Community Leadership Calendar 2025
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BC POLITICS: 2025 Spring Session of the BC Legislative Assembly | Budget editorial March 5 | Budget Input from Industry, Education, Climate sector, Business, and Opposition | BC Legislature Spring Break March 14 to 28 | Revamping Bill 7 | Attorney General: Bill 7 will pass more quickly without Part 4 | Premier Eby meets with Prime Minister Carney
FOLLOWING FEDERAL POLITICS: General Election Voting Day will be Monday April 28, 2025 | CAMPAIGN CALENDAR (local, regional & national – updated daily)
April 2025
Thursday April 17. High Ground Hike for Emergency Preparedness. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Royal Roads University and the City of Colwood are organizing a community event for tsunami preparedness. Attendees have the opportunity to practice what to do in the event of a real tsunami. Colwood Fire Rescue personnel will be on hand to your questions, showcase emergency equipment and display area tsunami evacuation maps. The event brings together community partners, who will have booths set up along the hiking trail for participants to learn more about programs and services aimed at empowering and educating residents about emergency preparedness. There will also be some games and cookies for event participants. Participants may arrive at Lower Parking and complete the hike at any time during the event. Estimated time to complete the hike, including stopping at booths, is 15-20 minutes.
Thursday April 17. Hike to High Ground. 11 am to 12 noon. A focus on emergency preparedness and tsunami safety. One hour hike from Sooke Flats to SEAPARC Recreation Centre. Learn about evacuation routes, disaster readiness and personal preparedness plan. Emergency preparedness experts and Emergency Support Services (ESS) volunteers will answer participant questions. Prize: one four-person emergency kit will be given away (provided by the BC government).
Thursday April 17. FEDERAL ELECTION LEADERS DEBATE. In English. 7 pm ET (4 pm PT). On major TV networks and livestream. | Debate topics | Visit the ELECTION CAMPAIGN CALENDAR & NEWS ARCHIVE.
Friday April 18. Candidate Meet & Greet in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford with NDP incumbent Alistair MacGregor, 9:30 to 11:30 am at Poncho’s Cafe, #115-755 Goldstream Ave, Langford. | Also see candidate itineraries and Elections Canada key dates.
Friday April 18. Candidate Meet & Greet in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford with Liberal candidate Blair Herbert, 12:30 to 2:30 pm at Poncho’s Cafe, #115-755 Goldstream Ave, Langford. | Also see candidate itineraries and Elections Canada key dates.
Friday April 18. CPL league. Cavalry FC vs Vancouver FC, at ATCO Field, Calgary. 4 pm PT. Viewable on OneSoccer & TSN. | Canadian Premier League 2025 Schedule | Pacific FC 2025 Schedule
April 18 to 21 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday). ADVANCE VOTING in the 45th GENERAL ELECTION. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service to find your polling station. | EDITORIAL: Seniors make an effort to vote because it matters
Saturday April 19. ADVANCE VOTING in the 45th GENERAL ELECTION. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service to find your polling station. [Advance Voting also on April 18, 20, and 21] | EDITORIAL: Seniors make an effort to vote because it matters
Saturday April 19. Candidate Meet & Greet in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford with Green candidate Kathleen Code, 9:30 to 11:30 am at Poncho’s Cafe, #115-755 Goldstream Ave, Langford. | Also see candidate itineraries and Elections Canada key dates.
Saturday April 19. Pacific FC vs HFX Wanderers at Wanderers Grounds in Halifax. 12:30 pm. | Canadian Premier League 2025 Schedule | Pacific FC 2025 Schedule
Sunday April 20. EASTER SUNDAY.
Sunday April 20. ADVANCE VOTING in the 45th GENERAL ELECTION. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service to find your polling station. [Advance voting also April 18, 19 and 21] | EDITORIAL: Seniors make an effort to vote because it matters
Monday April 21. EASTER MONDAY.
Monday April 21. ADVANCE VOTING in the 45th GENERAL ELECTION. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service to find your polling station. [Advance voting also April 18, 19 and 20] | EDITORIAL: Seniors make an effort to vote because it matters
Tuesday April 22. EARTH DAY. Celebrate by planting a tree or some veggies, or talking a walk in nature!
Tuesday April 22. Earth Day – Official Opening of Porcher Park on Wren Place in central Langford. 11 am to 12 noon at 822 Wren Place. Remarks by City of Langford Mayor and Council. The park includes a playground, a bench/seating area, natural forested trail, and community food-growing garden. | To submit your name to get a growing-plot at Porcher Park Community Garden please send an email to info@urbanfoodresilience.ca — plots will be assigned by lottery around May 12, 2025. Or sign up for a growing plot at the May outdoor get-together at Porcher Park.
Tuesday April 22. District of Sooke. Committee of the Whole Meeting. 1 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday April 22. City of Langford Council Meeting. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday April 22. Citizens’ Environment Network in Colwood (CENIC). Messages from Colwood Mayor, and CENIC Awards. 7 pm (to 8 pm) on Zoom. Register by email to colwoodcenic@gmail.com .
Saturday April 26. Sooke’s Earth Day Celebration. Info booth at Sooke Country Market, 2225 Otter Point Road. 10 am to 2 pm.
Saturday April 26. CPL league. Cavalry FC vs Atletico Ottawa FC, at ATCO Field, Calgary. 2 pm PT. Viewable on OneSoccer & TSN. | Canadian Premier League 2025 Schedule | Pacific FC 2025 Schedule
Saturday April 26. Sooke Earth Day Celebration, alongside the opening day of the Sooke Country Market. 10 am to 2 pm, beside Fire Station #1 on Otter Point Road, Sooke. Parking at District of Sooke municipal hall and John Phillips Memorial Park.
Saturday April 26. Sookarama 2025 highlights local businesses and organizations. A community event to foster a resilient diverse local economy. Hosted by the Sooke Lions and the District of Sooke at SEAPARC Recreation Centre,, 2168 Phillips Road, Sooke. 10 am to 3 pm. Connect with neighbours, discover local talent, support small businesses, 90 exhibitors.
Saturday April 26. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld live in Victoria for a one-night show.
Saturday April 26. Pacific FC vs Vancouver FC in Langley. 5 pm. | Canadian Premier League 2025 Schedule | Pacific FC 2025 Schedule
Sunday April 27. City of Langford PARKS & TRAILS Survey. Last day. Online survey from March 12 to end-of-day on April 27.
Monday April 28. CANADIAN FEDERAL ELECTION – General Voting Day. | See Campaign Calendar & article links.
Monday April 28. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Monday April 28. District of Metchosin. Council meeting. 7 pm. Meeting link & agenda.
April 2025. Municipal by-election in District of Sooke. Details/update.
May 2025
Thursday May 1. BC Government’s Short-Term Rental Registry – registration deadline is May 1, 2025.
Friday May 2. Soundtrack of our Lives. Choral Evolution performance 7:30 pm at Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Road, Sooke. Tickets $25.
Saturday May 3. Sooke Duck Day 2025. 17th annual. Duck race at 12 noon. Free admission. $1000 Grand Prize, 11 am to 2 pm at Sooke River Campground.
Saturday May 3. Soundtrack of our Lives. Choral Evolution performance 2 pm at Memorial Hall, 1379 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt. Tickets $25.
Saturday May 3. Pacific FC vs Ottawa in Ottawa. 10 am PDT. | Canadian Premier League 2025 Schedule | Pacific FC 2025 Schedule
Sunday May 4. Soundtrack of our Lives. Choral Evolution performance 2 pm at Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Road, Sooke. Tickets $25.
Tuesday May 6. Pacific FC vs Vancouver FC at Starlight Stadium in Langford. 7 pm PDT. “Annual Battle of the North” TELUS Canadian Championship Preliminary Round. | Canadian Premier League 2025 Schedule | Pacific FC 2025 Schedule
Tuesday May 6. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Saturday May 10. Pacific FC vs York United at Starlight Stadium in Langford. 4 pm PDT. | Canadian Premier League 2025 Schedule | Pacific FC 2025 Schedule
Sunday May 11. Sarah Beckett Memorial Run. In Langford, BC.
Monday May 12. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday May 13. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
May 17 to 19. May Long Weekend.
Saturday May 17. Pacific FC vs Calgary FC at ATCO Field in Calgary 2 pm PDT. | Canadian Premier League 2025 Schedule | Pacific FC 2025 Schedule
Monday May 19. BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders. Pre-season game at Starlight Stadium in Langford. 1 pm. (Tickets go on sale March 11, 2025)
Tuesday May 20. District of Sooke. Committee of the Whole Meeting. 1 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday May 20. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Saturday May 24. Cleanup in Westhills Park. Contributing to general clean up, removal of invasive species, and making the park FireSmart (reducing fire risk). Community events planned in Westhills Park on March 15, May 24, September 20 and October 18.
Saturday May 24. Pacific FC vs Forge FC at Starlight Stadium in Langford. 3 pm PDT. | Canadian Premier League 2025 Schedule | Pacific FC 2025 Schedule
Saturday May 24. 2025 Miracle on the Mountain Gala fundraiser for Victoria Hospitals Foundation, at Hatley Castle in Colwood.
Monday May 26. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
June 2025
Sunday June 1. Sooke Fine Arts Show – Call for Artists Deadline June 1 (open from March 15). Show dates July 26 to Aug 4.
Wednesday June 4. Bank of Canada scheduled interest rate announcement. | See Interest Rate Announcement Dates for 2025.
Monday June 9. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday June 13. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Monday June 16. District of Sooke. Committee of the Whole Meeting. 1 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday June 20. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Monday June 23. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
July 2025
Tuesday July 1. CANADA DAY! | EVENTS | CANADA-USA NEWS SECTIO
Wednesday July 2. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Monday July 14. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday July 15. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
July 18 to 20. 2025 National Mountain Bike Championship. At Jordie Lunn Bike Park in Langford.
Monday July 21. District of Sooke. Committee of the Whole Meeting. 1 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Saturday July 26 to Monday August 4. Sooke Fine Arts Show 2025. Opening Night: 7pm, Friday July 25. Exhibits (regular gallery and youth), gift shop & performances. At SEAPARC Recreation Centre, Phillips Rd, Sooke.
Monday July 28. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Wednesday July 30. Bank of Canada scheduled interest rate announcement. | See Interest Rate Announcement Dates for 2025.
August 2025
Saturday August 2 through Monday August 4. BC DAY LONG WEEKEND.
Monday August 4. BC DAY.
September 2025
Monday September 1. Labour DAY.
September 2025. Royal Roads University West Shore Campus, 798 Goldstream Ave, Langford. The new campus is set to open in September 2025 (previously September 2024). Check out continuing news: Groundbreaking for Royal Roads west shore campus (Aug 3, 2022) | Base slab concrete pour (Feb 1, 2023) | Register for Undergrad Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programs for Sept 2025
Tuesday September 2. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Monday September 8. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Monday September 15. District of Sooke. Committee of the Whole Meeting. 1 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday September 16. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Wednesday September 17. Bank of Canada scheduled interest rate announcement. | See Interest Rate Announcement Dates for 2025.
Saturday September 20. Cleanup in Westhills Park. Contributing to general clean up, removal of invasive species, and making the park FireSmart (reducing fire risk). Community events planned in Westhills Park on March 15, May 24, September 20 and October 18.
September 22 to 26, 2025. Union of BC Municipalities 2025 Convention in Victoria, BC.
September 22 to 26, 2025. Woodrise International Congress mass-timber construction convention, in Vancouver, BC.
Monday September 29. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
October 2025
Tuesday October 7. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday October 14. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Saturday October 18. Cleanup in Westhills Park. Contributing to general clean up, removal of invasive species, and making the park FireSmart (reducing fire risk). Community events planned in Westhills Park on March 15, May 24, September 20 and October 18.
Monday October 20. District of Sooke. Committee of the Whole Meeting. 1 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday October 21. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
October 20, 2025. Federal election. Background articles: Former View Royal mayor eyes federal Liberal chances in Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke [May 3, 2024] | NDP choose Colin Plant as their Saanich-Gulf Islands candidate [April 27, 2024] | Maja Tait kickstarts her federal campaign in Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke (September 1, 2023)
Monday October 27. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Wednesday October 29. Bank of Canada scheduled interest rate announcement. | See Interest Rate Announcement Dates for 2025.
Friday October 31. Halloween.
November 2025
Sunday November 2. Daylight Savings Time. Clocks go back one hour at 2 am to end Daylight Savings Time for 2025.
Tuesday November 4. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Monday November 10. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday November 11. Remembrance Day.
Monday November 17. District of Sooke. Committee of the Whole Meeting. 1 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday November 18. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Monday November 24. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
December 2025
Tuesday December 2. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Monday December 8. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Wednesday December 10. Bank of Canada scheduled interest rate announcement. | See Interest Rate Announcement Dates for 2025.
Monday December 15. District of Sooke. Committee of the Whole Meeting. 1 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
December 24. Christmas Eve.
December 25. Christmas Day. Merry Christmas!
December 26. Boxing Day.
December 31. New Year’s Eve.
2026:
June 2026. FIFA World Cup 2026. Vancouver will be a host city for seven (7) games. First game on June 13, 2026. | Cost-benefit announcement held on April 30, 2024.
September 2026. New child care center in Metchosin to open on the grounds of Hans Helgesen Elementary (as announced in August 2024).
November 15, 2026. The 113th Grey Cup at the Stampeders’ McMahon Stadium home in Calgary.