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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.

T'Sou-ke Nation, District of Sooke, and Capital Regional District continue collaborative effort to stop the spread of invasive knotweed along the Sooke River.

A small brush fire outside of the District of Sooke is being addressed by BC Wildfire Service. There is currently no concern for Sooke residences.

T’Sou-ke Nation will treat invasive knotweed along the Sooke and Charters Rivers under a pesticide permit valid from 2026 to 2029.

A $30,000 provincial grant will strengthen Sooke’s Emergency Support Services through volunteer training, new equipment and enhanced mobile response capacity for displaced residents during emergencies.

Sooke celebrates the Fine Arts Show’s 40th anniversary with street banners featuring west coast-inspired artwork by local artists Cathy Hammond and Megan Evans this summer.

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.