Vandals damage headstones at historic Sooke cemetery
27-06-2026 03:10 via nanaimobulletin.com

Vandals damage headstones at historic Sooke cemetery

Residents are expressing frustration after several headstones were damaged at Sooke’s historic cemetery on Maple Avenue, marking what some say is the worst case of vandalism the site has experienced.
The damage came to light after a community member shared photos on social media showing broken and toppled headstones. The post urged residents to respect the cemetery and report suspicious activity to help protect the historic site.
Among the damaged monuments was the grave of John Muir, a pr
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