Jennifer Blyth

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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.
Jacques Sirois is helping with the “Window on the Salish Sea” marine kiosk, to be installed at Cattle point.

Rotary Club aids Oak Bay park projects

Oak Bay club provides $6,000 for bike racks and marine kiosk

Jacques Sirois is helping with the “Window on the Salish Sea” marine kiosk, to be installed at Cattle point.
Dan Brubeck performs at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre July 2 as part of JazzFest.

JazzFest makes some noise in Oak Bay

Oak Bay High's Dave Dunnet Community Theatre hosts five JazzFest performances

Dan Brubeck performs at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre July 2 as part of JazzFest.
A Knowing Face, by Herbert Siebner, is at Eclectic Gallery.

Galleries welcome summer with eclectic lineup

What's on this month at the region's art galleries

A Knowing Face, by Herbert Siebner, is at Eclectic Gallery.
Tower of Song fills Oak Bay United with music of the iconic musician June 10.

Toasting Cohen with Tower of Song

Concert celebrates the music and influence of Leonard Cohen, June 10 at Oak Bay United Church

Tower of Song fills Oak Bay United with music of the iconic musician June 10.
The fiddle ensemble Coastline performs at the Dave Dunnet Community theatre Friday.

Coastline is ready to rock

Friday fundraising concert brings some of the region’s best to Oak Bay

The fiddle ensemble Coastline performs at the Dave Dunnet Community theatre Friday.
Sunday features waterfront restrictions for boaters.

Willows welcomes 54th annual Tea Party

The 54th annual Oak Bay
Tea Party fills Willows Park
with community festivities and entertainment this weekend

Sunday features waterfront restrictions for boaters.
Artist Marion Evamy and her husband, Bobb Hamilton, launch their final exhibit today (Wednesday, June 1). The gallery is closing its bricks and mortar presence on the Avenue, but Marion will continue to paint and welcome guests to her home studio.

Red Gallery closes chapter on Oak Bay village life

Marion and Bobb Evamy open their retrospective exhibit today at their Red Gallery

Artist Marion Evamy and her husband, Bobb Hamilton, launch their final exhibit today (Wednesday, June 1). The gallery is closing its bricks and mortar presence on the Avenue, but Marion will continue to paint and welcome guests to her home studio.

Family tennis at Henderson Saturday

Event hosted in conjunction with Wilson World Demo Tour offers tips, gear to try, prizes and more

Steve Gaudet, station leader at Oak Bay Sea Rescue, gives B.C. Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto (left) and Marisa Olson an overview of the work the volunteers undertake off the Oak Bay shore. Yamamoto was on hand to announce a $100,000 grant to the organization.

Oak Bay marine rescue volunteers receive $100,000 grant

Gaming grant will help the volunteer organization bolster training, provide administrative support and aid equipment renewals

Steve Gaudet, station leader at Oak Bay Sea Rescue, gives B.C. Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto (left) and Marisa Olson an overview of the work the volunteers undertake off the Oak Bay shore. Yamamoto was on hand to announce a $100,000 grant to the organization.
Cassie Kangas, new organizer of the annual Garagellenium in Oak Bay, hopes to see residents turn unused items discovered during spring cleaning into cash during this year’s community-wide sale June 11.

Garagellenium primer: Get ready to garage sale

Oak Bay-wide garage sale is coming up Saturday, June 11

Cassie Kangas, new organizer of the annual Garagellenium in Oak Bay, hopes to see residents turn unused items discovered during spring cleaning into cash during this year’s community-wide sale June 11.
Barber Happy Coxford shares a laugh with long-time customer Jack Petrie. Coxford celebrates 25 years in Oak Bay tomorrow (Saturday, May 21).

Happy days at Oak Bay Barber

Estevan village barber celebrates 25 years of good humour and great haircuts

Barber Happy Coxford shares a laugh with long-time customer Jack Petrie. Coxford celebrates 25 years in Oak Bay tomorrow (Saturday, May 21).
Harold Klunder, Love Song, Winchester Gallery

May welcomes eclectic exhibits

Local galleries offer a wealth of new artistic offerings

Harold Klunder, Love Song, Winchester Gallery
Musician Hank Angel debuts his new gospel-billy album, Sinner, You Better Get Ready, this Sunday at Oak Bay’s St. Philip Church.

Sinner, You Better Get Ready for some foot-tapping fun

Sunday concert at St. Philip Church raises money for Our Place

Musician Hank Angel debuts his new gospel-billy album, Sinner, You Better Get Ready, this Sunday at Oak Bay’s St. Philip Church.
Avenue Gallery owner Heather Wheeler (left) and Kathleen Prince hang paintings in preparation for the Oak Bay gallery’s second annual A Little Something... exhibition and sale in support of Victoria Hospice.

The Avenue Gallery showcases A Little Something for Hospice

Second annual fundraiser offers about 150 smaller artworks starting at just $140

Avenue Gallery owner Heather Wheeler (left) and Kathleen Prince hang paintings in preparation for the Oak Bay gallery’s second annual A Little Something... exhibition and sale in support of Victoria Hospice.
Pat Wilson, from Oak Bay Heritage, at her St. Patrick Street home, a quaint storybook cottage built in 1939. While the exterior remains largely original, the layout is renovated to reflect contemporary living.

Heritage register recognizes home’s value

Renovations can retain an older home's charm, while increasing livability for today's families

Pat Wilson, from Oak Bay Heritage, at her St. Patrick Street home, a quaint storybook cottage built in 1939. While the exterior remains largely original, the layout is renovated to reflect contemporary living.
Hazel Braithwaite, recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship from Oak Bay Rotary.

Rotary honours outstanding fellows

Hazel Braithwaite, Bob McDonald and Tania Miller will be be honoured at Thursday celebration

Hazel Braithwaite, recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship from Oak Bay Rotary.
Charelli’s Cheese Shop and Delicatessen owner Carmen Lassooij serves a grilled cheese sandwich Thursday for an ALS Society fundraiser. The 300-plus sandwiches sold raised more than $1,700.

Giving back part of doing business for Charelli’s

National Grilled Cheese Day event earns accolades from ALS Society

Charelli’s Cheese Shop and Delicatessen owner Carmen Lassooij serves a grilled cheese sandwich Thursday for an ALS Society fundraiser. The 300-plus sandwiches sold raised more than $1,700.
Victoria Chargers under-15 volleyball players Logan Wenzel, from Gulf Island secondary; and Logan Judge, who attends Royal Bay secondary, block a Mariners hitter during Volleyball BC Super Series tournament play at Oak Bay High. The No. 1-ranked Chargers finished second to a White Rock-based U16 squad.

Regional side second at Super Spike event

Defending champions compete in final

Victoria Chargers under-15 volleyball players Logan Wenzel, from Gulf Island secondary; and Logan Judge, who attends Royal Bay secondary, block a Mariners hitter during Volleyball BC Super Series tournament play at Oak Bay High. The No. 1-ranked Chargers finished second to a White Rock-based U16 squad.
A number of Oak Bay’s older homes have found a new life elsewhere, including San Juan Island.

House losses worry residents

Councillor brings motion to explore preservation options

A number of Oak Bay’s older homes have found a new life elsewhere, including San Juan Island.