

Folkie Bob Bossin performs Davy the Punk at the Shirley Community Hall on May 10.
John Jennkins, of Jenkins Marine, in plaid shirt, has purchased the boatyard on Kaltasin from Maywell Wickheim.

Continuing a marine history

Boatyard passes to new hands, legacy remains intact

John Jennkins, of Jenkins Marine, in plaid shirt, has purchased the boatyard on Kaltasin from Maywell Wickheim.

Five-year financial plan approved by council

Despite opposition Sooke's five year financial plan passes

2013 Walk with your Doc in Sooke.

Get a move on: Take steps to better health

Lunch time walk with Sooke doctors, everyone welcome

2013 Walk with your Doc in Sooke.
A wooden barn was destroyed by fire on April 22.

Fire destroys barn

Sooke River Road blaze brings out area firefighters

A wooden barn was destroyed by fire on April 22.

Family new to Sooke get shown what generosity is all about

Thieves stole freezer full of meat, local Sooke people come to aid

Easter bonnets with all the ribbons on it...

Easter bonnets with all the ribbons on it…

Fun-loving Western Food employees celebrate the Easter holiday

Easter bonnets with all the ribbons on it...

Sooke council vote defeats Five Year Financial Plan

Two councillors declare conflict of interest and don't vote

Sooke council will take no further action on bylaws in regard to Medical Marijuana Production Facilities, until the federal courts rule on private growers.

Council backs away from MMPF

Concerns seen to out weight benefits for Sooke council

Sooke council will take no further action on bylaws in regard to Medical Marijuana Production Facilities, until the federal courts rule on private growers.
Lori Steel makes glass beads with a technique called lampwork.

Inspired by nature, bead maker finds her passion

Lori Steel is making glass beads the old fashioned way

Lori Steel makes glass beads with a technique called lampwork.
Debi Anderson refinishes and upcycles furniture at the Barking Dog Studio.

Arts: Barking Dog Studio opens

New consignment store for local artists and crafters

Debi Anderson refinishes and upcycles furniture at the Barking Dog Studio.
Frederique Philip accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award from Michael Nyikes.

Businesses honoured with awards

Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce holds annual gala night

Frederique Philip accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award from Michael Nyikes.
Jessie Taylor-Dodd accepts the keys to the South Shore Gallery from Elizabeth Tanner. Taylor-Dodd is the new owner of the gallery on Otter Point Road and is busy with renovations.

Arts: Changes in store for South Shore Gallery

New owner will bring a new vision to long-standing gallery

Jessie Taylor-Dodd accepts the keys to the South Shore Gallery from Elizabeth Tanner. Taylor-Dodd is the new owner of the gallery on Otter Point Road and is busy with renovations.
Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Regional Director Mike Hicks

Water woes no more

Juan de Fuca residents who require potable water delivery see hope

Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Regional Director Mike Hicks
Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce president Michael Nyikes.

Gala event planned for local Sooke businesses

Business Excellence Awards taking place on April 5

Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce president Michael Nyikes.

Council Briefs- April 2, 2014

Items on the agenda at the District of Sooke council meeting

The musical Godspell is in rehearsals and the performance dates are two weekends in April. This is the spring production by Sooke Harbour Players and features a talented cast of 18.

Betrayal, love and commitment basis for musical

Godspell begins two weekend run at EMCS theatre in Sooke

The musical Godspell is in rehearsals and the performance dates are two weekends in April. This is the spring production by Sooke Harbour Players and features a talented cast of 18.
Herring eggs cling to sea flora and hatch in 10 days.

Herring run tied to the salmon cycle

Spawning herring is a natural phenomenon linked to marine food cycle

Herring eggs cling to sea flora and hatch in 10 days.