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

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.

The District invites applications for its Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) Tourism Advisory Committee to guide visitor-supported tourism funding, with applications open until midnight on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Celebrate Canada Day in Sooke on July 1 at Fred Milne Park with family-friendly entertainment, food, vendors, community displays, kids’ activities, cupcakes, and live music by Late Shift.

The District of Sooke invites residents to share input on Budget 2027 and the Five-Year Financial Plan through an online survey, mail-out survey, and summer in-person outreach. Take the survey at letstalk.sooke.ca/budget.

T’Sou-ke Nation, with District of Sooke and Capital Regional District support, is seeking provincial approval for targeted knotweed treatment to protect the Sooke River system’s ecology, habitat and access.

Emergency crews responded to two separate fires in Sooke on June 3: a structure fire on Felton Lane that remains under investigation, and a brush fire likely caused by spontaneous combustion of organic material.

Celebrate Raven Ridge Park's new Phase 2 enhancements with sports, accessible recreation, music from Sooke Radio, free hot dogs, family activities, public art, and community connections from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Sooke Fire Rescue and mutual aid partners contained a French Road South structure fire Sunday. Three occupants safely evacuated, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

Property tax notices are in the mail and available through MyCity. Learn about the 2026 tax impact, key municipal investments, payment options, deadlines, and Home Owner Grant information.