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Thank you to residents who participated in Budget 2026 through both early consultation and the April 8th Open House. The proposed plan includes a $17.54 monthly increase (approximate) for the average single-family property, adds police and fire personnel, maintains asset funding, and will be considered for adoption April 13, 2026.

The 2026 Sooke Secret Garden & Artisans Tour returns June 6–7, opening ten private gardens across Sooke and East Sooke. Visitors can enjoy beautiful landscapes, local artisans, and live music while supporting the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus.

Updated: On April 5, 2026, Sooke Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire in the Rhodonite Drive area at approximately 5:00 a.m. Crews conducted a coordinated response to suppress and extinguish the fire. During suppression and search efforts, two occupants were located. One individual succumbed to their injuries at the scene, and another was transported to hospital. The cause remains under investigation.