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August 8, 2026

Oak Bay needs your yard for deer contraception

The deer contraception program is back, the U15 Reds went 6-0 for a provincial title, and one local buck has garden netting stuck in his antlers.

No. 135 · 5 min · about one cup of tea

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No. 135Saturday, August 8, 2026Oak Bay, B.C.

Oak Bay needs your yard for deer contraception

5 min · about one cup of tea · from the desk
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Good morning, Oak Bay.

The District would like a word about your yard, and the deer in it.

Oak Bay's immuno-contraceptive program returns this fall, and it only works if residents let the vaccination teams onto private property. Crews from HERD Wildlife Management work early September through the end of October, between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. The consent form is at oakbay.ca/deer.

Also inside: the U15 Reds came home from West Kelowna undefeated, the bugs are being counted at Uplands Park all weekend, and there is a free jam at Ship Point this afternoon before the harbour fills up for David Foster.

The Oak Bay Local team

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This Weekend

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David Foster and Friends, free in the Inner Harbour tonight. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; public viewing is first-come, first-served. Road closures are in place around Belleville and Government, so arrive early and leave the car well back.

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Snowbirds and CF-18s open the show about 7:30 tonight. They pass over the Inner Harbour no lower than 500 feet, and Tuesday's flyby suggested you do not need to fight the crowds to see it.

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A free community jam at Ship Point, today from 3 to 7 p.m. Musicians of every background and skill level are invited to the first one. Bring an instrument or just stop by on the way downtown.

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The Uplands Park insect BioBlitz runs today and Sunday. Friends of Uplands Park are cataloguing everything with six legs, and they take all the eyes they can get. Bring a magnifying glass.

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Monterey Open Mic closes its summer run August 30. The 1:30 set at Monterey Recreation Centre gets a featured artist. Worth putting in the calendar now.

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In the News

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The deer contraception program is back this fall, and the District needs your yard. Vaccination teams work early September to the end of October, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., in partnership with HERD Wildlife Management. In the 2019 to 2021 trial, 120 does were vaccinated and the fawning rate fell 65 per cent. Consent forms are at oakbay.ca/deer. [Oak Bay News]

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The U15AA Carnarvon/Gordon Head Reds are provincial champions. They went 6-0 in West Kelowna, beating Richmond 13-1 in the semifinal and Township 7-4 in the final. Jamie Davidson hit seven home runs over the tournament. Next stop is the Western Canadians in Prince Albert, August 14 to 16. [Oak Bay News]

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Track repairs near Oak Bay High run into next week. The storm main work that started July 23 is still going, and part of the public track stays closed while crews finish. [District of Oak Bay]

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An Ontario visitor got a $230 ticket for smoking cannabis in a parked car. Oak Bay Police issued it this week, a reminder that the parked-vehicle rule catches people who assume a stationary car counts as private. [Victoria Buzz]

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A strong wind warning is up for Haro Strait. Environment Canada issued it at 4 p.m. Friday, with southwest winds of 20 to 25 knots over southern sections by Saturday afternoon. Worth a look before you take a boat out. [Environment Canada]

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Does vaccinated in the trial

2019 to 2021, and the fawning rate fell 65%
6-0

The Reds at provincials

Two of those wins by a combined 20-5
20:39

Sunset tonight

The Snowbirds go over about an hour before
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Overheard

“Aside from a bruised ego, this one seems to be doing just fine. Taking five on the front lawn. Side note: I have no idea where they picked up their new green hat, but they've been wearing it for weeks throughout OB.”

Aside from a bruised ego, this one seems to be doing just fine. Taking five on the front lawn. Side note: I have no idea where they picked up their new green hat, but they've been wearing it for weeks throughout OB.

Look closely: that is not a hat. It is garden netting caught in his antlers, and it has been there for weeks. That is what a loose net does when a deer walks through it, so if you have one over a bed or a berry bush, it is worth pulling it tight or taking it down.

🌐 From Edward May in Oak Bay Local Facebook group · 16 likes · see the post →

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AROUND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Seen in the group this week

Original illustrations inspired by posts shared in the Oak Bay Local Facebook group this week.

Shannon Ferguson asked the Oak Bay Local group for a reminder about local water restrictions.

📷 Oak Bay Local illustration · see the post →

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A look ahead to tonight’s free Inner Harbour concert on the barge.

📷 Oak Bay Local editorial illustration · see the post →

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Community Bulletin Board

What's pinned up around the village

Posters from around Oak Bay. Tap any to open the source.

Event: Free Community Jam at Ship Point For Sale / Free: Free Fort and Slide
 
Services: Dog Walking, One Dog at a Time Event: Garage Sale on Yale Street

Click any poster to read the full notice

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ONE MORE THING

If you do let the vaccination teams in this fall, the window runs early September to the end of October, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. For two months the deer eating your garden will be the only ones in Oak Bay with an appointment.

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Enjoy the village this week.

The Oak Bay Local team

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