News and Public Notices

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.

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.