Jennifer Blyth

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Passersby stop to look at a massive Garry oak brought down by strong winds New Year’s Day at the intersection of Central and Monterey roads, blocking the intersection until Oak Bay crews could clear the debris.

Winter winds wreak havoc

New Year's storm downs Garry oak and beaches boats

Passersby stop to look at a massive Garry oak brought down by strong winds New Year’s Day at the intersection of Central and Monterey roads, blocking the intersection until Oak Bay crews could clear the debris.

Players get ready for ball season

Registrations, training sessions are on the calendar

Oak Bay’s Stephen Fearing launches his new album, Every Soul’s a Sailor, Jan. 14 at the Dave Dunnet Theatre.

Troubadour’s journey brings him to Oak Bay

Stephen Fearing performs at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre Saturday, Jan. 14

Oak Bay’s Stephen Fearing launches his new album, Every Soul’s a Sailor, Jan. 14 at the Dave Dunnet Theatre.

Editorial: The true joy of the season shines through

We are blessed in Oak Bay with a giving community; one that is generous with its time, its talents and, yes, its dollars.

Imagining Uplands

New book explores the design and impact of the Uplands

In Imagining Uplands, John Olmsted’s Masterpiece of Residential Design, Larry McCann explores the evolution and impact of the Uplands

Imagining Uplands
Oak Bay High's No. 13, Riley Cronk, grabs the rebound before heading back up court in Game 1 of the annual Gary Taylor Classic basketball tournament, Thursday against Nanaimo’s Wellington.

Bays drop Gary Taylor final by single basket

Next up for the Bays is the Senior Boys Basketball Invitational, at UVic's CARSA Dec. 28 to 30

Oak Bay High's No. 13, Riley Cronk, grabs the rebound before heading back up court in Game 1 of the annual Gary Taylor Classic basketball tournament, Thursday against Nanaimo’s Wellington.
The risk of damage to your home increases as the temperature drops.

HOMEFINDER: Take simple steps to prevent cold-weather chaos

Key steps can save you a lot of cold weather headaches this winter

The risk of damage to your home increases as the temperature drops.
A La Mode repeated as winner of best contemporary window in the annual Oak Bay BIA Christmas window contest.

BIA rewards village’s winning windows

The Oak Bay BIA names the winners of this year's Christmas window decorating contest

A La Mode repeated as winner of best contemporary window in the annual Oak Bay BIA Christmas window contest.

VIDEO: Oak Bay High hosts the Gary Taylor basketball tournament

Oak Bay's High's annual boys' basketball tournament hits the hardwood at Oak Bay High through Saturday

Christmas ideas for the new homeowner

What to get the new homeowner on your Christmas list

Cari Burdett and friends bring their Winter Solstice concert to Oak Bay Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Wednesday concert honours the winter solstice in song

Winter Solstice concert is Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Oak Bay United Church

Cari Burdett and friends bring their Winter Solstice concert to Oak Bay Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Oak Bay High honours longtime coach Don Horwood by dedicating the school’s training gym in his name Friday night during the Gary Taylor Basketball Tournament. Horwood led his teams to three provincial championships between 1969 and 1978.

Annual Gary Taylor tourney tips off tomorrow

Some of the best basketball players from Western Canada come to Oak Bay High this week

Oak Bay High honours longtime coach Don Horwood by dedicating the school’s training gym in his name Friday night during the Gary Taylor Basketball Tournament. Horwood led his teams to three provincial championships between 1969 and 1978.

Editorial: Conservation area a valuable piece of the heritage puzzle

One of the most significant challenges of municipal government is weighing the many requests for funding

Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band celebrates the Music of Christmas, Dec. 18 at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre.

Uncle Wiggly’s brings the Christmas blues

Christmas blues come to the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre Dec. 18

Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band celebrates the Music of Christmas, Dec. 18 at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre.
Madrona Gallery presents Claude Langevin’s La Maison de Pierres this month.

Galleries offer a stroll through winter artworks

Art lovers can take in an array of winter collections this month at the region’s galleries.

Madrona Gallery presents Claude Langevin’s La Maison de Pierres this month.
Citta’s Patio Court project is a finalist in this year’s Georgie Awards, hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association - BC.

Oak Bay project a Georgie finalist

Patio Court project from Citta Group is a finalist in the Best Residential Renovation $100,000 to $299,999 category

Citta’s Patio Court project is a finalist in this year’s Georgie Awards, hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association - BC.
Coun. Hazel Braithwaite cuts the ribbon on Oak Bay’s newest preschool, Willows Coastal Preschool, joined by owners Rebecca Phillips and Sam Sherrod, with teacher Annette Vivier and neighbourhood children Aria, 7, and Avery Mavrikos, 5.

New preschool channels power of Oak Bay’s coastal landscape

Willows Coastal Preschool opens doors on HighScope model of education

Coun. Hazel Braithwaite cuts the ribbon on Oak Bay’s newest preschool, Willows Coastal Preschool, joined by owners Rebecca Phillips and Sam Sherrod, with teacher Annette Vivier and neighbourhood children Aria, 7, and Avery Mavrikos, 5.
Oak Bay’s Alison Roberts as Cassie in A Chorus Line.

Oak Bay actress returns to the local stage

A Chorus Line brings the singular sensation to the Mac

Oak Bay’s Alison Roberts as Cassie in A Chorus Line.
Erin Abbott-Haines and Andrew Esser-Haines share a laugh with sons Mikhailo and Roane. Roane, a graduate of Oak Bay’s Gonzales Preschool, is undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Toy sale supports young cancer fighter

Donations welcome for fundraising toy sale Saturday, Nov. 26

Erin Abbott-Haines and Andrew Esser-Haines share a laugh with sons Mikhailo and Roane. Roane, a graduate of Oak Bay’s Gonzales Preschool, is undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
James Anderson, from Light Right, positions one of the large wreaths out front of Athlone Court, using the three points of contact recommended when working on a ladder.

Light your home right this holiday season

A classic lighting display can add charm for buyers

James Anderson, from Light Right, positions one of the large wreaths out front of Athlone Court, using the three points of contact recommended when working on a ladder.