The District of Sooke will continue its association with Communities in Bloom.
Council voted in favour of continuing its association with the provincial program as a “Friend’s Community,” but it won’t be evaluated by judges in 2021.
The district has participated in the program nine times in the last 11 years, reaching 5-Bloom status (the highest possible recognition) for the past six years.
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On the recommendation of the Sooke Program of the Arts committee, Council decided to keep with Communities in Bloom but on scaled-down participation.
“Due to COVID it doesn’t make much sense to proceed as a full-fledged member,” Coun. Dana Lajeunesse, a member of the committee, said.
As a Friend’s Community, the district is not evaluated but continues to support the program by paying 50 per cent of the regular registration fee of $925.
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