News and Public Notices

Notice is hereby provided of a Special Council Meeting to be held on April 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2225 Otter Point Rd, Sooke BC, to meet as the Committee of the Whole to consider the 2026 Community Grant applications. 

Notice is hereby provided of a Special Council Meeting to be held on April 27, 2026, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be closed to the public under Community Charter 90 (1)(l) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual municipal report].

SOOKEARAMA 2026 brought the community together at SEAPARC Arena, showcasing local businesses and organizations. Thank you to the Sooke Lions, exhibitors, and attendees for making this event a success - view event highlights in our photo gallery.

District of Sooke hosts May 2 Wildfire Preparedness Day at John Phillips Memorial Park, in collaboration with Friends of Sooke Parks Society and Emergency Support Services. The event combines invasive plant removal with free May yard waste disposal, promoting action, safety, and FireSmart awareness.

BC Transit to offer free transit on April 22 (Earth Day) across several systems province-wide, including the Victoria Regional Transit System serving Sooke, supporting sustainable travel and broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the day. 

Single lane alternating traffic on Otter Point Road near 2193 on April 22, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for pole replacement work. Expect delays.

Sooke launches free May yard waste disposal days to reduce wildfire risk, alongside Community Wildfire Resilience Day, encouraging residents to remove debris, manage invasive species, and adopt FireSmart practices.

Sooke’s Earth Day returns April 22 with goats, interactive environmental stations, and 300 students expected, showcasing community collaboration, hands-on learning, and local stewardship through volunteers, partners, and civic engagement initiatives.

Council adopted Sooke’s 2026–2030 Financial Plan, prioritizing investments in safety and infrastructure, with a $17.54 monthly residential increase (based on the average assessed property), alongside a strong focus on system efficiencies, process improvements, strategic staffing, and diversified funding to reduce reliance on property taxes.

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.