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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 moves toward code of conduct for council members

Sooke moves toward code of conduct for council members

New regulations to promote integrity, respect, and leadership in governance
Sooke's financial strength highlighted in annual report

Sooke's financial strength highlighted in annual report

Focus on infrastructure projects and traffic solutions
ICBC data reveals Sooke's crash hotspots

ICBC data reveals Sooke's crash hotspots

Over 30 crashes at Otter/Murray/Sooke intersection in five years
Sooke council greenlights revised housing project in town core

Sooke council greenlights revised housing project in town core

Keycorp's Project features 96 housing units and community spaces
Sooke considers expansion of daycare at housing cooperative

Sooke considers expansion of daycare at housing cooperative

Proposed program aims to add 66 new childcare spaces, addressing a critical community need
Sooke council seeks clarity on CRD biosolids plan

Sooke council seeks clarity on CRD biosolids plan

Concerns mount over potential forest fertilization near municipality
Council this week: Traffic troubles take centre stage

Council this week: Traffic troubles take centre stage

Funding from chamber to hire engineer as councillors push for comprehensive traffic solutions
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
24 Sooke civic employees earned six figures in 2023

24 Sooke civic employees earned six figures in 2023

Sooke's annual statement of financial information reveals 24 employees were paid $100,000 or more
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
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