Have you seen the new artwork that graces the entrance at SEAPARC on Phillips Road in Sooke? The unveiling happened at 1:00 in the afternoon on a work day (Thursday July 20), so many may have missed the ceremony. But … Continue reading →
The following is a controlled test. Do not try this at home. You’ll notice that there’s a blip at about 17 seconds. According to the original poster, “We paused the video so it wasn’t so long. It took about seven mins … Continue reading →
This video comes from Larry McCafferty, a local photographer/videographer and frequent contributor to Meanwhile in Sooke. It is republished here with his permission. To follow him directly, click on the Facebook post below. “This bear wandered around the orchard checking … Continue reading →
Everything appeared to end OK, and all personal information has been blocked from this CTV News video. Take heed. Do not leave kids or pets in vehicles.
While the text explaining the video says it’s about escaping a rip current, it actually provides so much more valuable information. It explains how these riptides work, and how you can identify the spots that you should avoid. This 2:40 … Continue reading →
Oh my! Surely Canadian bears know better. A bear broke into a Colorado home and scavenged for food in the fridge and nearby cabinets while the homeowners were asleep upstairs. Video Courtesy Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Read the full article … Continue reading →
Here is the full address from Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for Canada’s sesquicentennial (this might be the last time we can use that word) celebration. Got too excited somewhere over the Rockies. Sorry Alberta, I love you. Happy Canada … Continue reading →
The following photos come from the Facebook page, Meanwhile in Sooke, a page operated by Benjamin Kendrick and populated by the good residents of Sooke. Visit his online store here. These are the photos from this past week. SPN is experimenting with … Continue reading →
This video should be considered pet-friendly. Here are some of the firework displays from the Canada 150 celebrations at the Sooke Flats (Sooke River Campground) on July 1, 2017. Related: Gallery: Canada 150 in Sooke … Continue reading →
Here’s a map of Canada (marking 150 years of colonization) viewed through the lens of Indigenous territories (existing here for more than 12,000 years). Click to visit the live interactive map. Here is a Macleans video embedded from Facebook that … Continue reading →
