Rick Stiebel

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Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, Ditidaht Chief Councillor Judi Thomas, Pacheedaht Chief Councillor Jeff Jones, and Dave Tovell with Parks Canada sign an agreement to return the use of ?A:?b?e:?s (Middle Beach) to the Pacheedaht First Nation near Port Renfrew. (Courtesy of Parks Canada)

Island First Nation reclaims stewardship of beach in historic agreement

Middle Beach in Pacific Rim National Park is important area in First Nation’s traditional territory

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, Ditidaht Chief Councillor Judi Thomas, Pacheedaht Chief Councillor Jeff Jones, and Dave Tovell with Parks Canada sign an agreement to return the use of ?A:?b?e:?s (Middle Beach) to the Pacheedaht First Nation near Port Renfrew. (Courtesy of Parks Canada)
The Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society collect brood chinook salmon brood stock in the Sooke River. (Contributed – SSES)

Swimmers aid DFO in assessing returning Vancouver Island salmon numbers.

Chum well below average across southern B.C.

The Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society collect brood chinook salmon brood stock in the Sooke River. (Contributed – SSES)
Two air source heat pumps installed on the exterior of a house. The Capital Regional District offers discounts to switch from an oil, natural gas, or propane heating system to an air source heat pump. (Shutterstock)

Innovative CRD home energy program spurs community collaboration

Regional district promotes neighbourly savings with heat pump discounts

Two air source heat pumps installed on the exterior of a house. The Capital Regional District offers discounts to switch from an oil, natural gas, or propane heating system to an air source heat pump. (Shutterstock)
RCMP is investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist on West Coast Road. (File - Pixabay)

Crash claims life of motorcyclist near Jordan River

RCMP, B.C. Coroners Service investigating

RCMP is investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist on West Coast Road. (File - Pixabay)
Sofia Slobodeniuk faces the challenges of a move from Ukraine with her two children one day at a time.(Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Ukrainian single mom facing challenges in Sooke

Sofia Slobodeniuk made a year-long journey from Ukraine to Canada

Sofia Slobodeniuk faces the challenges of a move from Ukraine with her two children one day at a time.(Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
The Royal Jubilee Hospital is reducing the number of surgeries performed between Sept. 5 and Oct. 27. (Black Press Media file photo)

Hundreds of Victoria surgeries cancelled at Royal Jubilee Hospital

Cancellations to run into late October

The Royal Jubilee Hospital is reducing the number of surgeries performed between Sept. 5 and Oct. 27. (Black Press Media file photo)
Maja Tait is the Sooke mayor. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke mayor acclaimed by federal NDP to run in next election

Candidate for Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke riding

Maja Tait is the Sooke mayor. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Long-time Sooke resident Doreen Carscadden, shown here with a few of 36 books of art she’s catalogued and the sandals chosen for an exclusive run of two pairs of Birkenstock sandals. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Island artist’s designs adorn limited edition of Birkenstock sandals

Best foot forward: art work used for exclusive Birkenstock design

Long-time Sooke resident Doreen Carscadden, shown here with a few of 36 books of art she’s catalogued and the sandals chosen for an exclusive run of two pairs of Birkenstock sandals. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
A wildfire in the Tugwell Creek area near Sooke remains out of control. (Coastal Fire Centre photo)

Crews fight out-of-control fire near Sooke

Fire covers about 1.5 hectares

A wildfire in the Tugwell Creek area near Sooke remains out of control. (Coastal Fire Centre photo)
A black bear created havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Park officials confirm the bear has left the area. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)

French Beach Provincial Park reopens after marauding bear forces closure

Park officials confirm bear has left the area after pawng tents and vehicles

A black bear created havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Park officials confirm the bear has left the area. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)
Stick in the Mud regulars Jim Meunier, left, Wendy O’Connor, and Bernie Klassen have formed a co-operative to keep the popular coffeee shop and gathering place open. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Coffee shop keeps on brewing

Community rallies to save Stick in the Mud

Stick in the Mud regulars Jim Meunier, left, Wendy O’Connor, and Bernie Klassen have formed a co-operative to keep the popular coffeee shop and gathering place open. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
A black bear is creating havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Officials will close the park until the bear is captured. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)

Bear encounter forces closure of French Beach and campsites

Black bear wanders into campsites, tearing tents and entering vehicle

A black bear is creating havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Officials will close the park until the bear is captured. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)
A black bear is creating havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Officials will close the park until the bear is captured. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)

Bear rips through tent, breaks into vehicle, closing B.C. campground

Black bear wanders into French Beach Provincial Park campsite west of Sooke

A black bear is creating havoc at French Beach Provincial Park. Officials will close the park until the bear is captured. (Photo by Gary Schroyen)
Sydnie Johnson’s cellular-inspired ceramic pottery is featured in the Sooke Fine Arts Show, which runs from July 29 through to Aug. 7 at the Sooke Leisure Complex. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Artist Sydnie Johnson turns cellular world into stunning pottery designs

Artist’s ceramics will shine at Sooke Fine Arts Show

Sydnie Johnson’s cellular-inspired ceramic pottery is featured in the Sooke Fine Arts Show, which runs from July 29 through to Aug. 7 at the Sooke Leisure Complex. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
Cellular service from Sooke to Port Renfrew is mostly limited to customers with Rogers Communications. (File - Shutterstock)

Limited cell coverage leaves Highway 14 commuters stranded

Many believed everyone would get cellphone coverage when new infrastructure put in place

Cellular service from Sooke to Port Renfrew is mostly limited to customers with Rogers Communications. (File - Shutterstock)
Cougar sightings in Sooke have spiked, prompting conservation officials to warn residents. (Shutterstock.com)

Baby boom brings rise in cougar sightings

Conservation group urges caution in woods this summer

Cougar sightings in Sooke have spiked, prompting conservation officials to warn residents. (Shutterstock.com)
Harmony Project Sooke strings and drumline with Telus general manager Vancouver Island, Shaye Draper, HPS executive director Lorna Bjorklund, and HPS president Terry Cristall. (Contributed) Harmony Project Sooke strings and drumline with Telus general manager Vancouver Island, Shaye Draper, HPS executive director Lorna Bjorklund, and HPS president Terry Cristall. (Contributed)

Beloved music teacher bids farewell after years of inspiring Sooke’s youth

Music programs thrive thanks to Lorna Bjorklund’s vision and dedication

Harmony Project Sooke strings and drumline with Telus general manager Vancouver Island, Shaye Draper, HPS executive director Lorna Bjorklund, and HPS president Terry Cristall. (Contributed) Harmony Project Sooke strings and drumline with Telus general manager Vancouver Island, Shaye Draper, HPS executive director Lorna Bjorklund, and HPS president Terry Cristall. (Contributed)
Shaine Edward is competing in both the wakeboard and wakeskating events at the World Wakeboard Competition July 13 to 16 in London, England. (Photo contributed)

Sooke athlete making waves in London

EMCS student off to England for wakeboarding competition

Shaine Edward is competing in both the wakeboard and wakeskating events at the World Wakeboard Competition July 13 to 16 in London, England. (Photo contributed)
Highway 14 between Glinz Lake Road and ConnieRoad opened to two-lane traffic in both directions on Friday. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Hwy. 14 reaches construction milestone: Four lanes open near Sooke

Section between Glinz Lake and Connie road opened on Friday

Highway 14 between Glinz Lake Road and ConnieRoad opened to two-lane traffic in both directions on Friday. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
Seb Temple, 11, threw a perfect gane for the Victoria Seawolves in a weekend baseball tournament in Abbotsford. (Contributed photo)

Sooke baseball pitcher, 11, throws perfect game

Seb Temple strikes out 14 in perfect game victory

Seb Temple, 11, threw a perfect gane for the Victoria Seawolves in a weekend baseball tournament in Abbotsford. (Contributed photo)