News and Public Notices

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.

All open burning, including campfires, is prohibited in Sooke from noon July 16, 2026, until further notice to reduce wildfire risk.

District of Sooke flags are lowered to half-mast for one week, honouring Sooke resident and helicopter pilot Nicholas Dale, who died fighting wildfires in Colorado.

Join the Sooke Health Summit on September 26 to reflect on ten years of progress and discuss ongoing community health gaps and emerging priorities together.

The Grand Parade Sooke returns September 19. Register, join a team, volunteer or donate to support local programs for seniors and their families today online.

Registration is open for the third annual Grand Parade Sooke hosted by the Sooke Region Communities Health Network. Form or join a team, fundraise locally, and enjoy a free community celebration this September.

Individuals interested in running in the 2026 General Local Election are invited to attend a one-hour candidate information session on July 22 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. The session will be recorded and posted to the District of Sooke website following the event for anyone unable to attend.

CRD Water Services has planned a four-hour water service disruption July 7 affecting portions of several Sooke neighbourhoods. Direct notices are being provided.