News and Public Notices

A $30,000 provincial grant will strengthen Sooke’s Emergency Support Services through volunteer training, new equipment and enhanced mobile response capacity for displaced residents during emergencies.

Smoke testing near Wadams Farm Development, Church Road and Wadams Way will identify potential sewer defects. The safe, non-toxic smoke may be visible around 10 a.m. today.

Sooke celebrates the Fine Arts Show’s 40th anniversary with street banners featuring west coast-inspired artwork by local artists Cathy Hammond and Megan Evans this summer.

Warmer weather is forecast for Sooke. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, seek cooler areas, check on vulnerable neighbours and review preparedness information at sooke.ca/prepare.

Notice is hereby provided of a Special Council Meeting to be held on July 20, 2026, at 1 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2225 Otter Point Rd, Sooke BC, for the purpose of resolving into a closed meeting.

Frontage upgrades near Church Road begin July 20, with daytime and overnight work, changing traffic conditions, and possible delays. Please slow down and allow additional time for travels as work is completed.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of neighbours as crews work overnight to reduce impacts on daytime travel, businesses and commuters.

All open burning, including campfires, is prohibited in Sooke from noon July 16, 2026, until further notice to reduce wildfire risk.

District of Sooke flags are lowered to half-mast for one week, honouring Sooke resident and helicopter pilot Nicholas Dale, who died fighting wildfires in Colorado.

Join the Sooke Health Summit on September 26 to reflect on ten years of progress and discuss ongoing community health gaps and emerging priorities together.

Registration is open for the third annual Grand Parade Sooke hosted by the Sooke Region Communities Health Network. Form or join a team, fundraise locally, and enjoy a free community celebration this September.