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Controversial 'Show Me the Evidence' t-shirt prompts meetings with Indigenous leaders

Updated: October 07, 2026 at 4:05p.m. EDT Published: October 07, 2026 at 2:09p.m. EDT Sooke Brewing Company initially apologized, saying the shirt’s message was inconsistent with what the business stands for.

Sooke council candidates discuss housing, traffic, recreation

With multiple candidates running for Sooke council, voters will have a range of views to consider at the ballot box in the upcoming municipal election. Ahead of polling day on Oct. 17, candidates were asked three questions on the topics of housing, …

Sooke brewery meets with Indigenous leaders after ‘Show Me the Evidence’ controversy

Brewery fires co-owner over supposed skepticism about mass Indian graves hoax

A Canadian brewery has fired one of its owners who may have dared to question the mass Indian graves hoax. After spending time fighting forest fires, planting trees, then working on a bottling line, John Adair took a risk and started a brewery with several …

Sooke Brewing Company says co-owner ‘terminated’ after Truth and Reconciliation Day shirt controversy

A Sooke brewery says a member of its ownership group has been “terminated, effective immediately” after he was photographed working on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation wearing a shirt with the words “Show Me The Evidence.” Sooke Brewing …

Local election guide: Sooke candidates for mayor and council

Voters in Sooke will have 18 candidates total to consider in the upcoming election for mayor and council.  On Saturday, October 17th, voters will be tasked with electing six councillors and a new mayor.  There are two political slates in Sooke with several …

Sooke Brewing Company terminates co-owner after controversial T-shirt sparks backlash

Sooke Brewing Company says co-owner and head brewer John Adair has been terminated after a photo of him wearing a controversial T-shirt at the brewery on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation sparked widespread backlash online. The image spread …

Sooke Brewing Company fires co-owner over ‘show me the evidence’ T-shirt backlash

Sooke Brewing Company says it has fired co-owner and head brewer John Adair after a photo of him wearing a T-shirt at the brewery that said “Show me the evidence” on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation drew heavy backlash online.  The picture …

Cowichan Valley local election candidates on natural disaster preparedness

Cowichan Valley municipal elections will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17. In a survey sent out earlier this month, The Discourse asked Cowichan Valley readers what issues they want to see mayor and council candidates address. Environmental concerns, …

Sooke brewery fires co-owner over ‘show me the evidence’ shirt

Published 12:15 pm Thursday, October 1, 2026 Sooke Brewing Company has issued an apology after one of its co-owners reportedly wore a shirt that read “show me the evidence” at the brewery on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A photograph of the …

OPP arrest B.C. man at Mississauga First Nation traffic stop

Police pulled vehicle over after receiving complaint about driver in Sault Ste. Marie The East Algoma detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a traffic complaint involving a vehicle that had been reported earlier in Sault Ste. Marie area. …

Kyra Lazzar brings youth, Indigenous perspective to Sooke council race

Published 8:30 am Friday, October 2, 2026 Kyra Lazzar is entering the 2026 Sooke council race as a first-time candidate, bringing a youth and Indigenous perspective to the municipal election. The 25-year-old community advocate said she decided to run after …

B.C. man charged with impaired after Mississauga First Nation stop

Police pulled vehicle over after receiving complaint about driver in Sault Ste. Marie NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE ************************* The East Algoma detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint …

Forestry woes, cost of living loom large in North Island and Mid Island-Pacific Rim ridings

In ridings like North Island and Mid Island-Pacific Rim, they’ll tell you the tariffs are just one more challenge to an already struggling industry. Jack Knox is dropping in on Vancouver Island’s 15 ridings, looking at them through the lens of some of the …

Brewery T-shirt controversy contains lessons for businesses: expert

John Adair was fired after a photo of him in a T-shirt with the words “Show me the evidence” was posted to social media on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. An incident where a Sooke brewing company co-owner was fired after wearing a T-shirt …

T’Sou-ke Nation explores regional health-care hub in Sooke

Published 1:30 pm Wednesday, September 23, 2026 A new vision for regional health care in Sooke is taking shape as T’Sou-ke Nation moves forward with a business case for a potential health care campus on Nation land. The proposed Campus of Care, Learning …

Sooke Orange Shirt Day gathering to honour survivors

Published 5:45 am Friday, September 25, 2026 A community gathering in Sooke will mark Orange Shirt Day with a healing walk, ceremony, storytelling, cultural performances and opportunities to learn about Indigenous history and experiences. The 2026 National …

Local election guide: All school board trustee candidates running in Greater Victoria

School board trustees are often overlooked when it comes to local elections, as many voters are focused on figuring out who to vote for on council and for the mayor’s office.  There are three school districts that overlap with Greater Victoria: the Greater …

Tony St-Pierre seeks third term with focus on Sooke’s economic growth

Published 5:30 pm Friday, September 18, 2026 Tony St-Pierre is seeking a third term on Sooke council, campaigning on economic development, affordable housing, transportation and community amenities. St-Pierre was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in …

Federal and State Officials Join City Officials and Local Influencers to Open Moreno Valley Museum & ArtSpace

MORENO VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “We are proud to welcome the Moreno Valley Museum & ArtSpace to our community and celebrate this exciting new destination," said Mayor Ulises Cabrera. "This is …

Rewind Bar Med Spa Releases Winter Guide to Laser Hair Removal and Skin Treatment Timing in Central New Jersey

South Plainfield med spa explains why cold months suit laser hair removal, peels, and resurfacing, and confirms a second clinic coming to North Brunswick. MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rewind Bar Med …

Cheryl Bristow Brings Faith, Romance, and the Fall of an Empire to Life in A Shield in the Shadows

ONTARIO, CANADA, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning author Cheryl Bristow transports readers to the turbulent world of the early fifth-century Roman Empire in A Shield in the Shadows, a historical Christian novel where faith, …

VERMONT AUTHOR LOUELLA BRYANT RELEASES UNTOLD STORY OF THE VIETNAM ERA'S LAST AMERICAN CASUALTY

A decade of research. Five young idealists. One Australian commune. And the true story of a young man who never came home with a foreword by Howard Dean VT, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Louella Bryant announces the …

Former NFL Captain Jack Brewer Leads Major Hurricane Relief Effort Across Florida Panhandle

Jack Brewer Foundation on track to deliver over 100,000 pounds of food and 10,000 hot meals to hurricane victims MILTON, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former three-time NFL captain and ordained minister Jack Brewer …

David Worby Completes Worby & Friends EP with 'Play You Again' Featuring Alyssa Trahan

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed attorney, songwriter and philanthropist David Worby has released "Play You Again," featuring Alyssa Trahan, completing his four-song EP, Worby & Friends. …

Nulo Expands Distribution Through New Partnership with Hollywood Feed

Pet food retailer to offer Nulo pet food at all 175+ locations MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hollywood Feed, the healthy and holistic pet food and supply retailer known for premium nutrition and expert in- …

Quindío Is the Top Destination for Colombians Abroad Looking to Buy a Home

FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quindío is the department of choice for Colombians abroad looking to invest in real estate: according to Camacol, the Colombian Chamber of Construction, 25.1% of new homes sold in the …

Game Show Battle Rooms Salt Lake City Launches “Best. Holiday Party. Ever.” Campaign for 2026 Holiday Season

The campaign offers holiday-themed game show experiences for corporate events, team building activities & group celebrations throughout Salt Lake City & Valley. SALT LAKE CITY - MURRAY, UT, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

Mondosol Crowdfunding Campaign Surpasses 300% of Goal: Five Early Believers Fuel Multilingual Language Learning Platform

Campaign extended to April 1, 2027 — still time to become a founding member RINGERIKE, NORWAY, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mondosol, a multilingual language learning platform designed to help people truly meet the world through …

Dr. Sabrina Crouch’s F**k Being Stuck Invites Readers to Look Beyond Pain and Reclaim Their Lives

Psychologist and author Dr. Sabrina Nichole Crouch’s new book explores chronic pain, self-advocacy, and reclaiming identity beyond a diagnosis. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Psychologist, school …

How Moisture Can Affect Residential Foundations Over Time

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moisture plays an important role in the long-term performance of residential foundations. Rainfall, groundwater, soil composition, drainage conditions, and seasonal changes in …

Michael Levine Says Every Traveler Needs a Top Travel Agent to Navigate Today’s Complex Travel Landscape

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Famed media expert Michael Levine has a message for anyone preparing to board a plane, book a cruise, or plan a vacation: “Everyone who travels needs a top travel agent!” …

Fish Populations Play an Important Role in Supporting Wildlife and Ecological Balance Throughout Louisiana Swamps

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Louisiana's swamps, marshes, bayous, and freshwater wetlands support interconnected ecosystems in which fish populations play an important role in maintaining ecological …

Interrupted Sleep Can Affect Concentration, Memory, and Cognitive Performance During Daily Activities

GULFPORT, MS, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interrupted sleep can influence concentration, memory, decision-making, and the ability to complete everyday tasks. Although total sleep duration is frequently discussed as an …

The Whole Town Is Invited: Sunset Center Celebrates 100 Years With Free Community Block Party Oct. 25

Celebrate 100 years of Sunset Center with a free community block party Oct. 25 featuring live music, dance, art, family activities and more! CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Whole Town Is Invited: Sunset …

Rubin Singer Presents HOMOMORPHISM for Spring/Summer 2027 (PARIS)

Rubin Singer returned to the Paris Fashion Week with the presentation of his Spring/Summer 2027 ready-to-wear collection, HOMOMORPHISM, at the Palais de Tokyo. PARIS, FRANCE, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The show was conceived as …

Chubb Law Accident & Injury Attorneys Serves as Title Sponsor of Building Brighter Futures Gala in Central Florida

Chubb Law supports Vibrant Families’ mission to mentor fatherless young men & strengthen Central Florida communities through its title sponsorship of the gala. LONGWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chubb Law …

Hadji Haunted House Kicks Off This Weekend with Big Scares for a Meaningful Cause

PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hadji Haunted House Kicks Off This Weekend with Big Scares for a Meaningful Cause Pensacola Breast Cancer Association and Hadji Shriners welcome guests beginning October 16th …

Canadian Singer-Songwriter TomCattt Releases 'Jenny Said' in Tribute to Late Friend and Musical Mentor Dan Wayne Dunlop

New indie-pop recording and official music video preserve a song written in the late 1970s as the third and final release in a personal tribute series. ONTARIO, CANADA, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canadian singer-songwriter and music video …