Oak Bay residents face 9.68% property tax increase: That increase on a median residential property in Oak Bay equates to $357, according to the municipality’s ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-residents-face-968-property-tax-increase-8508589
Unleashed dog attack highlights need for enforcement of leash rules on region's beaches
timescolonist.com/local-news/unleashed-dog-attack-highlights-need-for-enforcement-of-leash-rules-on-regions-beaches-8467963
Female police chief in Oak Bay a first for Greater Victoria: Julie Chanin, who was the region’s first female deputy chief in April 2022, takes over as chief on ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/female-police-chief-in-oak-bay-a-first-for-greater-victoria-8461916
Rock-throwing suspect nabbed in Oak Bay: When the man was told he was under arrest, he threw a rock at an officer and at a police vehicle.
timescolonist.com/local-news/rock-throwing-suspect-nabbed-in-oak-bay-8460323
Oak Bay police chief to retire in May: Mark Fisher is set to leave May 31, ending his second stint as chief of the force
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-police-chief-to-retire-in-may-8419881
$8.8M Uplands pipe upgrade to prevent sewage flowing into ocean: Funding from the federal and provincial governments will allow Oak Bay to replace the ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/88m-uplands-pipe-upgrade-to-prevent-sewage-flowing-into-ocean-8316634
Bachelor party off Oak Bay: Sea lions gather and make a racket: “They’re farting, belching, roaring and growling … it’s quite the scene.”
timescolonist.com/local-news/bachelor-party-off-oak-bay-sea-lions-gather-and-make-a-racket-8214387
Woman sues Victoria Golf Club, saying ball flew through car window and hit her face
timescolonist.com/local-news/woman-sues-victoria-golf-club-saying-ball-flew-through-car-window-and-hit-her-face-8399661
Man arrested in Oak Bay, Victoria vehicle-vandalism spree: Police said the man used a long skateboard to smash the headlights and taillights on vehicles ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-arrested-in-oak-bay-victoria-vehicle-vandalism-spree-8224798
Oak Bay man invents quieter pickleball paddle: The OWL paddle is certified by USA Pickleball in the association’s quiet category and proven to reduce noise by 50 ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-man-invents-quieter-pickleball-paddle-8138723
Esquimalt to explore re-establishing its own police department: The township would contract with a larger police force for services like forensics ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/esquimalt-to-explore-re-establishing-its-own-police-department-8373345
Scooter rider with no light or helmet turns out to be subject of warrant: The man was wanted on the West Shore for theft and failing to attend court
timescolonist.com/local-news/scooter-rider-with-no-light-or-helmet-turns-out-to-be-subject-of-warrant-8367231
Oak Bay residents interrupt break-in: Oak Bay residents arrived home about 7:15 p.m. Sunday to find a would-be burglar standing on their front porch
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-residents-interrupt-break-in-8303397
Oak Bay Beach Hotel evacuated as firefighters battle blaze: Most occupants of the building were directed to the Victoria Golf Club, said Oak Bay Fire Chief Frank ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-beach-hotel-evacuated-as-firefighters-battle-blaze-8103081
Do you need to remove your underground oil tank? It depends on where you live: Homeowners with underground oil tanks are under no obligation to remove them in ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/do-you-need-to-remove-your-underground-oil-tank-it-depends-on-where-you-live-8205234
Divers haul out two tonnes of junk in waters off Oak Bay: The team has hauled so much junk out of the water, they’ve extended the operation — initially set for ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/divers-haul-out-two-tonnes-of-junk-in-waters-off-oak-bay-8205239
Island Health seeking consultant to work on plan for Oak Bay Lodge site: A request for proposals published this week calls for consultants to assess the idea of ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/island-health-seeking-consultant-to-work-on-plan-for-oak-bay-lodge-site-8205227
Oak Bay tries again to plan future of marina property: Oakc Bay council has agreed to hire a project lead consultant to help guide the planning process
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-tries-again-to-plan-future-of-marina-property-8205223
Police ticket driver in Oak Bay crash believed to be affected by marijuana: The driver, who had a novice licence, was involved in a single-vehicle crash on ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/police-ticket-driver-in-oak-bay-crash-believed-to-be-affected-by-marijuana-8185822
North Saanich to explore use of softer balls at pickleball courts to reduce noise; players skeptical
timescolonist.com/local-news/north-saanich-to-explore-use-of-softer-balls-at-pickleball-courts-to-reduce-noise-players-skeptical-8120858
Hit and run involving parked vehicle in Oak Bay yields $900 in tickets: Hailed by the owner of the parked car, police searched the area and located a pickup that ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/hit-and-run-involving-parked-vehicle-in-oak-bay-yields-900-in-tickets-8112561
Car flips onto roof in Oak Bay; medical issue to blame, police say: “Witness accounts and evidence at the scene indicated that speed was not a factor ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/car-flips-onto-roof-in-oak-bay-medical-issue-to-blame-police-say-8023907
Cafe Brio co-founders step away after 27 years, new owners aim to continue local-ingredients tradition
timescolonist.com/business/cafe-brio-co-founders-step-away-after-27-years-new-owners-aim-to-continue-local-ingredients-tradition-7955910
Elephant seals like one in Cadboro Bay an increasingly common sight: Officials set up caution tape around the two-year-old elephant seal Saturday in Cadboro Bay
timescolonist.com/local-news/elephant-seals-like-one-in-cadboro-bay-an-increasingly-common-sight-8074811
Oak Bay man, 59, arrested after going to Langford library with 'handgun' in waistband
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-man-59-arrested-after-going-to-langford-library-with-handgun-in-waistband-8062480
Amid the New Year's levées, some somber reflection at Government House: Hundreds line up for New Year’s Day tradition
timescolonist.com/local-news/amid-the-new-years-levees-some-somber-reflection-at-government-house-8045422
Vehicle of missing man found on Beach Drive: Timothy Keeling, 38, was last seen Sunday and was last known to be in the downtown area
timescolonist.com/local-news/vehicle-of-missing-man-found-on-beach-drive-7900664
Oak Bay residents help take impaired drivers off the road: In one case, a resident reported seeing a man consuming alcohol and driving away, while in another ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-residents-help-take-impaired-drivers-off-the-road-7960734
B.C. Ferries cancels some sailings as high winds hit Vancouver Island: A frontal system is headed toward B.C.’s south coast, bringing with it wind, rain and snow ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-ferries-cancels-some-sailings-as-high-winds-hit-vancouver-island-7949308
Lighted Truck Parade lights up the night as it rolls through Greater Victoria (PHOTOS)
timescolonist.com/local-news/lighted-truck-parade-lights-up-the-night-as-it-rolls-through-greater-victoria-photos-7918234
Deer shot with arrow spotted in Greater Victoria: Conservation officers are trying to find the deer to assess it and remove the arrow if they’re able to safely
timescolonist.com/local-news/deer-shot-with-arrow-spotted-in-greater-victoria-7764826
Oak Bay Avenue lights up for annual Christmas festival: The lights on Oak Bay Avenue will stay up until Jan. 7.
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-avenue-lights-up-for-annual-christmas-festival-7885641
Our Community: Residential school memorial carving finishes cross-country journey
timescolonist.com/local-news/our-community-residential-school-memorial-carving-finishes-cross-country-journey-7753210
On the Street: Oak Bay Beach Hotel and Butchart Gardens restaurant lauded: The 100-room boutique hotel on Beach Drive edged out two other finalists ...
timescolonist.com/business/on-the-street-oak-bay-beach-hotel-and-butchart-gardens-restaurant-lauded-7876785
Oak Bay fire engine sidelined after crash: No one was injured in the crash involving a van just before noon Tuesday, the fire department says
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-fire-engine-sidelined-after-crash-7864982
Creating naturehood: Victoria Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary marks 100 years: Migratory bird sanctuaries were designed as a respite for millions of birds on ...
timescolonist.com/islander/creating-naturehood-victoria-harbour-migratory-bird-sanctuary-marks-100-years-7718865
Pill found among Oak Bay trick-or-treat Halloween haul: The unmarked capsule was about one inch long and filled with a brown-coloured powder.
timescolonist.com/local-news/pill-found-among-oak-bay-trick-or-treat-halloween-haul-7786193
Comment: Oak Bay could build more houses than the provincial target if the political will existed
timescolonist.com/opinion/comment-oak-bay-could-build-more-houses-than-the-provincial-target-if-the-political-will-existed-7637638
Report of weapon leads to hold-and-secure at Oak Bay High School: Police searched Bowker Creek Park and surrounding areas but did not find the youth.
timescolonist.com/local-news/report-of-weapon-leads-to-hold-and-secure-at-oak-bay-high-school-7783506
From death masks to 3D printed skulls, next-level Halloween displays to die for: One Oak Bay homeowner’s display includes skeletons, an upside-down vampire ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/from-death-masks-to-3d-printed-skulls-next-level-halloween-displays-to-die-for-7761206
Fast drivers keep Oak Bay police busy: The speedfest began Oct. 10 with a 21-year-old man nabbed for doing 82 kilometres per hour in a 40 km/h zone on Beach ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/fast-drivers-keep-oak-bay-police-busy-7709795
Passerby smashes car window to steal $5,000 left on passenger seat in Oak Bay: The driver had left the money on the seat during a quick stop at a business in Oak ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/passerby-smashes-car-window-to-steal-5000-left-on-passenger-seat-in-oak-bay-7707199
Portion of Oak Bay Avenue to close Monday for emergency sewer repairs: The work will begin Monday and is expected to take four days.
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-avenue-to-close-for-emergency-sewer-repairs-7687904
Vaughn Palmer: An act of political realism by Oak Bay: Opinion: Developer Kim Colpman was under no illusions about the reason for Oak Bay council’s change of ...
vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-an-act-of-political-realism-by-oak-bay
Prime sub-penthouse comes with view of Victoria’s Inner Harbour: ‘Premier’ unit in historic post office building in downtown Victoria development sells for $3 ...
theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/vancouver/article-prime-sub-penthouse-comes-with-view-of-victorias-inner-harbour/
Suspicious Oak Bay car fire damages two adjacent vehicles: The fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damage
timescolonist.com/local-news/suspicious-oak-bay-car-fire-damages-two-adjacent-vehicles-7671369
More than 9,000 expected to take part in Royal Victoria Marathon events this weekend
timescolonist.com/local-news/more-than-9000-expected-to-take-part-in-royal-victoria-marathon-events-this-weekend-7654126
On the Street: Conde Nast Traveler names Victoria best small metropolis: Plus: Victoria International Airport honoured for pollinator garden.
timescolonist.com/local-news/on-the-street-conde-nast-traveler-names-victoria-best-small-metropolis-7643616
Royal Oak Burial Park, resting place for 100,000, marks a century: Royal Oak Burial Park will mark 100 years of operation next month
timescolonist.com/islander/royal-oak-burial-park-resting-place-for-100000-marks-a-century-7624845
Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023 events on Vancouver Island: First Nations, governments, organizations and and churches are marking National Day for Truth and ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/truth-and-reconciliation-day-2023-events-on-vancouver-island-7620954
Saanich extends fire-dispatch deal with Oak Bay, Central Saanich: The agreement, which will now go to 2028, has a fee-per-call payment structure ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-extends-fire-dispatch-deal-with-oak-bay-central-saanich-7603997
Elevated water bacterial levels at Cadboro Bay, Willows Beach: Island Health recommends beach advisories when enterococci levels exceed 70 per 100 ml.
timescolonist.com/local-news/elevated-water-bacterial-levels-at-cadboro-bay-willows-beach-7491126
B.C. Ferries insists newest large vessels 'reliable' despite history of problems: The Coastal Renaissance is expected to be out of service until mid-October ...
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Obituary: Ken Agate, longtime Blethering Place owner known for his generosity: Ken Agate also launched the Oak Bay Collector Car Festival in 1999
timescolonist.com/local-news/obituary-ken-agate-longtime-blethering-place-owner-known-for-his-generosity-7566573
Chunks from Oak Bay High artificial turf field ending up in Bowker Creek: Clumps of the plastic turf are being tracked into nearby parking lots on the bottoms of ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/chunks-from-oak-bay-high-artificial-turf-field-ending-up-in-bowker-creek-7566556
Saturday gathering celebrates Bowker Creek: Multi-year restoration of creek is underway, including efforts to “daylight” its underground sections.
timescolonist.com/local-news/saturday-gathering-celebrates-bowker-creek-7394125
Oak Bay police release photos of suspect in break-in: Anyone who recognizes the person in the photos is asked to call police at 250-592-2424 or Crime Stoppers at ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-police-release-photos-of-suspect-in-break-in-7382104
Owner fined $500 after off-leash dog chases heron at Cadboro Bay Beach: The owner asked the Environmental Protection Tribunal of Canada to overturn the fine ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/owner-fined-500-after-off-leash-dog-chases-heron-at-cadboro-bay-beach-7557194
Hundreds flock to Cattle Point for surprise DJ party: The show’s location was only revealed a few hours prior to the event via text
timescolonist.com/local-news/hundreds-flock-to-cattle-point-for-surprise-dj-party-7318900
New Oak Bay fire truck will be too big for the station: Oak Bay plans to replace its heritage fire hall as trucks get bigger
timescolonist.com/local-news/new-oak-bay-fire-truck-will-be-too-big-for-the-station-7449218
Section of Shelbourne closed after Saanich crews hit high-pressure gas line: Shelbourne is closed between Donnelly and Pear streets as a result of the gas leak
timescolonist.com/local-news/section-of-shelbourne-closed-after-saanich-crews-hit-high-pressure-gas-line-7531833
Man found dead in Oak Bay identified as 33-year-old: Detectives are treating the death of Steven Middleton as suspicious.
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-found-dead-in-oak-bay-identified-as-33-year-old-7338793
It's not summer until ... you get out on the water!: Greater Victoria offers a wide variety of places to paddle a kayak, canoe or paddleboard
timescolonist.com/life/its-not-summer-until-you-get-out-on-the-water-7373892
Comment: If Oak Bay needs more housing, let's rezone the Uplands: While either of our two lovely private golf courses would make admirable building sites ...
timescolonist.com/opinion/comment-if-oak-bay-needs-more-housing-lets-rezone-the-uplands-7284031
Saanich detectives investigate suspicious death on Beach Drive in Oak Bay: A coroner and detectives were at the scene, which is surrounded with yellow police ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/beach-drive-blocked-at-monterey-for-police-incident-coroner-at-scene-7327214
Estevan Avenue near Willows Beach closed due to flooding from water-main break: Estevan Avenue between Beach Drive and Esplanade was closed Sunday due to ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/estevan-avenue-near-willows-beach-closed-due-to-flooding-from-water-main-break-7374976
Water main breaks keep Oak Bay municipal crews busy on long weekend: Report in 2021 said "significant portion" Oak Bay infrastructure is in dire need of ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/water-main-breaks-keep-oak-bay-municipal-crews-busy-on-long-weekend-7374976
Motorist on Beach Drive caught going 107 km/h: Oak Bay Police say they have been busy for speed enforcement
timescolonist.com/local-news/motorist-on-beach-drive-caught-going-107-kmh-7283277
Saanich detectives investigate suspicious death on Beach Drive in Oak Bay: A coroner and detectives were at the scene, which is surrounded with yellow police ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/beach-drive-blocked-at-monterey-for-police-incident-coroner-at-scene-7327214
Cyclists ride to Oak Bay hall to keep up pressure for bike lanes: Monday’s ride was the second in a series of events planned on council days by Critical Mass ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/cyclists-ride-to-oak-bay-hall-to-keep-up-pressure-for-bike-lanes-7259112
Condition of Oak Bay sidewalks to be evaluated: Oak Bay seeks to hire consultant to assess condition of its sidewalks and curbs and propose remedial action.
timescolonist.com/local-news/condition-of-oak-bay-sidewalks-to-be-evaluated-7461466
Man’s body found in bushes off Beach Drive; police determine death was suspicious
timescolonist.com/local-news/major-crime-unit-investigates-suspicious-death-on-beach-drive-in-oak-bay-7327214
Fine for hazardous vessel in Saanich a first for Canadian Coast Guard: The vessel in Cadboro Bay has been determined to pose a hazard to marine environment and ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/fine-for-hazardous-vessel-in-saanich-a-first-for-canadian-coast-guard-7254006
Oak Bay resident defrauded of $12,800 after clicking link that led to fraudster: The resident was convinced to go to the bank, withdraw $12,800 and deposit it in ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-resident-defrauded-of-12800-after-clicking-link-that-led-to-fraudster-7264449
Crews respond to sailboat fire in Cadboro Bay: The fire department is asking people to stay away from the shore area to allow crews to respond
timescolonist.com/local-news/crews-respond-to-sailboat-fire-in-cadboro-bay-7292107
Leaking compost vehicle stinks up Victoria streets: Trail of putrid-smelling liquid was spewed on streets from Oak Bay Avenue to around Cook and Bay
timescolonist.com/local-news/leaking-compost-vehicle-stinks-up-victoria-streets-7275369
Boat fire early Tuesday in Cadboro Bay spotted by firefighter on his way home: First responders were keeping the public and residents away from the beach area ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/boat-fire-early-tuesday-in-cadboro-bay-spotted-by-firefighter-on-his-way-home-7292107
'Romance' scam costs Oak Bay woman $20,000: Police say the woman was manipulated over the course of eight months by a man she met online.
timescolonist.com/local-news/romance-scam-costs-oak-bay-woman-20000-7412360
Emerson the roving elephant seal warms to Oak Bay: Moulting seal spent Thursday night snoozing between a pair of parked cars on Beach Drive under surveillance by ...
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Victoria tech company inks deal with coast guard to monitor derelict vessels: The coast guard said real-time status updates and alerts allow for faster ...
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