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🎉 Looking to host a block party in Oak Bay? Applications can be made here. |
🍽️ Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria returns January 20 – February 5. Choose from over 40 local restaurants and experience Victoria’s vibrant culinary scene this winter!* |
✔️ Do you have ideas about public space in the community? Sidewalk patio expansion surveys are due by Jan. 25. |
🏑 Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association to hold Come Try It Free Day on Sunday, Feb. 5. |
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COMMUNITY NEWS |
🏊🏼♀️ Oak Bay Aquatics launches new “Learn to swim the Oak Bay way”, pivoting from traditional Canadian Red Cross training. Have questions about the changes? Check out the conversion chart here. |
🚨 After almost six years, Oak Bay Police announce two people have been arrested after a violent machete attack, which caused life-altering injuries to the victim. [Oak Bay Police] |
💔 One year later, the search continues for missing Oak Bay man, Ian Indridson. [CHEK News] |
📱 Oak Bay police warn the public after resident becomes victim in phone scam, claiming to be from a BC Hydro employee. [Oak Bay Police] |
🧖♀️ Laurel Point floating sauna approved, though a separate rezoning plan drew little public interest. [Capital Daily] |
🏡 Your home can grow with you. Flintstones Design & Build specializes in keeping you in your home longer through mobility and safety upgrades. Learn more today!* |
📓 Do you have any books in Ukrainian? An Oak Bay High teacher is in search of book donations to support new students in the community. [Oak Bay Local] |
🍁 Laurel Collins, MP for Victoria, continues to offer constituents support with federal government services. Get support by reaching out at Laurel.Collins@parl.gc.ca or 250-363-3600.* |
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PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT |
To join the conversation, become a member of the Oak Bay Local Facebook Group. |
Oak Bay locals speculate on plans for derelict former restaurant |
An Oak Bay local asked the community what might be in store for an old derelict former restaurant, which was formerly called Ian’s, near the corner of Fort and Richmond. Over 45 comments reported speculation ranging from in-fighting among heirs to several reports that a local physician’s group bought it and had subsequent disagreements. One commenter cautioned that: "That 'derelict' restaurant has a real history and was much loved 50+ years ago.” Others posted their hopes that it could one day be re-developed to include a bakery or retail that can serve the community. |
Do you have ideas? The property is currently for sale (for just under $4.5M). |
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Locals divided on portable sauna, previously parked at Willows |
Oak Bay locals were divided on the issue of a portable sauna, that had previously set up shop at Willows Beach. Bylaw officers sent the business owners elsewhere, while some were asking why it's not allowed in this community. During the pandemic, there were exceptions that could have opened the door to this type of business operating legally, though current guidelines prohibit this kind of use in Oak Bay. |
While many supporters in the thread said they would like to see it stay, others expressed concern that it would limit public access to Willows Beach, due to it reportedly taking up to three public parking spaces along Dallas Road. What do you think? |
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TOGETHER WITH CARE2TALK |
Empowering generations to connect |
Care2Talk was created during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic by addressing a problem for seniors and their families. Founder Jordan Schley’s 88-year-old grandpa, Gene, was feeling lonely and disconnected, but found traditional digital communication tools hard to use. Jordan created a simplified tablet interface for him, stripping away anything unnecessary to avoid confusion or frustration. |
What has since become an all-in-one platform for connectivity and health, Care2Talk utilizes a locked-down tablet that is super simple, and purpose-built for seniors to connect face-to-face with their family, friends, and health care professionals. |
Want to learn more about how Care2Talk empowers generations to connect? Join their weekly town hall to meet the Care2Talk family and learn more about their platform. |
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IN OTHER NEWS |
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Oak Bay kids hustle to make annual Valentine's cards for local seniors |
Looking for a rainy day activity to do with the kids? Oak Bay community member Maggie May is gathering artwork to spread joy to local seniors. Last year, cards were distributed to Marion Village, Elgin House, and the Kiwanis House. Local teachers are participating and looking for more participants this year. The goal of the program is to have fun and spread the love. Cards should be ready by Feb. 10, and a pickup location will be determined soon. |
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CAPITAL DAILY FESTIVAL |
Oh, what a night (and day)! |
Wednesday's inaugural Capital Daily Festival took over UVic’s Farquhar Theatre with daytime sessions featuring our seismic reality with CBC journalist Gregor Craigie, the challenges of a growing Westshore with new Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson and developer Luke Mari, adventurer and entrepreneur Julie Angus, hereditary chiefs Rande Cook and David Mungo Knox, and many others. |
The evening featured music by locals Astrocolor, Wolf Parade co-founder Spencer Krug, Nicky MacKenzie, and Old Soul Rebel. |
Become an Insider for only $10 a month to get access to many more events, sweet merch, and to support local journalism in Greater Victoria. |
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK |
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Photo credit: Mary MacArthur |
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