Dawn Gibson

Organizer disappointed with turnout

Organizer disappointed with turnout

Thirty-six boats take part in protest

Organizer disappointed with turnout
The Habitat Acquisition Trust is urging Capital Region residents to be on the lookout for bats. (File photo)

Bat stats: Public’s help needed in tracking activity

If you find a bat, dead or alive, don’t touch it with your bare hands

The Habitat Acquisition Trust is urging Capital Region residents to be on the lookout for bats. (File photo)
(Photo from RCMSR Facebook page)

VIDEO: Unconscious boater rescued near Sooke

The woman was taken to hospital in Victoria on Sunday

(Photo from RCMSR Facebook page)
(Photo from RCMSR Facebook page)

VIDEO: Unconscious boater rescued near Sooke

The Sooke Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue and U.S. Coast Guard…

(Photo from RCMSR Facebook page)
Body of missing East Sooke kayaker found

Body of missing East Sooke kayaker found

56-year-old Saanich man went missing last month while fishing; body found in Washington

Body of missing East Sooke kayaker found
Proposed fishing restrictions will be devastating: officials

Proposed fishing restrictions will be devastating: officials

DFO seeks feedback on new strategy to protect whales

Proposed fishing restrictions will be devastating: officials
UPDATE: Tugwell Creek wildfire 70 per cent contained

UPDATE: Tugwell Creek wildfire 70 per cent contained

The Tugwell Creek wildfire is now 70 per cent contained and is…

UPDATE: Tugwell Creek wildfire 70 per cent contained
A helicopter drops water on the Tugwell Creek Fire. (Photo by Ken Groat)

UPDATE: Tugwell Creek wildfire 50 per cent contained

The Tugwell Creek wildfire is now 50 per cent contained, according to…

A helicopter drops water on the Tugwell Creek Fire. (Photo by Ken Groat)
Alida Volek and her boyfriend who live on Tugwell Road. (Photo contributed)

No evacuations planned due to wildfire near Sooke

‘There is no concern whatsoever right now for the fire to reach structures in the area,’ officials say

Alida Volek and her boyfriend who live on Tugwell Road. (Photo contributed)
Sooke resident Richard Jones wants seniors to be able to take their road test in Sooke. (Dawn Gibson/Sooke News Mirror)

Activist says seniors should not have to drive far to their road test

Sooke man hopes to have driver’s tests conducted locally

Sooke resident Richard Jones wants seniors to be able to take their road test in Sooke. (Dawn Gibson/Sooke News Mirror)
UPDATE: Wildfire near Sooke has increased in size to 100 hectares overnight

UPDATE: Wildfire near Sooke has increased in size to 100 hectares overnight

More resources and firefighters have been sent to the out of control blaze

UPDATE: Wildfire near Sooke has increased in size to 100 hectares overnight
Vancouver Island building trades could benefit from an Island-wide business licence scheme, say officials. (Sooke News Mirror)

Island-wide business licence eyed

Twenty-four Island communities mulling idea

Vancouver Island building trades could benefit from an Island-wide business licence scheme, say officials. (Sooke News Mirror)
(Photo by Tom Merritt)

Unexpected visitors moove in

Cows take morning stroll through Sooke neighbourhood

(Photo by Tom Merritt)
One of Sooke’s most mysterious historical property’s, Grouse Nest, has just on the market for $6.98 million. (Photo contributed)

Mysterious East Sooke ‘Grouse Nest’ up for sale

Luxurious East Sooke property on selling block for $6.98 million

One of Sooke’s most mysterious historical property’s, Grouse Nest, has just on the market for $6.98 million. (Photo contributed)
Public asked for views on more improvements to Highway 14
Public asked for views on more improvements to Highway 14
(Photo from Metro News Source)

CRD tightens leash on dog walkers

Five regional parks in Sooke now have new restrictions on dogs

(Photo from Metro News Source)
The Barefoot Movement is set to play at this year’s festival, which runs from June 15 to 17 at the Sooke River Flats. (Contributed)

Bluegrass festival returns to Sooke

Festival runs June 15 to 17 at Sooke River Campground

The Barefoot Movement is set to play at this year’s festival, which runs from June 15 to 17 at the Sooke River Flats. (Contributed)
B.C. woman has hundreds show up in $500 Craigslist rental scam

B.C. woman has hundreds show up in $500 Craigslist rental scam

Vancouver Island homeowner says fraudulent post encouraged people to peek in her windows

B.C. woman has hundreds show up in $500 Craigslist rental scam
Meet Vancouver Island’s shoe artist for the stars

Meet Vancouver Island’s shoe artist for the stars

Sooke artist designs one-of-a-kind sneakers

Meet Vancouver Island’s shoe artist for the stars
Mobile medical clinic rolls through Greater Victoria this summer

Mobile medical clinic rolls through Greater Victoria this summer

Service intended to help those living in rough or rural conditions

Mobile medical clinic rolls through Greater Victoria this summer