Sooke

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

Investigation launched after ‘distraught’ man in Sooke is found dead

Sooke RCMP officers were called to a residence on Kemp Lake Road

Police were called to a home in Sooke by a man in distress. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
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)
James Sails reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 24. (Submitted by James Sails)

Retired soldier conquers Mount Everest, fulfilling lifelong dream

East Sooke resident journeys to top of world in mountaineering quest

James Sails reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 24. (Submitted by James Sails)
Carey Newman is one of the driving forces behind a project that will add sounds of Indigenous cultures to the Witness Blanket he first began working on in 2012. (University of Victoria/Photo Services)

Indigenous artist collects sounds for virtual Witness Blanket

Carey Newman, creator of world renowned Witness Blanket, seeks sounds from residential schools

Carey Newman is one of the driving forces behind a project that will add sounds of Indigenous cultures to the Witness Blanket he first began working on in 2012. (University of Victoria/Photo Services)
A home under construction at Woodland Creek in Sooke. The district is on the province's 'naughty list,' and must to speed up home construction or face penalties. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke mayor surprised as district lands on housing ‘naughty list’

Maja Tait says district has difficulty hitting housing targets due to provincial funding delays

A home under construction at Woodland Creek in Sooke. The district is on the province's 'naughty list,' and must to speed up home construction or face penalties. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
Sooke News Mirror publisher Rod Sluggett and Sooke Region Communities Health Network president Mary Dunn are working together to raise $2 million for the Sooke Gathering Place. The new community centre will be built within the proposed affordable seniors housing complex on Wadams Way. (Kevin Laird – Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke Gathering Place hoping to cash in big through Canada charity challenege

Sooke health network will be participating in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge

Sooke News Mirror publisher Rod Sluggett and Sooke Region Communities Health Network president Mary Dunn are working together to raise $2 million for the Sooke Gathering Place. The new community centre will be built within the proposed affordable seniors housing complex on Wadams Way. (Kevin Laird – Sooke News Mirror)
New lighting will enhance the viewer’s experience at the Sooke Fine Arts Show this year. (File - Sooke News Mirror.com)

Sooke Fine Arts Show shines brighter with chandelier lighting project

New lighting will enhance art viewing experience

  • Jun 8, 2023
New lighting will enhance the viewer’s experience at the Sooke Fine Arts Show this year. (File - Sooke News Mirror.com)
Kayakers at Sombrio Beach. The group faced several narrow escapes on a day that looked perfect for an ocean excursion along the coast. (Contributed - Kat Loveys)

Lessons Learned: Kayakers’ harrowing experience highlights water safety

Boaters overcome by gusty winds and violent waves

Kayakers at Sombrio Beach. The group faced several narrow escapes on a day that looked perfect for an ocean excursion along the coast. (Contributed - Kat Loveys)
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LETTER: Bilingual policy ignores English majority and history

As it was once written, bilingual today, French tomorrow, it appears tomorrow…

  • May 16, 2023
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LETTER: Sooke Builders Association ready to work with district

Re: Sooke Builders Association forms to advocate for construction industry (News, May…

  • May 11, 2023
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LETTER: Province funds cell service, favours Rogers

Re: New cell towers connect 70-kilometre stretch of Hwy. 14 (News, May…

  • May 11, 2023
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A hiker makes his way along the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. Trail users can enjoy enhanced camping facilities with the addition of 50 new elevated tent platforms at five backcountry campgrounds. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Improved camping facilities added to Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

50 new tent platforms installed

A hiker makes his way along the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. Trail users can enjoy enhanced camping facilities with the addition of 50 new elevated tent platforms at five backcountry campgrounds. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Artist submissions for the Sooke Fine Arts Show is June 1. Three jurors are expected to judge more than 300 art pieces from portraits to woodworks. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Deadline approaching for Sooke Fine Arts Show

Artists must submit work by June 1

Artist submissions for the Sooke Fine Arts Show is June 1. Three jurors are expected to judge more than 300 art pieces from portraits to woodworks. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
The West Coast Wonder Women all-female international boxing tournament at the Sooke Community Hall is set for May 19-21. (Contributed by Jeff Scott Shaw)

All-female boxing tournament returns to Sooke featuring athletes from around the world

Sooke Boxing hosts international Wonder Women event May 19-23

The West Coast Wonder Women all-female international boxing tournament at the Sooke Community Hall is set for May 19-21. (Contributed by Jeff Scott Shaw)
Sooke Mayor Maja Tait may take a run at federal politics by seeking the NDP nomination for the Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke riding. The current MP, Randall Garrison, has announced he won’t seek re-election. (File - Black Press Media)

Sooke mayor eyes federal politics with NDP nomination bid

‘I’m giving it serious consideration,’ says Maja Tait

Sooke Mayor Maja Tait may take a run at federal politics by seeking the NDP nomination for the Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke riding. The current MP, Randall Garrison, has announced he won’t seek re-election. (File - Black Press Media)
Conservation groups are applauding a motion by federal MP Patrick Weiler to protect old-growth forests. (Contributed photo)

Liberal MP’s motion hailed as a ‘major leap forward’ for old-growth forest protection

MP Patrick Weiler’s motion calls for matching funding from the province

Conservation groups are applauding a motion by federal MP Patrick Weiler to protect old-growth forests. (Contributed photo)
A cellphone tower. The Sooke to Port Renfrew cellphone project received nearly $5 million in funding from the province and $695,000 from Rogers Communications. (Shutterstock)

A 70-km stretch of Highway 14 on Vancouver Island finally gets wireless coverage

The project received $5 million in funding from province and $695,000 from Rogers Communications

A cellphone tower. The Sooke to Port Renfrew cellphone project received nearly $5 million in funding from the province and $695,000 from Rogers Communications. (Shutterstock)
A Sooke fire on May 2, 2023 on Churchill Drive. (@wj_valk/Twitter)

VIDEO: Massive fire destroys buildings under construction in Sooke neighbourhood; residents evacuated temporarily

The fire could be seen across the region; cause unknown

A Sooke fire on May 2, 2023 on Churchill Drive. (@wj_valk/Twitter)