News and Public Notices

Annual flail mowing and ditch clearing continue on Grant Road West, Otter Point Road South, Helgesen Road and Phillips Road, with traffic control as required.

District of Sooke personnel, volunteers and equipment are supporting British Columbia wildfire response efforts while maintaining local emergency capacity.

Sooke has received $30,000 to strengthen its Emergency Operations Centre with backup power, satellite communications, supplies, mobile technology and emergency preparedness training, supporting community resilience.

T'Sou-ke Nation, District of Sooke, and Capital Regional District continue collaborative effort to stop the spread of invasive knotweed along the Sooke River.

At its July 27, 2026, Regular Meeting, Council received an update on the proposed sewer rate structure, which is expected to take effect in 2027. The next update on a new sewer servicing rates is scheduled for the September 8, 2026, Regular Council meeting.

Sunriver Nature Trail will close July 28–30 for invasive knotweed treatment. Please follow posted signs and remain outside the marked closure area during this work.

A small brush fire outside of the District of Sooke is being addressed by BC Wildfire Service. There is currently no concern for Sooke residences.

T’Sou-ke Nation will treat invasive knotweed along the Sooke and Charters Rivers under a pesticide permit valid from 2026 to 2029.

Council selected a 25-metre right of way for CP5 (extending from Charters Road to Phillips Road) at their July 13, 2026 meeting, setting its design direction while deferring construction, borrowing and broader project decisions to a future Council pending updated costs and information.