What now for ex-councillors?

It’s a couple of weeks since the municipal election and those who didn’t retain their seats on District of Sooke council have had time to ponder their personal and political futures. At first, Rick Kasper said he didn’t have any comments. “I’m... more

• District council
• New council takes the reins  
• Wanted

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Bach’s Christmas Oratorio

Every year the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra presents Handel’s Messiah as the musical precursor to the holiday season. This year will be different. The Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players and the Philharmonic Chorus will join musically to present Bach’s Christmas Oratorio at... more

• The whimsy of the fire
• Local gets experience in film making
• Two films screening on Dec. 10

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Toys for Kids

Every year, for the last 23 years, the Sooke Lioness Lions have collected and distributed toys to local children in need. In 2007 toys were distributed to 421 children and teenagers. This year they are once again asking for donations... more

• The sunset on our westerly shores can be glorious at this time of year.
• Community Hero
• Senior’s bus is always on the move

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We need to protect our needs and strengthen our overall community

I am a young farmer who shares the ALM farm business with Mary Alice Johnson.  I came to the farm over five years ago as an apprentice and only planned to stay on from August to April, but the farm turned out... more

• The party is over, time to clean up
• Council gig is not about self
• Voice of the future

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Coalitions, minority governments a rarity in Canada

I've been reluctant to enter the blogosphere, but not because I doubt its value. My son Andrew has three blogs on the go, and the reaction he gets from them certainly proves to me the value of spreading opinions in... more

• It's time to go, Harper
• Why the Interurban won't work today
• Transport study was stacked against B.C.: critic

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