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SOOKE HISTORY: Renowned blacksmith Lyall Shields" anvil finds home in museum
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (438+ words) Published 5: 45 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 This scene last Monday demonstrated the close ties between the museum and Sooke Community Association. Sheilds Road is only one block long, in the centre of Sooke, but the Sheilds name carries much history, and perhaps…...
STUDENT VOICE: Greater Victoria youth struggle in tight summer job market
17+ hour, 59+ min ago (300+ words) Published 1: 30 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Kilian Jungen is a Stelly's Secondary grad who now attends the University of Victoria. (Courtesy of Killian Jungen) At the outset of summer, with schools and universities on break, many students are now looking for summer…...
Global artists shape Coast Salish stories at sand festival in Saanichton
14+ hour, 24+ min ago (625+ words) Published 5: 00 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Russian sand sculptor Dmitry Klimenko works on a Coast Salish-inspired sculpture at Heritage Acres. (Nikhil Nikhil/Peninsula News Review) Sand sculptor Joris Kivits works with his partner on a Coast Salish-inspired sculpture at Heritage Acres. (Nikhil…...
Sooke Bulletin Board
20+ hour, 59+ min ago (835+ words) Published 10: 30 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 By Sooke News Mirror Staff A guide to Sooke-area events, entertainment, and activities. You can email events to editor@sookenewsmirror. com or drop them off in person at our office: 6631 Sooke Rd. , Sooke. " The Sooke Fibromyalgia…...
Sooke orchestra to bring classical music to free outdoor concert
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (224+ words) Published 5: 45 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 The Sooke Philharmonic Society will present its annual Sooke Philharmonic Fling on Sunday, July 5, inviting residents to enjoy a free afternoon of orchestral music at Ed Mac Gregor Park. The concert begins at 2: 30 p. m. and carries the…...
Restoration of Victoria's historic Belleville House complete
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (326+ words) Published 4: 00 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 By Victoria News Staff Belleville House has reopened following the restoration of the heritage inn location in Victoria's Inner Harbour. Huntingdon Hotel & Suites said the restoration work took nearly 10 months. Located at 327 Belleville St. , Belleville House…...
Saanich Police appeal for help identifying cyclist who spat at bus driver
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (176+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 By Saanich News Staff A BC Transit bus driver was spat at through their driver's side window by a cyclist who rode past May 29. (Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers) Saanich Police is appealing for help to identify…...
Advisory issued for Greater Victoria as RJH sees surge in overdose patients
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (445+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Island Health has issued a toxic drug advisory for Greater Victoria following an increase in drug poisonings and overdoses in the region. (Black Press Media file) Island Health has issued a toxic drug advisory for Greater…...
Vancouver Island woman campaigns to have "O Canada" sung across country on July 1
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (120+ words) Published 8: 15 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Jacquie Slocombe is on a mission to have the national anthem sung across the country at the same time this Canada Day. The Qualicum Beach woman said the idea is her daughter's, and the inspiration came…...
2 men charged with trafficking, sexual assault in Victoria
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (161+ words) Published 11: 30 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 By Victoria News Staff Two men are in custody following a report of a violent sexual assault in Victoria. Victoria police held a press conference Tuesday (June 30), announcing charges against Rahul Chahar, 24, and Nagender Nagender, 22. Nagender…...