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👨🎨 Oak Bay Artist Studio Tour set for Saturday, April 22, 10am to 4pm & Sunday, April 23, 10am-1pm at the Monterey Recreation Centre. |
🎉 Do you have ideas for special events in Oak Bay? The district is currently accepting applications for special events using public spaces in the community. |
🌚 Community Association of Oak Bay is resuming its guided monthly moon walks, which date back to 2014. Oak Bay residents will meet at the Salish Sea sculpture at Spewhung/Turkey Head. Stay tuned for updates on the next one. |
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COMMUNITY NEWS |
🏘 Oak Bay Council may have little say on whether existing single family zoning will continue in light of BC's new housing plan announced this week. Oak Bay mayor Kevin Murdoch told CTV News that several unknowns remain for what that could mean for Oak Bay. [CTV News] |
🇨🇳 Community members lay flowers at historic Harling Point cemetery during Qingming event, honouring the legacy and sacrifices that Chinese immigrants have made and their role in building Canada. [Oak Bay News] |
🏰 A Beach Drive mansion built in 1912 is on the market, it includes three acres of waterfront property and stunning gardens that were originally created for the Butchart family (founders of the Butchart Gardens). If the $11.5M price tag is beyond your budget, check out the real estate photos here. [Victoria Buzz] |
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✅ The Agenda for the Tuesday, April 11 council meeting is available for review, and includes recommendations for the approval of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club's liquor licence for their outdoor patio as well. Housing and livability have been listed as top priorities for 2022-2026, however there was no mention of these issues in the agenda. |
🐣 Oak Bay Easter tree in full bloom! Check out its unique "blooms" on Margate Avenue. |
🥀Wait lists for garden plots are up to 50 years in Oak Bay, showing the growing demand for outdoor community growing spaces for apartment-dwelling residents. [Oak Bay News] |
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PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT |
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Street patio concerns |
While some Oak Bay locals were pleased to learn that patio approvals have been extended by Oak Bay council, others expressed concerns about whether someone could build a structure that wouldn't suit the neighbourhood. The original poster suggested that there should be guidelines as to acceptable styling for the structures in order for them to appear more cohesive and function as intended. There was also a shoutout to those who have already built patios, and praised their addition to the neighbourhood. The district did conduct a public consultation in order to suit the needs of the community. Do you feel the patios built in Oak Bay are a nice addition to the community? |
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Double-sided parking on Transit Road |
An Oak Bay local started a discussion on the problems they've had concerning the double-sided parking along Transit Road, which joins at the end of Beach Drive. Some have noticed a lot of people walking in the middle of the road, which has caused some safety concerns in the community. The post ignited a debate regarding the rights of pedestrians, while the original poster argued that they just wanted people to be safe. Some pedestrians have said that they like the traffic slowing effect this has in the area, though some drivers find it irritating. Do you have thoughts or concerns on the effect of double-sided parking practicalities in the community? |
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IN OTHER NEWS |
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Oak Bay photo challenge doesn't disappoint |
Local photographers have been submitting their work in a weekly photo challenge, which was started by Oak Bay photographer Mary MacArthur. Every Monday, Mary announces a new theme for the challenge. Previous themes have included #seabirds and #wildernesspaths. The photo above was submitted by photographer Rick Anthony and the challenge is open to both new and seasoned photographers, with the goal of encouraging budding photographers to give it a try. Keep an eye on the group on Mondays where a new theme will be announced. Check out some of the past submissions on Oak Bay Local. |
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK |
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Photo credit: Robin Armour |
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