Information Bulletin

Property taxes are due Thursday, July 2. Pay and claim your Home Owner Grant by the deadline to avoid a 10% late penalty.

Sooke Region Museum hosts its Annual Open House and Salmon BBQ June 28, featuring free activities, tours, live music and advance salmon meal tickets.

The District of Sooke joins communities across Canada in recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, a day to honour and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, languages and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. 

BC Transit’s June 29 seasonal service change includes route adjustments, added ferry and tourism service, school trip suspensions, and a West Saanich detour planned construction.

The District reminds residents to give sows and cubs space, use caution on trails, secure attractants, and report concerning bear behaviour to Conservation.

Share your input on the CRD’s Regional Transportation Plan by completing an online survey from June 15 to July 5 at GetInvolved.crd.bc.ca/MovingTogether.

Property taxes are due July 2, 2026. Pay on time to avoid penalties, and remember to claim your Home Owner Grant through the Province each year, if eligible.

Organizations receiving permissive tax exemptions must submit their confirmation form by June 15, 2026, to help verify continued eligibility.

Council will consider Sooke’s 2025 Annual Report on June 22, 2026. Residents may review the report, submit feedback in advance, or speak during the public input opportunity at the meeting.

The District of Sooke is sharing information from the Province about June open houses where residents can learn more, ask questions, and provide input on five proposed treaties being negotiated on southern Vancouver Island, building on previous engagement.