News and Public Notices

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.

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.