News and Public Notices

Candidate nominations for Sooke’s 2026 General Local Election close at 4 p.m. September 11. Nomination information and the current list of candidates are available at sooke.ca/elections as nominations are received.

The District of Sooke’s campfire prohibition remains in effect despite the Coastal Fire Centre lifting its Category 1 restriction, as insufficient local rainfall has left fire danger high to extreme. The District will continue to monitor local conditions and provide updates as new information becomes available.

Every Saturday in October, excluding Thanksgiving weekend, Sooke residents can drop off residential yard waste at the District of Sooke Parks Yard, 2070 Kaltasin Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at no cost. The service is supported by funding partners, including the UBCM FireSmart Program and the Province of British Columbia.

Students return to Sooke classrooms on September 8, bringing busier roads and increased activity around school zones. Plan ahead, travel carefully and use crossings safely. The District wishes students, families, teachers and school staff a safe, positive and successful school year!

The Province is supporting 24 new before- and after-school child care spaces at Sooke Elementary.

The nomination period is now open for individuals interested in running for elected office in the District of Sooke’s 2026 General Local Election. Download and submit your nomination package to the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 p.m. on September 11. Late submissions cannot be accepted.

Sooke School District 62 is transitioning to new school websites and mobile apps. Families can access updated school websites through the School District's Find a School page.

Nomination packages are available for Sooke’s 2026 General Local Election. Candidates can download forms and eligibility information at sooke.ca/elections ahead the nomination period, which runs from September 1 to September 11.