News and Public Notices

Kirby Road has reopened after Sooke Fire Rescue contained a shed fire. The incident appears accidental, with nearby trees quickly extinguished by responding crews today.

The 113th Sooke Fall Fair returns August 22–23 with exhibits, contests, live entertainment, family activities and opportunities for residents to enter, volunteer and celebrate together.

Eligible voters can review the 2026 Sooke Gathering Place opinion question, ballot details, voting information, and plebiscite implications at sooke.ca/ballot-question before October 17, 2026 election.

Licensed Sooke businesses are invited to submit their information at sooke.ca/businessdirectory as the District prepares to launch its new public online directory in October 2026.

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.