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The Sooke Region Museum was a place to avoid for crustaceans on Saturday (Sept. 19)

Around 300 crabs met their fate as hundreds of hungry diners gathered at the museum for the second annual Crabfest.

But the feast was all for a good cause.

Executive director Michelle Richard said the museum hopes to raise around $7,000 through the event which will help to...


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The United States and Canada are caught in an international trade dispute, with each country imposing tariffs on goods from the other.

Trade agreements, treaties and other negotiations are part of international relations, and these agreements are often complex.

At the same time, the effects of these negotiations are felt by all residents of the countries involve...


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Dinosaurs, a flamingo rider and folks dressed for a night on the town could be seen pounding the streets of Sooke for a good cause.

The unusual-looking, colourful crowd were assembled for the third annual Sooke Grand Parade on Saturday, Sept. 19, with dozens ready to tackle the 2.5-kilometre or 5-kilometre route.

The fundraising walk raises money for the future ...


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It’s all change at the top for Colwood Fire Department.

After more than two decades of dedicated service to the city, Fire Chief Bryan Erwin is moving on to “an exciting new opportunity,” with Assistant Fire Chief Scott Abrahamson stepping into his boots.

“Chief Erwin has made an enduring contribution to the safety of our community and the strength of the Colwoo...


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The Ministry of Health annouced Saturday (Sept. 19) that it would work with two Canadian universities to create a personalized gene-editing therapy for a young Surrey boy battling a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disease.

Gurmoh is a joyful three-year-old boy from Surrey who dreams of becoming a firefighter one day and drives his toy truck around the house while “...


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