Laura Lavin

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Mortgage options for fixer-uppers

Extra funds for upgrading landscaping are available

Sweet Delights owner Barb Marquardt and Yodo managing director Brian Doyle show the easy to use mobile app payment system.

Cellphone app a sweet addition to payment options

Cash-based system being tested in Oak Bay

Sweet Delights owner Barb Marquardt and Yodo managing director Brian Doyle show the easy to use mobile app payment system.

Election 2014: John Herbert won’t seek re-election in Oak Bay

District of Oak Bay: Nearly 30 years of service comes to a close

Oak Bay Fire Chief Dave Cockle was named Kiwanian of the Year by the Kiwanis Club of Oak Bay for his many efforts on behalf of the community.

Fire chief named Kiwanian of the Year

Community service goes beyond the job description, says Dave Cockle

Oak Bay Fire Chief Dave Cockle was named Kiwanian of the Year by the Kiwanis Club of Oak Bay for his many efforts on behalf of the community.

High school readies for Tour de Rock

Weekend fundraiser focus on fun for family

Oak Bay police reserve Const. and 2014 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock rider Jordan Carrie spins for donations at the Oak Bay Night Market.

On the road for kids with cancer

2014 Tour de Rock team includes Oak Bay rider

Oak Bay police reserve Const. and 2014 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock rider Jordan Carrie spins for donations at the Oak Bay Night Market.
Oak Bay High Cops for Cancer 2014 campaign leaders Jessica Manness, Taylor Chan and Claire Wood.

Oak Bay High school students won’t let kids with cancer down

Residents are also invited to leave bottles by the curb before 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 for students to collect.

Oak Bay High Cops for Cancer 2014 campaign leaders Jessica Manness, Taylor Chan and Claire Wood.
This Cadboro Bay Road 1,600 square foot rancher is a good example of the type of home many buyers are looking for when they are ready to downsize.

Real estate market has summer sizzle

Busy seasons shift so far in 2014

This Cadboro Bay Road 1,600 square foot rancher is a good example of the type of home many buyers are looking for when they are ready to downsize.

Poop in parks is the newest deer issue

Deer cull plans still on council’s agenda

Cutting-edge treatment targets cancer

BC Cancer Foundation seeks $4 million to fund clinical trial

Local realtor Jordy Harris says once residents are here ‘lots of people stay in Oak Bay.’

Slow population growth shifts home ideals

Suites could skew population growth

Local realtor Jordy Harris says once residents are here ‘lots of people stay in Oak Bay.’
Chloe Cameron, 4, with a certificate from the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island as thanks for her donation. The youngster raised $183.40 with a lemonade stand during the Oak Bay Collector Car Show.

Oak Bay youngster shows that kids care

Red Art Gallery hosts four-year-old's fundraiser

Chloe Cameron, 4, with a certificate from the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island as thanks for her donation. The youngster raised $183.40 with a lemonade stand during the Oak Bay Collector Car Show.
Jim Kirk at the counter of his kitchen in his home on Oak Bay Avenue in 2011.

Jim Kirk’s booming voice and contagious laughs will be missed

Eclectic and interesting, Oak Bay’s Jim Kirk dies at age 75

Jim Kirk at the counter of his kitchen in his home on Oak Bay Avenue in 2011.
Dennis Oliphant serves up burgers to Marilla Pekter, 10, and Ian Oliphant, 13, during Oak Bay United Church’s open house on Sunday.

Oak Bay’s United Sunday

Oak Bay United Church hosts the community

Dennis Oliphant serves up burgers to Marilla Pekter, 10, and Ian Oliphant, 13, during Oak Bay United Church’s open house on Sunday.

Housing, climate change top OCP review

The younger generation supports a diversity of housing options within the community

Members of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCM-SAR) Station 33, Oak Bay, James Bartlett, left, Melanie Williams, Kim Benson, Clint Abbott and Amy Laycock, in front of the new rescue station. Laura Lavin/News staff

Volunteers move into new home on the sea

Rescue station fit for action

Members of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCM-SAR) Station 33, Oak Bay, James Bartlett, left, Melanie Williams, Kim Benson, Clint Abbott and Amy Laycock, in front of the new rescue station. Laura Lavin/News staff
David Carlos, with one his UAVs, prepares to take a flight complete with signage warning people to stay back 100-feet, or 30-metres.

Flying drones caught snooping over Oak Bay residences

Risk of injury greater than security threat, says local flyer

David Carlos, with one his UAVs, prepares to take a flight complete with signage warning people to stay back 100-feet, or 30-metres.

New chief back on the job after bike injury

The crash broke the head of his femur bone.

Tara Douglas and her husband Murray Frost with now 20-month-old Noelle, a former puppy-in-training for the BC Guide Dog Service.

Puppy love passes the test

The Guide Dog Service is again looking for volunteer puppy raisers to begin in September or October.

Tara Douglas and her husband Murray Frost with now 20-month-old Noelle, a former puppy-in-training for the BC Guide Dog Service.
Anne Hopkinson sits on the front porch of her rented home on St. Patrick street in Oak Bay. While she and her husband rent, the couple continues the search for a home to purchase.

HOMEFINDER – The one that got away

Savvy buyers have to be on the ready

Anne Hopkinson sits on the front porch of her rented home on St. Patrick street in Oak Bay. While she and her husband rent, the couple continues the search for a home to purchase.