The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay began yesterday in Victoria, British Columbia, and this morning the celebrations continued in the community of Sooke, BC. Hundreds of people gathered at the Sooke municipal hall, in the dark and pouring rain, to welcome the flame. The Sooke Highlanders, with their pipes and drums, kicked off the ceremony [...]
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I’ve had the pleasure of going to this new business for a fabulous lunch twice now over the past week. This time I brought local Realtor and Blogger, Tim Ayres from 642blog.ca We both ordered something different from the menu to try. Tim had the Pear and Squash soup, I do believe that was what [...]
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I hope everyone sets their alarm clocks early as the Olympic Torch will head on through Sooke at 7am, Saturday 31st, 2009. Mayor Janet Evans will deliver a small speech at the Municipal Hall and then the Torch will head down the road, across the Sooke River Bridge and end up at Derbend Road, heading [...]
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Fishing for Winter Chinook Salmon in Sooke waters has been GOOD. There has been some good weather with low winds and flat water, with not too much rain. The Winter Springs have been feeding off the Harbour mouth and the Bluffs, some days in close, but most days out in 200 to 400ft of water [...]
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Natural Immunity with Christine Hopkins, Essential Oil Therapist and Jo Phillips, R.N.; Registered Nutritional Consultant Bothered by constant infections? Can’t seem to shake that cold or flu? Concerned about super bugs or H1N1? Learn how to optimize your immune system with diet & supplements. Discover effective, safe, natural anti-virals, anti-fungals & anti-bacterials that should be [...]
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Did you know that ocean salmon are actually born in fresh water streams? Once hatched, young salmon journey to the ocean to live in salt water. Salmon migrate for thousands of miles before eventually returning to the place of their birth to complete the circle of life. For about eight weeks each fall the magnificent [...]
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Looking for an exhilarating way to spend an afternoon? Imagine gliding above the treetops suspended from a steel cable using a pulley and climbing harness system. If this sounds like fun then look no further than Adrena Line Zipline Adventure located beside the 17 Mile Pub on Highway 14, just east of Sooke, British Columbia. [...]
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Jennifer Louise Taylor, Ken Hall (Emily Braden Trio/Sunyata) and Rose Birney (Four on the Floor/Chattering Class-) House Concert at the Ocean Wilderness Inn. Music samples from their recent show at Butchart Gardens can be heard at www.myspace.com/jenniferlouisetaylor Show details: Sunday, October 25th- Ocean Wilderness Inn (9171 West Coast Road past Sooke.) There is a potluck [...]
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Get your party on for Oktoberfest in Sooke at the Royal Canadian Legion put on by the Sooke District Lionesses. The party starts at 6pm and goes until 9pm. So grab your beer stein, Lederhosen and prepare for some German goodness at this wonderful Oktoberfest event.
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