Information Bulletin

REOPENED after temporary closure.
Original message: Sunriver Nature Trail is closed due to flooding. The Sooke Potholes Gateway remains open but may open late tomorrow pending safety inspections. With rising water levels, residents are urged to use caution near rivers and waterways.

The 2025 Sooke Santa Run returns December 13 at 5 p.m., with festive fire trucks touring neighbourhoods, GIS tracking, and donation collection for the Sooke Christmas Bureau - spreading community cheer, generosity, and holiday spirit across Sooke.

Please be advised that the District of Sooke municipal office will be closed from Thursday, December 25 through Thursday, January 1 for the winter holiday period.

Emergency services are not impacted by this closure and will continue to operate as usual.

Regular office hours will resume on Friday, January 2 at 8:30 a.m.

We wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday season.

Join the community for a Winter Solstice Celebration on December 20 at EMCS. Enjoy shared dishes, cultural performances, a blessing by a local Elder, and a seasonal meal as we welcome the return of the light.

BC Transit is seeking feedback on handyDART services as part of the Victoria Regional Transit Plan refresh. An online survey runs Nov 28–Dec 22, 2025, with open houses in Langford, Victoria, and Sidney.

Join the community for a magical evening at the 2025 Solstice Lantern Walk on Sunday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Friends of Sooke Parks Society at John Phillips Memorial Park, this annual event brings residents together to celebrate the longest night of the year with warmth, light, and connection.

The District of Sooke is pleased to share that Noel Night returns on Thursday, December 5, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., inviting the community to enjoy an evening of festive fun while supporting local small businesses throughout Sooke.

The Land Use Development Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers has been cancelled due to no business requiring committee consideration. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

The national emergency alert system is tested twice a year, when possible. The last test occurred Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:55 pm (PDT) and the next test is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 1:55 pm (PST).

Pursuant to sections 24 and 26 of the Community Charter, and in accordance with section 94, notice is hereby given that the District of Sooke intends to dispose of an interest in District-owned land by way of a lease for less than market value.