The steam donkey is slowly moved into place at the Sooke Region Museum. It took volunteers more than two hours to move the nine-ton piece of equipment a few yards. (Kevin Laird/Sooke News Mirror)

The steam donkey is slowly moved into place at the Sooke Region Museum. It took volunteers more than two hours to move the nine-ton piece of equipment a few yards. (Kevin Laird/Sooke News Mirror)

WATCH: Sooke’s top stories

A round-up of this week's top stories

  • Nov. 6, 2019 12:00 a.m.

The top Sooke stories for the week of Nov. 5 are brought to you by Sooke Video Network (SVN).

This season sees an increase in pedestrian and vehicle collisions. ICBC and Sooke RCMP ask pedestrians to be safe by wearing bright clothing and reflective patches. For more information on this story, click here.

Sooke Minor Hockey Association took part in Buddy Check for Jesse to raise awareness and work to normalize mental health. For more information on this story, click here.

The Sooke Region Museum moved a nine-ton steam donkey to front Sooke Road on museum property. The steam-powered winch tells a story of the region’s logging industry. For more information on this story, click here.

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