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Liberal candidate Christopher Causton concedes defeat at his Pandora Avenue campaign office after Monday's federal election. Causton returns to his job as Oak Bay mayor, a position he says he will retire from this November.

Back to business for Oak Bay mayor

Causton heads into the home stretch of 20-plus year council careerIt was…

Liberal candidate Christopher Causton concedes defeat at his Pandora Avenue campaign office after Monday's federal election. Causton returns to his job as Oak Bay mayor, a position he says he will retire from this November.
Heather Burns, left, and Sylvie Hosie sit in the Victoria Operatic Society’s rehearsal hall. The duo are co-ordinating a new VOS production, Broadway: Decades in Revue, opening May 6.

VOS offers a taste of Broadway

The day after the royal wedding, Sylvie Hosie enthused about how it…

Heather Burns, left, and Sylvie Hosie sit in the Victoria Operatic Society’s rehearsal hall. The duo are co-ordinating a new VOS production, Broadway: Decades in Revue, opening May 6.
Cristina Closs has started a business to record seniors’ life stories.

BIZ IN THE BAY – Life collages document seniors’ stories

In her role as a social worker, Christina Closs sits down with…

Cristina Closs has started a business to record seniors’ life stories.
Willows school teaching assistant Jackie Dogue shows off her Japan relief fundraiser T-shirt design with students Samantha McKinlay, 8, left, and Mika Bolli, 7.

Simple T-shirt idea has raised $42G for Japan

She doesn’t have an artistic bone in her body. But after the…

Willows school teaching assistant Jackie Dogue shows off her Japan relief fundraiser T-shirt design with students Samantha McKinlay, 8, left, and Mika Bolli, 7.

Exhibitionist parks in Estevan neighbourhood

A young man spied by two young girls “performing an indecent act”…

Motorists frequently take a shortcut from Oak Bay Avenue to Beach Drive via Prospect Place. The constant traffic is pushing pedestrians off the road, residents say.

Prospectors aren’t so welcome on this Place

Connector street residents seeking ‘local traffic only’ signTaking her golden retriever for…

Motorists frequently take a shortcut from Oak Bay Avenue to Beach Drive via Prospect Place. The constant traffic is pushing pedestrians off the road, residents say.
Mike Daisey is a headliner for this year’s Uno Fest, set to kick off May 19 at Intrepid Theatre.

Uno Fest lineup announced

Smaller lineup attracting solid crowdsHe’s been said to be a cross between…

Mike Daisey is a headliner for this year’s Uno Fest, set to kick off May 19 at Intrepid Theatre.

Ellis daughters offer tearful plea during Blair Gowie discussion

Blair Gowie owners trust potential buyerA hush fell over Oak Bay council…

Oak Bay town hall meeting set for Tuesday

Residents can sound off about whatever’s on their mind at a town…

Former Victoria mayor and current Oak Bay resident Peter Pollen holds a photo he showed to his council to prevent Victoria’s skyline from becoming like that of Vancouver.

Victoria skyline Pollen’s legacy

Longtime Oak Bay resident among six heritage award winnersWhen he was Victoria’s…

Former Victoria mayor and current Oak Bay resident Peter Pollen holds a photo he showed to his council to prevent Victoria’s skyline from becoming like that of Vancouver.
Wendi MacKay stands in front of her home on the Esplanade at Willows Beach. She continues to battle the province over the bill for an archeological assessment done on her property before her house was built.

Massive archeology bill not settled for Willows homeowner

Resident appealing decision archeology billWhen Wendi MacKay agreed to pay $5,000 toward…

Wendi MacKay stands in front of her home on the Esplanade at Willows Beach. She continues to battle the province over the bill for an archeological assessment done on her property before her house was built.
Lieut. Darren Hughes with Oak Bay Fire Department is happy the new Oak Bay Beach Hotel will host a new repeater tower to improve the reception for the region’s emergency radio service, CREST.

CREST antenna at Oak Bay Beach hotel could improve service: Oak Bay Fire Dept.

Controversial emergency radio service provider looks to build five repeater stations around Capital Region

Lieut. Darren Hughes with Oak Bay Fire Department is happy the new Oak Bay Beach Hotel will host a new repeater tower to improve the reception for the region’s emergency radio service, CREST.
At the end of this school year, Glenlyon Norfolk band director Audrey Bailey, right, will retire after 21 years of teaching band. Her music career likely won’t be over, though, with a music studio planned for one-on-one lessons in her Oak Bay home.

The end of a musical era

Longtime music teacher, Audrey Bailey, has taken Glenlyon bands to Idaho, Hawaii and Oak Bay Avenue. She will retire this summer.

At the end of this school year, Glenlyon Norfolk band director Audrey Bailey, right, will retire after 21 years of teaching band. Her music career likely won’t be over, though, with a music studio planned for one-on-one lessons in her Oak Bay home.

Thumbs up, down for home plans

Paving paradise isn’t cool in Oak Bay. A property owner looking for…

Sylvia Rhodes, left, Roger Carr, and Tony Cain star in Langham Court Theatre’s production of The Lady in the Van.

Langham Court Theatre’s latest offering glides smoothly

REVIEW: The Lady in the VanOne strong character can make a play.…

Sylvia Rhodes, left, Roger Carr, and Tony Cain star in Langham Court Theatre’s production of The Lady in the Van.

Patients move to new Royal Jubilee Hospital wards Sunday

You might want to head to a walk-in clinic rather than Royal…

The Land Conservancy’s Bill Turner enjoys the view from the deck outside the tea room at the Abkhazi Garden, one of TLC’s properties.

Tea time with Bill Turner of the TLC

On a grey, rainy day Bill Turner is talking about tea.“We’ve got…

The Land Conservancy’s Bill Turner enjoys the view from the deck outside the tea room at the Abkhazi Garden, one of TLC’s properties.
Grower Pat van Adrichem stands among some of the flowering orchids in his greenhouse. He is one of many growers and enthusiasts who will be on hand for the annual Victoria Orchid Society show and sale at the University of Victoria.

Prize-winning grower speaks about the ABC’s of orchids

It may be a snowy day with a wind chill outside, but…

Grower Pat van Adrichem stands among some of the flowering orchids in his greenhouse. He is one of many growers and enthusiasts who will be on hand for the annual Victoria Orchid Society show and sale at the University of Victoria.

Pub patrons get a scare

Bowie knife makes poor table guestPatrons at the Penny Farthing Pub got…

A goalie snowman graced a lawn in the 1700-block of St. Ann Street last week.

Snow no problem in Oak Bay

Camosun students left out in the cold WednesdayOak Bay public works called…

A goalie snowman graced a lawn in the 1700-block of St. Ann Street last week.