A few weeks ago, my Twitter feed for Sooke turned up a post from a justifiably irate cyclist from Vancouver, who heard about this little town called Sooke at the end of a fantastic little bike trail known as the Galloping Goose. Much to his chagrin, to actually get to Sooke from the Goose requiredContinue reading “Sooke Seeks Your Opinion On Galloping Goose Connector”
Author Archives: Tim Ayres
Prestige Hotel and Conference Centre in Sooke Takes Shape [Photos]
Every day I drive by the site of the new Prestige Hotel and Conference Centre on the waterfront in Sooke. It’s been fun and exciting to watch it all come together. This amazing facility is scheduled to open in February of next year, and since my last update, they’ve announced some more exciting features: TheContinue reading “Prestige Hotel and Conference Centre in Sooke Takes Shape [Photos]”
Life in Sooke: Starry Skies
One of the things I love about living in Sooke is the lack of light pollution from a big city. We’re close enough to Victoria, but far enough away that its lights don’t interfere with stargazing. Every August, I sit out in my yard at night and am marveled by the yearly Perseids meteor shower.Continue reading “Life in Sooke: Starry Skies”
Still Alive and Kicking: An Update from Tim
Wow. It’s been a long time since I’ve updated the blog. I’ve had a tremendously busy summer, both with work and in personal life. Most of my spare time lately has been dedicated to projects around the house. Over the August long weekend, we had a minor flood in the kitchen from the dishwasher that’sContinue reading “Still Alive and Kicking: An Update from Tim”
The District of Sooke Needs Your Opinion On Secondary Suites
As part of their review of the issue of secondary suites in single-family homes (also known as basement suites, in-law suites, rental suites, etc.), The District of Sooke is forming a Secondary Suites Advisory Committee and needs volunteers from various neighbourhoods in Sooke to come forward to share their views and make recommendations to townContinue reading “The District of Sooke Needs Your Opinion On Secondary Suites”
Wild Coast Cottages Port Renfrew, West of Sooke
Today, instead of our usual Sooke REALTOR® tour where we go around to the new listings in Sooke, we had a bus take us out to Port Renfrew for a tour of Three Point Properties‘ new Wild Coast Cottages development. The roughly one hour drive along Highway 14 is entirely different when you’re not drivingContinue reading “Wild Coast Cottages Port Renfrew, West of Sooke”
Mariner’s Village In Sooke To Include New Medical Centre
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”
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”