News and Public Notices

Road closures will be in effect from 4:30 p.m. to approximately 6:30 p.m. to ensure the safety of parade participants and spectators. Affected roads include Throup Road, Church Road and Wadams Way. Residents are encouraged to plan travel accordingly and arrive early for pre-parade festivities at the Vancouver Island Regional Library starting at 4:00 p.m. 

The Land Use Development Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 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, January 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Sooke Santa Parade, happening on Sunday, December 7, 2025! This year’s theme, “Sooke Light Up for Santa,” invites everyone to come together and share in the sparkle, joy, and community spirit of the holidays. Festivities will kick off at 4:00pm at the Vancouver Island Regional Library, and the parade begins at 5:00pm. 

The District of Sooke will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. regarding Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 800, 2022. The hearing will take place in the Council Chambers at Sooke Municipal Hall, 2225 Otter Point Road. Learn more at sooke.ca/publichearings.

The national emergency alert system is tested twice a year, when possible. The last test occurred Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:55 pm (PDT) and the next test is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 1:55 pm (PST).

The Sooke Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission (SEAPARC) broke ground on the new Sooke Skatepark! The public is invited to monitor the project’s progress online at the Sooke Skate Park Project Page.

The District of Sooke is pleased to highlight and support Code 3 Santa, an annual community fundraiser hosted by the Sooke Fire Fighters in support of the Sooke Food Bank and the Sooke Christmas Bureau. This festive event returns on November 29 and 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Sooke Fire Hall #1 (2225 Otter Point Road). 

Short traffic delays and temporary closures will occur in Sooke’s town centre on November 11, 2025, for the Remembrance Day parade and ceremony. Expect rolling delays on Highway 14 and localized closures near the Legion.

Pursuant to sections 24 and 26 of the Community Charter, and in accordance with section 94, notice is hereby given that the District of Sooke intends to dispose of an interest in District-owned land by way of a lease for less than market value.

This holiday season, the Sooke Fire Department invites the community to join in the spirit of giving at the annual Fill a Fire Truck event, taking place Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7, 2025.