Skip to content

Sooke News Mirror Staff

Recent Work by Sooke News Mirror

3 orphan bear cubs evade rescue in Sooke, Wild Wise appeal for public's help

3 orphan bear cubs evade rescue in Sooke, Wild Wise appeal for public's help

The triplets have moved on from an inaccessible tree, which had made retrieval impossible for wildlife groups
Adverse weather prompts Juan de Fuca Provincial Park closures

Adverse weather prompts Juan de Fuca Provincial Park closures

Affected areas will remain closed until the B.C. Ministry of Environment determines extent of the damage
3 months later. Sooke Potholes wildfire officially declared 'out'

3 months later. Sooke Potholes wildfire officially declared 'out'

The Old Man Lake fire was first discovered on July 22
Parks and trails reopen as wildfire still smoulders north of Sooke

Parks and trails reopen as wildfire still smoulders north of Sooke

Work expected to continue into fall on Old Man Lake fire
$1.6M purchase protects south Vancouver Island waterfront

$1.6M purchase protects south Vancouver Island waterfront

68.5 hectares of land next to East Sooke Park acquired using Old Growth Nature Fund
Sooke Fine Arts Show seeks diverse artwork for 2024 exhibition

Sooke Fine Arts Show seeks diverse artwork for 2024 exhibition

Artists from Haida Gwaii to Vancouver Island can submit work
Charges laid in fatal shooting last year of 42-year-old man near Sooke

Charges laid in fatal shooting last year of 42-year-old man near Sooke

Michael Leier was killed in March 2023
Fire quickly extinguished by staff and customers at historic Island pub

Fire quickly extinguished by staff and customers at historic Island pub

Flames contained on patio, minimal damage reported at Sooke’s 17-Mile House Pub
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Sooke

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Sooke

Crash closes West Coast Road in Sooke, detour in effect
Sooke rescue mission hops to bunny’s aid

Sooke rescue mission hops to bunny’s aid

Bunbun stranded in a sailboat stuck in ice
More work by Sooke News Mirror >