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| | 🧸 Gonzales Preschool Open House on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm at 2928 Eastdowne Road. The event is open to families who would like to learn about school programs. | 🐦 Long-time bird experts again will be offering a winter birding course on Thursdays until March 13 at the Monterey Recreation Centre. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Victoria area's exceptional variety of winter resident birds. Registration for the course is through Recreation Oak Bay. | ✨ Deadline to nominate Oak Bay youth for an Exceptional Star (YES) Awards 2025 is Monday, Jan. 27 at 4:30pm. These awards recognize the accomplishments of youth from Grade 6 and up in the Oak Bay area. | |
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| IN THE NEWS | 📣 Do you have questions for Oak Bay Council? A Town Hall with the council is taking place on Jan. 30 at 7pm in the Garry Oak Room at the Monterey Recreation Centre. The informal meeting is an opportunity for you to sit with the council and bring questions forward on virtually any topic. [District of Oak Bay] | 🏞 Windsor Park Playground update: The new park reportedly will open at the end of the month. During a council meeting in July, a contract was awarded for the replacement of the playground equipment at Windsor Park. This decision followed a survey where the design that received the most public support was selected for installation. [Oak Bay Local] | 🥤 Oak Bay High students are starting a customizable cup business - based out of their entrepreneurship class. The company - Sip n' Style - makes sustainable, dishwasher-safe, and customizable tumbler cups. Each cup costs $15 and they accept personal quotes and clip art images. Learn more here [Oak Bay Local] | | P.S. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe here. | | PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT | To join the conversation, become a member of the Oak Bay Local Facebook Group | | Granny pods? | An Oak Bay local reached out to the group, wondering if anyone has experience building a “granny pod” on their property, such as a 20 x 35, 1-2 bedroom structure. They had questions about how far back from the fenceline a structure would have to be, and whether there was current information on bylaws.
Commenters had several suggestions, such as making it without steps, and building a 2-bedroom in case the local were to require live-in care. Other suggestions included providing space for full-sized appliances, and ensuring the proper plans are in place in the future as their loved one ages. One commenter said that Backyard Bungalows has built, and is building, a few granny pods in their neighbourhood. Others said they had seen signs around Greater Victoria. Do you have suggestions to share? | | | |
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| | More popular posts | In search of recommendations by Oak Bay locals for fireplace inserts. Can anyone provide accommodations for a skiing weekend at Mount Washington? Seeking recommendations for a certified gas fitter. Looking for recommendations for a nail salon that accommodates 6-8 little girls for a birthday party celebration.
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| Rising hydro bills? | An Oak Bay local reached out to the group after they noticed an increase in their BC Hydro bill, a 40% jump. The resident lives in a condo and was surprised to see so much of an increase, particularly as they are on an equalized billing plan. Others in the thread observed an increase in their billing as well, but some did say that they didn’t see a change.
One commenter suggested residents can check the number of days billed and said consumers may be able to check individual day usage. They went on to say, “I can always tell when I did laundry, dishwasher, etc. But right now, electric baseboard heaters double my bill through winter months.” | | Have you noticed an increase in heating costs? | | |
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| | IN OTHER NEWS | | Century Celebration Seeking Volunteers | Oak Bay Parks, Recreation, and Culture is partnering with Century Celebration as a venue sponsor for its Century Celebration event this March 29 - 30! | If you’re interested in supporting Century Celebration as a volunteer, they’d love to welcome you aboard! Click this link below to fill out the volunteer form and a member of the organizing committee will be in touch. | |
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