Sooke News Mirror

LETTER: Climate accountability needed in OCP

The passage of Bill C12 by the federal government will commit Canada to meet the new greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) targets. The bill also requires, an emission reduction plan, progress report and an assessment report that will track the progress towards achieving these targets

LETTER: The hypocrisy of ‘land defenders’

The Indigenous bands of Southern Vancouver Island have imposed a two-year moratorium on old-growth logging on their traditional lands. At the same time, they are developing a stewardship plan for logging and resource extraction.

  • Jun 28, 2021

LETTER: Farmland must be preserved

Reader says the hundred-mile diet is not a fad, but a rehearsal for food security in the future

  • Jun 25, 2021

Man, 49, drowns in Kemp Lake, near Sooke

Body found Friday morning

Special costs awarded in Sooke Harbour House dispute

B.C. Supreme Court again rules in favour of Frederique and Sinclair Philip

  • Jun 25, 2021

Trip to Sooke featured as prize on popular U.S. game show

Price is Right contestant wins a six-night stay at Prestige Oceanfront Resort

Food trucks booming – and staying put in Sooke

Trucks new and old aren't following the crowds, but letting hungry people come to them

  • Jun 24, 2021

Two orca pods spotted in Sooke harbour in one day

Visit by transient killer whales 'one of the largest displays' in recent memory

Board OK’s $154M budget for Sooke School District

Budget priorities include mental health, early education

  • Jun 23, 2021

Fly the flag boldly – and celebrate Canada

Reader says Canada is a beautiful, free and prosperous nation

  • Jun 23, 2021

Funds raised for three dedicated pickleball courts in Sooke

Contributions from members, Home Hardware, the district and more put the club over the top

  • Jun 23, 2021

Man arrested in Sooke after work crew threatened with a knife

Police recommending charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats

Adult soccer returns to Sooke after pandemic layoff

Drop-in games every Wednesday at Fred Milne Turf

  • Jun 21, 2021

FITNESS: Living the sweet life without too much sugar

Simple choices can have a major impact on your health

  • Jun 21, 2021

Food security a growing challenge in Sooke

'This isn't going to get any better if we don't do anything about it'

  • Jun 21, 2021

LETTER: Solar power has many benefits

Sooke district council should do the right thing.

  • Jun 21, 2021

Making the most of grad events

Class of 2021 will carry resilience with them throughout their years based on COVID experience

  • Jun 21, 2021

Ancient trees considered sacred

Re: John Horgan has done a good job as premier (Letters, June 17)

  • Jun 18, 2021

Sooke pushes ahead with new business licence bylaw

Proposal calls for all forms of business to require licensing, but bylaw can stil be tweaked

Sooke RCMP seize drugs, machete, pepper spray

Man arrested near Evergreen Centre following drug deal

  • Jun 18, 2021