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SOOKE HISTORY: Storm splits historic hawthorn asunder

SOOKE HISTORY: Storm splits historic hawthorn asunder

Hawthorn planted late in the 18th century by the family of John and Anne Muir of Woodside Farm
Festive light up kicks off holiday season at B.C. Legislature in Victoria

Festive light up kicks off holiday season at B.C. Legislature in Victoria

Festive music and performances fill the rotunda: free concerts at noon most days Dec. 2 to 20
Victoria’s Royal BC Museum is busy celebrating the holidays

Victoria’s Royal BC Museum is busy celebrating the holidays

The museum will host several free and paid holiday events 
Victoria optometrists giving fans a chance to see Taylor Swift clearly

Victoria optometrists giving fans a chance to see Taylor Swift clearly

Children coming in for exe exam entered to win pair of tickets to Taylor Swift's Dec. 8 concert in Vancouver and hotel stay
University of Victoria takes in-person approach to Giving Tuesday

University of Victoria takes in-person approach to Giving Tuesday

UVic highlights the importance of community-centred giving for Dec. 3 event
Beefs & Bouquets

Beefs & Bouquets

To submit a beef or a bouquet to the Sooke News Mirror, email editor@sookenewsmirror.com.com.
Today is National Dog Show Day

Today is National Dog Show Day

On National Dog Show Day, reporter reminisces about one of his favourite stories
SOOKE HISTORY: Expected land boom in early 1900s fuelled growth of rail line

SOOKE HISTORY: Expected land boom in early 1900s fuelled growth of rail line

Rail line laid seven miles up the valley, and a four-storey hotel was built in 1912 to house the expected rush of potential land purchasers
VIDEO: Sidney choir spreads Christmas cheer at Saanich Peninsula Hospital

VIDEO: Sidney choir spreads Christmas cheer at Saanich Peninsula Hospital

The Peninsula Singers gave residents of the hospital's extended care unit a preview of their holiday concert
Victoria charity puts seniors hygiene on its Christmas wishlist

Victoria charity puts seniors hygiene on its Christmas wishlist

Soap for Hope looking to distribute 1,500 hygiene kits to seniors throughout Greater Victoria