Kevin Laird

mary e coakley’s Sculpted Earth. One of two photographs submitted by the East Sooke photographer.

The Passionate Photographers

The Sooke Fine Arts Show begins Friday

mary e coakley’s Sculpted Earth. One of two photographs submitted by the East Sooke photographer.
Premier wades into fishery closure debate

Premier wades into fishery closure debate

John Horgan questions the federal government’s approach

Premier wades into fishery closure debate
Sooke Musical Ride tickets now available in Esquimalt, Langford

Sooke Musical Ride tickets now available in Esquimalt, Langford

Troop performs in Sooke on Aug. 18 and 19

Sooke Musical Ride tickets now available in Esquimalt, Langford
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CRD is asking you for answers to some big questions about regional parks

What you think are the spending priorities for regional parks, from land…

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Search-and-rescue aircraft search for a kayaker missing in Beecher Bay. The search was called off by police Thursday afternoon. (Kevin Laird/Sooke News Mirror)

Police call off search for missing kayaker in East Sooke

The investigation is now considered a missing person case

Search-and-rescue aircraft search for a kayaker missing in Beecher Bay. The search was called off by police Thursday afternoon. (Kevin Laird/Sooke News Mirror)
Pacheedaht First Nation drummer Jimmy Chester leads a dance during National Aboriginal Day celebrations at Jordan River Thursday. (Kevin Laird/Sooke News Mirror)

Pacheedaht First Nation celebrates return of Jordan River lands

Twenty-eight hectares of land bought from B.C. Hydro

Pacheedaht First Nation drummer Jimmy Chester leads a dance during National Aboriginal Day celebrations at Jordan River Thursday. (Kevin Laird/Sooke News Mirror)
The search is continuing for a 56-year-old kayaker who did not return after setting out Monday afternoon from the Beecher Bay Marina. (Photo contributed)

UPDATE: Search continuing for missing kayaker in East Sooke

A witness saw the man paddling out from the marina in a kayak

The search is continuing for a 56-year-old kayaker who did not return after setting out Monday afternoon from the Beecher Bay Marina. (Photo contributed)
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B.C. on right track with fishery council, says CRD director

Mike Hicks named to advisory group

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Austin Healey owners flock to Sooke

Austin Healey owners flock to Sooke

Group hosting meet, beginning Thursday

Austin Healey owners flock to Sooke
Sooke Fire Chief Kenn Mount, left, with Cam Norris-Jones. Norris Jones is the recipients of this year’s B.C. Fire Training Officer of the Year award. (Jack Most/Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke firefighter earns top B.C. award

Cam Norris-Jones named B.C. Fire Training Officer of the Year

Sooke Fire Chief Kenn Mount, left, with Cam Norris-Jones. Norris Jones is the recipients of this year’s B.C. Fire Training Officer of the Year award. (Jack Most/Sooke News Mirror)
Frustration mounts over fishing ban

Frustration mounts over fishing ban

Fishermen having a hard time understanding DFO’s logic: councillor

Frustration mounts over fishing ban
Tickets on sale for RCMP Musical Ride

Tickets on sale for RCMP Musical Ride

Troop performs in Sooke on Aug 18 and 19

Tickets on sale for RCMP Musical Ride
Historic Burnside House to embark on (short) journey toward restoration

Historic Burnside House to embark on (short) journey toward restoration

Maple Avenue property sold to Silver Streak Boats

Historic Burnside House to embark on (short) journey toward restoration
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Fishing ban a ‘devastating blow’ for Sooke

Feds close area from Otter Point to Port Renfrew

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Sooke Fire Rescue photo

Sooke to host major firefighting conference

B.C. Fire Training Officers Association annual symposium begins today

Sooke Fire Rescue photo
Hammer-wielding man threatens campers in Port Renfrew

Hammer-wielding man threatens campers in Port Renfrew

Suspect facing charges of uttering threats and mischief

Hammer-wielding man threatens campers in Port Renfrew
CRD director wants election spending increased

CRD director wants election spending increased

$5,000 not enough, says Juan de Fuca reo Mike Hicks

CRD director wants election spending increased
John Horgan

Premier pledges more work on Highway 14

$10 million in improvements just a start, John Horgan says

John Horgan
Sooke’s Wonder Women boxing card a smashing success

Sooke’s Wonder Women boxing card a smashing success

Ninteen clubs represented in all-female card

Sooke’s Wonder Women boxing card a smashing success
Sooke makes call for regional fire dispatch

Sooke makes call for regional fire dispatch

Some municipalities decide to take service off-Island

Sooke makes call for regional fire dispatch