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Kevin Laird

Kevin Laird

I have been a journalist for more than 40 years, covering a range of roles from reporter to editor and editorial manager. My experiences have taken me through various publications, including the Calgary Sun and Lethbridge Herald, where I've dedicated myself to delivering meaningful stories to the public.

Currently, I hold the position of editor at the Sooke News Mirror. My goal in this role is to fortify our community by providing readers with dependable, timely and accurate information about the matters, individuals and businesses that hold significance in Sooke. It's my passion to contribute to the well-being of the community by connecting people through the power of reliable news and storytelling.

Phone
250-642-5752
Email
kevin.laird@sookenewsmirror.com

Recent Work by Kevin

Sooke given 30 days to fix zoning rules before province steps in

Sooke given 30 days to fix zoning rules before province steps in

Province threatens to override local authority on housing density
Sooke council pushes to reduce proposed 16% tax hike

Sooke council pushes to reduce proposed 16% tax hike

Concerns over inflation, policing costs, and asset management prompt officials to consider alternatives to a record rate hike
Cobble Hill 10K draws B.C.’s elite runners for provincial title

Cobble Hill 10K draws B.C.’s elite runners for provincial title

Expect record-breaking times and high-calibre competition at the Vancouver Island Race Series’ second event
Sooke CAO highlights growth, resilience in year-end report

Sooke CAO highlights growth, resilience in year-end report

Roundabout completion, environmental upgrades, and emergency responses cap a year of progress, CAO Raechel Gray tells council
Sooke MLA pledges to mediate Bill 44 impasse

Sooke MLA pledges to mediate Bill 44 impasse

Dana Lajeunesse calls for collaboration between municipality and province to address housing legislation challenges
Sooke council rejects provincial housing mandate

Sooke council rejects provincial housing mandate

Missed deadline may trigger enforcement, override bylaws
Sooke ranks low on taxes but residents push for tax freeze

Sooke ranks low on taxes but residents push for tax freeze

Residents cite cost-of-living pressures as they call for a halt to tax increases in 2025
Vancouver Island Race Series kicks off registration for 2025 running

Vancouver Island Race Series kicks off registration for 2025 running

8 races to unite runners and energize Island towns from Victoria to Courtenay
Border-breaking Juan de Fuca Corridor opens new tourism era

Border-breaking Juan de Fuca Corridor opens new tourism era

Partnership between Canada and the U.S. to drive economic growth
Sooke Fire Rescue’s 24/7 service transforms emergency response

Sooke Fire Rescue’s 24/7 service transforms emergency response

Quicker reaction times and operational gains highlight first year of round-the-clock coverage
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