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Reconciliation events important amid rising denialism, says Sooke walk organizer: Sooke walk, South Island Powwow, bike ride among many events marking National ...
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Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke River grows to more than 210 hectares: The Capital Regional District closed a portion of the Galloping Goose Trail in the area as ...
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Construction of Sooke Urgent and Primary Care Clinic set to begin: The $8-million, six-storey building at 2101 Sitka Court will also contain suites for ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/construction-of-sooke-urgent-and-primary-care-clinic-set-to-begin-12821092

Island school districts point to immigration restrictions as growth slows, flattens
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Campfire bans still in effect for some areas of south Island: Sooke, Langford and other areas are maintaining their bans, pending a change in conditions.
timescolonist.com/local-news/campfire-bans-still-in-effect-for-some-areas-of-south-island-12741194

More child-care spaces at B.C. schools announced in Nanaimo: Child care is also being added to schools in the Cowichan Valley, Pacific Rim and Sooke school ...
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Sooke RCMP probe trio of break-in reports: Police are encouraging residents to lock their doors and windows when they leave the house and overnight.
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Sooke man in prison for shooting neighbour ordered to pay him, wife, $1 million in damages
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Province rejects private wilderness camp in East Sooke Regional Park: Vitaliy Svetlichnyy, owner of One With Nature outdoor survival school, applied two years ...
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Downed wires trap passengers after car hits power pole in Colwood: A stretch of Sooke Road was closed in both directions after a vehicle hit a power pole on ...
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Fire damages three Sooke businesses: The fire caused damage to ML Sushi Take Out, Teriyaki House and the Sooke Sweet & Pop Shoppe.
timescolonist.com/local-news/fire-damages-three-sooke-businesses-12685615

Nearly all 16 wildfires reported on Island caused by lightning in low-fire-danger areas
timescolonist.com/local-news/nearly-all-16-wildfires-reported-on-island-caused-by-lightning-in-low-fire-danger-areas-12671415

A portrait in dung: Artwork of Trump by Sooke artist gets international attention
timescolonist.com/entertainment/a-portrait-in-dung-artwork-of-trump-by-sooke-artist-gets-international-attention-12624090

Missing Colwood boy, 14, last seen Wednesday: Landon Flaro was last seen at about 1:15 p.m. Aug. 12 on foot near the intersection of Sooke Road and Wale Road.
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Two hurt when car hits bear on Sooke Road: The bear died in the collision, which happened about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 5600-block of Sooke Road ...
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Sooke rallies behind tech-repair shop after seven break-ins: An online fundraiser has been launched for Gadget Tree’s owner, who says the repeated break-ins were ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/sooke-rallies-behind-tech-repair-shop-after-seven-break-ins-12557182

Second-largest whale species spotted off Vancouver Island: A fin whale estimated to be about 21 metres long was photographed swimming off Sheringham Point ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/second-largest-whale-species-spotted-off-sooke-12507566

Early-learning supports cut in Sooke district, 11 lose jobs: The end of the pilot program, which began in 2018, affects 11 early-childhood educators.
timescolonist.com/local-news/early-learning-supports-cut-in-sooke-district-11-lose-jobs-12472722

Illegal firearms and silencers seized in Sooke search this spring: The operation, which also found illegal drugs, was led by the Canada Border Services Agency.
timescolonist.com/local-news/illegal-firearms-and-silencers-seized-in-sooke-search-this-spring-12429945

Sooke RCMP nab 55 impaired drivers in five months: A majority of the drivers lost their licences, were fined and had their vehicles impounded ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/sooke-rcmp-nab-55-impaired-drivers-in-five-months-12391993

Sooke crews fight two fires at once as dry conditions persist: Two occupants were safely evacuated from a Wednesday afternoon house fire on Felton Lane that was ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/sooke-crews-fight-two-fires-at-once-as-dry-conditions-persist-12377847

Two councillors throw hats in ring for Sooke mayor's seat: Coun. Al Beddows and Coun. Kevin Pearson will vie to replace Mayor Maja Tait, who has said she will ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/two-councillors-throw-hats-in-ring-for-sooke-mayors-seat-12371556

Our Community: Youth camps, summer activities, race at Beaver Lake: Plus CityVibe, Giant Clothing Emporium Fundraiser, and more.
timescolonist.com/islander/our-community-youth-camps-summer-activities-race-at-beaver-lake-12336631

Ribbon-cutting for $1.1M Sooke Skate Park to include skateboarding displays: The noon-3 p.m. event at the park at 6520 Throup Rd. will also include a DJ ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/ribbon-cutting-for-11m-sooke-skate-park-to-include-skateboarding-displays-12351137

Three escape Sooke house fire that may have started in greenhouse: The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it might have started in an adjacent ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/three-escape-sooke-house-fire-that-may-have-started-in-greenhouse-12325432

Police watchdog seeks witnesses in Sooke RCMP arrest: Sooke RCMP responded to a residence near Otter Point after the owner asked for assistance getting a man to ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/police-watchdog-seeks-witnesses-in-sooke-rcmp-arrest-12338108

East Sooke survival camp opposition misinformed: applicant: Company says there are no plans to build fences or block public access to the 71-hectare parcel ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/east-sooke-survival-camp-opposition-misinformed-applicant-12253037

Second Sooke School Board trustee resigns: The departure of Ebony Logins follows that of Allison Watson earlier this year.
timescolonist.com/local-news/second-sooke-school-board-trustee-resigns-12226031

Two sent to hospital after Sooke Road rollover crash: The men, ages 59 and 44, had to be extracted from their vehicle by the Sooke Fire Department after the ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/two-sent-to-hospital-after-sooke-road-rollover-crash-12212924

Man, 28, arrested in Sooke charged in Alberta murder: Cole Erich Hill has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Brady Greg Snelgrove, 30, on Jan ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-28-arrested-in-sooke-charged-in-alberta-murder-12201589

Police investigate reports of lewd acts in Sooke: One report stemmed from an incident in Otter Point Park, while the other was from Gordon’s Beach.
timescolonist.com/local-news/police-investigate-reports-of-lewd-acts-in-sooke-12172850

B.C. Hydro says work along Sooke Road to continue until May 4: Weather or other factors could extend the timeline, the utility says.
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-hydro-says-work-along-sooke-road-to-continue-until-may-4-12158821

Death of Sooke man found at mobile-home park called 'suspicious': A suspect vehicle was located by West Shore RCMP, and two occupants were arrested.
timescolonist.com/local-news/death-of-sooke-man-found-at-mobile-home-park-called-suspicious-12136323

Casualties reported in Sooke house fire; neighbours tried to help: The blaze seemed manageable at first, but quickly escalated, a neighbour says.
timescolonist.com/local-news/casualties-reported-in-sooke-house-fire-neighbours-tried-to-help-12102272

East Sooke Park no place for private survival school: opponents: One With Nature Corp. has applied to the province to lease a 71-hectare site in the park to ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/east-sooke-park-no-place-for-private-survival-school-opponents-12077147

Sinkhole closes road near Whiffin Spit: The closure is in the 1600-block of Dufour in Sooke.
timescolonist.com/local-news/sinkhole-closes-road-near-whiffin-spit-12084902

Sooke-area youth arrested after 'concerning' online chat with U.S. youth: The American youth, in Louisville, Kentucky, allegedly made school-shooting threats ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/sooke-area-youth-arrested-after-concerning-online-chat-with-us-youth-12078959

Vancouver Island youth accused of school shooting threats: Alleged discussion of school shooting made between two youths over social media platform Discord
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Sooke man pleads guilty to fatally shooting friend: Adam John Steenbergen pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fatal shooting three years ago when the pair ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/sooke-man-pleads-guilty-to-fatally-shooting-friend-12045562

Sooke School Board trustee resigns: Allison Watson, who served seven years on the board, cited personal reasons and concerns about “the overall culture in which ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/sooke-school-board-trustee-resigns-12034840

Wildlife group warns of bears in Sooke neighbourhoods: Wild Wise received reports of a mother black bear and three yearling cubs accessing food sources around ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/wildlife-group-warns-of-bears-in-sooke-neighbourhoods-11990433

Loaded shotgun found under a car in Sooke: Police say the shotgun appeared to have been discarded under the parked car.
timescolonist.com/local-news/loaded-shotgun-found-under-a-car-in-sooke-11958066

14-year-old missing overnight in Sooke has been found: RCMP: RCMP say the boy, who had last been seen on Wednesday, has been located safe and sound.
timescolonist.com/local-news/sooke-residents-jump-into-hunt-for-missing-14-year-old-11899223

Dual-credit Royal Roads courses to be offered to Sooke district students: High school students will be able to earn credits in business and sustainability ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/dual-credit-royal-roads-courses-to-be-offered-to-sooke-district-students-11906495

Temporary lane closures coming for Sooke Road as B.C. Hydro removes trees: The work is set to start Feb. 9 and continue for at least three weeks between Woodruff ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/temporary-lane-closures-coming-for-sooke-road-as-bc-hydro-removes-trees-11815022

Sooke Road closed at Kangaroo after serious crash: The two-vehicle collision involves life-threatening injuries, say West Shore RCMP.
timescolonist.com/local-news/sooke-road-closed-at-kangaroo-after-serious-crash-11799023

Saanich, Victoria and Sooke open up emergency shelters as temperatures fall: In Sooke, the six-mat emergency weather shelter was to open for the third night in ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-victoria-and-sooke-open-up-emergency-shelters-as-temperatures-fall-11671954

Missing Sooke man, 50, last seen in September may now be in Victoria: RCMP: He may be frequenting downtown Victoria, police said
timescolonist.com/local-news/missing-sooke-man-50-last-seen-in-september-may-now-be-in-victoria-rcmp-11674559

Our Community: Sooke Museum ideas pour in, West Shore RCMP hand out hampers: More than 1,900 people from all areas of the region, from East Sooke to Port Renfrew ...
timescolonist.com/islander/our-community-sooke-museum-ideas-pour-in-west-shore-rcmp-hand-out-hampers-11660587

Organized crime in Sooke on rise as gangs flee police in neighbouring communities: RCMP
timescolonist.com/local-news/organized-crime-in-sooke-on-rise-as-gangs-flee-police-in-neighbouring-communities-rcmp-11633349

Unlicensed pickup driver nailed for excessive speed on Sooke Road: The Ram pickup was clocked doing 127 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Sooke Road on Friday.
timescolonist.com/local-news/unlicensed-pickup-driver-nailed-for-excessive-speed-on-sooke-road-11526232

Remembrance Day events on Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands: Event listings from Victoria to Sooke to Port McNeill to Saltspring and points in between
timescolonist.com/life/vancouver-island-and-gulf-islands-observe-remembrance-day-11470160

Langford to open 'pop-ups' for yard waste to cut wildfire risks: The pop-up will be available at 2955 Sooke Lake Road on the last three Saturdays this month, Nov ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/langford-to-open-pop-ups-for-yard-waste-to-cut-wildfire-risks-11442449

Customized motorcycle stolen from East Sooke Regional Park: A 2010 U-Build chopper-style motorcycle, painted with Looney Tunes images, was stolen from the park ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/customized-motorcycle-stolen-from-east-sooke-regional-park-11394624

Small quake near Sidney causes mild shaking across region: The quake, which occurred at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, was felt from Sooke to Victoria ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/small-quake-near-sidney-causes-mild-shaking-across-region-11375986

RCMP investigate Sooke shootings that left dog dead: The shootings, which left another dog severely injured, occurred just before noon Sunday in the 2500-block ...
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Boil-water advisory issued for portion of East Sooke: Tap water should be boiled vigorously for one minute, says the Capital Regional District.
timescolonist.com/local-news/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-portion-of-east-sooke-11347919
Aspiring musician identified as victim of fatal Highway 4 crash: His mother says Nick Antoine was on his way to Sooke from Port Alberni to follow his dream of ...
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Paid articlePaywall Trump Tariffs Have Canada Weighing Lumber Quotas in US Trade Dispute: Canadian officials are open to considering limits on how much softwood lumber can be ...
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