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EDITORIAL: Increased staffing for firefighters and police necessary for community safety

Sooke population has grown by 32 percent in last 10 years

  • Mar 7, 2023

 

Certain apps can make users more mindful of their social media use. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

KITTERINGHAM: Why I unfollowed 500 social media accounts this month

Social media was depressing me, so I did something about it

 

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LETTER: East Sooke radio tower plan best option

Re: East Sooke radio tower plan gets thumbs down from land use…

  • Jan 30, 2023

 

Kathi Diewert of Chemainus captures many interesting nature shots around the Island. No matter what it looks like outside, there’s no sense in creating any false sadness on so-called Blue Monday and beyond. (Photo by Kathi Diewert)

BODGER: Blue Monday is bogus, stop looking for reasons to be sad

There’s no evidence one day should be the saddest compared to any other

Kathi Diewert of Chemainus captures many interesting nature shots around the Island. No matter what it looks like outside, there’s no sense in creating any false sadness on so-called Blue Monday and beyond. (Photo by Kathi Diewert)
Two children under 18 held in custody by the Iranian regime that have been sponsored by Federal Canadian MPs to try to help stop their execution. Ali Rakhshani, 17, is endorsed by Fleetwood-Port Kells MP Ken Hardie, and Mohammad Rakhshani, 16, is endorsed by North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson. (Twitter @balo0chgirl)

OPINION: Iranian woman living in Fraser Valley urging MPs to sponsor prisoners to avoid execution

Nine federal Liberal MPs ‘sponsor’ Iranian detainees by sharing their plights on social media

Two children under 18 held in custody by the Iranian regime that have been sponsored by Federal Canadian MPs to try to help stop their execution. Ali Rakhshani, 17, is endorsed by Fleetwood-Port Kells MP Ken Hardie, and Mohammad Rakhshani, 16, is endorsed by North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson. (Twitter @balo0chgirl)
FILE - This undated image provided by the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory shows the NIF Target Bay in Livermore, Calif. The system uses 192 laser beams converging at the center of this giant sphere to make a tiny hydrogen fuel pellet implode. (Damien Jemison/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory via AP, File)

OPINION: Nuclear fusion may change our world but renewable energy sources will save it: experts

Harnessing nuclear fusion could take more than 40 years, while some solutions already exist

  • Jan 8, 2023
FILE - This undated image provided by the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory shows the NIF Target Bay in Livermore, Calif. The system uses 192 laser beams converging at the center of this giant sphere to make a tiny hydrogen fuel pellet implode. (Damien Jemison/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory via AP, File)
While challenges remain, Island Health took action this year to strengthen health care, says Island Health board chair Leah Hollins. (Metro-Creative)

Improved health care is a priority for Island Health

Leah Hollins | Contributed Last year challenged publicly-funded health care systems locally…

  • Dec 29, 2022
While challenges remain, Island Health took action this year to strengthen health care, says Island Health board chair Leah Hollins. (Metro-Creative)
Iron Mine Bay beach at East Sooke. Al Wickheim is the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area for Willis Point, Malahat, Beecher Bay, East Sooke, Esquimalt, Otter Point, Shirley, Jordan River and Port Renfrew. (Shutterstock.com)

Each day brings new insights to rookie CRD director

Al Wickheim elected as Juan de Fuca director in October

  • Dec 19, 2022
Iron Mine Bay beach at East Sooke. Al Wickheim is the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area for Willis Point, Malahat, Beecher Bay, East Sooke, Esquimalt, Otter Point, Shirley, Jordan River and Port Renfrew. (Shutterstock.com)
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Sooke mayor offers holiday greetings

Offers highlights from recent council meetings

  • Dec 16, 2022
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Firefighters hose down the PQB News offices on Wednesday, Nov. 9. (Michael Briones photo)

WOLF: Massive Parksville blaze sees ‘The News’ become the news

COLUMN: Despite best efforts of firefighters, 6 businesses razed

Firefighters hose down the PQB News offices on Wednesday, Nov. 9. (Michael Briones photo)
The Peace tower is seen on Parliament Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022 in Ottawa. MPs unanimously passed legislation to temporarily double GST rebates to help low- and modest-income Canadians, and the bill will now be sent to the Senate.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

OUR VIEW: Less electoral chicken, more governing

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

  • Nov 1, 2022
The Peace tower is seen on Parliament Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022 in Ottawa. MPs unanimously passed legislation to temporarily double GST rebates to help low- and modest-income Canadians, and the bill will now be sent to the Senate.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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LETTER: Increased cruise ship traffic taking toll on James Bay

Cruise ship numbers have increased from 34 with 40,000 passengers in 1999…

  • Sep 30, 2022
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Carnarvon Park in Oak Bay. (Black Press Media file photo)
Carnarvon Park in Oak Bay. (Black Press Media file photo)
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LETTER: The monarch as ceremonial head of state is a keystone of our government

I was most interested to read that there would be a ceremony…

  • Sep 29, 2022
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The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Business Excellence Awards in November. (File - Metro-Creative)

Chamber Chatter: Voting opens for Business Excellence Awards in Sooke

Every business owner strives to give their best, says chamber president

  • Sep 29, 2022
The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Business Excellence Awards in November. (File - Metro-Creative)
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Spring has sprung – and so have community events

Many activities planned in Sooke throughout April and May

  • Apr 21, 2022
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Many activities planned for spring in Sooke

Sooke country Market opens April 23

  • Mar 28, 2022
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