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RCMP charge Sooke man with breaking dog’s jaw, lying about attack

Derek Reid, 32, will appear in court on Jan. 4

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

Independent investigator clears Sooke RCMP of any wrongdoing in man’s death

Police responded to a call of a man in distress; later found deceased

Police were called to a home in Sooke by a man in distress. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
Runners race in the 2023 version of the Sooke 10K. The Vancouver Island Race Series begins its 2024 season in January. (Courtesy: Vancouver Island Race Series)

Vancouver Island Race Series eyes January start date

Cobble Hill 10K named provincial championships in series

Runners race in the 2023 version of the Sooke 10K. The Vancouver Island Race Series begins its 2024 season in January. (Courtesy: Vancouver Island Race Series)
A partially loaded crude oil tanker is guided out of Burrard Inlet from Burnaby’s Westridge Terminal next to the Chevron oil refinery. (File - Black Press Media)

Southern Vancouver Island communities seek tanker ban in rough seas

Concerns raised over spill response, more resources requested

A partially loaded crude oil tanker is guided out of Burrard Inlet from Burnaby’s Westridge Terminal next to the Chevron oil refinery. (File - Black Press Media)
Amanda Swinimer’s new children’s book – The Science and Superpowers of Seaweed – has won an international award. (Contributed photo)

Shirley author wins North American book award

Amanda Swinimer wrote children’s book on seaweed

Amanda Swinimer’s new children’s book – The Science and Superpowers of Seaweed – has won an international award. (Contributed photo)
A Sooke man proposes transforming the Galloping Goose into a community gallery that celebrates the region’s cultural and environmental diversity, going beyond its role as a transportation corridor. (File – Black Press Media)

Greater Victoria Galloping Goose project celebrates culture and nature

Sooke man envisions vibrant community gallery

A Sooke man proposes transforming the Galloping Goose into a community gallery that celebrates the region’s cultural and environmental diversity, going beyond its role as a transportation corridor. (File – Black Press Media)
(District of Sooke)

Overflows dumps 5,000 litres of sewage on busy Sooke road

Lift station electrical fault to blame, says district

(District of Sooke)
A fire destroyed four structures at a Steeple Chase construction site on May. 2. (@wj_valk/Twitter)

Residents demand answers more than 3 months after devastating Sooke fire

‘You must consider the consequences for lack of information’

A fire destroyed four structures at a Steeple Chase construction site on May. 2. (@wj_valk/Twitter)
A wildfire in the Tugwell Creek area near Sooke is now under control. (Coastal Fire Centre photo)

Tugwell wildfire near Sooke contained, say officials

Firefighters successfully control 1.85 hectare blaze

A wildfire in the Tugwell Creek area near Sooke is now under control. (Coastal Fire Centre photo)
A wildfire in the Tugwell Creek area near Sooke is now listed as being held. (Coastal Fire Centre photo)

Wildfire near Tugwell Creek being held

Fire covers about 1.85 hectares

A wildfire in the Tugwell Creek area near Sooke is now listed as being held. (Coastal Fire Centre photo)
Renovations continue at the Sooke Harbour House. The iconic inn is expected to reopen later this year. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

Extensive renovations at Sooke Harbour House nearing completion

New leadership team in place

Renovations continue at the Sooke Harbour House. The iconic inn is expected to reopen later this year. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
Const. Justin Raycraft, a Sooke resident and member of the West Shore RCMP, has started training for the 2023 Tour de Rock, hoping to raise $6,000 for pediatric cancer. To donate, go to his Cops for Cancer page sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

West Shore Mountie prepares for Tour de Rock challenge

Sooke resident Jason Raycraft begins fundraising, training

Const. Justin Raycraft, a Sooke resident and member of the West Shore RCMP, has started training for the 2023 Tour de Rock, hoping to raise $6,000 for pediatric cancer. To donate, go to his Cops for Cancer page sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
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)
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)
According to the Capital Regional District, finding free-living nematodes, even deceased ones, at a drinking water tap in the Greater Victoria Drinking Water System is highly unlikely. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Water purity in Greater Victoria under scrutiny after unusual organisms discovered

CRD says culprit likely harmless drain worms

According to the Capital Regional District, finding free-living nematodes, even deceased ones, at a drinking water tap in the Greater Victoria Drinking Water System is highly unlikely. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
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)
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)