Testimonials about MapleLine Magazine

A conversation about change and growth in Sooke.

MapleLine is a bi-monthly magazine about the Sooke community

MapleLine Magazine is a bi-monthly news issues magazine that provides an opportunity for community conversation about the activities, growth and development of Sooke, BC (population 10,000 to 12,000 depending on what outlying regions are included) as well as insights about health and the arts.

MapleLine serves a readership of Sooke residents, businesses and community leaders as well as the same profile of readers in the western communities of Greater Victoria, and southern Vancouver Island.

MapleLine aims to contribute to the production of meaningful and insightful news coverage within the journalism profession. We are pleased to have earned the privilege of calling ourselves "the voice of Sooke". 

Testimonials 2010

POSITIVE REPORTING:  "Thanks Mary, for the continued positive reporting!! Love it." Debra (Deb) Johnston, PFP | Financial Planner, Sooke Branch, RBC Wealth Management | Royal Bank of Canada | Financial Planner | Royal Mutual Funds Inc., Sooke, BC   [Dec.1, 2010]

HELPFUL TO COMMUNITY:  "I must let you know how lucky we are to have you in town. I really enjoyed the last magazine as I have all your issues. You really keep things positive and yet informative. Thank you so much we really enjoy all you do, I find myself checking your holiday calendar regularly so our family does not miss what's going on. Keep up the good work." Gwen Fisher, Pure Elements Salon (and key organizer for the Sooke Spirit Fest 2010), Sooke, BC  [Nov.26, 2010]

GREAT INFORMATION SERVICE:  "Thumbs up for these Mini News Bulletins!" Nicky Logins, Executive Director, Sooke Family Resource Society, Sooke, BC  [Nov.26, 2010]

IMPRESSIVE NEWS SERVICE:  "Breaking news by email in the middle of the day ... I like it!." Oliver Katz, Realtor, Sooke, BC  [Nov.19, 2010]

SCOOP COVERAGE:  "Atta girl, Mary! A real scoop! (upon attending the hastily organized media scrum at which Dr. Keith Martin, MP announced his departure from federal politics)." Marcie Gauntlett, Shirley, BC  [Nov.9, 2010]

AWARD WINNING:  "I have heard more than one person say that MapleLine Magazine is better than Reader's Digest. Perhaps the comparison is made based on the format size, but I feel the same way when I see Reader's Digest. I appreciate the opportunity to be part of your team." Dela Wilkins (health writer), Victoria, BC  [Nov.7, 2010]

SERVICE INDUSTRY BUSINESS EXCELLENCE (AWARD):  "Well deserved." A comment from many leaders in community and business, upon MapleLine's receipt of the 2010 Service Industry Business Excellence award from the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce.  [Nov.6, 2010]

COMMUNITY IMPACT:  "What you do (with your magazine) brings the community together." Christien Shipton, Shirley, BC  [Oct. 19, 2010]

GREAT COVERAGE:  "Wow, you sure did good for the Fall Fair. Thank you!" Martha Moore, Sooke, BC  [regarding coverage of The 2010 Sooke Fall Fair at ArtsinSooke.com | Sept.15, 2010]

GREAT READING:  "I read it from cover to cover." Candace Linde, Sooke, BC  [Aug.16, 2010]

GREAT HEALTH WRITING:  "It was very interesting talking to you and I wanted to tell you I enjoyed your magazine and the article on knitting to relieve stress. I was on your website and noticed you have a mentorship program, such a worthwhile endeavour. It must be very rewarding. I will be subscribing to your mag to support this program plus to support your Sooke community spirit. Health information out there is confusing, especially on the internet. It is so difficult to tell the difference between purely objective, informed writing, such as the articles in your magazine, and a marketing, infomercial promoting something. Keep them coming. I wish you all the best with your business." S.Taylor, Sooke, BC  [Aug.13, 2010]

GREAT NEWS SERVICE:  "Thanks for the summary of what's happening in Sooke (e-bulletin NEWS ABOUT SOOKE). What a great service." Lee Hindrichs, Sooke, BC  [July 31, 2010]

GOOD LITERATURE:  "Here at the Sooke Fine Arts Show, if people inquire about good literature to read, I've been giving them a copy of MapleLine." Dave Bennett, Sooke, BC  [July 30, 2010]

GREAT READING:  "It's delightful. All the articles are a pleasure to read. All local. It's easy breezy airy delightful. There's nothing else like it. It's typical of a beautiful day like today. Fun to read." Judy Lerch, Sooke, BC  [May 11, 2010]

JOURNALISM EXCELLENCE:  "First class. Keep up the good work. Your publication is well researched, well balanced, and full of very interesting articles." Evan Parliament, CAO, District of Sooke, Sooke, BC  [May 2010]

HURRAY for PRINT, SUBSCRIBE ME ONLINE:  "Please add me to the list for e-news. I enjoy the printed issues and re-read them twice in case I missed something."  Carmen Neumann, Sooke, BC  [May 2010]

COVER EXCELLENCE:  "Your last two covers (Winter-Spring 2010, and Summer 2010) get an A+."  Laurie Savoie, Sooke, BC  [May 2010]

GREAT NEWS SOURCE:  "Congrats on your Mapleline E-News. I count on cbc.ca for most of my news and now can check www.maplelinemagazine.com/breakingnews.htm for local news. We are looking forward to the Summer Edition of the Mapleline. Thanks for your positive contributions to our community!"  David Mallett, Sooke, BC  [Mar.2010]

EASY TO READ:  "It's the best magazine ever! It's informative, local, well written, easy to read ~ a cover-to-cover book!"  Lorna Danylchuk, Sooke, BC  [Mar.2010]

SOMETHING DIFFERENT:  "I read it from cover to cover. It's a little bit different from the weekly newspaper!"  Comment by a local reader at the annual Women's Wellness Show, Mar.6, 2010, Sooke, BC  [Mar.2010]

READERSHIP SERVICE:  "I love that little magazine from Sooke. It makes me wish I lived there."  Lynn S., a reader in Surrey, BC  [Feb.2010]

READABILITY:  I read the entire issue! Ron, Fast Signs, Victoria, BC [Feb.2010][

READABILITY:  Usually I skim through magazines, but I found myself reading MapleLine cover to cover. It's a well-produced little magazine. Sue Truman, Cabin Creations, Sooke, BC [Jan.2010][

 

Testimonials 2008-2009

DELIVERY TO COMMUNITY:  I think it's great to find MapleLine in so many locations around Sooke. Carmen Neuman, Sooke, BC [Nov.2009][

FORMAT:  I like the size of MapleLine -- it's easy to put in my pocket and it looks great with other magazines in the reading areas of our home. Sema Phair, Sooke, BC [Sept.2009][

DISTRIBUTION:  Thank you for continuing to make MapleLine available through The Stick! Our customers truly appreciate the variety and depth of information inside every issue. David Evans, Stick in the Mud Coffee House, Sooke, BC [Aug.2009][

CONTENT EXCELLENCE:  All-encompassing of the Sooke area. I read it cover to cover.  Judy Lerch, Sooke  [Jul.2009]

WRITING STYLE:  Your writing style is clear. You don't use cliches. John Zaremba, Executive Director, Sooke Harbour Chamber of Commerce, Sooke, BC [Jul.2009]

NEWS INSIGHT:  All of your content is really timely and interesting. You seem to have a good sense of interesting stories going on in Sooke.  Jessica Boquist, Sooke Garden Project  [Jul.2009]

INFORMING NEW RESIDENTS:  As new residents it has helped us get to know Sooke.  Angela Dorsey, Sooke  [Jul.2009]

SERVICE TO ADVERTISERS:  I'm advertising with you because I want my company to be part of your high-profile presence in Sooke.  Alan Zielonka, Sooke Electric, Sooke  [Jun.2009]

MEDIA EXCELLENCE:  I find the approach you have taken in creating this magazine is refreshing and insightful. More media voices in the Sooke area and along the west coast are always welcome. I encourage you to continue to provide options for readers and advertisers alike.  John Horgan, MLA for Juan de Fuca [[May.2009][

COMMUNITY IMPACT:  I just read MapleLine cover to cover. You are really doing some good worth there in creating a palpable sense of community. Pam Portal, Victoria, BC [[Mar.2009][

COMMUNITY SERVICE:  We definitely need better health care here. <snip> This has been a concern of mine for quite some time, and I appreciate the opportunity to voice my opinion (in response to a MapleLine survey about the minimal provision of health are services in the Sooke area). Nancy Most, Sooke, BC F[Feb.2009]eb.2009]009]

IMPACT:  I appreciate your enthusiasm for this article (on coffee shops), my shop, MapleLine and Sooke. You are exactly what Sooke needs and you're the kind of person I was hoping would wander into The Stick. David Evans, The Stick in the Mud Coffee House, Sooke, BC [Feb.2009][Dec.2008]

CONTEST FEEDBACK:  Your contest (to win books) is great and it helps to know local writers. Letissia Polonia, Sooke, BC [[Nov.2008]Dec.2008]

LAUNCH:  MapleLine is a great addition to the community. Congratulations, it's very well done! Mayor Janet Evans, Sooke, BC [Nov.2008][N v.2008]

DEVELOPMENT:  I think MapleLine is a great idea. I'm impressed with how quickly you've adopted Sooke as your new home and have immersed yourself into the community. Stuart Price, Realtor, Victoria, BC [Nov.2008]

Sooke Road driving safety ad:

The back cover of the Winter 2009 issue presented a community support advertisement reminding everyone to drive safely on Highway 14 (Sooke Road). In time, most of us hope to see signage and/or structural changes to Highway #14 to help make the drive safer.