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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 byelection date in limbo as council weighs costs and timing

Sooke byelection date in limbo as council weighs costs and timing

A potential federal election and staffing shortages complicate plans for filling the vacant council seat
Sooke moves ahead with official community plan update

Sooke moves ahead with official community plan update

The district refines its OCP to meet new provincial housing laws
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
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
Vancouver Island Race Series partners with KidSport BC

Vancouver Island Race Series partners with KidSport BC

New charitable focus shifts to supporting children with financial barriers to organized sports participation
Council to revisit Sooke’s tax exemption policy

Council to revisit Sooke’s tax exemption policy

District explores options to balance community needs and taxpayer equity
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
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