News and Public Notices

Sooke RCMP warn residents about suspected door-to-door asphalt scams involving aggressive sales tactics by unidentified men. Two incidents were reported January 7–8, 2026. Residents should report suspicious activity to police.

Emergency repairs are underway for a sinkhole on Goodmere Road, closing the road at Brownsey Boulevard. Detours are in place via Brownsey Boulevard and Murray Road. Repair timelines are under assessment; updates will follow.

Hand jive back to the 1950s as Sooke Youth Theatre Company presents Grease: School Version, a high-energy, family-friendly musical featuring local youth performers at Sooke Community Theatre, January 16–18, with songs and rock ’n’ roll.

The Land Use Development Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers has been cancelled due to no business requiring committee consideration. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

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.

Blythwood Road, west of Woodlands Road (5829–5833), is open to single lane, alternating for local area traffic. Winter rainfall caused embankment sloughing at Saseenos Creek, prompting a geotechnical investigation. Updates will follow.

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.

Above-average rainfall and possible high winds are forecast. District crews are monitoring conditions. Residents are encouraged to report flooding or hazards, use caution, prepare for potential power outages, and access two 24/7 sandbag stations—including a second location opening by December 19, 2025 at Fire Station 2 (2011 Goodridge Rd), in addition to Ed MacGregor Park parking lot (6752 West Coast Rd)—to support community emergency preparedness.

In 2025, Sooke advanced key projects, completed the OCP, improved mobility, enhanced community spaces, and strengthened regional partnerships. These accomplishments reflect our community’s dedication and collaboration as we continue building a vibrant, connected, and resilient Sooke.

This District of Sooke is providing notice of its 2026 Council meeting schedule. Generally, Regular Council meetings will take place at 6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month, shifting to Tuesday when a statutory holiday falls on the scheduled meeting date. Committee of the Whole meetings are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, unless a holiday requires an alternate date. Access agendas, minutes, live meeting broadcasts, and subscribe to receive meeting notifications at sooke.ca/meetings.