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Dave Higgins, new owner of Willows Galley, holds a photo of himself at 12 years old with the original Galley owner, Glen Harper, at the restaurant. Higgins, who worked at the original Willows Galley, was introduced to cooking there and subsequently studied to become a chef.

Back to basics at Willows Galley restaurant

Popular Oak Bay haunt returns to its roots

Dave Higgins, new owner of Willows Galley, holds a photo of himself at 12 years old with the original Galley owner, Glen Harper, at the restaurant. Higgins, who worked at the original Willows Galley, was introduced to cooking there and subsequently studied to become a chef.
Cameron Kidd, the minister for the Ministry of Casual Living, pulls a painting out of one of their three display windows downtown on Government Street outside Decade clothing store.

The art of living casually

Grassroots group celebrates a decade of artistic support

Cameron Kidd, the minister for the Ministry of Casual Living, pulls a painting out of one of their three display windows downtown on Government Street outside Decade clothing store.

New Oak Bay Lodge consultation plan rejected

Not enough room for public input, timelines too tight, say councillors

Oak Bay police seek flashing cyclist

Oak Bay police are looking for a man who exposed himself to a pair of young girls

‘Watershed moment’ for Greater Victoria creek

Federal government announces funding for restoration of Bowker Creek near Oak Bay high school

Oak Bay police Const. Davinder Dalep holds a Taser unit at the department. Officers will be getting more training on use and post-use of the devices.

Oak Bay police getting jump on Taser recommendations

Use-of-force policy changes reflect new B.C. policing standards

Oak Bay police Const. Davinder Dalep holds a Taser unit at the department. Officers will be getting more training on use and post-use of the devices.

Unlocked vehicles make easy targets in Oak Bay

Recurring message from police reminds motorists to lock up

Oak Bay park services manager Lorne Middleton, who retires Friday after 36 years with the municipality, kept a close watch on Windsor Park in his time with the parks department. The well-utilized Windsor Park pavilion, in the background, is one of his proudest achievements.

Going, going, green … Lorne Middleton retiring from Oak Bay

Longtime Oak Bay parks dept. manager says so long today after 36 years

Oak Bay park services manager Lorne Middleton, who retires Friday after 36 years with the municipality, kept a close watch on Windsor Park in his time with the parks department. The well-utilized Windsor Park pavilion, in the background, is one of his proudest achievements.

Oak Bay police board to examine cost of special events

Possibility of chargebacks to groups tossed out by chief

University of Victoria professor Colette Smart holds a brain model in her office at the university. She is leading a study called 'ProjectSMART' which is trying to identify early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, and teach older adults how to exercise their brains.

Early signs of Alzheimer’s focus of UVic study

Call for volunteers in Greater Victoria attracts plenty of interest

University of Victoria professor Colette Smart holds a brain model in her office at the university. She is leading a study called 'ProjectSMART' which is trying to identify early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, and teach older adults how to exercise their brains.
University of Victoria law students Matthew Nefstead and Jenn Cameron, posing in the school’s law library, prepare for the first-ever Twitter moot. The event, happening tomorrow (Feb. 21), will see five teams from across Canada argue a case using the popular social media platform.

UVic students Tweet to test court skills

Law students from across Canada to argue case using social media

University of Victoria law students Matthew Nefstead and Jenn Cameron, posing in the school’s law library, prepare for the first-ever Twitter moot. The event, happening tomorrow (Feb. 21), will see five teams from across Canada argue a case using the popular social media platform.
Cambridge Antiques owner Peter Everett and Crystal Stupple re-enact how they worked together to tackle the would-be thief at the Oak Bay Avenue store.

Crime Stoppers: Oak Bay pair tackle would-be robber

Pair who thwarted Cambridge Antiques thief revisit incident

Cambridge Antiques owner Peter Everett and Crystal Stupple re-enact how they worked together to tackle the would-be thief at the Oak Bay Avenue store.
Ten-year-old Sage Mowat, left, and 11-year-old Autumn Kay hold their Eat Well, Get Moving! action cards with their healthy snacks at Quadra elementary school.

Giving kids a foundation for a healthy life

School program teaches benefits of eating well, exercising

Ten-year-old Sage Mowat, left, and 11-year-old Autumn Kay hold their Eat Well, Get Moving! action cards with their healthy snacks at Quadra elementary school.

Oak Bay Lodge consultant selected

A planning consultant has been chosen to help guide Oak Bay through the latest proposal for a new care facility to replace Oak Bay Lodge.

Carlton House resident Muriel Fairbarns with some of her treasured family photographs. Fairbarns hopes that taking part in a genealogy workshop called Ask Granny, in Oak Bay this week, will help her learn more about her family history.

Piecing together a historical puzzle

Travelling workshop teaches seniors how to chart their ancestry

Carlton House resident Muriel Fairbarns with some of her treasured family photographs. Fairbarns hopes that taking part in a genealogy workshop called Ask Granny, in Oak Bay this week, will help her learn more about her family history.

Quick-thinking witnesses foil would-be thief

Robbery attempt at Oak Bay Village antique shop thwarted when owner, witness pin down suspect and wait for police.

Victoria Avenue demolition delay extended by Oak Bay council

Property becomes the poster child for municipal heritage protocol issues

Camosun College student Scott Metcalfe went to China to complete an internship in sports management. He is pictured walking through Victoria’s Chinatown, which he noted is a far sight quieter than the bustling streets of Beijing.

Camosun student building a bridge to China

Business internship offers unique opportunity to Oak Bay High alum

Camosun College student Scott Metcalfe went to China to complete an internship in sports management. He is pictured walking through Victoria’s Chinatown, which he noted is a far sight quieter than the bustling streets of Beijing.

OAK BAY POLICE: Unlocked vehicle makes it easy for thieves

Vehicles involved located in north and south Oak Bay

Oak Bay live-aboard senior loses second boat in a month

Items donated after fire were lost in latest sinking