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Sooke backs call for expanded murder investigation unit

Homicides continue to rise on Vancouver Island and other nearby coastal regions

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Sooke firefighters called to a tent fire in Ed Macgregor Park on Saturday night. The tent was unoccupied, and no injuries were reported. (Photo by Mary Marshall)

Sooke homeless camp sparks fear with another park fire

‘We have been falling short in the care of this public space,’ says district

Sooke firefighters called to a tent fire in Ed Macgregor Park on Saturday night. The tent was unoccupied, and no injuries were reported. (Photo by Mary Marshall)
The integrated health centre planned for Sooke is moving toward issuing requests for proposal by late spring. (National Cancer Institute)

Sooke accelerates plans for state-of-the-art integrated health-care centre

Request for proposal could be ready by late spring

The integrated health centre planned for Sooke is moving toward issuing requests for proposal by late spring. (National Cancer Institute)
Stephanie Lumley stands under where a tree hit the roof of her home and left a large branch sticking through the ceiling. (Rick Stiebel- Sooke News Mirror)

Surviving the Storm: Winter weather wreaks havoc on Sooke woman’s home

Maple Avenue home hit by tree

Stephanie Lumley stands under where a tree hit the roof of her home and left a large branch sticking through the ceiling. (Rick Stiebel- Sooke News Mirror)
Stormy seas played havoc at Whiffin Spit on Tuesday. The park re-opened on Wednesday morning. (Contributed - Linda Mooney)

Sooke’s Whiffin Spit reopens with caution due to potential hazards

Crews working to clear debris after storm surge

Stormy seas played havoc at Whiffin Spit on Tuesday. The park re-opened on Wednesday morning. (Contributed - Linda Mooney)
Benjamin Kendrick, shown here in a 2017 photo with Sooke Mayor Maja Tait and Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce past president Karen Mason, is stepping away from Meanwhile in Sooke. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

‘Threaten violence’: Sooke fundraiser says he was bullied, won’t do it again

Sooke Food Bank hit by loss of vital support; $100,000 raised over last six years

Benjamin Kendrick, shown here in a 2017 photo with Sooke Mayor Maja Tait and Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce past president Karen Mason, is stepping away from Meanwhile in Sooke. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
A black bear hunts for food along the Sooke River. Unsecured garbage is fuelling a surge in bear reports in Sooke. (Kerrie Reay - Sooke News Mirror)

Unsecured garbage and compost fuel surge in bear sightings in Sooke

Wild Wise Sooke urges limiting bear attractants

A black bear hunts for food along the Sooke River. Unsecured garbage is fuelling a surge in bear reports in Sooke. (Kerrie Reay - Sooke News Mirror)
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, Ditidaht Chief Councillor Judi Thomas, Pacheedaht Chief Councillor Jeff Jones, and Dave Tovell with Parks Canada sign an agreement to return the use of ?A:?b?e:?s (Middle Beach) to the Pacheedaht First Nation near Port Renfrew. (Courtesy of Parks Canada)

Island First Nation reclaims stewardship of beach in historic agreement

Middle Beach in Pacific Rim National Park is important area in First Nation’s traditional territory

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, Ditidaht Chief Councillor Judi Thomas, Pacheedaht Chief Councillor Jeff Jones, and Dave Tovell with Parks Canada sign an agreement to return the use of ?A:?b?e:?s (Middle Beach) to the Pacheedaht First Nation near Port Renfrew. (Courtesy of Parks Canada)
The Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society collect brood chinook salmon brood stock in the Sooke River. (Contributed – SSES)

Swimmers aid DFO in assessing returning Vancouver Island salmon numbers.

Chum well below average across southern B.C.

The Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society collect brood chinook salmon brood stock in the Sooke River. (Contributed – SSES)
Two air source heat pumps installed on the exterior of a house. The Capital Regional District offers discounts to switch from an oil, natural gas, or propane heating system to an air source heat pump. (Shutterstock)

Innovative CRD home energy program spurs community collaboration

Regional district promotes neighbourly savings with heat pump discounts

Two air source heat pumps installed on the exterior of a house. The Capital Regional District offers discounts to switch from an oil, natural gas, or propane heating system to an air source heat pump. (Shutterstock)
RCMP is investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist on West Coast Road. (File - Pixabay)

Crash claims life of motorcyclist near Jordan River

RCMP, B.C. Coroners Service investigating

RCMP is investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist on West Coast Road. (File - Pixabay)
Sofia Slobodeniuk faces the challenges of a move from Ukraine with her two children one day at a time.(Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Ukrainian single mom facing challenges in Sooke

Sofia Slobodeniuk made a year-long journey from Ukraine to Canada

Sofia Slobodeniuk faces the challenges of a move from Ukraine with her two children one day at a time.(Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
The Royal Jubilee Hospital is reducing the number of surgeries performed between Sept. 5 and Oct. 27. (Black Press Media file photo)

Hundreds of Victoria surgeries cancelled at Royal Jubilee Hospital

Cancellations to run into late October

The Royal Jubilee Hospital is reducing the number of surgeries performed between Sept. 5 and Oct. 27. (Black Press Media file photo)
Maja Tait is the Sooke mayor. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke mayor acclaimed by federal NDP to run in next election

Candidate for Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke riding

Maja Tait is the Sooke mayor. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Long-time Sooke resident Doreen Carscadden, shown here with a few of 36 books of art she’s catalogued and the sandals chosen for an exclusive run of two pairs of Birkenstock sandals. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Island artist’s designs adorn limited edition of Birkenstock sandals

Best foot forward: art work used for exclusive Birkenstock design

Long-time Sooke resident Doreen Carscadden, shown here with a few of 36 books of art she’s catalogued and the sandals chosen for an exclusive run of two pairs of Birkenstock sandals. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
A wildfire in the Tugwell Creek area near Sooke remains out of control. (Coastal Fire Centre photo)

Crews fight out-of-control fire near Sooke

Fire covers about 1.5 hectares

A wildfire in the Tugwell Creek area near Sooke remains out of control. (Coastal Fire Centre photo)
A black bear created havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Park officials confirm the bear has left the area. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)

French Beach Provincial Park reopens after marauding bear forces closure

Park officials confirm bear has left the area after pawng tents and vehicles

A black bear created havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Park officials confirm the bear has left the area. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)
Stick in the Mud regulars Jim Meunier, left, Wendy O’Connor, and Bernie Klassen have formed a co-operative to keep the popular coffeee shop and gathering place open. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Coffee shop keeps on brewing

Community rallies to save Stick in the Mud

Stick in the Mud regulars Jim Meunier, left, Wendy O’Connor, and Bernie Klassen have formed a co-operative to keep the popular coffeee shop and gathering place open. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
A black bear is creating havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Officials will close the park until the bear is captured. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)

Bear encounter forces closure of French Beach and campsites

Black bear wanders into campsites, tearing tents and entering vehicle

A black bear is creating havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Officials will close the park until the bear is captured. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)
A black bear is creating havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Officials will close the park until the bear is captured. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)

Bear rips through tent, breaks into vehicle, closing B.C. campground

Black bear wanders into French Beach Provincial Park campsite west of Sooke

A black bear is creating havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Officials will close the park until the bear is captured. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)