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F-35 - set to debut at the 2016 Abbotsford International Airshow

F-35A to debut in Canada at Abbotsford International Airshow

See the F-35A on display at Abbotsford International Airshow – August 12-14, 2016.

F-35 - set to debut at the 2016 Abbotsford International Airshow
Award-winning photograph taken at the 2015 Abbotsford International Airshow. Photo by Amateur Photographer of the Year

Abbotsford Airshow: Heroes of the Skies

The Abbotsford International Airshow takes place Aug. 12-14 and includes US Navy Super Hornets and the Breitling Jet Team

Award-winning photograph taken at the 2015 Abbotsford International Airshow. Photo by Amateur Photographer of the Year
Joan Hanneson displaying her organic produce at the first Sooke Country Market in 1995.

Market spirit thrives in Sooke

Sooke Country Market seeks more vendors for weekiy market

Joan Hanneson displaying her organic produce at the first Sooke Country Market in 1995.
Bill Kempster

Gardening enthusiast passes

Billl Kempster made many contributions on South Vancouver Island

Bill Kempster

Midgets skate to win and tie

It has been a good game for the Sooke Thunderbirds this weekend, bringing in a win and a tie.

Bears are attracted to fruit trees.

Bear Buzz: bears and fruit trees

What you need to know to avoid bear and human conflicts

Bears are attracted to fruit trees.
Get your giant tomatoes ready for the Sooke Fall Fair.

Only three weeks to the Sooke Fall Fair

Fall fair president wants people to get their entries ready

Get your giant tomatoes ready for the Sooke Fall Fair.

Column: Art inspires life; life inspires art. that’s how it should be

Art is crucial in the lives of all of us, it is everywhere

To the Lighthouse is just one of the books reviewed in the Sooke News Mirror.

Books for those dog days of summer

Books to read, all with a connection to the west coast

To the Lighthouse is just one of the books reviewed in the Sooke News Mirror.
Ellen Lewers is the president of the Sooke Fall Fair Association.

Amusing farm stories sought for fall fair book

There are plenty of new ideas and events happening at the 2015 fair

Ellen Lewers is the president of the Sooke Fall Fair Association.
B.C. New Democratic Party leader and the MLA for Juan de Fuca

John Horgan reflects on the last 10 years

Juan de Fuca MLA and Opposition Leader talks about his years in cabinet

B.C. New Democratic Party leader and the MLA for Juan de Fuca

Sooke Fall Fair drawing closer

The days are heating up to the Sept. 12 to 13 fair at Sooke Community Hall

Photo by Steve Dutt. Named Next Generation Photographer of the Year 2014. Photo taken at the 2014 Abbotsford International Airshow.

Finalists selected for B.C. Amateur Photographer of the Year

Seventy photographers will compete at this year's Abbotsford International Airshow

Photo by Steve Dutt. Named Next Generation Photographer of the Year 2014. Photo taken at the 2014 Abbotsford International Airshow.
Bears will try to feed in compost bins and digesters if not properly secured.

Bear Buzz: Wild Wise Sooke lets you know where the bears are

An educational column on how to avoid bear and human conflicts

Bears will try to feed in compost bins and digesters if not properly secured.

Another View: Why care about derelict vessels?

MP Randall Garrison is trying to get BIll C-638 through parliament

Peet

Season ends for Sooke Coffee House with Peet, Buz and Brad

Folk music society brings in a fun group for last concert

Peet
The Sooke Seahawks facing off against the Peninsula Wildcats at Goudy Field in Langford.  The Hawks put up a helluva fight against the Cats

Sooke Seahawks take on Peninsula Wildcats

A quick look at what's been happening with the Sooke Seahawks boys team over the last week or so.

The Sooke Seahawks facing off against the Peninsula Wildcats at Goudy Field in Langford.  The Hawks put up a helluva fight against the Cats
Avery Whiteley

My tour of the Sooke News Mirror office

Aspiring student writer sees how newspapers are built

Avery Whiteley
Shirley Lowe

Later Life Ramblings, June 3

Shirley Lowe writes about issues of importance to seniors

Shirley Lowe
Sooke Seahawks owning the Westhills Stadium in Langford during their  game against Nanaimo Bombers.

Sooke Seahawks at it again

A summary of the Seahawks' recent match versus their long-time rival, Nanaimo Bombers.

Sooke Seahawks owning the Westhills Stadium in Langford during their  game against Nanaimo Bombers.