TOGETHER WITH | | COMMUNITY EVENTS | 🧳 Friends of Monterey Rummage Sale! Discover your next hidden treasure, from unique art and trendy clothing to handy tools and so much more! Tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 22) from 9am to 1pm at the Monterey Recreation Centre. | 🎼 Jazz Evensong: Women in Jazz, on Sunday (Feb. 23) at 4pm. Experience a unique blend of exceptional jazz rooted in meditation and prayer at St. Mary's Anglican Church. This month's Jazz Evensong features 'Women in Jazz' with vocalist Angela Verbrugge, pianist Ashley Wey, and bassist Bella Fedrigo, performing songs from the Great American and Canadian songbooks. [$20] | |
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| IN THE NEWS | 🌊 Cadboro Bay groups advocate for new management plan. Prompted by ongoing issues with derelict boats, debris, and other issues in the bay, the Cadboro Dead Boats Society and Royal Victoria Yacht Club gathered community members, politicians, and advocates for a Feb. 19 special presentation addressing residents’ concerns about proposed changes to how the bay is run—changes that would require permission from the province. [Oak Bay News] | 🚨 Oak Bay Police seek public’s help in identifying a suspect who attempted bank fraud with a fake passport. Police are not releasing the location of the Oak Bay bank they attempted to defraud, and say they believe the suspect tried the same scheme in several bank locations within the CRD. Anyone who recognizes the suspect and wants to share his name anonymously is encouraged to call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. [Victoria Buzz] | 🙇🏻♂️ BC legislature’s question period debates how to deal with tariffs, safe supply. Premier David Eby accused the opposition Conservatives of ‘towing-the-line’ of President Trump while Conservative Á’a:líya Warbus, MLA for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake, called for a public inquiry into the safe supply program. [Oak Bay News] | 🏥 Island Health using Artificial Intelligence to speed up assessments for stroke victims. Acute stroke patients throughout the Island Health region have benefited from AI-enhanced visualization software that enables specialists to assess and act more quickly. The software helps triage more urgent cases, which can be vital for some patients. [Oak Bay News] | ❄️ Skin feeling dry and saggy after winter? Pure Day Spa’s Hydrolifting Facial deeply hydrates, lifts, and firms. They are locally owned and operated. Oak Bay subscribers get FREE LED therapy when they mention this ad!* | *Sponsored Listing | | P.S. Did someone forward you this email*? Subscribe here. | | PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT | To join the conversation, become a member of the Oak Bay Local Facebook Group | | Senior dating scene in Oak Bay | A local was wondering this week where the 70+ crowd can find genuine people to date in Oak Bay. Asking on behalf of her mom, she was wondering if there is an app, Facebook group, or another way to connect with other retirees in the area. | As usual, locals had a lot of helpful suggestions, including the Slow Burn Dating: Desire 55+ event on July 10, which is hosted by The Royal BC Museum. Others suggested joining the local or interest-based group Alpine Club of Canada. Many suggested avoiding apps, which one local described as “a minefield, no matter what your age”. Do you have any dating tips to share or other advice on how to find love in Oak Bay? | | How is the dating scene in Oak Bay?Are locals looking for love in Oak Bay? | | |
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| | More popular posts | Locals say they felt another earthquake in Oak Bay today (Friday, Feb. 21) at 1:27 pm. A 3.8-magnitude quake rattled through the area last Thursday. Has anyone gone to the Candlelight Concerts by Fever? Oak Bay High's Musical opens next week! Controversial merchandise being sold on Amazon. Heart & home care senior support talks about their services in the community.
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| That incredible hockey game… | | Locals were discussing the Team Canada hockey win Thursday night, with many echoing the sentiment that it was an enjoyable, well-played game to watch. There were nearly 7,000 comments on the Oak Bay local post, by Mary McArthur, who made the original post, showing a Canada Goose atop a defeated eagle. | Did you catch the game? | | |
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| | | | | | PHOTO OF THE WEEK | | Locals say goodbye to Charelli’s, in a closure that has left many hearts feeling heavy. | |
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