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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 for the Island

Border-breaking Juan de Fuca Corridor opens new tourism era for the Island

Partnership between Canada and the U.S. to drive economic growth
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
Vancouver Island dentist worried about hurdles in federal dental plan

Vancouver Island dentist worried about hurdles in federal dental plan

Practitioners encounter bureaucratic hurdles and unclear guidelines
Court denies citizen scientist’s fight for B.C. bird habitat access

Court denies citizen scientist’s fight for B.C. bird habitat access

Legal battle over Fairy Creek highlights clash between industry and threatened species
Vancouver Island fishers to be honoured for daring sea rescue

Vancouver Island fishers to be honoured for daring sea rescue

Sooke residents Ryan and John Planes honoured by Lifesaving Society
Logging company launches lawsuit against 15 Fairy Creek protesters

Logging company launches lawsuit against 15 Fairy Creek protesters

Teal Cedar takes legal action over alleged conspiracy and obstruction
Capital Regional District, Pacheedaht forge historic government partnership

Capital Regional District, Pacheedaht forge historic government partnership

Agreement outlines collaborative priorities, aiming to facilitate respectful decision-making
Car slams into pole, leaves B.C. homeowner stuck in the dark weeks later

Car slams into pole, leaves B.C. homeowner stuck in the dark weeks later

GoFundMe launched after insurance complications leave family short of what’s needed to restore power
Proposed Vancouver Island solar farm expected to power 20,000 homes

Proposed Vancouver Island solar farm expected to power 20,000 homes

Plant near Sooke is expected to generate up to 100 megawatts of renewable energy
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