In 2009 the Provincial Ministry of Transport announced an improvement project on Highway 14 between Jordan River and Port Renfrew. Since then, there has been about 22 km of new roads, bridges, and other improvements on the Pacific Marine Circle Route. The Route, which allows motorists to travel between Sooke, Port Renfrew, Lake Cowichan, Duncan,Continue reading “New Sombrio Bridge is Now Open – Watch Its Construction [Video]”
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Sooke Parks in Profile: China Beach (Juan De Fuca Provincial Park)
It’s been way too long since I posted about parks in Sooke. My wife’s sister is in town for a few day and we took advantage of the great weather we’ve been having lately for an excursion out to China Beach. Located at the trailhead of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail just a few kilometresContinue reading “Sooke Parks in Profile: China Beach (Juan De Fuca Provincial Park)”
CRD Agrees To Buy Sandcut Beach, Jordan River, Sooke Potholes Lands from WFP
The Capital Regional District (CRD), along with non-profit The Land Conservancy (TLC) has agreed to buy up more than 2300 hectares (nearly 5700 acres) of land that was slated to go up for sale today. The land, belonging to Western Forest Products (WFP) has been the subject of much controversy in our area since theContinue reading “CRD Agrees To Buy Sandcut Beach, Jordan River, Sooke Potholes Lands from WFP”
BC Election: Sooke All Candidates Meeting – May 4th, 2009
I received an e-mail from BC Liberal candidate Jody Twa‘s campaign office informing me of an all candidate’s meeting here in Sooke. The meeting will take place at Edward Milne Community School on Monday, May 4th, at 7:00pm. The panel will consist of Jody Twa of the BC Liberals, John Horgan (incumbent) of the BCContinue reading “BC Election: Sooke All Candidates Meeting – May 4th, 2009”
Ilkay Completes Purchase of Ex-TFL Land Near Jordan River
The Times Colonist reports that Vancouver-based developer Ender Ilkay has completed part of his desired purchase of ex-Western Forest Products tree farm license land near Jordan River. The parcel that Ilkay has bought is relatively small in relation to the entire 2500 hectares (nearly 6200 acres) that he has an option to purchase. At 250Continue reading “Ilkay Completes Purchase of Ex-TFL Land Near Jordan River”