Brittany Lee

West Shore fastball team fundraising for nationals

The Langford Rebels have made it to nationals, but the 11-member team needs help getting to the competition.

Pat Coyle, left, head coach of Team B.C.'s midget girls, looks on as the team played Team Alberta on Wednesday morning at the female lacrosse national championships held at Bear Mountain Arena earlier this week (July 29 top Aug. 2).

Team B.C. headed to national lacrosse finals

Team B.C. took the lead during the female lacrosse national championships at Bear Mountain Arena this week (July 29 to Aug. 2).

Pat Coyle, left, head coach of Team B.C.'s midget girls, looks on as the team played Team Alberta on Wednesday morning at the female lacrosse national championships held at Bear Mountain Arena earlier this week (July 29 top Aug. 2).

Developer considers standalone sewage treatment

Private plant at Capital City Centre could ease Colwood’s sewage woes

Local firm to redesign Oak Bay website

Up and coming web designers will develop municipality’s new site with innovative features, says mayor

Sidney homes could become legal again with review

Town council approves a review of its OCP, zoning bylaw after residents apply pressure

Two members resign from deer advisory group

Pair express concerns about process and lack of information

Care agency calls for more beds

Care providers association asks VIHA to re-issue requests for proposals

A deer rests under an apple tree in the backyard of a house on Byron Street. Oak Bay parks is considering use of a repellent to keep deer out of Windsor Park.

Repellent option for deer

Repellant will be applied in rose garden at Windsor Park, if necessary

A deer rests under an apple tree in the backyard of a house on Byron Street. Oak Bay parks is considering use of a repellent to keep deer out of Windsor Park.
Black Press reporter and Tour de Rock 2012 rider Kyle Slavin shows he’s got what it takes to host the Tour de Rock fundraiser Comedy for Cancer on July 31 at Club 9one9.

Funny for your money in Victoria

Comedy for Cancer at Club 9one9 in the Strathcona Hotel raises money for Canadian Cancer Society's Tour de Rock

Black Press reporter and Tour de Rock 2012 rider Kyle Slavin shows he’s got what it takes to host the Tour de Rock fundraiser Comedy for Cancer on July 31 at Club 9one9.

Wolf takes up residence on Discovery Island

Oak Bay residents, island campers, should be wary but not overly concerned with wolf living nearby

Buddies foster strong readers

Learning to love reading will make for a stronger reader

Oak Bay council says no to oil tankers

Council latest in region to voice opposition to possible increased oil tanker traffic

Improve your pitch

Kids and teens interested in improving their pitching and batting skills can spend a week on the field at Carnarvon Park.

Artist Charles Elliott, left, Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong, Lekwungen elder Butch Dick, Songhees Coun. Ron Sam and Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen celebrate the unveiling of a welcome panel honouring the history and heritage of Lekwungen people in Oak Bay.

First Nations history recognized in Oak Bay

Welcome panel at municipal hall adds Songhees flair to district

Artist Charles Elliott, left, Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong, Lekwungen elder Butch Dick, Songhees Coun. Ron Sam and Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen celebrate the unveiling of a welcome panel honouring the history and heritage of Lekwungen people in Oak Bay.

Canada Day party gets early start in Oak Bay

Fun starts Friday to celebrate Canada Day in Oak Bay

Oak Bay resident Dagmar Haupthoff has a family connection to S.S. Beaver Capt. John Swanson

Medal ignites memories

Great-granddaughter of former steamship captain hopes spirit of S.S. Beaver continues

Oak Bay resident Dagmar Haupthoff has a family connection to S.S. Beaver Capt. John Swanson
Lara Scriba and her son, Logan, Jules Payne, director of Ajna Yoga, Pete Rose and Robbin McKay practise yoga moves at Willows Park.

Yoga in the park stalls

Organizer didn't receive permission from Oak Bay parks commission to stage lessons in Willows Park

Lara Scriba and her son, Logan, Jules Payne, director of Ajna Yoga, Pete Rose and Robbin McKay practise yoga moves at Willows Park.

Oak Bay skating rink reopens on Monday

General maintenance caused three-week shutdown that happens every two years

Victoria benefit dance aims to break stigma of mental illness

Bay Street Armoury to host dinner/dance event Saturday

Ben Wilkinson and Tim Felbel maneuver their 49-er through docked boats at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club during the club’s first open house. Visitors were given a tour of the clubhouse, docks and facilities and saw firsthand some of the activities at the club.

High seas hijinks on the menu at Yacht Club

Open house focuses on family fun activities

Ben Wilkinson and Tim Felbel maneuver their 49-er through docked boats at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club during the club’s first open house. Visitors were given a tour of the clubhouse, docks and facilities and saw firsthand some of the activities at the club.