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Oak Bay lawn bowling wraps competitive season

Oak Bay club announces men's and ladies' league winners

Robert and Sarah Amos’s Oak Bay home is among six on this year’s Art Gallery of Greater Victoria home tour.

Artists find ‘happiness under the oaks’

Amos home is one of six on this year’s Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Home Tour, Sunday, Sept. 11

Robert and Sarah Amos’s Oak Bay home is among six on this year’s Art Gallery of Greater Victoria home tour.
I don't often wear this dress, by Peter Shostak, is part of this September's exhibit at West End Gallery.

Fall comes to area galleries

At the Galleries: Exhibits and events from the local arts scene

I don't often wear this dress, by Peter Shostak, is part of this September's exhibit at West End Gallery.
UVic School of Music voice professor Benjamin Butterfield is co-ordinating the local Mysterious Barricades concert, a cross-Canada event to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. The local concert opens Saturday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Philip T. Young Recital Hall and features a host of performers.

Concert brings Canadians together for suicide awareness

13-concert day-long event concludes at UVic Sept. 10

UVic School of Music voice professor Benjamin Butterfield is co-ordinating the local Mysterious Barricades concert, a cross-Canada event to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. The local concert opens Saturday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Philip T. Young Recital Hall and features a host of performers.
Louise Rose performs as part of Pianorama, Sept. 11 at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre.

Pianorama set to swing at the Dave Dunnet theatre

Seven-perfomer fundraiser supports campaign to raise money for a concert piano

Louise Rose performs as part of Pianorama, Sept. 11 at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre.
Capt. Rob Kivell

Firefighters urge caution in continuing dry conditions

Smoking materials remain among the main risks for sparking a wildfire in dry conditions, but vigilance in all areas is essential

Capt. Rob Kivell
Robert Jay, Fairway Market’s vice-president of operations and project manager for the Oak Bay store’s renovations, and Oak Bay deli manager Cheslea Taylor visit the deli area, which will see significant new offerings once renovations are complete.

Fairway reno brings updates and more deli variety

While the store remains open during renovations, Fairway's deli will close for three weeks to allow for improvements

Robert Jay, Fairway Market’s vice-president of operations and project manager for the Oak Bay store’s renovations, and Oak Bay deli manager Cheslea Taylor visit the deli area, which will see significant new offerings once renovations are complete.
Jason Hodge, along with fellow firefighter Cody Brown, represents Oak Bay Fire Department in this year’s Greater Victoria Fire Fighters Calendar. The calendar raises money for south Island pediatric units through the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.

2017 firefighter calendars raise funds for sick kids

Greater Victoria Fire Fighters Calendar available at local outlets

Jason Hodge, along with fellow firefighter Cody Brown, represents Oak Bay Fire Department in this year’s Greater Victoria Fire Fighters Calendar. The calendar raises money for south Island pediatric units through the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.
See Oak Bay-raised stunt man and actor Jason Bell in the new Star Trek movie, in theatres now.

Big screen thrills capture Oak Bay grad

Stunt man and actor Jason Bell climbs aboard the starship Enterprise in this summer’s Star Trek blockbuster.

See Oak Bay-raised stunt man and actor Jason Bell in the new Star Trek movie, in theatres now.
Oak Bay-raised Sarah Donald explores the motherhood as Jill, in Mom’s the Word, at the Belfry through Aug. 28.

Modern motherhood on stage

Play offers reminder to enjoy all the moments parenthood brings

Oak Bay-raised Sarah Donald explores the motherhood as Jill, in Mom’s the Word, at the Belfry through Aug. 28.
Oak Bay Arts Laureate Barbara Adams and Mayor Nils Jensen display the district’s new Acorn Arts Award, crafted by artists Fred Dobbs and Nathan Scott as a miniature version of the Sleeping Giants sculpture on the municipal hall lawn for this year’s Arts Alive outdoor arts exhibit.

New arts award recognizes ‘significant contribution’

Oak Bay is set to launch its Acorn Arts Award this fall

Oak Bay Arts Laureate Barbara Adams and Mayor Nils Jensen display the district’s new Acorn Arts Award, crafted by artists Fred Dobbs and Nathan Scott as a miniature version of the Sleeping Giants sculpture on the municipal hall lawn for this year’s Arts Alive outdoor arts exhibit.
Alcheringa Gallery welcomes Sacred Geometry, featuring work by Coast Salish artist Dylan Thomas.

Summer shows heat up area art galleries

Colours of summer are captured at area art galleries

Alcheringa Gallery welcomes Sacred Geometry, featuring work by Coast Salish artist Dylan Thomas.
Amaryllis # 2, by Krysia Gallien, is at Eclectic Gallery.

Summer shows heat up local galleries

Exhibitions and events this month at local galleries

Amaryllis # 2, by Krysia Gallien, is at Eclectic Gallery.

Halloween, Christmas activities get council OK

Village plans for its fall and winter special events

Oak Bay is expanding its Oak Leaf recognition program.

Council expands Oak Leaf recognition initiative

Program to include additional individuals who have provided the district with “exemplary service

Oak Bay is expanding its Oak Leaf recognition program.
Oak Bay Fire Capt. Rob Kivell, fire prevention officer, posts signs at Uplands Park warning residents and park users about the high fire risk in Oak Bay this summer.

Dry conditions bring high risk: Oak Bay fire

Signs posted at Uplands Park warn park users to be cautious

Oak Bay Fire Capt. Rob Kivell, fire prevention officer, posts signs at Uplands Park warning residents and park users about the high fire risk in Oak Bay this summer.
Jan Stirling performs at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel July 10.

Series gives music lovers a ‘mini’ taste of coming Pianorama

‘Mini’ concert series runs July 10, 17 and 24 at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel

Jan Stirling performs at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel July 10.

Sausagefest coming to Willows Park

Oak Bay Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation hosts new event to support local playground

From left, Heather Raven, professor in the University of Victoria’s law faculty, and Mary Jo Hughes, director, UVic’s Legacy Art Galleries, receive the recovered Sul-Sultan carving from Oak Bay Police Chief Andy Brinton Monday. The carving, by Tsartlip Coast Salish artist Charles Elliott, was stolen from UVic’s Fraser building June 13 and recovered Friday.

Police return stolen carving to UVic

Carving stolen June 13 from the university's law building is recovered

From left, Heather Raven, professor in the University of Victoria’s law faculty, and Mary Jo Hughes, director, UVic’s Legacy Art Galleries, receive the recovered Sul-Sultan carving from Oak Bay Police Chief Andy Brinton Monday. The carving, by Tsartlip Coast Salish artist Charles Elliott, was stolen from UVic’s Fraser building June 13 and recovered Friday.
The established, natural pond is a focal point of this Mountjoy Avenue garden, blending beautifully into the surrounding landscape of Garry oaks and rocky outcroppings. Tour the garden and be inspired for your own space during the July 9 For the Love of Africa Water Garden Tour.

Water garden showcases natural beauty

The 10th annual For the Love of Africa Water Garden Tour raises funds for projects in Africa

The established, natural pond is a focal point of this Mountjoy Avenue garden, blending beautifully into the surrounding landscape of Garry oaks and rocky outcroppings. Tour the garden and be inspired for your own space during the July 9 For the Love of Africa Water Garden Tour.