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)”
How Do Property Taxes Work, And When Are They Due In 2011?
First, the easy part: your 2011 property taxes are due July 4, 2011. If your property is in the District of Sooke, you can pay in myriad different ways. There is a drop box for your cheque at municipal hall, or you can visit and pay in person. You can pay in person or onlineContinue reading “How Do Property Taxes Work, And When Are They Due In 2011?”
Ocean, Lake, and Other View Properties in Sooke and Victoria – Something to Keep In Mind [Video]
If you’re reading this in a feed reader, you may have to click through to the post to view the video below: http://www.viddler.com/player/ab9386a/ I was out for a run the other day in a 15-or-20 year old subdivision in Sooke. Running up Henlyn Road in the John Muir neighbourhood of Sooke which has amazing, sweepingContinue reading “Ocean, Lake, and Other View Properties in Sooke and Victoria – Something to Keep In Mind [Video]”
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”
Sooke 2008 Municipal Election Results
First of all, thanks to all Sooke voters who came out to vote this past Saturday, and at advance polls earlier this month. This important vote for your civic leaders should have the highest turnout of all levels of government, but usually doesn’t. According to CivicInfoBC, 43.71% of eligible voters turned out to vote, butContinue reading “Sooke 2008 Municipal Election Results”