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Willows is losing its playground. What comes next?

November 7, 2026 · 5 min read

The yellow slide and climbing frames at Willows Park against the water at sunset. Photo: this week’s issue

Why the playground equipment is coming out, and what Oak Bay has budgeted for the park.

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oakbay.sd61.bc.caOak Bay High is collecting books for hospitals and care homesThe drive runs Nov. 9 to 30. Grade 9s can bring books to advisory (there are Timbits on the line). Other students can use the donation box outside the school office.Victoria BuzzThe little bookshop on Estevan adds weekdaysStarting Thursday, Nov. 12, Meant Well Books plans to open Thursday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm, Victoria Buzz reports. Find the former book truck’s shop at 2534 Estevan Ave.Advertise with Oak Bay Local

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Donations are taken every Wednesday except holidays. Drive up to the church parking lot off Granite Street and drop off. You can check which items are accepted at www.oakbayunitedchurch.ca/thrift. Proceeds support Our Place Society, Threshold House Society and local refugee families. On Friday sale days, the outdoor sale runs 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and the indoor sale runs 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Tree Appreciation Day 2026. Sunday, November 8 · 10 am–1 pm. 1000 Block of Beach Drive Boulevard.

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An Afternoon of Remembrance 2026. Tuesday, November 10 · 12–12:45 pm. Monterey Recreation Centre.

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Remembrance Day Ceremony. Wednesday, November 11 · 10:55 am–12 pm. Oak Bay Cenotaph.

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