Strongwind4Sooke

09/01/2026

Great news for Sooke families — more child care spaces are on the way. The Sooke School District is adding 36 new spots: 24 at Sooke Elementary and 12 at Ruth King Elementary. It’s a strong step forward.

More child care means better early learning, real support for working parents and caregivers in school, and good local jobs. If we want a thriving Sooke economy, child care has to be part of the plan 👣👶🍼

As your council rep, I pledge to continue advocating for families and creating sustainable jobs right here in Sooke. Vote for me in October, and together, let's build a stronger Sooke 💪

08/30/2026

Proud to share that I’ve signed the Elect Respect pledge for this municipal election. I did this because I care deeply about how we show up for one another in Sooke. We are neighbours, friends, and family, and the way we treat each other shapes the place we call home.

I want this campaign season to feel like the community we love. Conversations that are kind. Differences handled with care. A commitment to listening and lifting each other up. Signing this pledge is one small way I’m honouring the relationships that make Sooke strong.

Join me in a campaign rooted in kindness and the way good neighbours care for each other.

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The Pledge:

As an ally to candidates and elected officials, and an advocate for democracy, I pledge to:

Treat elected officials and each other with respect in all spaces—public, private, and online.

Reject harassment, abuse, and personal attacks, and speak out when I witness them.

Focus debate and political discussions on ideas and policies, not personal attacks.

Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office, and engage in public life.

Call on relevant authorities for the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats.

Model integrity and respect in public life, holding myself to the highest standards of conduct, and vote for leaders who model integrity and respect in public life, holding them to the highest standard of conduct.

Learn more about the pledge here: https://electrespect.ca/home/

08/28/2026

Thank you Sooke Region Museum for another great Night Market season! It was so good to visit with friends and neighbours, and meet new friends in such a beautiful setting. I am always happy to and support Sooke's amazing entrepreneurs 🛍
Can't wait for Crab Fest and another great year of museum markets 🦀✨️

08/27/2026

Endorsed! I am honoured to have the endorsement of business owner, father, and provincial Green Party candidate David Evans 💚✅️

"As a business owner and environmentalist living in Sooke, I’ve had the chance to work with Katherine through local community projects. She sees the value of sustainable community planning and understands how good planning supports both the community and the environment. I’ve watched her listen, help, and treat our neighbours with respect. I’m pleased to endorse Katherine because she is dedicated to the long‑term health of our community and the land we depend on."

Sooke’s natural beauty is a gift — and protecting it is something we do together.🌎

Vote for me for Sooke Council in October, and together, let’s keep building a community future generations will be proud of 💪✨️

08/26/2026

Jon's story goes to show that it's never too late to set goals and smash them!

I set goals to buy a home, walk 5k a day, finish a Master's degree, root myself in and give back to community, and run for Council - and its happening! Thanks to all of you for your encouragement and support 🙏 I could not do this without community ❤️💛

And he's right - Sooke region IS really, really special 💫✨️

Full story at the sooke news mirror dot com

08/25/2026

Yesterday I was having coffee with a friend at Bears Bakery & Cafe and we were talking about the municipal budget. As we talked, I felt that familiar awareness that I live in two connected worlds. One world is rooted in community, where I sit with families, young people, Elders, entrepreneurs and neighbours who are navigating the realities of Sooke. The other world is the "business" side, where budgets, planning and long‑term strategy shape the choices that affect all of us.

These worlds are not separate. They inform each other. They rely on each other. They need each other.

My friend described me as a unifier, as a bridge between these worlds. I have spent years building relationships across cultures, sectors and communities, and I know how powerful it is when people feel heard and respected. I also know that fiscal responsibility is not just about numbers. It is about making choices that make sense for Sooke and reflect our values and our future.

Sitting in Bears Bakery, listening to my friend talk about the budget, I felt the calling to connect these worlds with honesty, clarity and care. To bring all community voices into decision‑making. To make sure our spending reflects our priorities. To help Sooke grow in a way that feels balanced, thoughtful and rooted in who we are.

In October, vote for me and for a unified community. As your Council, I am committed to being the bridge that keeps these two worlds working together. I will focus on strong relationships, clear communication, and responsible budgeting that supports real solutions for Sooke.

08/24/2026

What a weekend at the Sooke Fall Fair! It was full of laughter, creativity, and connection.

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and everyone who donated to my campaign and stopped by the booth to chat. The strong wind 😏 kept us on our toes on Saturday, but it could not take away from the strength and spirit of this community 💪

I am grateful for the genuine conversations about what matters most to people in Sooke. Hearing from voters about much-needed commercial space, to climate action, to more recreation, to the Gathering Place and youth programs, these moments remind me why I love this place and why community engagement matters.

We may not always agree, but I am committed to listening and doing everything I can to make life better for Sooke residents 🙌

08/23/2026

Sooke doesn’t flinch. When the Prime Minister says Canada won’t surrender to Trump’s wild trade threats or his talk of annexing our country, he’s speaking to communities like ours - places built with backbone. We face storms, we face pressure, and yes, we have bears and we’re not afraid to use them as a reminder that Canada isn’t easily pushed around.

We don’t bend to intimidation from any foreign leader. We protect our land, our people, and our future. Sooke stands its ground, and Canada does too. 🇨🇦💪

08/22/2026

Hi friends! There has been a recent influx of new followers here, and I wanted to reintroduce myself and share a bit about the work I do. I am Katherine, a mom of three, grandmother to three lively grandkids, and one more grandbaby on the way 👣

My days are usually spent at Wachiay Friendship Centre where I serve as Executive Director, or working with clients through my marketing and communications firm.

I am also the founder of the 60s Scoop Legacy of Canada peer-support group, and I sit on the boards of the Sooke Chamber of Commerce and the EMCS Society. Community and relationship building is the thread that runs through all of it.

Outside of work, you will probably find me volunteering. hiking, reading, or hosting/showing up at local events that bring people together. I am looking forward to sharing more of my journey and connecting with you here!

This image was taken for - check it out on IG and YouTube.

08/21/2026

ENDORSED! Absolutely thrilled to be endorsed by Community Wealth Candidates Alliance today. They help champion cooperative businesses, community ownership, and circular economy solutions that keep wealth, skills, and opportunity rooted in local communities.

Sooke went from a strong logging town to almost no local industry. Community Wealth Building and a circular economy give us a better path by keeping money, skills, and materials circulating here. Local cooperatives, employee-owned companies, and community land trusts help us build prosperity that stays in Sooke.

Their support for Sooke Council energizes my work to build a stronger Sooke powered by local people, not outside corporations. Let’s keep wealth, skills, and opportunity rooted right here. Join me in growing a community-led economy that puts Sooke first. 💪💛❤️

ENDORSEMENT!
This morning we are thrilled to endorse the excellent campaign of Katherine Strongwind (Strongwind4Sooke) for Sooke Council!