October 17, 2026 · 5 min read
A wartime separation, a reunion after 13 years, and the love story behind Abkhazi Garden.
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A fall field guide to all 23 public ways down to Oak Bay's shoreline.Around the villageA deli hiding in plain sightNICO Kitchen is inside Farmy at 2897 Foul Bay Road, with sandwiches and charcuterie.The Local BoardUnofficial know-it-alls wantedShare a useful tip, a local gathering, a question or a photo. Volunteer roles, no meetings or CV required.Advertise with Oak Bay Local From the calendar
October in the village
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Join Human-Nature Counselling Society for a conversation with Dr. Joanna Cheek, author of the bestselling book, It’s Not You, It’s the World
View the listing →Get tickets →Family Storytime with Stay & Play. Wednesday, October 21 · 10:30–11:30 am. Oak Bay Branch.
From our calendar →If contacted, would you let the deer-vaccination team onto your property this fall?
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