News and Public Notices

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.

The nomination period is now open for individuals interested in running for elected office in the District of Sooke’s 2026 General Local Election. Download and submit your nomination package to the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 p.m. on September 11. Late submissions cannot be accepted.

Sooke School District 62 is transitioning to new school websites and mobile apps. Families can access updated school websites through the School District's Find a School page.

Nomination packages are available for Sooke’s 2026 General Local Election. Candidates can download forms and eligibility information at sooke.ca/elections ahead the nomination period, which runs from September 1 to September 11.

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.

Sunriver Nature Trail closures will occur August 18–September 18, 2026, for restoration. No pedestrian access. Dates are subject to change.

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