Sooke PocketNews

09/01/2025

Atwood responds to Danielle Smith’s book ban. This is why Atwood is boss.

08/30/2025

The list of banned books in Alberta is here. Looks like a list of books to read to me. Ayn Rand is one of many on the list. A libertarian’s dream.

08/29/2025

Morals Matter. Seriously, when Sandy Hook changed nothing, I knew that nothing bad enough can ever happen to remove the NRA’s from the trigger.

08/20/2025

This meme checks out. The following is from DuckDuckGo AI search, since FB doesn’t let Canadians fact check in real time.
Nebraska is experiencing negative impacts from ICE raids, particularly in the agricultural sector, as they create fear among workers, disrupt food production, and contribute to higher food prices. Many legal workers are also staying home out of fear, further straining local economies and communities.
nebraskapublicmedia.org
Impact of ICE Raids on Nebraska
Economic Consequences
Labor Shortages: The recent ICE raids have led to significant labor shortages, particularly in the agriculture and meatpacking industries. Many workers have been detained or deported, disrupting operations.
Food Production: The agriculture sector is facing challenges as workers, including legal residents, are staying home out of fear of raids. This could lead to reduced food production and higher prices for consumers.
Community Effects
Family Disruptions: The raids have caused emotional distress in communities, particularly among immigrant families. Many events, such as quinceañeras and baptisms, have been canceled due to the sadness and uncertainty surrounding the raids.
Local Businesses: Small businesses in immigrant communities are also affected. Owners report losing customers and facing economic downturns as families deal with the fallout from the raids.
Government Response
State Partnerships: The Nebraska government is working with ICE to manage the situation, including the establishment of new detention facilities. However, this has raised concerns among community leaders about the long-term impact on local economies and families.
The overall sentiment is that Nebraska is experiencing significant challenges due to the ICE raids, affecting both its economy and community cohesion.o

08/19/2025

I’ll just drop this here. Give me a chuckle if this makes sense to you.

08/03/2025

"If someone is working 40 hours a week and they can't make their rent, you're not paying them enough money" - Bill Burr

07/18/2025

So far, over 50 people have completed my Do You Vote survey. See the results here!

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07/13/2025

Did you vote? Take this 2 minute survey to help past, present and future candidates understand why you did or didn't vote. And, congrats to Herb Haldane who won Saturday's by-election in Sooke.

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07/11/2025

I'm a 2. You?

06/08/2025

Why is there no Straight Day? Here are the facts.

06/07/2025

It's so sad when love goes sour. https://pocketnews.ca/boyish-billionaire-bromance-ends-trump-and-musk-split-in-pride-month-irony

06/01/2025