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Sooke’s top online stories of 2021: traffic, weather, wildlife

Flooding, deer diseases and endless traffic

Dec 23, 2021 5:01 PM Read more >

Saanich park watchdog calls for replacement of Mount Douglas beach stairs

Erosion from water flows causing safety concerns, says Darrell Wick

Dec 23, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

Could two-strokes be struck out in Esquimalt?

Councillor motion wants township to explore phasing out gas-powered landscaping equipment

Dec 23, 2021 4:20 PM Read more >

MISSING: West Shore RCMP seek help locating man

Ryley Glavind, 27, was last seen a week ago, reported missing on Dec. 22

Dec 23, 2021 1:45 PM Read more >

Home renovations fuelling Sooke’s building permit revenue boom

The district’s budget included $711k in revenue, the final total was $1.2 million

Dec 23, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

LNG-powered BC Ferries vessel en route to Victoria; hybrid-electric ferry arrives

Salish-class ferry will feature original Indigenous artwork by Maynard Johnny Jr.

Dec 23, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

UPDATE: ‘Extremely lucky’ drivers conscious and alert after serious crash in Cobble Hill

Two drivers both in stable condition

Dec 23, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Esquimalt rink to host vaccine clinic in new year

The Archie Browning Sports Centre curling rink will be closed, but other facilities will stay open

Dec 23, 2021 8:45 AM Read more >

25 years since the Blizzard of ‘96

It’s the silver anniversary of the heaviest snow Victoria has seen since WWI

Dec 23, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Saanich council hopes broader planning approach will address urgent need for housing

Council supports priority shift from local area plans to focus on high-growth areas

Dec 23, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >