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2023

No. 17🌿 Oak Bay weighs in on 'No Mow May"Some advocate for more long-term garden planningMay 5, 2023 · 5 min
No. 16🚲 Bike lanes set to abruptly end at Oak Bay borderThe cycling divide in the wider CRD communityApr 28, 2023 · 4 min
No. 15🎈Oak Bay says goodbye to a celebrated local community memberPaul Kilshaw's balloon creations had garnered international attentionApr 21, 2023 · 5 min
No. 14🐟 Bowker Creek volunteers celebrate the return of salmon fryThe latest step in the Bowker Creek restoration projectApr 14, 2023 · 5 min
No. 13🌒 Monthly Oak Bay moon walks set to resumeThe guided walks have been a thing since 2014Apr 7, 2023 · 5 min
No. 12☀️ Oak Bay Patio Program could become permanentThough concerns about accessibility remainMar 31, 2023 · 4 min
No. 11🎉 Oak Bay veteran to celebrate 104th birthday by fundraisingThe tradition started when he turned 100!Mar 24, 2023 · 4 min
No. 10🐶 The most popular dog name in Oak Bay is......Reclaimed after slipping from the top spot in recent years.Mar 17, 2023 · 5 min
No. 9🚧 Construction delays expected throughout this summerThe orange signs around town can only mean one thingMar 10, 2023 · 4 min
No. 8🏡 New public art project asks Oak Bay "what is home"?Artist seeks responses from the communityMar 3, 2023 · 5 min
No. 7🌨 Unusual weather system triggers alert for the regionExpect snow this weekendFeb 24, 2023 · 5 min
No. 6🌲 Looking to plant a tree in 2023?Upcoming free workshop will explore how to plant, prune, and care for your trees.Feb 17, 2023 · 4 min
No. 5🐟 Bowker Creek salmon eggs move into their 'condos'100-year Bowker Creek action plan hits another milestoneFeb 10, 2023 · 4 min
No. 4💝 Oak Bay volunteers prepare for Valentine's DayExtra help is still needed to distribute cards to seniors. Could that be you?Feb 3, 2023 · 4 min
No. 3🌅 Should saunas be brought back to Willows?Locals petition to bring back portable saunas to the public space.Jan 27, 2023 · 4 min
No. 2😪 A sigh of relief after six yearsTwo suspect arrested almost six years after brutal machete attack in Oak BayJan 20, 2023 · 4 min
No. 1Supporting our neighbours in Oak Bay since 2016Welcome home, it's nice to see you ♥️Jan 17, 2023 · 1 min

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