News and Public Notices

Applicant hosted public information meeting on a proposed West Coast Road Town Centre development. Learn about the early-stage rezoning proposal, ask questions, and share feedback with the applicant. March 31, 4:30–6:30 p.m., Sooke Community Hall (drop-in format).

Sooke’s 2026–2030 Financial Plan heads to three readings at the March 23 Regular Council Meeting, with a community budget open house tentatively scheduled for April 8 (pending three readings on March 23). The Plan looks to balance affordability, services, and policing cost pressures and sets a potential municipal tax increase at $20 per month for the average residential property. 

BC Hydro upgrades on Sooke Road (3750–4118) run March 23–April 2, 2026, weekdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m., with single-lane traffic in each direction via shifted westbound flow maintained.

Update: Work has been rescheduled for the week of March 30. Paving work will occur at several Sooke locations March 31-April 3 from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Single-lane alternating traffic and minor delays are expected. Work is weather permitting; drivers should plan ahead and follow signage and traffic control.

Murray Road will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians from Horne Road to the end of the road on Thursday, March 26, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., for crane-assisted tree removal, affecting area park and trail access. Access to the boardwalk and pier remains via Ed Macgregor Park.

Notice is hereby provided of a Special Council Meeting to be held on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the Bear Meeting Room, 2205 Otter Point Rd, Sooke, BC. The meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter regarding labour relations or other employee relations.

Budget deliberations continue March 16 following Council direction for staff to develop updated 2026 Budget and 2026–2030 Financial Plan options. Scenarios will consider approximately $20 per month for the average property to support priority services, including sustained 24/7 police and fire coverage.

The District of Sooke and Sooke Lions Club invite local businesses and community groups to showcase their services at SOOKEARAMA 2026, April 18 at SEAPARC. Fewer than 25 exhibitor spaces remain—apply now to connect with the community.

On International Women’s Day, Mayor Maja Tait reflects from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board Week on the contributions of women in Sooke and across Canada, celebrating leadership, community impact, and inspiring the next generation of girls to lead.