Good morning, Oak Bay. An Oak Bay ghost with a thing for biscuits. In 1949, the Daily Colonist reported a biscuit barrel that swung for hours at Tod House, and a cellar door that wouldn’t stay shut. Our Halloween guide has the original ghost story, tonight’s candy route, Lincoln Road’s thank-you-cookie house and a dance floor for the grown-ups. The Oak Bay Local team |
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| Today, 2 to 6 p.m. Follow the pumpkin posters along Oak Bay Avenue, from Foul Bay Road to Monterey Avenue. Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, has treats too. |
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| 🏡 | A decoration safari on Lincoln Road |
| 2583 Lincoln Road. Hazel estimates lights on around 6:30 p.m.; check her update before going. Enjoy the display from the public street and keep access clear. |
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| 💃 | Groove Kitchen gets the late shift |
| Show at 7:30 p.m.; doors at 6 for dinner. Funk, Latin, reggae and soul at the Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Rec, 1975 Bee Street. Costumes and prizes. Check tickets first. |
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Worth knowing first Newport neighbours: water, showers and a closed road Newport Avenue is closed between Windsor and Transit roads after a water-main break. The District's Friday, 4:43 p.m. update asks people to stay clear of repair sites on Newport and Goodwin over the weekend. For affected Newport residences on the emergency connection, the water is potable but pressure is low. The District says no showers, dishwashers or laundry. Free showers are available at Oak Bay Rec, 1975 Bee Street, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Henderson Rec, 2291 Cedar Hill Cross Road, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Give reception your address. Affected residents can collect water at the Fire Hall, 1703 Monterey Avenue. Unable to pick it up? Call 250-592-9121 and leave a message if needed. Check the District's update before travelling; service arrangements can change. Sources · District of Oak Bay |
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Around the neighbourhood Fresh from the Facebook Group |
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Hazel Braithwaite shared the display on Lincoln Road. In the replies, the parent behind its handwritten gold-star review says the children were on a Halloween safari. They are working on proper certificates for next time. A neighbourhood awards committee is taking shape. |
Brian Eccles photographed this buck in the days leading up to Halloween. His reminder for dog walkers: the fall rut is under way, so keep dogs on a short leash. |
Kandis Armstrong made 40 beaded felt poppies this year, each a little different. She says proceeds support local veteran programs and can meet buyers in Oak Bay. They are $32 each, with a locking pin. Ask on her post which are still available. |
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| 🏠 | The house that left by barge |
| Hampshire Honey, the 1912 Craftsman from Hampshire Road, reached McNeill Bay around 4 a.m. Monday before heading to North Saanich by barge. Oak Bay News follows the move of the roughly 90-foot-long house. [Oak Bay News]  Photo · Nickel Bros listing photograph, before the move |
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| 🕰️ | Leave the clocks alone tonight |
| Leave the clocks alone tonight. Oak Bay does not fall back on Nov. 1: B.C.'s final clock change was in March. Check the time difference for calls beyond the province. |
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| 🏛️ | Your new council is sworn in Monday |
| Monday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Municipal Hall Council Chambers. Kevin Murdoch returns as mayor. The District lists the six elected councillors and the official results. [District of Oak Bay] |
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| 🛍️ | Wednesday donations, Friday treasure hunting |
| Oak Bay United Church accepts thrift donations Wednesdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m., at its parking-lot shed. Check accepted items first. No donations on Remembrance Day, Nov. 11. Friday sale hours are on the church page. |
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Community Bulletin Board What's pinned up around the village |
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Posters from around Oak Bay. Tap any to open the source. |
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The details behind the posters |
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| 🧘 | Yoga for scoliosis starts Tuesday |
| Ajna Yoga’s six-week series begins Nov. 3, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Pre-registration required; the group post links to booking. |
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| 🐈 | Seen a skinny orange tortoiseshell |
| A Gonzales Hill neighbour reports two visits. The cat has not been caught. The source post uses a lookalike photo; our poster is an illustration. Reply on the post if the description sounds familiar. |
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| 🦻 | Unused hearing aids could help a senior |
| A neighbour is collecting used hearing aids for seniors. Contact the poster to arrange a donation; no drop-off location is listed. |
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| 🚙 | A Lexus hybrid, asking $16,300 |
| The seller lists a 2010 RX450h with 167,000 km and says a Carfax and recent safety inspection are available. Contact the seller for current availability. |
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| 🎵 | A remembrance concert: pay what you can |
| Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Dave Dunnet Community Theatre, 2121 Cadboro Bay Road. Canadian College of Performing Arts performers and the Band of the 5th (BC) Field Regiment honour remembrance through music and poetry. General seating; pay what you can at the door or book ahead. |
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| 🌳 | Find the right tree for your yard |
| Sunday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the 1000 block of Beach Drive Boulevard. Tree Appreciation Day includes planting, pruning and pest-management demonstrations. Local expert Ron Carter leads a community tree walk at noon. |
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| 🎺 | Remembrance music, without an evening outing |
| Tuesday, Nov. 10, noon to 12:45 p.m., in Monterey Rec's lobby, 1442 Monterey Avenue. Members of the Monterey Concert Band play wartime favourites alongside displays of photographs and keepsakes. Free. |
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| 🌺 | Gather at the Cenotaph on November 11 |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10:55 a.m. to noon, at 2900 Beach Drive. The public is welcome at Oak Bay’s Remembrance Day ceremony. The District’s event page also has a livestream link. |
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A kind note for a neighbour is a pretty good Halloween tradition. If you spot a display we should know about, hit reply.
Happy Halloween, Oak Bay. The Oak Bay Local team |
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