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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

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
Sooke seeks extension to comply with provincial zoning laws

Sooke seeks extension to comply with provincial zoning laws

Bill 44 requires municipalities to rezone in order to increase small-scale, multi-unit housing
Sooke library to install sensors in bathrooms for medical emergencies

Sooke library to install sensors in bathrooms for medical emergencies

Island Health funds safety enhancements to address drug crisis impact on libraries
20 years later, Sooke cancer survivor thanks Tour de Rock riders

20 years later, Sooke cancer survivor thanks Tour de Rock riders

Two decades after battling bone cancer, Kyla Hugli expresses gratitude to the cyclists who supported her journey
Sooke poised for growth with completion of $6.5M wastewater project

Sooke poised for growth with completion of $6.5M wastewater project

Sooke seeks to sprout new community gardens

Sooke seeks to sprout new community gardens

Growing demand for allotment space prompts district investigation
B.C. Builds program targets middle-income housing in Sooke

B.C. Builds program targets middle-income housing in Sooke

Lot A envisioned as vibrant community ventre with urgent care facility
MLA Ravi Parmar to run for second term in new riding of Langford-Highlands

MLA Ravi Parmar to run for second term in new riding of Langford-Highlands

His Langford-Juan de Fuca riding will cease to exist due to electoral redistribution
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