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Sooke RCMP is searching for a suspect after a May 26 indecent act on a BC Transit bus. (Courtesy Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers)

Sooke RCMP seeks suspect after indecent act on transit bus

Suspect got off the bus May 26 at Sooke and Kangaroo

Sooke RCMP is searching for a suspect after a May 26 indecent act on a BC Transit bus. (Courtesy Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers)
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Sooke launches survey for public input on budget priorities

‘We are committed to an open budget process,’ says mayor

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Sooke RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Blaze Lupton who was last seen on May 3 on the Pacific Marine Road near Lizard Lake, in Port Renfrew, B.C. (Courtesy Sooke RCMP)

UPDATE: Missing man found ‘safe and sound‘

Blaze Lupton is 6-foot-1 with red hair and beard, possibly towing a blue and white cooler

Sooke RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Blaze Lupton who was last seen on May 3 on the Pacific Marine Road near Lizard Lake, in Port Renfrew, B.C. (Courtesy Sooke RCMP)
Many deals are expected to be found at this Saturday’s Sunriver Estates Community Yard Sale. (Metro-Creative)

Sooke’s Sunriver Estates hosting community yard sale this weekend

Sale offerings include clothing, books, tools, collectables, furniture and various handicrafts

Many deals are expected to be found at this Saturday’s Sunriver Estates Community Yard Sale. (Metro-Creative)
Sooke RCMP seeks the public’s help identifying a suspect in a theft of scented products from Sooke Shoppers Drug Mart on April 17. (Crime Stoppers Greater Victoria - Facebook)

Sooke RCMP seeks help hunting down suspected scent stealer

Crime Stoppers Greater Victoria refreshes the case with online post

Sooke RCMP seeks the public’s help identifying a suspect in a theft of scented products from Sooke Shoppers Drug Mart on April 17. (Crime Stoppers Greater Victoria - Facebook)
Sooke’s new iconic circular design public library will open officially on June 11. It features 13,412 square feet of space and 35,000 items in its collection. (Contributed - Vancouver Island Regional Library)

Sooke library to hold grand opening on June 11

The day promises to offer something for everyone

Sooke’s new iconic circular design public library will open officially on June 11. It features 13,412 square feet of space and 35,000 items in its collection. (Contributed - Vancouver Island Regional Library)
The story of a gray whale is the subject of a new Sooke-produced documentary. Tale of the Whale premieres on June 10 at EMCS Community Theatre. (Shutterstock)

Tale behind the whale at Sooke school premieres June 10

The intriguing tale behind the whale skeleton that floats above the lobby…

The story of a gray whale is the subject of a new Sooke-produced documentary. Tale of the Whale premieres on June 10 at EMCS Community Theatre. (Shutterstock)
The District of Sooke is adding a parking lot at John Phillips Memorial Park. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Work set to begin on new John Phillips Memorial Park parking lot in Sooke

Project expected be completed this fall

The District of Sooke is adding a parking lot at John Phillips Memorial Park. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
B.C. Wildfire Service firefighter works on the perimeter of a fire in July 2019. (B.C. government)

Sooke to host Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

FireSmart coordinator hosts public awareness and educational event on May 28

B.C. Wildfire Service firefighter works on the perimeter of a fire in July 2019. (B.C. government)
Sooke RCMP responded to reports of a shooting in Otter Point on Saturday evening. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man seriously injured in Sooke shooting Saturday

Investigation is ongoing, police suspect the victim and shooter knew each other

Sooke RCMP responded to reports of a shooting in Otter Point on Saturday evening. (Black Press Media file photo)
Norm McInnis will take medical leave while undergoing treatment. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke CAO diagnosed with cancer

Norm McInnis will take medical leave while undergoing treatment

Norm McInnis will take medical leave while undergoing treatment. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Local businesses will be banned from using plastic bags at checkout, beginning May 22. (File - Metro-Creative)

Checkout bag ban takes effect in Sooke next month

Businesses must charge for paper and reusable checkout bags

Local businesses will be banned from using plastic bags at checkout, beginning May 22. (File - Metro-Creative)
Cute as can be. Twin Nigerian dwarf goats were on born on April 15. They'll soon help out with Vancouver Island Goat Yoga classes inn Shirley. (Contributed - Dana Haydon)

PHOTOS: Vancouver Island Yoga asks public to pick names of baby goats

Twin boys born on April 15

Cute as can be. Twin Nigerian dwarf goats were on born on April 15. They'll soon help out with Vancouver Island Goat Yoga classes inn Shirley. (Contributed - Dana Haydon)
Sooke RCMP ask anyone with information about a youth stabbed April 14 to call them. (Black Press Media file photo)

Witnesses render first aid after youth stabbed, significantly injured on Sooke trail

Sooke RCMP take second youth into custody, say no further risk to the public

Sooke RCMP ask anyone with information about a youth stabbed April 14 to call them. (Black Press Media file photo)
The District of Sooke is planning events from April 19-23 to celebrate Earth Week. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Community engagement key goal for Earth Week in Sooke

The District of Sooke hosts events from April 19-23

The District of Sooke is planning events from April 19-23 to celebrate Earth Week. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Volunteers in the 2019 Sooke Fine Arts Show gift shop: Bobbie Momsen, left, Rae Williamson, Elaine Thrale, Eileen Badiuk and Bev Lewis. (Contributed - Angela Bailey)

Sooke Fine Arts Show seeks cast of volunteers

Summer art exhibition runs from July 22-Aug. 4

Volunteers in the 2019 Sooke Fine Arts Show gift shop: Bobbie Momsen, left, Rae Williamson, Elaine Thrale, Eileen Badiuk and Bev Lewis. (Contributed - Angela Bailey)
The public is being asked for their views on the District of Sooke’s 237-page draft official community plan document, covering everything from housing and environmental protection to transportation. The district hosts an open house at Sooke Community Hall on May 7. (Contributed - District of Sooke)

Open house planned to discuss Sooke’s OCP

District of Sooke is asking residents to weigh in on the draft of its official community plan

The public is being asked for their views on the District of Sooke’s 237-page draft official community plan document, covering everything from housing and environmental protection to transportation. The district hosts an open house at Sooke Community Hall on May 7. (Contributed - District of Sooke)
The Sooke Country Market returns to John Phillips Park on Saturdays starting April 23. (Sooke Country Market)

Sooke Country Market returns to John Phillips Park

Popular venue runs Saturdays starting April 23

The Sooke Country Market returns to John Phillips Park on Saturdays starting April 23. (Sooke Country Market)
Crews responded to a fire in East Sooke Wednesday morning, around 7:30 a.m. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

Man dead after workshop fire in East Sooke

Crews responded to the fire on Timberdoodle Road early Wednesday morning

Crews responded to a fire in East Sooke Wednesday morning, around 7:30 a.m. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
More than 300 runners enjoyed warm spring conditions Sunday in the Westcoast Sooke River 10K, the fifth race in the Vancouver Island Race Series. The race – hosted by Westcoast Running – was won by Logan Roots and Christine Bant. (Meredith Rose - Vancouver Island Runners Association)

Islanders win men’s, women’s Sooke 10K race

Logan Roots and Christine Bant top podium

More than 300 runners enjoyed warm spring conditions Sunday in the Westcoast Sooke River 10K, the fifth race in the Vancouver Island Race Series. The race – hosted by Westcoast Running – was won by Logan Roots and Christine Bant. (Meredith Rose - Vancouver Island Runners Association)