Flag Notifications

Flags are half-masted as a sign of respect and to express a collective sense of sorrow during a time of mourning.

September 30, 2024

From sunrise to sunset on September 30, 2024, flags are lowered in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.


September 29, 2024

From sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 29, 2024, flags are lowered in recognition of Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day.


September 8, 2024

From sunrise to sunset on Sunday, September 8, 2024, flags are lowered in recognition of Firefighters’ National Memorial Day.


July 31, 2024

In honour of Norm McInnis, former District of Sooke Chief Administrative Officer, who fought a courageous batter with cancer until his passing on July 30, 2024, flags will be flown at half-mast at Sooke Municipal Hall until B.C. Day.


June 8, 2024

The District of Sooke flags are lowered to half mast, honouring a retired member of Sooke Fire Rescue Services, Fred Parker. Fred dedicated more than 45 years serving communities, including more than ten in Sooke. The flags will remain lowered until Sunday, June 16, 2024.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Fred’s family, friends and comrades in the fire service.


March 1, 2024

The flags at the municipal hall will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on the day of the funeral (date to be determined) to mark the death of former Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Martin Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., G.O.Q.


September 25, 2023

Flags flying at half mast to respect and recognize Constable Rick O’Brien, the fallen Ridge Meadows RCMP Officer who died while on duty in Coquitlam, B.C. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.


September 11, 2023

Flags at Municipal Hall are lowered to half-mast on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, recognizing the global impact of the events of September 11, 2001, lives lost and families affected.


July 31, 2023

The District of Sooke has lowered the flags to half-mast to honour the 25-year-old Ontario wildland firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty, while on the front lines of a BC fire.


July 17, 2023

Honouring her service and sacrifice, the District of Sooke has lowered the flags to half-mast for Devyn Gale, a BC Wildfire Service member who lost her life in the line of duty.


May 19, 2023

In respect of our local government colleague in Oak Bay, Steve Seekins, who lost their life on the job this week, the District of Sooke has lowered the flags to half-mast.


April 28, 2023

To mark the Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers’ Mourning Day), campus flags will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Apr. 28. This annual national memorial day gives Canadians an opportunity to remember workers killed, disabled or injured in the workplace, and workers afflicted with industrial disease.


March 20, 2023

Flags have been lowered to half-mast in memory of City of Langford’s Assistant Fire Chief, Lance Caven. Caven dedicated his life to preventing fires and saving lives, and will be remembered for his love and passion for firefighting and fire prevention. The flags will be lowered until sunset on the day of the funeral or memorial service.


November 11, 2022

Remembrance Day is a day for all Canadians to remember the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. To mark Remembrance Day, campus flags will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020.


October 20, 2022

Flags have been lowered to half-mast in memory of Constable Shaelyn Yang, the fallen Burnaby RCMP Officer, who died while on duty on October 18, 2022. The flags will be lowered until sunset on the day of the funeral or memorial service.


September 8, 2022

Flags will be flown at half-mast until further notice to mark the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

The flag will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of the funeral and memorial service.


July 29, 2022

In remembrance of the passing of Forrest Owen, of the Central Saanich Fire Department, the District of Sooke will lower its flags to half-mast.

Central Saanich News Release


April 28, 2022

To mark the Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers’ Mourning Day), campus flags will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Apr. 28. This annual national memorial day gives Canadians an opportunity to remember workers killed, disabled or injured in the workplace, and workers afflicted with industrial disease.


March 1, 2022

The District of Sooke has raised the Ukrainian flag to support solidarity with Ukraine, and stand in support of the Ukrainian community in Sooke and the region.


November 11, 2021

Remembrance Day is a day for all Canadians to remember the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. To mark Remembrance Day, campus flags will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020.


September 29, 2021

The T’Sou-ke First Nation flag is flying prominently at the District of Sooke Municipal Hall.

The District is grateful to stand and work together with the T’Sou-ke First Nation as stewards of the land we share. The flying of the flag is a symbol of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation.

The T’Sou-ke Nation flag flies alongside the Canadian, Province of British Columbia, and District of Sooke flags, respectively. READ MORE >>


June 25, 2021

The District’s flags have been lowered in honor of Chief John Cassidy from Colwood Fire Department. Chief Cassidy passed suddenly Wednesday evening, having dedicated 22 years of service in Colwood – including the last 6 years as Fire Chief. Chief Cassidy’s contributions to the health and safety of the community are unmeasurable. Flags at first responder detachments and city hall’s in the Capital Region are at half-mast in Cassidy’s honour. Plans for a memorial service will be released at a later date. The family and department have asked for time to be able to process the sudden loss and time to grieve Chief Cassidy.

The flags will remain at half-mast until the day of the service for Chief Cassidy.

The Sooke Fire Department has been in contact with Acting Chief Gregg Chow to pass on our condolences and to provide any support that we can to help them through this period.


May 31, 2021-June 8, 2021

District flags are at hast-mast to respect and honour the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, the T-Sou-ke and all first peoples, who are dealing with the incomprehensible discovery of the remains of 215 children on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. The flags will remain at half-mast from May 31, 2021 to June 8, 2021, for a total of 215 hours, one hour for each of the children who died.

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April 28, 2021

To mark the Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers’ Mourning Day), campus flags will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Apr. 28. This annual national memorial day gives Canadians an opportunity to remember workers killed, disabled or injured in the workplace, and workers afflicted with industrial disease.


April 9–17, 2021

To honour the memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, campus flags will be flown at half-mast from sunrise on April 9 until sunset on April 17, the day of the funeral and memorial service.


November 11, 2020

Remembrance Day is a day for all Canadians to remember the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. To mark Remembrance Day, campus flags will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020.


September 12, 2020

To honour firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty, District flags are flown at half-mast on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day, which is recognized across Canada on the second Sunday in September.