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A workplace accident in Sooke has claimed a man’s life (file photo)

UPDATE: Man killed in work-site accident

Friends set up gofundme account to help family

A workplace accident in Sooke has claimed a man’s life (file photo)
Two bear cubs near Sooke had more of an adventure than they’d planned when they found themselves trapped in a dumpster. (BC Conservation Service)

Dumpster-diving cubs rescued and returned to mama

Conservation officers tag and release hapless pair in Sooke after they get stuck in garbage bin

Two bear cubs near Sooke had more of an adventure than they’d planned when they found themselves trapped in a dumpster. (BC Conservation Service)
This is one of a pair of bumbling thieves who stole a Keno machine from 17 Mile Pub. Call Crime Stoppers with any information. (Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers)

VIDEO: Bumbling Sooke thieves use stolen truck to rob 17 Mile Pub of an empty Keno machine

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers still offering reward

This is one of a pair of bumbling thieves who stole a Keno machine from 17 Mile Pub. Call Crime Stoppers with any information. (Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers)
Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society members taking Coho broodstock for the Jack Brooks Hatchery. Salmon are hand netted and transported to the hatchery where the eggs and milt are extracted from the fish. (Contributed)

Scientists concerned our salmon not swimming toward domestic bliss

New methods eyed by hatcheries, as researchers say ‘Street-proof fish’ have better chance of survival

Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society members taking Coho broodstock for the Jack Brooks Hatchery. Salmon are hand netted and transported to the hatchery where the eggs and milt are extracted from the fish. (Contributed)
Sherry Thompson of the Sooke Shelter Society says that the refusal of any of Sooke’s churches or service groups to host an extreme weather shelter is putting the region’s homeless at risk. (Tim Collins/Sooke News Mirror)

Lack of shelter puts Sooke homeless at risk

Shelter Society gets nothing but rejections for extreme weather shelter

Sherry Thompson of the Sooke Shelter Society says that the refusal of any of Sooke’s churches or service groups to host an extreme weather shelter is putting the region’s homeless at risk. (Tim Collins/Sooke News Mirror)
Bears coming into communities attracted to improperly stored garbage or fruit remain the biggest source of wildlife conflicts in B.C. (B.C. Conservation Officer Service)

Island bears are wide awake and looking for garbage

Human behaviour being blamed again after bear killed in Sooke

Bears coming into communities attracted to improperly stored garbage or fruit remain the biggest source of wildlife conflicts in B.C. (B.C. Conservation Officer Service)
Frédérique Philip surveys the damage to the historic house she once called home. (Tim Collins / Sooke News Mirror)

Senseless vandalism rocks historic Sooke mansion

Neighbours plead for something to be done

Frédérique Philip surveys the damage to the historic house she once called home. (Tim Collins / Sooke News Mirror)
An all day inoculation clinc is currently underway at the Sooke Veterinary Hospital. (file photo)

Veterinarian opens emergency clinic to deal with bacteria that kills dogs

Leptospirosis causing fears among dog owners

An all day inoculation clinc is currently underway at the Sooke Veterinary Hospital. (file photo)
SEAPARC is in need of lifeguards and instructors. Staff shortages have led to a reduction in the number of swimming classes offered at the facility. (photo contributed)

No one wants to guard lives in Sooke

Puzzled community cancelling swim programs due to inability to hire life guards

SEAPARC is in need of lifeguards and instructors. Staff shortages have led to a reduction in the number of swimming classes offered at the facility. (photo contributed)
Laws on pot-impaired driving remain hazy

Laws on pot-impaired driving remain hazy

No clear definition of what constitutes “impaired”

Laws on pot-impaired driving remain hazy
A serious disease that can be deadly to dogs has been emerging across Vancouver Island. Sooke now has its first case as well. (file photo)

Veterinarian warns dog owners of leptospirosis in Greater Victoria

Bacteria can be life-threatening

A serious disease that can be deadly to dogs has been emerging across Vancouver Island. Sooke now has its first case as well. (file photo)
Sooke RCMP are looking for information on the identy of this suspect.

Sooke Mounties seek help to identify robbery suspect

Photos of suspect released

Sooke RCMP are looking for information on the identy of this suspect.
Referendum ballots have now been delivered but the choices remain confusing. (Black Press)

Voting referendum not simple choice: expert

Two-part ballot confuses many

Referendum ballots have now been delivered but the choices remain confusing. (Black Press)
The Sheringham Point lighthouse has undergone a complete renovation and awaits the public. (Sooke News Mirror)

Shirley’s Sheringham Lighthouse restoration nears completion

Renovated heritage landmark will be open to the public

The Sheringham Point lighthouse has undergone a complete renovation and awaits the public. (Sooke News Mirror)
Darrel McLeod has won the Governor General Literary Award for 2018 for his book “Maskatch”. (Black Press)

Sooke author wins Governor General Literary Award

Darrel McLeod’s book based on talks with elder

Darrel McLeod has won the Governor General Literary Award for 2018 for his book “Maskatch”. (Black Press)
Sue Daniels-Ferrie has created a series of paintings and prose to remind people of the meaning of Remembrance Day. (Tim Collins/ Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke artist’s paintings a call for remembrance

Sue Daniels-Ferrie creates poignant depictions of warfare and sacrifice

Sue Daniels-Ferrie has created a series of paintings and prose to remind people of the meaning of Remembrance Day. (Tim Collins/ Sooke News Mirror)
Chris Cowley (left) and Rick Gill are prepared to keep the highways around Greater Victoria safe and clear during the coming winter. (Tim Collins/Sooke News Mirror)

Winter is coming and highways will be a challenge, say local highway maintenance workers

Mainroad offers winter driving safety tips

Chris Cowley (left) and Rick Gill are prepared to keep the highways around Greater Victoria safe and clear during the coming winter. (Tim Collins/Sooke News Mirror)
Island woman seeks assisted dying law changes for Alzheimer patients

Island woman seeks assisted dying law changes for Alzheimer patients

Family’s ordeal has spurred a petition to Parliament

Island woman seeks assisted dying law changes for Alzheimer patients
These special shoes are up for auction at the Journey Middle School website. (photo contributed)

Custom running shoes raise money for Sooke school

Artist’s shoes are worn by celebrities around the world

These special shoes are up for auction at the Journey Middle School website. (photo contributed)
On Monday, it was discovered that the emergency supplies at Journey Middle School had been stolen. (photo contributed)

Thieves target Sooke school’s emergency supplies

Journey middle school victims for a second time

On Monday, it was discovered that the emergency supplies at Journey Middle School had been stolen. (photo contributed)