News and Public Notices

Recent events across B.C. remind us that preparedness starts at home, grows through our neighbourhoods and strengthens Sooke when we work together. Stay informed, be prepared, and know where to find emergency updates.

Effective August 10, 2026, recreational off-road vehicles are prohibited on Crown land in much of the Coastal Fire Centre, with specified regional exceptions.

Sooke Food CHI’s Gleaning Program connects fruit tree owners with volunteers to harvest surplus fruit, reduce waste, share food, and strengthen community connections locally together.

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.