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ROTTEN BEEF on your doorstep to those who constantly dump mattresses, garbage bags, and broken TVs in their neighborhood. This is where you live! Why would you turn it into a garbage dump?
A BOUQUET to all the beefers beefing about the bouqueters bouquetting over their floral arrangements. Like, come on—it was fetch three years ago.
I WAS RAISED to treat people the way they treat me—with respect and an awareness of the consequences my decisions have on others. We should commit to buying only made-in-Canada products or those from other countries—nothing from the U.S.—and exclusively from Canadian-owned businesses.
A BOUQUET to agencies investing in FireSmart education. Every dollar spent helps homeowners protect their homes, supports firefighters, lowers insurance costs, and saves government money. FireSmart actions reduce wildfire risks and improve community resilience.
WITH THE U.S. threatening annexation, where are all the “freedom-fighting” convoyers? Your silence is deafening.
A HUGE BOUQUET to the custodians at Journey Middle School for their calm support on March 11, when the Sooke Community Choir arrived to prepare the school for the annual Spring Sing Out with four elementary school choirs. You rock!
BEEF to the U.S. president. He can’t annex Canada, no matter what he says, because he would then have to fight the U.K. Crown. No federal government can be formed here without its explicit approval, as King Charles remains Canada’s head of state.
BOUQUET to the kind red-bearded fellow who helped me with my flat tire at SEAPARC Arena. I truly appreciated your assistance.
BEEF to all noisy motorcycles. Here we go again—warmer weather brings the deafening roar of bikes going nowhere, fast and loud. You ruin every place you pass with noise levels that are likely illegal and certainly inhumane. The “saving lives” excuse is bogus, and you know it. You’re just being selfish.
BOUQUET to those who skip the big box store. The Canadian retailer sells products at the same high prices.
BEEF to the attention-seeking neighbor who smirks and flips us off. You’d be more successful in life if you focused your energy in a positive way. Learn to manifest.
BOUQUET to everyone making an effort to buy Canadian. Thank you.
BEEF to those poisoning rats on Otter Point Road. This not only harms the rats but also poses a risk to people. Please use traps instead!
BOUQUETS to the volunteers who dedicate their time to Sooke agencies, helping older citizens and improving their quality of life.
LITTER BEEF to those who buy takeout food and drinks, consume them, and then toss the containers out their car window. It’s especially frustrating for those of us who live near these vendors.
FULL BOUQUET to Steve Christensen at West Shack Auto Service, where honesty and quality service come together in a fireball of awesomeness!
BEEF TO ANYONE who thinks it’s OK to pick up my groceries while we’re waiting at the checkout, just to examine or comment on them. It’s not OK. I’m too polite to say anything, but know that I’m mortified as I watch you handle my food.
