Editorials

LETTER: Unprovoked dog attack leaves hiker injured

My parents were hiking in the Admiral’s forest in the 4300 block of Otter Point Road on Feb. 20 when they encountered a man and his German shepherd. Unprovoked, the dog attacked my mom.

Feb 24, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Sooke Region Museum serves community in many ways

A street map of Sooke serves as a window into the district’s history and heritage for anyone with a sense of curiosity.

Feb 7, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Libraries change with the times to remain relevant

The Vancouver Island Regional Library’s decision to eliminate overdue fines is as much a win for relevance as for literacy.

Jan 16, 2023 11:35 AM Read more >

Opinion: Couple ‘evicted’ from Victoria ferry terminal after being 4 minutes late gets zero sympathy

Couple posts video of confrontation onto social media

Jan 13, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Editorial: Increased assessment won’t lead to tax hike

Property assessments are not connected to municipal budgets and overall tax increases

Jan 9, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Let’s rise above the challenges of a new year

It is times like these to extend a helping hand to the downtrodden

Dec 28, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Sooke residents show the true spirit of Christmas

Christmas is supposed to be a time for families to spend time together around the fireplace or over turkey dinners. While their children wait for Santa’s rooftop thud, grown-ups are supposed to relax from life’s stresses.

Dec 20, 2022 9:25 AM Read more >

Editorial: Community must come together to revive All Sooke Day

Many communities have a special day of celebration. Why not Sooke?

Nov 7, 2022 3:30 AM Read more >

OUR VIEW: Less electoral chicken, more governing

We should have a few years before the next election. Maybe.

Nov 1, 2022 3:30 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Where have all the workers gone?

It’s an interesting question with so many job vacancies

Aug 4, 2022 11:10 AM Read more >