Sooke is quickly becoming one of the province’s fastest growing communities. New neighbourhoods are under construction, new parks and trails being established, and new commercial developments are being undertaken. Perhaps the most exciting of these developments is the Mariner’s Village project. Mariner’s Village is a mixed-use, multi-phase waterfront development which will include condominiums and townhouses,Continue reading “Mariner’s Village In Sooke To Include New Medical Centre”
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Upcoming Music Festivals In Sooke and Port Renfrew
Sooke River Bluegrass Festival and Tall Tree Music Festival Back once again, the ever popular Sooke River Bluegrass festival goes this coming weekend, June 18-20 for three full days of music, camping, and hopefully, sunshine. Held every 3rd weekend in June, the Sooke River Bluegrass Festival is well known for being a family-friendly affair, andContinue reading “Upcoming Music Festivals In Sooke and Port Renfrew”
Led Zeppelin Tribute Act Whole Lotta Led In Lake Cowichan
Not exactly Sooke related, but if I was going to be in town next weekend I’d definitely make the drive up the Malahat to check out this show. Whole Lotta Led is quite simply the best Led Zeppelin tribute band in the world. Hailing from Whistler, BC, the band has played shows all over theContinue reading “Led Zeppelin Tribute Act Whole Lotta Led In Lake Cowichan”
Bank Of Canada Raises Interest Rate to 0.5% At June 2010 Meeting
This morning at its June 1, 2010 meeting, the Bank of Canada raised its key overnight lending rate (the rate at which it lends funds to chartered banks) one-quarter per cent (25 basis points) to 0.5%, its first rate hike in almost three years. What can we expect? Banks will be increasing their prime lendingContinue reading “Bank Of Canada Raises Interest Rate to 0.5% At June 2010 Meeting”