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2026

No. 148Willows is losing its playground. What comes next?Why the playground equipment is coming out, and what Oak Bay has budgeted for the park.Nov 7, 2026 · 5 min

No. 147The biscuit barrel wouldn’t stop swingingAn Oak Bay ghost story from 1949, plus tonight’s candy route and dance floor.Oct 31, 2026 · 5 min

No. 146The book was due in 1983Your new council, today’s provincial vote, Halloween plans and free arts outings.Oct 24, 2026 · 5 min

No. 145Are you a bit...nosy?A prince, a letter and a garden worth visiting. Plus: Oak Bay votes until 8.Oct 17, 2026 · 5 min

No. 144The little book truck has an address nowA mother-and-daughter bookshop in Estevan Village, five Thanksgiving plans and a parking deadline.Oct 10, 2026 · 5 min

No. 143Oak Bay’s next council: what matters to you?Pick your council priority, browse the bulletin board and meet the candidates today.Oct 3, 2026 · 5 min

No. 142🗳️ Oak Bay votes twice in OctoberAndrew Weaver is back, the Oak Bay Lodge site gets a plan, and Oak Bay High wants your empties.Sep 26, 2026 · 5 min

No. 141👩‍🍳 There’s a $500 dinner coming to Oak BayFive chefs compete while Tom Cochrane plays. The winner heads to nationals.Sep 19, 2026 · 5 min

No. 140I get why people speed on Beach Drive…Someone did 114 this summer, and tickets there are down 63%. Also, the waterslides are shut.Sep 12, 2026 · 5 min

No. 139🤔 Is your long weekend missing something?A garage sale this morning, a bicycle built for two, and a few local plans worth borrowing.Sep 5, 2026 · 5 min

No. 138🎾 Tennis ’til midnight?Plus a new UBC scholarship, five unlocked cars and four notes from neighbours.Aug 29, 2026 · 5 min

No. 137☕ The old Hide + Seek finally has an answerThe window says September. Plus what's happening around Oak Bay this week.Aug 22, 2026 · 5 min

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