Information Bulletin

Sooke comes alive this weekend with music, markets, family fun, and community events. Celebrate Mother’s Day, support local businesses, and connect with neighbours through vibrant activities for all ages.

Sooke marked Community Wildfire Preparedness Day with a stewardship event, FireSmart education, and the launch of a free yard waste program (open Saturdays in May, excluding the long weekend, at the Sooke Parks Yard). Check out photos from the day. Emergency preparedness activities continue throughout the week—residents are encouraged to learn more and attend the May 9 open house at the T’Sou-ke Nation Community Complex & Health Centre.

Flags at the District of Sooke Municipal Hall have been lowered to half-mast in recognition of the passing of Langford Councillor Lillian Szpak and her decades of public service.

T'Sou-ke Nation, in collaboration with local partners including the District of Sooke Emergency Management Program, is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Open House on May 9 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the T'Sou-ke Nation Community Complex & Health Centre, inviting residents to learn, connect, and strengthen community readiness for emergencies.

Emergency Preparedness Week encourages residents to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies. Connect with neighbours, try the PreparedBC scavenger hunt, and sign up for Sooke’s Alert Notification System at sooke.ca/alert.

Through this proclamation, the District of Sooke recognizes May as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of sun safety, the risks of UV exposure, and the role of early detection and public education in reducing skin cancer rates.

Sooke’s Earth Day at Woodland Creek Park brought students, community members, and partners together for hands-on environmental learning and stewardship. View the photo gallery to see a few highlights from the day.

Notice is hereby provided of a Special Council Meeting to be held on April 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2225 Otter Point Rd, Sooke BC, to meet as the Committee of the Whole to consider the 2026 Community Grant applications. 

Notice is hereby provided of a Special Council Meeting to be held on April 27, 2026, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be closed to the public under Community Charter 90 (1)(l) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual municipal report].

SOOKEARAMA 2026 brought the community together at SEAPARC Arena, showcasing local businesses and organizations. Thank you to the Sooke Lions, exhibitors, and attendees for making this event a success - view event highlights in our photo gallery.