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The District of Sooke celebrates SQTO, a new public artwork by Shelley Davies at Ravens Ridge Park, honouring raven symbolism, local landscape, Indigenous connections, and community gathering through collaborative public art and shared cultural spaces.

Sooke Food CHI awarded Brass Bell Farm the 2025 Farmer Bursary, supporting its expansion into sheep dairy, sustainable practices, and local cheese production, strengthening regional food security and the Sooke area’s resilient local food system.

Join Zero Waste Sooke on Sunday, January 18, 10a–2p for a Repair Café at the Sooke Community Hall. Bring repairable household items for free, volunteer-led fixes and help keep usable goods out of the landfill.at Sooke Community Hall. Bring repairable household items for free, volunteer-led fixes and help keep usable goods out of the landfill.

The District of Sooke is pleased to announce that the Little River (Demamiel Creek) Crossing has reached substantial completion, marking an important milestone in expanding pedestrian connections and nature-based recreation opportunities in the community.

As 2026 begins, Mayor Tait reflects on gratitude and service, highlights upcoming community projects, budget engagement, and grant-funded improvements, and encourages kindness, participation, and connection as Sooke looks ahead together.

The District of Sooke hosts a free Winter Yard Waste Day January 10, 2026, inviting residents to drop off yard waste and non-invasive plants, supporting FireSmart practices, seasonal cleanup, and community wildfire risk reduction efforts. Sooke residents can drop off materials between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Sooke Parks Yard, 2070 Kaltasin Road.

The District of Sooke welcomes Greg Lowis as Director of Corporate Services, bringing extensive municipal experience, legislative expertise, and a community-focused approach to governance. His leadership will strengthen collaboration, support Council processes, and enhance organizational capacity starting January 7, 2026.

Together with the community, the Sooke Lions Club raised $1,566.20 for the Sooke Food Bank through Breakfast with Santa and the Santa Parade!

At the December 8, 2025 Regular Council meeting, Sooke Council adopted a new Official Community Plan (OCP), updating the 2010 plan and guiding 20 years of growth, emphasizing compact development, housing needs, environmental stewardship, and clarified waterfront policies.

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Sooke Santa Parade, happening on Sunday, December 7, 2025! This year’s theme, “Sooke Light Up for Santa,” invites everyone to come together and share in the sparkle, joy, and community spirit of the holidays. Festivities will kick off at 4:00pm at the Vancouver Island Regional Library, and the parade begins at 5:00pm.