Contributed

Dr. David Smith

Dr. Smith: Understanding self-harm

Why is my child doing this? What is going on with youth.

Dr. David Smith
The new Sooke Home Hardware U12 hardball team just played their first game (first hardball game in Sooke history). They played Triangle Auxilium Mortgage.  Unfortunately the final score was 13-4 for Triangle

 Sooke Peewee baseball starts first-ever season

A new and exciting baseball/hardball season begins in Sooke.

The new Sooke Home Hardware U12 hardball team just played their first game (first hardball game in Sooke history). They played Triangle Auxilium Mortgage.  Unfortunately the final score was 13-4 for Triangle
Picture is of Kevin

Fishing Adventures: Catch it like it’s hot

Local fishing specialist gives a few tips on what's hot right now out there in the seas.

Picture is of Kevin
Sooke Seahawks facing off on the field against the Cowichan Bulldogs.

Peewee Seahawks start season with tough fought contest

The local football team (Sooke Seahawks) kicks off the season with a bang.

Sooke Seahawks facing off on the field against the Cowichan Bulldogs.
All about apples

Sooke Garden Club: All about apples, pears and quinces

Sooke Garden Club invites speaker to monthly meeting on April 22

All about apples
Seniors' advocate Shirley Lowe.

Later Life Ramblings: Spring and SAD

Shirley Lowe is an advocate for seniors and writes about relevant issues

Seniors' advocate Shirley Lowe.
Scott Shea

Son of Canadian guitar icon debuts solo album

Popular guitarist Scott Shea, son of Red Shea, is coming to Sooke for a concert.

Scott Shea
Top: a view of the Sooke Region Museum's textile collection. Bottom: The new rolling shelves in the museum's archives.

Curator’s Corner: Spring cleaning and upcoming projects

A look at what's in store for the museum-going, history-obsessed Sookite.

Top: a view of the Sooke Region Museum's textile collection. Bottom: The new rolling shelves in the museum's archives.
Sooke’s U16 Girls Silver Wildcats duking it out versus Saanich Fusion on Saturday’s epic Soccer District Cup Finals at Fred Milne soccer fields. Sooke’s U16 and U14 girls took home the gold

Soccer District Cup Finals: A Grand Finale

A summary from last week's Soccer District Cup finals in Sooke.

Sooke’s U16 Girls Silver Wildcats duking it out versus Saanich Fusion on Saturday’s epic Soccer District Cup Finals at Fred Milne soccer fields. Sooke’s U16 and U14 girls took home the gold
Shirley Lowe

Later Life Ramblings, March 18

Shirley Lowe writes about issues important to Sooke seniors

Shirley Lowe
David Nigel Lloyd plays at the Sooke Coffee House on Saturday

David Nigel Lloyd – the non-traditional traditionalist

Sooke Folk Music Society Coffee House presents March 21 concert

David Nigel Lloyd plays at the Sooke Coffee House on Saturday
Roy Forbes brings his special brand of music to Sooke on March 15.

Roy Forbes in concert this Sunday evening

Singer formerly known as "Bim" takes the stage in Sooke

Roy Forbes brings his special brand of music to Sooke on March 15.
A photograph taken in Sooke of an old wheelbarrow against a stack of firewood might be the type of entry accepted for ARTIFACTS.

Call for entry: ARTIFACTS, the Art of Sooke

Sooke Region Museum's upper gallery to hold two-month show

A photograph taken in Sooke of an old wheelbarrow against a stack of firewood might be the type of entry accepted for ARTIFACTS.
Journey middle school students hoist a flag signed by students during Anti-Bullying Day.

Journey students report on activities

There is plenty happening at Journey middle school say student reporters

Journey middle school students hoist a flag signed by students during Anti-Bullying Day.
Lilith Pro is holding a leadership program in August at Quest University in Squamish

Lilith 400 accepting applications from motivated, educated young women

Citing a lack of women in powerful corporate positions, Lilith Professional is holding a 6-day conference in Squamish, B.C. this August.

Lilith Pro is holding a leadership program in August at Quest University in Squamish
Norman Nelson

The Violin

A heartwarming story from Sooke of a violin and beautiful music

Norman Nelson
A Kick-Off meeting was held for volunteers and organizers of the 2015 Sooke Fine Arts Show at the Sooke Harbour House. At the front were SFA Director Catherine Keogan and board treasurer Loretta Fritz.

Submissions open for Sooke Fine Arts Show

Jury selected and 2015 art set for accepting submissions

A Kick-Off meeting was held for volunteers and organizers of the 2015 Sooke Fine Arts Show at the Sooke Harbour House. At the front were SFA Director Catherine Keogan and board treasurer Loretta Fritz.
Clockwise: Dollhouse made by Ed Easton (2014.FIC.225)

Curator’s Corner: Toys

Brianna Shambrook writes about some of the collections at the Sooke Region Museum

Clockwise: Dollhouse made by Ed Easton (2014.FIC.225)
The Price We Pay is being shown at Awareness Film Night on March 4.

Canadian documentary for film night

The Price We Pay shows at Awareness Film Night on March 4

The Price We Pay is being shown at Awareness Film Night on March 4.
Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day in B.C. And the material is 100% bully-free.

The Essentials for Pink Shirt Day – February 25, 2015 (VIDEO)

'We know the Internet can be a pretty negative place, and that this negativity can lower self-esteem and create bullying behaviour'

Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day in B.C. And the material is 100% bully-free.