Jennifer Blyth

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Painting by Oak Bay artist Robert Amos of the heritage Mount Saint Angela building in Fairfield, owned by the Isherwood family and leased to Island Health.

Art show honours historic building

Oak Bay artist Robert Amos helps celebrate Mount Saint Angela’s 150th anniversary

Painting by Oak Bay artist Robert Amos of the heritage Mount Saint Angela building in Fairfield, owned by the Isherwood family and leased to Island Health.
Oak Bay realtor Eli Mavrikos recommends first-time homebuyers ensure they find professionals they can communicate well with throughout the purchase process.

Information key for first-time buyers

Buying your first home is an exciting time, but one that can be fraught with questions and emotions

Oak Bay realtor Eli Mavrikos recommends first-time homebuyers ensure they find professionals they can communicate well with throughout the purchase process.

Tips to get your home ready for sale

Create that ‘Buying’ Feeling when Selling Your Home

John McDonald of Duncan wants to see the United Nations' 1989 Declaration of the Rights of the Child marked officially on Nov. 20.

Children’s Rights Day declaration urged

Cowichan Valley man asks everyone to recognize children's rights on anniversary of UN declaration

John McDonald of Duncan wants to see the United Nations' 1989 Declaration of the Rights of the Child marked officially on Nov. 20.

Island man urges children’s rights day

An Island man is urging Canadians to declare Nov. 20 Rights of the Child Day.

Oak Bay BIA president Liz Smith displays some of the many banners available for purchase for $10. The banners had hung from Avenue lamp standards but are available for local homes and gardens.

BIA seeks your imput for the village

What would you like to see filling the empty storefronts in the Oak Bay Village?

Oak Bay BIA president Liz Smith displays some of the many banners available for purchase for $10. The banners had hung from Avenue lamp standards but are available for local homes and gardens.

Don’t miss your chance to light up the Avenue

Share your Oak Bay Christmas Festival story and you could turn on the holiday lights

Evening Light, by Michael Rozenvain, opening at West End Gallery Saturday, Nov. 14.

What’s on at the Galleries

Exhibit openings and special events fill the Oak Bay arts calendar

Evening Light, by Michael Rozenvain, opening at West End Gallery Saturday, Nov. 14.
Oak Bay printmaker Terry Vatrt removes a print from her studio press. Vatrt is among the many artists on this weekend’s Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour and will donate partial proceeds to the Syrian Refugee Fund at St. Philip church.

Studio tour duo support refugees

Terry Vatrt and Susan Park will donate partial proceeds to St. Philip’s Syrian Refugee Fund

Oak Bay printmaker Terry Vatrt removes a print from her studio press. Vatrt is among the many artists on this weekend’s Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour and will donate partial proceeds to the Syrian Refugee Fund at St. Philip church.
University of Victoria applied theatre professor Kirsten Sadeghi-Yekta, second from left, has worked with theatre groups around the world, including Cambodia. Sadeghi-Yekta will discuss her experiences as part of TEDx Victoria Nov. 21.

Theatre can transcend struggles around the globe

UVic prof brings theatre experiences to TEDx Victoria, Nov. 21

University of Victoria applied theatre professor Kirsten Sadeghi-Yekta, second from left, has worked with theatre groups around the world, including Cambodia. Sadeghi-Yekta will discuss her experiences as part of TEDx Victoria Nov. 21.

Oak Bay embarks on urban forest strategy

Public input will help the district develop a strategy regarding Oak Bay's trees

Delphine Straith, mother of Canadian National Mens Soccer Team member Adam Straith, with Bays United soccer player Quintin Nicoll, 12, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre turf. Quintin won a prize donated by Adam to cheer on Canada in a World Cup qualifier against Honduras Nov. 13 at B.C. Place Stadium.

Soccer memory is pitch-perfect

Bays United player takes in World Cup qualifier, courtesy national team member Adam Straith

Delphine Straith, mother of Canadian National Mens Soccer Team member Adam Straith, with Bays United soccer player Quintin Nicoll, 12, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre turf. Quintin won a prize donated by Adam to cheer on Canada in a World Cup qualifier against Honduras Nov. 13 at B.C. Place Stadium.
Oak Bay author Laura Bradbury launches the latest title in her Grape series, My Grape Year, Sunday, Nov. 8 at Bungalow in the Estevan Village.

Oak Bay author returns to Burgundy

Laura Bradbury returns with My Grape Year, launching at Bungalow this Sunday from

2 to 4 p.m.

Oak Bay author Laura Bradbury launches the latest title in her Grape series, My Grape Year, Sunday, Nov. 8 at Bungalow in the Estevan Village.

Public input sought for an age-friendly Oak Bay

Thursday open house also invites comments on draft Oak Bay Complete Streets Handbook

The African Children’s Choir performs in Oak Bay this Friday, Oct. 30, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. With charming smiles and beautiful voices the choir performs lively African songs and dances.

Children’s choir shares songs of Africa

Friday evening concert supports children’s education programs

The African Children’s Choir performs in Oak Bay this Friday, Oct. 30, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. With charming smiles and beautiful voices the choir performs lively African songs and dances.
David James, backed by Big River, is currently entertaining audiences as Johnny Cash, weekends at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel.

Johnny Cash tribute rocks

the Oak Bay Beach Hotel's Almost Johnny Cash continues weekends through Nov. 21.

David James, backed by Big River, is currently entertaining audiences as Johnny Cash, weekends at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel.
Bill Ethier, president and managing broker, Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, says Oak Bay is in a seller’s market, fuelled in part by low inventory and desirable neighbourhoods.

House price survey shows continued growth

New buyers and low housing inventory put upward pressure on prices

Bill Ethier, president and managing broker, Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, says Oak Bay is in a seller’s market, fuelled in part by low inventory and desirable neighbourhoods.

Editorial: Celebrate our recreation heritage – ’70s-style

Help Oak Bay Rec Centre marks its 40th birthday with music, costumes and prices circa the 1970s.

Adem Tepedelen, of Cook St. Liquor, hosts a craft beer tasting and meat pairing Oct. 22 at Oak Bay’s Discovery Coffee. The beers will be paired with meats from Whole Beast Artisan Salumeria.

Sip and savour Thursday: Beer with the Beast IV

Craft beer expert Adem Tepedelen to lead participants through a harvest/Halloween-inspired extreme beer tasting

Adem Tepedelen, of Cook St. Liquor, hosts a craft beer tasting and meat pairing Oct. 22 at Oak Bay’s Discovery Coffee. The beers will be paired with meats from Whole Beast Artisan Salumeria.
RKO Productions reprises its production of the Rocky Horror Show Oct. 22 to 31 at the Metro Theatre. From left: Candace Woodland as Columbia, Griffin Lea as Dr. Frank N’ Furter and Jana Morrison as Magenta.

Time to do the Time Warp again this Halloween

Oak Bay influence plays big in this month’s production of the Rocky Horror Show

RKO Productions reprises its production of the Rocky Horror Show Oct. 22 to 31 at the Metro Theatre. From left: Candace Woodland as Columbia, Griffin Lea as Dr. Frank N’ Furter and Jana Morrison as Magenta.