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2026

No. 132🐆 100 Jags on a lawnPlus: council’s 4-to-3 housing vote, four neighbour notices and a cast singing in the open air.Jul 18, 2026 · 5 min
No. 131🦜 Oak Bay's Most WantedGrey, chatty, last seen near Eastbourne and Dalhousie. Approach with crackers.Jul 11, 2026 · 7 min
No. 130🦦 The family that stopped traffic on Beach Ave wasn't human.Back after a year, every Saturday now. Plus 5 pianos you can actually play and 2 dachshunds who need a sitter.Jul 4, 2026 · 5 min

2025

No. 129🛴 Lawn mowers and scooters: things that get takenSurprise kitchen appearanceJul 4, 2025 · 6 min
No. 128🚧 Construction work coming to Willows BeachCanada Day is TuesdayJun 27, 2025 · 6 min
No. 127🏊 Oak Bay pool reopens this MondaySports View Lounge closed until Sep. 8Jun 20, 2025 · 6 min
No. 126🫖 Tea Party still a hot serving of funOak Bay teen hits the TEDxVictoria stageJun 13, 2025 · 7 min
No. 125🎡 Oak Bay Tea Party Weekend Kicks Off!Starbucks looks to unionizeJun 6, 2025 · 8 min
No. 124🏊 Oak Bay Rec’s pool will be closed for maintenance next week.May 30, 2025 · 5 min
No. 123🏃 It's Marathon weekendHousing ministry orders changes to some Oak Bay bylawsMay 23, 2025 · 5 min
No. 122⚖️ Former Oak Bay High teacher arrestedNo progress on 2 proposed bike pathsMay 16, 2025 · 5 min
No. 121🎉 It's Mother's Day WeekendTurning down the temperature on heat-pump noiseMay 9, 2025 · 6 min

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