News and Public Notices

BC Transit’s June 29 seasonal service change includes route adjustments, added ferry and tourism service, school trip suspensions, and a West Saanich detour planned construction.

The District invites applications for its Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) Tourism Advisory Committee to guide visitor-supported tourism funding, with applications open until midnight on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Celebrate Canada Day in Sooke on July 1 at Fred Milne Park with family-friendly entertainment, food, vendors, community displays, kids’ activities, cupcakes, and live music by Late Shift.

The District reminds residents to give sows and cubs space, use caution on trails, secure attractants, and report concerning bear behaviour to Conservation.

Share your input on the CRD’s Regional Transportation Plan by completing an online survey from June 15 to July 5 at GetInvolved.crd.bc.ca/MovingTogether.

Property taxes are due July 2, 2026. Pay on time to avoid penalties, and remember to claim your Home Owner Grant through the Province each year, if eligible.

The District of Sooke invites residents to share input on Budget 2027 and the Five-Year Financial Plan through an online survey, mail-out survey, and summer in-person outreach. Take the survey at letstalk.sooke.ca/budget.

Organizations receiving permissive tax exemptions must submit their confirmation form by June 15, 2026, to help verify continued eligibility.

Council will consider Sooke’s 2025 Annual Report on June 22, 2026. Residents may review the report, submit feedback in advance, or speak during the public input opportunity at the meeting.

T’Sou-ke Nation, with District of Sooke and Capital Regional District support, is seeking provincial approval for targeted knotweed treatment to protect the Sooke River system’s ecology, habitat and access.