Community Leadership Calendar 2025
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FOLLOWING BC POLITICS: 2025 Spring Session of the BC Legislative Assembly | Throne Speech Feb 18 preview | Throne Speech analysis | First day of Spring Sitting Feb 19 | BC Budget 2025 on March 4 | Budget editorial March 5 | Budget Input from Industry, Education, Climate sector, Business, and Opposition | BC Legislature Spring Break March 14 to 28
FOLLOWING FEDERAL POLITICS: Expect an election call by around March 23. The election would be held on April 28 or May 5 (election campaigns can be 35 to 51 days long).
Monday March 17. DeMamiel Creek Golf Course opens March 17. For info on hours, admission rates and pass options visit the SEAPARC Recreation Centre website for more info on the DeMamiel Creek Golf Course. Adult Season Pass $525′ Youth Season Pass $225. Located at 6518 Throup Rd in Sooke.
Tuesday March 18. Melt & Pour Soap-Making. Workshop at Westshore Town Centre. $40. Register online. | See all Spring 2025 Creative Workshops
Tuesday March 18. Melt & Pour Soap-Making for School Age Kids & Youth. Workshop at Westshore Town Centre. $40. Register online. | See all Spring 2025 Creative Workshops
Tuesday March 18. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Wednesday March 19. Whiffin Spit Park in Sooke temporarily closed for one day, March 19, for seasonal maintenance. 7 am to 4 pm. Other beach access is available at Ed Macgregor Park, Ella Beach and Billings Spit.
Thursday March 20. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem to deliver a speech at 1:05 pm Eastern (10:05 am Pacific) to Calgary Economic Development about Tariff Uncertainty and Monetary Policy. Watch for news coverage in our Economy and Business section following the speech.
Thursday March 20. Sooke Job Fair. Hosted by WorkBC at Edward Milne Community School (EMCS), 6218 Sooke Rd. 1 to 5 pm.
Thursday March 20. Elevate Your Ganache (Chocolate-making). Workshop at Westshore Town Centre. $30. Register online. | See all Spring 2025 Creative Workshops
Friday March 21. Melt & Pour Soap-Making for School Age Kids & Youth. Workshop at Westshore Town Centre. $40. Register online. | See all Spring 2025 Creative Workshops
Saturday March 22 & Sunday March 23. BC GREENS CONVENTION & AGM. Victoria.
Saturday March 22. Water & Embroidery with Wing Studio Art. Workshop at Westshore Town Centre. $50. Register online. | See all Spring 2025 Creative Workshops
Sunday March 23. Seedy Workshop with Platinum Floral Designs. Workshop at Westshore Town Centre. $65. Register online. | See all Spring 2025 Creative Workshops
Sunday March 23. Awaken to the Power of Crystals. Workshop at Westshore Town Centre. $22. Register online. | See all Spring 2025 Creative Workshops
Sunday March 23. Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra Choral concert. 2:30 pm at Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Rd, Sooke. Tickets at Sooke Pharmasave or online at Eventbrite.
Monday March 24. House of Commons is scheduled to start their first sitting of 2025 — this may not happen, if an election is called sooner. | See Parliamentary Calendar. | Visit the CANADIAN 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION NEWS SECTION for Election timing updates.
Monday March 24. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday March 25. Melt & Pour Soap-Making for School Age Kids & Youth. Workshop at Westshore Town Centre. Two sessions – 1 pm and 3:30 pm. $40. Register online. | See all Spring 2025 Creative Workshops
Tuesday March 25. City of Langford Community Advisory Committee Meeting. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Thursday March 27. How to Craft Chocolate Masterpieces. Workshop at Westshore Town Centre. $30. Register online. | See all Spring 2025 Creative Workshops
Friday March 28. Melt & Pour Soap-Making for School Age Kids & Youth. Workshop at Westshore Town Centre. $40. Register online. | See all Spring 2025 Creative Workshops
Friday March 28 to Sunday March 30. Island FanCon at City Centre Park in Langford. Second annual cosplay event in Langford, see Nov 9, 2024 news coverage | Speakup voice acting contest info | Click here for: Island FanCon tickets for SD62 students | BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Saturday March 29. Sooke Seedy Saturday. 10 am to 3 pm at Sooke Community Hall. Admission by donation.
Saturday March 29. Be Charming – Make a Custom Charm Bracelet. Workshop at Westshore Town Centre. $30. Register online. | See all Spring 2025 Creative Workshops
Sunday March 30. Unlock the Mysteries of Oracle Cards and Tarot. Workshop at Westshore Town Centre. $22. Register online. | See all Spring 2025 Creative Workshops
Sunday March 30. JUNO Awards in Vancouver and live on CBC.
April 2025. Municipal by-election in District of Sooke. Details/update.
Tuesday April 1. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday April 1. Citizens’ Environment Network in Colwood (CENIC). Colwood Updates – Building Retrofit Strategy; Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation Initiative; Biodiversity Conservation Strategy Development. 7 pm (to 8 pm) on Zoom. Register by email to colwoodcenic@gmail.com .
Wednesday April 2. City of Langford TRANSPORTATION & ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION Survey. Online survey open March 12 to April 2.
Saturday April 5. Pacific FC Season Opener vs Valour FC at Starlight Stadium in Langford. 4 pm. | Canadian Premier League 2025 Schedule | Pacific FC 2025 Schedule
Sunday April 6. Vancouver FC Season Opener in Langley vs York United FC.
Monday April 7. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Monday April 7. City of Langford Council Meeting. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Monday April 7. District of Metchosin. Council meeting. 7 pm. Meeting link & agenda.
Tuesday April 8. Citizens’ Environment Network in Colwood (CENIC). Food Security – The Tomato Challenge & Farm to Fork Map; Growing our Community Gardens. 7 pm (to 8 pm) on Zoom. Register by email to colwoodcenic@gmail.com .
Saturday April 12. Pacific FC vs Forge FC at Starlight Stadium in Langford. 3 pm. | Canadian Premier League 2025 Schedule | Pacific FC 2025 Schedule
Sunday April 13. City of Langford PARKS & TRAILS Survey. Last day. Online survey open March 12 to April 13.
Tuesday April 15. Town of View Royal Council Meeting. In-person and livestream. 7 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Tuesday April 15. Citizens’ Environment Network in Colwood (CENIC). Natural Assets – The Natural Assets Initiative; Native Plant Study Group. 7 pm (to 8 pm) on Zoom. Register by email to colwoodcenic@gmail.com .
Wednesday April 16. Bank of Canada scheduled interest rate announcement. | See Interest Rate Announcement Dates for 2025.
Thursday April 17. High Ground Hike. 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.
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
Tuesday April 22. EARTH DAY.
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. Sookarama highlights local businesses and organizations. Hosted by the Sooke Lions and the District of Sooke at SEAPARC Recreation Centre,, 2168 Phillips Road, Sooke. 10 am to 3 pm.
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
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.
May 1. BC Short-Term Rental Registry – registration deadline is May 1, 2025.
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. Pacific FC vs Ottawa in Ottawa. 10 am PDT. | Canadian Premier League 2025 Schedule | Pacific FC 2025 Schedule
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday August 4. BC DAY.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.