News and Public Notices

BC Hydro will conduct tree removal along Sooke Road between Woodruff and Kangaroo Roads starting February 9 for about three weeks, causing daytime lane reductions between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please keep to the safe speed limit in work zones and follow the directions of the flaggers.

The District of Sooke celebrates SQTO, a new public artwork by Shelley Davies at Ravens Ridge Park, honouring raven symbolism, local landscape, Indigenous connections, and community gathering through collaborative public art and shared cultural spaces.

Sooke Food CHI awarded Brass Bell Farm the 2025 Farmer Bursary, supporting its expansion into sheep dairy, sustainable practices, and local cheese production, strengthening regional food security and the Sooke area’s resilient local food system.

Short-term traffic delays are expected on Highway 14 from Otter Point Road to Langford between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2026, due to the Wounded Warriors Sooke-to-Sidney Run supporting veterans and first responders.

Join Zero Waste Sooke on Sunday, January 18, 10a–2p for a Repair Café at the Sooke Community Hall. Bring repairable household items for free, volunteer-led fixes and help keep usable goods out of the landfill.at Sooke Community Hall. Bring repairable household items for free, volunteer-led fixes and help keep usable goods out of the landfill.

The District of Sooke is pleased to announce that the Little River (Demamiel Creek) Crossing has reached substantial completion, marking an important milestone in expanding pedestrian connections and nature-based recreation opportunities in the community.

Sooke RCMP warn residents about suspected door-to-door asphalt scams involving aggressive sales tactics by unidentified men. Two incidents were reported January 7–8, 2026. Residents should report suspicious activity to police.

Emergency repairs are underway for a sinkhole on Goodmere Road, closing the road at Brownsey Boulevard. Detours are in place via Brownsey Boulevard and Murray Road. Repair timelines are under assessment; updates will follow.

Hand jive back to the 1950s as Sooke Youth Theatre Company presents Grease: School Version, a high-energy, family-friendly musical featuring local youth performers at Sooke Community Theatre, January 16–18, with songs and rock ’n’ roll.

The Land Use Development Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers has been cancelled due to no business requiring committee consideration. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.