Rick Stiebel

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Sooke Celtic FC’s storybook season ends in disappointment

Lose 1-0 to Bingers Army in semifinal

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The South Vancouver Anglers Coalition will release 650,000 salmon fry in the next two months. (Contributed)

Anglers association to release 650,000 chinook fry in Sooke Basin

Community-based project supports local fisheries and wildlife

The South Vancouver Anglers Coalition will release 650,000 salmon fry in the next two months. (Contributed)
Renovations are nearing completion on the Sooke Harbour House, but legal issues continue. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke man hit with $600,000 penalty for lying about ownership of legendary hotel

Timothy Durkin told investor she would obtain part ownership of Sooke Harbour House

Renovations are nearing completion on the Sooke Harbour House, but legal issues continue. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
Volunteering at the Sooke Fine Arts Show has been known to bring a smile to participants. (Photo contributed)

Sooke Fine Arts Show on lookout for artful volunteers

Kick-off event on Saturday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church

Volunteering at the Sooke Fine Arts Show has been known to bring a smile to participants. (Photo contributed)
Former premier John Horgan (left), T-Sou-ke Nation elder Shirley Alphonse, Juan de Fuca Electoral Area director Al Wickheim, and former CRD director Mike Hicks take part in grand opening ceremonies for Sooke River Jack Brooks Hatchery on Saturday. (Photo by Kerrie Reay)

Long-awaited Sooke hatchery opening hooks a crowd

Sooke River Jack Brooks hatchery a reality thanks to dedicated volunteers

Former premier John Horgan (left), T-Sou-ke Nation elder Shirley Alphonse, Juan de Fuca Electoral Area director Al Wickheim, and former CRD director Mike Hicks take part in grand opening ceremonies for Sooke River Jack Brooks Hatchery on Saturday. (Photo by Kerrie Reay)
A throng of more than 300 passionate fans like the youngster shown here with head coach Sven Eckhardt cheered on Sooke Celtic FC to a win in the opening game of the Division 3 provincial playoffs on Friday. (Contributed photo)

Sooke Celtic FC wins opening round of provincial playoffs

VISL club beats Brazcouver 2-1

A throng of more than 300 passionate fans like the youngster shown here with head coach Sven Eckhardt cheered on Sooke Celtic FC to a win in the opening game of the Division 3 provincial playoffs on Friday. (Contributed photo)
A work crew tackles giant hogweed. The toxic plant can cause severe reactions in humans. (Kelly Mulhern - CRD)

Vancouver Islanders urged to give hogweed a giant berth

Toxic plant can cause severe reactions

A work crew tackles giant hogweed. The toxic plant can cause severe reactions in humans. (Kelly Mulhern - CRD)
Travis Butler, president of Butler Concrete and Aggregate, says reducing the environmental impact during the production of their products is a priority. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke company reduces environmental impact with new technologies

Butler Concrete cementing a greener way to build

Travis Butler, president of Butler Concrete and Aggregate, says reducing the environmental impact during the production of their products is a priority. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
Andy Carrier, owner of Sooke 2 for 1 Pizza, says the timing of tax hikes hurts small businesses. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Greater Victoria business owner criticizes timing of tax hikes

Sooke 2 for 1 Pizza owner says January start for increases hurts small businesses

Andy Carrier, owner of Sooke 2 for 1 Pizza, says the timing of tax hikes hurts small businesses. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
Last year’s Easter egg hunt put on by Pemberton Holmes drew a crowd. This year’s event takes place on April 8 at Ed Macgregor Park. (Contributed)

Easter egg hunt promises fun-filled day for families

Event takes place at Ed Macgregor Park on April 8

Last year’s Easter egg hunt put on by Pemberton Holmes drew a crowd. This year’s event takes place on April 8 at Ed Macgregor Park. (Contributed)
The Sooke Women’s Mastermind Group offers entrepreneurial strategies and support during bi-weekly sessions over three months beginning in April. (Shutterstock)

Sooke launches Women’s Mastermind Group for entrepreneurs

Group offers entrepreneurial strategies and support during bi-weekly sessions

The Sooke Women’s Mastermind Group offers entrepreneurial strategies and support during bi-weekly sessions over three months beginning in April. (Shutterstock)
Philip Ney may pull the plug on a sailing program that assists addicted youth if he can’t find dock space for the schooner central to Horizons Unbound. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke youth sailing program looks for safe harbour

Substance abuse program is at risk because there is no dock available for 85-foot schooner

Philip Ney may pull the plug on a sailing program that assists addicted youth if he can’t find dock space for the schooner central to Horizons Unbound. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
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Sooke mayor says $1 million offer from developer needs more scrutiny

Sunriver Estates pitches DeMamiel Creek crossing

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Sooke Celtic coach Sven Eckhardt gives a thumbs up to Dex Snelling, a youth player with Sooke FC and avid Celtic fan, for his Celtic clover haircut. (Contributed photo)

For Sooke Celtic coach, focusing on fundamentals is key

Sven Eckhardt brings international soccer experiences to local pitch

Sooke Celtic coach Sven Eckhardt gives a thumbs up to Dex Snelling, a youth player with Sooke FC and avid Celtic fan, for his Celtic clover haircut. (Contributed photo)
Local MLA John Horgan and T’Sou-ke Nation Chief Gordie Planes listen to an explanation from Synergraze founder and CEO Tamara Loiselle on how the spore tank works at a demonstration project in a greenhouse that’s home to an innovative project aimed at reducing methane gas emissions from livestock. (Rick Stiebel-Sooke News Mirror)

B.C. cow fart reduction project seeks to clear the air with seaweed

Partners in an innovative methane reduction method want to set the record straight with neighbours

Local MLA John Horgan and T’Sou-ke Nation Chief Gordie Planes listen to an explanation from Synergraze founder and CEO Tamara Loiselle on how the spore tank works at a demonstration project in a greenhouse that’s home to an innovative project aimed at reducing methane gas emissions from livestock. (Rick Stiebel-Sooke News Mirror)
Local MLA John Horgan and T’Sou-ke Nation Chief Gordie Planes listen to an explanation from Synergraze founder and CEO Tamara Loiselle on how the spore tank works at a demonstration project in a greenhouse that’s home to an innovative project aimed at reducing methane gas emissions from livestock. (Rick Stiebel-Sooke News Mirror)

East Sooke cow fart project proponents seek to clear the air

Partners of an innovative methane reduction method using seaweed want to set the record straight

Local MLA John Horgan and T’Sou-ke Nation Chief Gordie Planes listen to an explanation from Synergraze founder and CEO Tamara Loiselle on how the spore tank works at a demonstration project in a greenhouse that’s home to an innovative project aimed at reducing methane gas emissions from livestock. (Rick Stiebel-Sooke News Mirror)
Prince Charles leaves a roundtable event with business leaders in Ottawa, during the Canadian Royal tour, on May 18, 2022. Heritage Canada says an official Canadian portrait of King Charles III will be released “in due course.” (Justin Tang - The Canadian Press)

Where is King Charles’s official portrait?

Government offices and municipal halls not required to display royal portraits

Prince Charles leaves a roundtable event with business leaders in Ottawa, during the Canadian Royal tour, on May 18, 2022. Heritage Canada says an official Canadian portrait of King Charles III will be released “in due course.” (Justin Tang - The Canadian Press)
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Vancouver Island youth soccer racial abuse prompts quick action

South Island soccer organizations take steps to eliminate all forms of abuse

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The Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players and Chorus will host their annual Tea and Symphony concert on Sunday, Feb. 12. (Contributed)

Tea and Symphony a treat for the senses

Event takes place Feb. 12 at Sooke Community Hall

The Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players and Chorus will host their annual Tea and Symphony concert on Sunday, Feb. 12. (Contributed)
Shawn Driver, the owner of Driver Enterprises, has been found in violation of District of Sooke bylaws by the BC Supreme Court. (Sooke News Mirror files)

Court rules Sooke business violated local bylaws

In contravention of aw, Driver Enterprises undertook development without proper authorization

Shawn Driver, the owner of Driver Enterprises, has been found in violation of District of Sooke bylaws by the BC Supreme Court. (Sooke News Mirror files)