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A CRD Parks worker puts the torch to carpet burweed at Jordan River Regional Park. (CRD photo)

CRD removes harmful invasive plants from regional parks

As a result, three formerly closed campsites have been reopened to the public

 

A forest of seaweed floats in the ocean. Synergraze Sustainable Agriculture and T’Sou-ke Nation have partnered to develop a process for turning seaweed into an additive for cattle feed. Still, it hasn’t come without controversy in East Sooke. (Shutterstock)

T’Sou-ke chief defends seaweed project as ‘environmentally friendly’

Synergraze plan faces criticism from environmental advocates

 

A work crew tackles giant hogweed. The toxic plant can cause severe reactions in humans. (Kelly Mulhern - CRD)

Give hogweed a giant berth

Toxic plant can cause severe reactions

 

An online fundraiser has been started to help out the family of Mike Leier, whose body was found near Sooke last weekend in a suspicious death that the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) is now investigating. (Heather Leier photo)

Fundraiser set up for ‘incredible person’ as Sooke police investigate suspicious death

Man found dead near Sooke left behind a wife and two children

An online fundraiser has been started to help out the family of Mike Leier, whose body was found near Sooke last weekend in a suspicious death that the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) is now investigating. (Heather Leier photo)
Members of the Sooke Region Communities Health Network, Island Health, John Horgan and Adrian Dix break ground where the new centre will be located in Sooke on March 16, 2023. (Hollie Ferguson - Black Press Media)

VIDEO: New integrated health-care centre coming to Sooke

New facility will consolidate current health services under one roof while looking to expand

Members of the Sooke Region Communities Health Network, Island Health, John Horgan and Adrian Dix break ground where the new centre will be located in Sooke on March 16, 2023. (Hollie Ferguson - Black Press Media)
Travis Butler, president of Butler Concrete and Aggregate, says reducing the environmental impact during the production of their products is a priority. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke company reduces environmental impact with new technologies

Butler Concrete cementing a greener way to build

Travis Butler, president of Butler Concrete and Aggregate, says reducing the environmental impact during the production of their products is a priority. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
The Capital Regional District board has turned down a proposal to split a 10-hectare parcel of East Sooke into two because directors found no agricultural advantage. (Lynda McFaul - Shutterstock)

CRD rejects proposal to subdivide East Sooke property

Decision based on preserving agricultural land

The Capital Regional District board has turned down a proposal to split a 10-hectare parcel of East Sooke into two because directors found no agricultural advantage. (Lynda McFaul - Shutterstock)
Andy Carrier, owner of Sooke 2 for 1 Pizza, says the timing of tax hikes hurts small businesses. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Greater Victoria business owner criticizes timing of tax hikes

Sooke 2 for 1 Pizza owner says January start for increases hurts small businesses

Andy Carrier, owner of Sooke 2 for 1 Pizza, says the timing of tax hikes hurts small businesses. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
Last year’s Easter egg hunt put on by Pemberton Holmes drew a crowd. This year’s event takes place on April 8 at Ed Macgregor Park. (Contributed)

Easter egg hunt promises fun-filled day for families

Event takes place at Ed Macgregor Park on April 8

Last year’s Easter egg hunt put on by Pemberton Holmes drew a crowd. This year’s event takes place on April 8 at Ed Macgregor Park. (Contributed)
The Sooke Women’s Mastermind Group offers entrepreneurial strategies and support during bi-weekly sessions over three months beginning in April. (Shutterstock)

Sooke launches Women’s Mastermind Group for entrepreneurs

Group offers entrepreneurial strategies and support during bi-weekly sessions

The Sooke Women’s Mastermind Group offers entrepreneurial strategies and support during bi-weekly sessions over three months beginning in April. (Shutterstock)
The rescheduled Westcoast Sooke 10K hits the road on April 9. (Vancouver Island Race Association)

Sooke 10K road race rescheduled to April 9

New date comes after first race rescheduled due to wintry weather

The rescheduled Westcoast Sooke 10K hits the road on April 9. (Vancouver Island Race Association)
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LETTER: Victims of crime left betrayed by legal system

Re: No charges forthcoming in one of B.C.’s largest-ever money laundering probes…

  • Mar 2, 2023
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Inclement weather has forced cancellation of the Westcoast Sooke 10K on Sunday. (Shutterstock)

Snowy weather forces cancellation of Sooke 10K

Region expected to get up to 15 centimetres of snow this weekend

Inclement weather has forced cancellation of the Westcoast Sooke 10K on Sunday. (Shutterstock)
Philip Ney may pull the plug on a sailing program that assists addicted youth if he can’t find dock space for the schooner central to Horizons Unbound. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke youth sailing program looks for safe harbour

Substance abuse program is at risk because there is no dock available for 85-foot schooner

Philip Ney may pull the plug on a sailing program that assists addicted youth if he can’t find dock space for the schooner central to Horizons Unbound. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
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Sooke mayor says $1 million offer from developer needs more scrutiny

Sunriver Estates pitches DeMamiel Creek crossing

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LETTER: Fossil fuel company’s brochure misleads consumers

A brochure from Fortis BC arrived in my mailbox. FortisBC is a…

  • Feb 17, 2023
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A retired water tower in East Sooke. A new report outlines ways to improve the water system in the area. (Lynda McFaul - Shutterstock)

East Sooke’s water improvements could cost $160 million

Potable water options examined in new report for area that has long faced water shortages

A retired water tower in East Sooke. A new report outlines ways to improve the water system in the area. (Lynda McFaul - Shutterstock)
Troy Dingham, a Sooke-based egg farmer, works as a nurse full-time in Victoria. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Small-scale Greater Victoria egg farmers not cracking under pressure of rising costs

Local egg farmers are deciding whether to up prices, as feed costs rise

Troy Dingham, a Sooke-based egg farmer, works as a nurse full-time in Victoria. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Sooke Celtic coach Sven Eckhardt gives a thumbs up to Dex Snelling, a youth player with Sooke FC and avid Celtic fan, for his Celtic clover haircut. (Contributed photo)

For Sooke Celtic coach, focusing on fundamentals is key

Sven Eckhardt brings international soccer experiences to local pitch

Sooke Celtic coach Sven Eckhardt gives a thumbs up to Dex Snelling, a youth player with Sooke FC and avid Celtic fan, for his Celtic clover haircut. (Contributed photo)
Rogers Communications says cellphone service between Sooke and Port Renfrew will be up and running by April 1. (Shutterstock.com)

Sooke to Port Renfrew will have full cellphone coverage by April

‘Dead zone’ along a 70-kilometre section of Highway 14 to be eliminated

Rogers Communications says cellphone service between Sooke and Port Renfrew will be up and running by April 1. (Shutterstock.com)
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