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The District of Sooke’s campfire prohibition remains in effect despite the Coastal Fire Centre lifting its Category 1 restriction, as insufficient local rainfall has left fire danger high to extreme. The District will continue to monitor local conditions and provide updates as new information becomes available.

Every Saturday in October, excluding Thanksgiving weekend, Sooke residents can drop off residential yard waste at the District of Sooke Parks Yard, 2070 Kaltasin Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at no cost. The service is supported by funding partners, including the UBCM FireSmart Program and the Province of British Columbia.

The Province is supporting 24 new before- and after-school child care spaces at Sooke Elementary.

A new commemorative crosswalk at Sooke Legion Branch 54 honours veterans and marks the Legion’s 100th anniversary of service to the community.

Sooke Fire Rescue and mutual aid partners contain a restaurant fire in the early hours of August 19, 2026.

Sooke Fire Rescue and Emergency Support Services personnel continue supporting B.C.’s wildfire response while maintaining local emergency capacity.

Twelve applicants and one Council representative have been appointed to the MRDT Tourism Advisory Committee to identify opportunities benefiting Sooke’s tourism economy.

Kirby Road has reopened after Sooke Fire Rescue contained a shed fire. The incident appears accidental, with nearby trees quickly extinguished by responding crews today.

District of Sooke personnel, volunteers and equipment are supporting British Columbia wildfire response efforts while maintaining local emergency capacity.

Sooke has received $30,000 to strengthen its Emergency Operations Centre with backup power, satellite communications, supplies, mobile technology and emergency preparedness training, supporting community resilience.