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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 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
B.C. logging company launches lawsuit against Fairy Creek protesters

B.C. logging company launches lawsuit against Fairy Creek protesters

Teal Cedar takes legal action over alleged conspiracy and obstruction in forest protest
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
Woman missing for nearly a year in Sooke found dead

Woman missing for nearly a year in Sooke found dead

RCMP investigates as search group discovers body in Sooke Potholes area
RCMP charge Sooke man with breaking dog’s jaw, lying about attack

RCMP charge Sooke man with breaking dog’s jaw, lying about attack

Derek Reid, 32, will appear in court on Jan. 4
Independent investigator clears Sooke RCMP of any wrongdoing in man’s death

Independent investigator clears Sooke RCMP of any wrongdoing in man’s death

Police responded to a call of a man in distress; later found deceased
Telus expands cell coverage from Sooke to Port Renfrew

Telus expands cell coverage from Sooke to Port Renfrew

New agreement will see customers automatically connect to Rogers network
Vancouver Island Race Series eyes January start date

Vancouver Island Race Series eyes January start date

Cobble Hill 10K named provincial championships in series
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