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The 10-part Netflix series Maid, which is being exclusively shot in Greater Victoria, has been filming in Langford and Colwood over the past two weeks. On April 7, filming will take place on the east side of the Esquimalt Lagoon. (Black Press Media file)

Netflix series ‘Maid’ filming in Colwood

10-episode Warner Bros. production filmed exclusively in Greater Victoria

The 10-part Netflix series Maid, which is being exclusively shot in Greater Victoria, has been filming in Langford and Colwood over the past two weeks. On April 7, filming will take place on the east side of the Esquimalt Lagoon. (Black Press Media file)
Rock painting gains popularity on Vancouver Island

Rock painting gains popularity on Vancouver Island

Facebook groups formed for people to share ideas, gift painted rocks

Rock painting gains popularity on Vancouver Island
Greater Victoria writer releases first novel inspired by U.S. school shootings

Greater Victoria writer releases first novel inspired by U.S. school shootings

Dear Mr. President tells thought provoking story of victims left behind

Greater Victoria writer releases first novel inspired by U.S. school shootings
The Sooke Philharmonic will be hosting their annual Philly Fling on July 8 to cap off their 20th anniversary year. (Dawn Gibson/Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke’s Philharmonic Fling set for July 8

Annual event to cap off 20th anniversary of orchestra

The Sooke Philharmonic will be hosting their annual Philly Fling on July 8 to cap off their 20th anniversary year. (Dawn Gibson/Sooke News Mirror)
Hi-Top Heaven: These running shoes are works of art

Hi-Top Heaven: These running shoes are works of art

Sooke artist Zac Vine designs one-of-a-kind sneakers for some big-name clients

Hi-Top Heaven: These running shoes are works of art
Sooke Arts Council hosts open house

Sooke Arts Council hosts open house

Event takes place July 3 at 7 p.m.

Sooke Arts Council hosts open house
The Barefoot Movement is set to play at this year’s festival, which runs from June 15 to 17 at the Sooke River Flats. (Contributed)

Bluegrass festival returns to Sooke

Festival runs June 15 to 17 at Sooke River Campground

The Barefoot Movement is set to play at this year’s festival, which runs from June 15 to 17 at the Sooke River Flats. (Contributed)
Sooke man pursues music for a lifetime

Sooke man pursues music for a lifetime

Al Pease has been playing music for over 65 years

Sooke man pursues music for a lifetime
B.C. Transit to reduce service for spring

B.C. Transit to reduce service for spring

Route changes come into effect April 9

B.C. Transit to reduce service for spring
Two puppies snatched from East Sooke home

Two puppies snatched from East Sooke home

Anyone with information asked to contact Sooke RCMP

Two puppies snatched from East Sooke home
Victoria Women’s Expo showcases the latest trends

Victoria Women’s Expo showcases the latest trends

Over 100 vendors feature lots of beauty, health, food, jewelry products and more

Victoria Women’s Expo showcases the latest trends
Valdy to perform in Sooke

Valdy to perform in Sooke

Concert takes place March 23 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Valdy to perform in Sooke