Rick Stiebel

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The Juan de Fuca electoral area has put together an evacuation guide to help prepare for emergency events. (File photo)

Where to go when disaster strikes

CRD electoral areas release evacuation guidelines

The Juan de Fuca electoral area has put together an evacuation guide to help prepare for emergency events. (File photo)
The West Coast Wonder Women all-female international boxing tournament at the Sooke Community Hall is set for May 19-21. (Contributed by Jeff Scott Shaw)

All-female boxing tournament returns to Sooke featuring athletes from around the world

Sooke Boxing hosts international Wonder Women event May 19-23

The West Coast Wonder Women all-female international boxing tournament at the Sooke Community Hall is set for May 19-21. (Contributed by Jeff Scott Shaw)
Conservation groups are applauding a motion by federal MP Patrick Weiler to protect old-growth forests. (Contributed photo)

Liberal MP’s motion hailed as a ‘major leap forward’ for old-growth forest protection

MP Patrick Weiler’s motion calls for matching funding from the province

Conservation groups are applauding a motion by federal MP Patrick Weiler to protect old-growth forests. (Contributed photo)
A Sooke fire on May 2, 2023 on Churchill Drive. (@wj_valk/Twitter)

VIDEO: Massive fire destroys buildings under construction in Sooke neighbourhood; residents evacuated temporarily

The fire could be seen across the region; cause unknown

A Sooke fire on May 2, 2023 on Churchill Drive. (@wj_valk/Twitter)
Sooke School District superintendent Scott Stinson is retiring after 37 years in public education. (File - Black Press Media)

Sooke School District superintendent to retire

Scott Stinson has served as superintendent for Sooke Schol District since 2018

Sooke School District superintendent Scott Stinson is retiring after 37 years in public education. (File - Black Press Media)
An artist working on a painting in a studio. Sooke is a member of the CRD arts commission. The commission supports, celebrates and promotes not-for-profit organizations in the region. (Shutterstock)

Cost of CRD arts contributions questioned in Sooke

Coun. Dana Lajuenesse wants more mentoring for Sooke’s arts community

An artist working on a painting in a studio. Sooke is a member of the CRD arts commission. The commission supports, celebrates and promotes not-for-profit organizations in the region. (Shutterstock)
Mayor Maja Tait and councillors Al Beddows, Jeff Bateman, Dana Lajeunesse and Tony St-Pierre received a raise Jan. 1. Missing Kevin Pearson and Megan McMath. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke council receives third raise since 2019

Remuneration tied to Victoria’s consumer price index

Mayor Maja Tait and councillors Al Beddows, Jeff Bateman, Dana Lajeunesse and Tony St-Pierre received a raise Jan. 1. Missing Kevin Pearson and Megan McMath. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Stick in the Mud owner David Evans is closing the restaurant and coffee house on July 23. He hopes a community co-operative steps up to keep the business brewing. “This place wouldn’t be what it is without the best staff and customers,” he said. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Popular Sooke coffee house nears last brew

Stick in The Mud Coffee House owner counts down to closing after 16 years of business

Stick in the Mud owner David Evans is closing the restaurant and coffee house on July 23. He hopes a community co-operative steps up to keep the business brewing. “This place wouldn’t be what it is without the best staff and customers,” he said. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
Darren Nast returns to the local music scene after a 20-year hiatus. (Contributed photo)

Sooke singer returns to music scene with new album and global ambitions

Singer-songwriter Darren Nast releases first single off album

Darren Nast returns to the local music scene after a 20-year hiatus. (Contributed photo)
(Metro Creative)

Sooke Celtic FC’s storybook season ends in disappointment

Lose 1-0 to Bingers Army in semifinal

(Metro Creative)
The South Vancouver Anglers Coalition will release 650,000 salmon fry in the next two months. (Contributed)

Anglers association to release 650,000 chinook fry in Sooke Basin

Community-based project supports local fisheries and wildlife

The South Vancouver Anglers Coalition will release 650,000 salmon fry in the next two months. (Contributed)
Renovations are nearing completion on the Sooke Harbour House, but legal issues continue. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke man hit with $600,000 penalty for lying about ownership of legendary hotel

Timothy Durkin told investor she would obtain part ownership of Sooke Harbour House

Renovations are nearing completion on the Sooke Harbour House, but legal issues continue. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
Volunteering at the Sooke Fine Arts Show has been known to bring a smile to participants. (Photo contributed)

Sooke Fine Arts Show on lookout for artful volunteers

Kick-off event on Saturday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church

Volunteering at the Sooke Fine Arts Show has been known to bring a smile to participants. (Photo contributed)
Former premier John Horgan (left), T-Sou-ke Nation elder Shirley Alphonse, Juan de Fuca Electoral Area director Al Wickheim, and former CRD director Mike Hicks take part in grand opening ceremonies for Sooke River Jack Brooks Hatchery on Saturday. (Photo by Kerrie Reay)

Long-awaited Sooke hatchery opening hooks a crowd

Sooke River Jack Brooks hatchery a reality thanks to dedicated volunteers

Former premier John Horgan (left), T-Sou-ke Nation elder Shirley Alphonse, Juan de Fuca Electoral Area director Al Wickheim, and former CRD director Mike Hicks take part in grand opening ceremonies for Sooke River Jack Brooks Hatchery on Saturday. (Photo by Kerrie Reay)
A throng of more than 300 passionate fans like the youngster shown here with head coach Sven Eckhardt cheered on Sooke Celtic FC to a win in the opening game of the Division 3 provincial playoffs on Friday. (Contributed photo)

Sooke Celtic FC wins opening round of provincial playoffs

VISL club beats Brazcouver 2-1

A throng of more than 300 passionate fans like the youngster shown here with head coach Sven Eckhardt cheered on Sooke Celtic FC to a win in the opening game of the Division 3 provincial playoffs on Friday. (Contributed photo)
A work crew tackles giant hogweed. The toxic plant can cause severe reactions in humans. (Kelly Mulhern - CRD)

Vancouver Islanders urged to give hogweed a giant berth

Toxic plant can cause severe reactions

A work crew tackles giant hogweed. The toxic plant can cause severe reactions in humans. (Kelly Mulhern - CRD)
Travis Butler, president of Butler Concrete and Aggregate, says reducing the environmental impact during the production of their products is a priority. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke company reduces environmental impact with new technologies

Butler Concrete cementing a greener way to build

Travis Butler, president of Butler Concrete and Aggregate, says reducing the environmental impact during the production of their products is a priority. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
Andy Carrier, owner of Sooke 2 for 1 Pizza, says the timing of tax hikes hurts small businesses. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Greater Victoria business owner criticizes timing of tax hikes

Sooke 2 for 1 Pizza owner says January start for increases hurts small businesses

Andy Carrier, owner of Sooke 2 for 1 Pizza, says the timing of tax hikes hurts small businesses. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
Last year’s Easter egg hunt put on by Pemberton Holmes drew a crowd. This year’s event takes place on April 8 at Ed Macgregor Park. (Contributed)

Easter egg hunt promises fun-filled day for families

Event takes place at Ed Macgregor Park on April 8

Last year’s Easter egg hunt put on by Pemberton Holmes drew a crowd. This year’s event takes place on April 8 at Ed Macgregor Park. (Contributed)
The Sooke Women’s Mastermind Group offers entrepreneurial strategies and support during bi-weekly sessions over three months beginning in April. (Shutterstock)

Sooke launches Women’s Mastermind Group for entrepreneurs

Group offers entrepreneurial strategies and support during bi-weekly sessions

The Sooke Women’s Mastermind Group offers entrepreneurial strategies and support during bi-weekly sessions over three months beginning in April. (Shutterstock)