Information Bulletin

The District’s annual roadside mowing program begins next week east of Idlemore/Kaltasin, progressing west over five weeks. Please use caution near crews.

Join SEAPARC Sunday, May 31, for the Sooke Skate Park grand opening, featuring a ribbon cutting, demos, lessons, music, prizes, and refreshments.

Council is reviewing design options and costs for the Phillips Road–Throup Road connection, including possible road-width changes, phasing, funding, grants, and borrowing approval. No final construction decision has been made. The next related report is anticipated by the end of June 2026. 

FortisBC gas meter upgrades are underway in Sooke through October 2026, with advanced wireless meters improving service, safety, energy-use information, and access.

Zero Waste Sooke hosts a Repair Café on May 31, 10am to 2pm, helping residents repair household items, save money, reduce waste, learn practical reuse skills and connect with community.

Join the EMCS Leadership Team for a family-friendly screening of The Lego Batman Movie on Friday, May 22, supporting the Sooke Fall Fair. Admission by donation; cash only.

The Land Use and Development Committee meeting scheduled for June 2, 2026, has been cancelled and rescheduled to June 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

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.