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The aftermath of an accident has taken a toll on the daily life of a Sooke family. (Contributed - Jozsef Gurlay)

Car slams into pole, leaves Sooke homeowner stuck in the dark weeks later

GoFundMe launched after insurance complications leave family short of what’s needed to restore power

The aftermath of an accident has taken a toll on the daily life of a Sooke family. (Contributed - Jozsef Gurlay)
An application has been submitted to construct a 235-hectare solar farm near Jordan River on southern Vancouver Island. The solar farm is expected to generate enough energy to power more than 20,000 homes by 2027. (Gustavo Fring - Pexels)

Proposed solar farm near Sooke expected to power 20,000 homes

Plant will generate up to 100 megawatts of renewable energy

An application has been submitted to construct a 235-hectare solar farm near Jordan River on southern Vancouver Island. The solar farm is expected to generate enough energy to power more than 20,000 homes by 2027. (Gustavo Fring - Pexels)
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Parked car may have been shot at by pellet gun: Sooke RCMP

Incident on Otter Point Road believed to be random

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Inclement weather has caused a significant decline in water pressure within the Port Renfrew Water System. (Joe Zlomek - Unsplash)

Port Renfrew residents urged to conserve amid water system leak

Weather causes significant decline in water pressure

Inclement weather has caused a significant decline in water pressure within the Port Renfrew Water System. (Joe Zlomek - Unsplash)
Melissa McDevitt, 38, went missing on Dec. 10, 2022 in the Sooke Potholes area. Her body was discovered Wednesday by hikers. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)

Woman missing for nearly a year in Sooke found dead

RCMP investigates as search group discovers body in Sooke Potholes area

Melissa McDevitt, 38, went missing on Dec. 10, 2022 in the Sooke Potholes area. Her body was discovered Wednesday by hikers. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)
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RCMP charge Sooke man with breaking dog’s jaw, lying about attack

Derek Reid, 32, will appear in court on Jan. 4

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Police were called to a home in Sooke by a man in distress. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Independent investigator clears Sooke RCMP of any wrongdoing in man’s death

Police responded to a call of a man in distress; later found deceased

Police were called to a home in Sooke by a man in distress. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
Runners race in the 2023 version of the Sooke 10K. The Vancouver Island Race Series begins its 2024 season in January. (Courtesy: Vancouver Island Race Series)

Vancouver Island Race Series eyes January start date

Cobble Hill 10K named provincial championships in series

Runners race in the 2023 version of the Sooke 10K. The Vancouver Island Race Series begins its 2024 season in January. (Courtesy: Vancouver Island Race Series)
A partially loaded crude oil tanker is guided out of Burrard Inlet from Burnaby’s Westridge Terminal next to the Chevron oil refinery. (File - Black Press Media)

Southern Vancouver Island communities seek tanker ban in rough seas

Concerns raised over spill response, more resources requested

A partially loaded crude oil tanker is guided out of Burrard Inlet from Burnaby’s Westridge Terminal next to the Chevron oil refinery. (File - Black Press Media)
Amanda Swinimer’s new children’s book – The Science and Superpowers of Seaweed – has won an international award. (Contributed photo)

Shirley author wins North American book award

Amanda Swinimer wrote children’s book on seaweed

Amanda Swinimer’s new children’s book – The Science and Superpowers of Seaweed – has won an international award. (Contributed photo)
A Sooke man proposes transforming the Galloping Goose into a community gallery that celebrates the region’s cultural and environmental diversity, going beyond its role as a transportation corridor. (File – Black Press Media)

Greater Victoria Galloping Goose project celebrates culture and nature

Sooke man envisions vibrant community gallery

A Sooke man proposes transforming the Galloping Goose into a community gallery that celebrates the region’s cultural and environmental diversity, going beyond its role as a transportation corridor. (File – Black Press Media)
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Overflows dumps 5,000 litres of sewage on busy Sooke road

Lift station electrical fault to blame, says district

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A fire destroyed four structures at a Steeple Chase construction site on May. 2. (@wj_valk/Twitter)

Residents demand answers more than 3 months after devastating Sooke fire

‘You must consider the consequences for lack of information’

A fire destroyed four structures at a Steeple Chase construction site on May. 2. (@wj_valk/Twitter)
A wildfire in the Tugwell Creek area near Sooke is now under control. (Coastal Fire Centre photo)

Tugwell wildfire near Sooke contained, say officials

Firefighters successfully control 1.85 hectare blaze

A wildfire in the Tugwell Creek area near Sooke is now under control. (Coastal Fire Centre photo)
A wildfire in the Tugwell Creek area near Sooke is now listed as being held. (Coastal Fire Centre photo)

Wildfire near Tugwell Creek being held

Fire covers about 1.85 hectares

A wildfire in the Tugwell Creek area near Sooke is now listed as being held. (Coastal Fire Centre photo)
Renovations continue at the Sooke Harbour House. The iconic inn is expected to reopen later this year. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

Extensive renovations at Sooke Harbour House nearing completion

New leadership team in place

Renovations continue at the Sooke Harbour House. The iconic inn is expected to reopen later this year. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
Const. Justin Raycraft, a Sooke resident and member of the West Shore RCMP, has started training for the 2023 Tour de Rock, hoping to raise $6,000 for pediatric cancer. To donate, go to his Cops for Cancer page sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

West Shore Mountie prepares for Tour de Rock challenge

Sooke resident Jason Raycraft begins fundraising, training

Const. Justin Raycraft, a Sooke resident and member of the West Shore RCMP, has started training for the 2023 Tour de Rock, hoping to raise $6,000 for pediatric cancer. To donate, go to his Cops for Cancer page sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
A B.C. Transit bus makes its way around a Highway 14 roundabout in Sooke on Friday. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke mayor steps down as transit board chair

‘I can’t give the role the attention it needs,’ says Maja Tait

A B.C. Transit bus makes its way around a Highway 14 roundabout in Sooke on Friday. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
Levi Choo recovering from burns on his hands at B.C. Children’s Hospital. The Choo family received support from B.C. Children’s Hospital and the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund in dealing with the ordeal that dates back six years. (Photo submitted by family)

Sooke family shares harrowing story to raise funds for burn survivors

Hometown Heroes Lottery supports burn survivors and transform lives

Levi Choo recovering from burns on his hands at B.C. Children’s Hospital. The Choo family received support from B.C. Children’s Hospital and the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund in dealing with the ordeal that dates back six years. (Photo submitted by family)
Camp Phoenix returns to Sooke this summer. The program is for young people who may not have access to summer camp due to financial or social constraints. (Oksana Shufrych - Shutterstock)

Camp Phoenix seeks campers for outdoor adventures in Sooke

Program is for young people who may not have access to summer camp due to financial constraints

Camp Phoenix returns to Sooke this summer. The program is for young people who may not have access to summer camp due to financial or social constraints. (Oksana Shufrych - Shutterstock)