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2025

No. 113🏠 Is there a way to save older homes?Locals share their thoughts.Mar 14, 2025 · 5 min
No. 112🤔 Should politics be left off of Oak Bay Local?Locals share their thoughts.Mar 7, 2025 · 5 min
No. 111🌪 A strange sight in the skyLocals shared photos of a strange phenomenon this week...Feb 28, 2025 · 5 min
No. 110😳 Another quake felt in Oak BayFor the second time in just over a week, locals report feeling an earthquakeFeb 21, 2025 · 5 min
No. 109💥 Did you feel that boom?Some locals said they felt a Thursday night earthquake, while others missed it completelyFeb 14, 2025 · 6 min
No. 108🧯Fire sparks school closureThankfully no one was harmedFeb 7, 2025 · 6 min
No. 107🏡 B.C. Housing Minister appoint advisor for Oak BayMore locals looking for ways to buy and support localJan 31, 2025 · 5 min
No. 106🏡 Growing interest in granny podsNominations are still open for the YES awards - until MondayJan 24, 2025 · 5 min
No. 105🌸 Signs of spring yet?Locals spot some hopeful signs of the changing seasons.Jan 17, 2025 · 4 min
No. 104🚨New year, new fraud scheme to watch out forSigns of spring pop up around Oak BayJan 10, 2025 · 5 min
No. 103👀 Oak Bay finds itself on the provincial 'naughty list'Christmas day mischief, an owl attack and other newsJan 3, 2025 · 4 min

2024

No. 102❄️ What its like to live in a Hallmark movie setProvincial advisor could soon ensure Oak Bay meets housing targetsDec 20, 2024 · 5 min
No. 101🛑 Safety of the junction questioned by manyDrivers, cyclists and walkers of all ages have concerns. Is there a way forward?Dec 13, 2024 · 5 min
No. 100🧪 Signs of contamination in the creek?Locals prepare for holiday closuresDec 6, 2024 · 4 min
No. 99🤔 How do you plan to stay active this winter?New locals get some adviceNov 29, 2024 · 6 min
No. 98🤔 Mystery salmon turn up in Bowker CreekLocals reach out to neighbours in need during a stormy weekNov 22, 2024 · 5 min
No. 97🐕 Dog chases deer in Oak BayDemolished homes lead locals to search archivesNov 15, 2024 · 5 min
No. 96🐟 First fish spotted in 70 yearsPlus, two homes being demolished at one locationNov 8, 2024 · 5 min
No. 95🌳 Tree appreciation in Oak BayLocals wish "lovable Lou" a happy 90th birthdayNov 1, 2024 · 4 min
No. 94💪🏽 What do Oak Bay locals fight about?Provincial election still has no clear winnerOct 25, 2024 · 6 min
No. 93✔️ Voting day is herePlus, community feedback survey results are in and locals are overwhelmingly pleasedOct 18, 2024 · 6 min
No. 92✔️ Looking for ways to vote ahead of the election?Aurora Borealis expected to be visible again tonight, for those who missed last night's showOct 11, 2024 · 6 min
No. 91🤔 This local race is set to be hotly contestedAn all candidates meeting for Oak Bay-Gordon Head this weekendOct 4, 2024 · 6 min
No. 90🧡 Truth and Reconciliation in Oak BayAnd locals share earthquake storiesSep 27, 2024 · 5 min

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