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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 advances plans for tourist tax to boost local economy

Sooke advances plans for tourist tax to boost local economy

District applies for MRDT program despite opposition from some tourism operators
20 years later, Island cancer survivor thanks Tour de Rock riders

20 years later, Island 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
Sooke and West Shore community group unveils plan to address youth needs

Sooke and West Shore community group unveils plan to address youth needs

Village Initiative proposes five-year program with Sooke and West Shore participation
Sooke dentist worried about hurdles in federal dental plan

Sooke dentist worried about hurdles in federal dental plan

Practitioners encounter bureaucratic hurdles and unclear guidelines
Sooke squeezes budget to 10.6% hike

Sooke squeezes budget to 10.6% hike

Residents get say on budget at April 3 open house
Citizen scientist’s fight for bird habitat access denied

Citizen scientist’s fight for bird habitat access denied

Legal battle highlights clash between industry rights and threatened species protection
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