| COMMUNITY EVENTS | 💎 Mardi Gras Bash with Bijoux Du Bayou. Put on your dancing shoes and come out for a fun evening of Cajun music to celebrate Mardi Gras with Bijoux Du Bayou, the best Cajun, Zydeco, TexMex band north of the 49th. Sports View Lounge - Oak Bay Recreation Centre. Tonight at 7:30pm. | 💃🏼 Glamma’s Night Out - Dinner & Live Music for Oak Bay Grandmas. Friday, April 4, at 9:30pm at The Oaks Restaurant. | 🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with The Slieves & Q Brooke Bachand on Friday, March 14, at 7:30pm at the Sports View Lounge - Oak Bay Recreation Centre. | ☕️ Monterey Social Activity Membership: New Member Meet & Greet, held on the first Wednesday of every month. Next up: Wednesday, March 12 at 1:30pm at the Monterey Recreation Centre. Take a facility tour and learn how to make the most of your membership as you meet other new members. | 🌱 Oak Bay Coolkit Workshop 2025. Learn how Electric Lawn is leading the way in sustainable landscaping, setting new standards for eco-friendly property care in our parks, neighborhoods, and urban landscapes on Wednesday, March 12, at 7pm at Windsor Pavilion. | 👚Glenlyon Norfolk School’s Mean Girls The Musical: See the high school-friendly version of this musical performed by students. GNS. Tonight at 7pm. Tomorrow at 2pm. | | |
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| IN THE NEWS | 🍽 Tasting Victoria looks at 13 Oak Bay restaurants. Earlier this year, Oak Bay was named one of the top six places to live in Canada, in part due to its incredible restaurants. From international flavours to comforting classics, the list highlights the 13 best restaurants in Oak Bay that deserve a spot on your must-visit list. [Tasting Victoria] | 🌳 Oak Bay Police arrest an attempted break-and-entry suspect in a tree. A homeowner called the police at 2am Sunday after seeing live security footage of a person trying to enter their home on King George Terrace. Police said officers and canine units searched the property to find the suspect, who was under 18, hiding in a tree. The suspect was arrested and later released and returned to their family home. [OBPD] | 😞 Deaths among the unhoused nearly tripled across BC since 2020. According to a BC Coroners Services report, Vancouver, central Vancouver Island, and eastern Fraser Valley reported the highest number of deaths. "The data speaks to the tragic reality of the struggles many face in our communities throughout BC," Chief Coroner Jatinder Baidwan said. [Oak Bay News] | | 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 | | Do political discussions belong on a forum like Oak Bay Local? | One local reached out to the group this week, questioning whether political issues should be discussed on a forum like Oak Bay Local. More than 300 community members weighed in, with most saying discussions like the federal trade issues and comments from the US president suggesting annexation ultimately affect people in Oak Bay, too. Many longed for a time when issues with our southern neighbours were less intense. The original poster said their thoughts on the matter were changing based on discussions in the group. | How do you feel? | | |
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| | Earthquake Preparations | Locals have been reaching out to each other this week, discussing what they’re doing to prepare for earthquakes after many felt a few minor quakes in recent weeks, including a 4.1-magnitude shaker near Orcas Island in the early hours of Mar. 3. | UVic has posted a list of resources as well as a list of what not to do in the event of an earthquake. | What NOT to do: | Don’t stand in a doorway. This is an old piece of advice that has been proven ineffective Don’t flee the building. This can cause you more harm than simply following the Drop, Cover, Hold On action Do not believe the “Triangle-of-Life” that some people teach Learn more
| What TO do: | | Interested in how others in Oak Bay are preparing in the event of an earthquake? | | |
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| Do you know what to do during an earthquake? | As soon as you realize an earthquake is occurring, protect yourself from falling objects and from being thrown to the ground. The best option is usually to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. | Many earthquakes will start quite small but can quickly build in intensity. Take action before the strong earthquake energy arrives! | Learn more about what to do during and after an earthquake | | Are you thinking about how to prepare for an earthquake? | |
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| | | | PHOTO OF THE WEEK | | According to locals, The PROM, Oak Bay High’s musical, is not to be missed. These students bring amazing talent and energy to the stage. Highly recommended. | Dave Dunnet Theatre, Oak Bay High - tonight and tomorrow are the only remaining days. | Tickets are available here. | |
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