(1/2) Crews are hard at work on our infrastructure to close out 2025! 🚧Uplands Sewer Separation | Concrete curb and sidewalk restoration continues, along with installation of streetlights. Paving is tentatively scheduled for early 2026.

The agenda is live for Monday's Council Meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. See the full agenda and find Monday's livestream link at OakBay.CivicWeb.net

(1/2) 👀 Have you seen the proposed updates to our Active Transportation Strategy and cycling routes? We've taken feedback from September's public engagement and have updates to share with you! Share feedback on the updates: form.simplesurvey.com/f/s.aspx?s=5...

(1/2)🚧 Heads up! Crews will be working in the intersection of Beach Drive and Estevan Avenue tomorrow (Tues. Nov. 18) connecting services. Traffic will be single lane alternating during work hours. #oakbay #yyjtraffic

💕 The season of giving is around the corner! We're once again a drop-off location for the Backpack Project, which provides necessities and comfort items to those in our community without homes. Drop off items for donation during out hours, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. #oakbay #yyj

⏰ Reminder, our open house to see updates to our Active Transportation Strategy is TONIGHT! 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Windsor Pavilion. Drop in any time to chat with staff and see proposed updates. Details: connect.oakbay.ca/active-trans...

(1/2) Join us for an open house to see updates to our Active Transportation Strategy! We’ll be sharing what we learned from community engagement alongside updated proposals for the Active Transportation Strategy and routes. 📆Thurs. Nov. 13 | Windsor Pavilion | 6:00 – 9:00 pm

(1/2) Crews are finishing the first section of improvements to the Oak Bay Ave. at Wilmot Pl. crosswalk. Work over the next few days includes: 🚧Tuesday - Installing the concrete sidewalk for the bump out 🚧Wednesday - Installing the remainder of the sidewalk

🚧 Heads up! Crews are working on repairing manholes on Beach Drive at Bowker and San Carlos Ave today through Wednesday. Expect single lane alternating traffic while they work. See a full map of road work at: oakbay.ca/traffic

🏃 Bring your knowledge to our Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) Committee! What is the PRC committee's role? They provide community input and advice to Council on Parks, Recreation and Culture matters in Oak Bay. 🔗 Submit your application: oakbay.ca/committee-re...

Ahead of schedule, crews have finished work on Beach Drive and traffic is moving both directions! #oakbay #traffic

🚧 Road Notice - Crews are working on a water service install on Beach Dr. near Estevan Ave. Be aware of single lane alternating traffic while crews work. The work is planned for today and tomorrow (Fri. Oct. 24). Find a live map of road work: www.oakbay.ca/traffic #oakbay

🚧 Our sewer crew is working on Beach Drive between Estevan and Dalhousie. Please note that traffic MAY need to be detoured when they flush the water main. Follow traffic control personnel on-site. Work is planned for today (Thurs. Oct. 16). #oakbay #yyjtraffic

📣 Be a voice for your community and serve on a volunteer committee. Openings for 2026 include: Advisory Design Panel Advisory Planning Commission Heritage Commission and more... Apply today: www.oakbay.ca/council-admi...

Today is the last day to complete the online questionnaire for Oak Bay’s Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw updates. Take 10 minutes today to have your say: connect.oakbay.ca/official-com... 🕒 The questionnaire closes at 11:59 PM tonight (October 14, 2025)

🏃‍♀️ Best of luck to everyone running this weekend in the Royal Victoria Marathon! There will be road closures affecting Oak Bay both Saturday (5k and Kids Run) and Sunday (half and full marathon). For a full list of closures check out runvictoriamarathon.com/road-closures #yyj #oakbay

We're updating our Official Community Plan (OCP)—a long-term plan that guides growth and development over the next 20 years. 📢 Share your thoughts on the draft policies and more, take the Questionnaire before it closes Oct. 14: connect.oakbay.ca/official-community-plan-update

🚧 Public Works crews are responding to a water main break on Renfrew Road. Please avoid the area as staff continue to address the situation. #oakbay #yyjtraffic

(1/3) Miss yesterday's OCP and Zoning Bylaw Open House? No sweat! There are plenty of chances to have your voice heard. Join us tomorrow (Sat. Oct. 4) for our second open house: 🏘️ Monterey Recreation Centre - 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

🚧 We'll be performing sewer flushing along Foul Bay Road tomorrow (Thurs. Oct. 2). This work starts at Goldsmith Rd. and heads north. Traffic control personnel will be on-site, expect delays. See road work across Oak Bay at ow.ly/zwG450X5mAW #yyjtraffic

📣 The questionnaire is open and we want to hear from you! Provide feedback on proposed changes to the OCP and Zoning Bylaw before it closes on October 14. 🏘️ Share your voice and take the questionnaire at: connect.oakbay.ca/official-com... #yyj #oakbay

⏱️ It's the last chance to have your say! 🚲 Our Active Transportation Strategy survey closes TODAY. Don’t miss your chance to help shape safer, healthier, and more connected ways to get around Oak Bay. Take the survey now: form.simplesurvey.com/f/s/ATS?ds=X...

🚧 Construction will begin Wednesday, October 1 to replace underground utilities along McNeill Avenue in Oak Bay, stretching from Foul Bay Road to Transit Avenue. 🔗 Read the full story: oakbay.ca/news/mcneill... #yyj #oakbay

(1/2) Due to a technical issue with the public notices, and out of an abundance of caution to ensure proper notification, the public hearing scheduled for September 18, 2025 regarding the proposed bylaws for the property located at 1558 Beach Drive has been cancelled.

⏰ Set a reminder! This Monday's Special Council Meeting starts a little earlier, getting underway at 6:00 p.m. Join us in-person at Municipal Hall Council Chambers or join online at oakbay.civicweb.net

(1/1)🌳 You may notice some work being done at the McNeill Bay embankment today! We're working with a company to clear six narrow spots. The work includes pruning of trees to raise clearance, with no disturbance to the ground expected.

Love our little park by the ocean? Be sure to share your thoughts on the design you'd like to see replace the playground at Quimper Park! 👀 The survey closes soon. Learn more: connect.oakbay.ca/quimper-park... #OakBayBC #yyj

🚴 Best of luck to the 2,000+ cyclists taking part in the Tour de Victoria this weekend! The Tour stretches throughout the region, including Oak Bay! Expect traffic delays throughout the weekend. For a full breakdown of traffic delays and restrictions, visit tourdevictoria.com/traffic/ #yyjtraffic

(1/2) With warm and dry weather, ensure your home is FireSmart! Depending on conditions, embers from wildfires can be blown kilometers away from a fire. Making your property FireSmart can help to decrease the likelihood of your home being impacted.

⚠️ BEACH ADVISORY - Willows Beach, foot of Estevan⚠️ Recent water tests have indicated high levels of bacteria in the water at Willows Beach, which may pose a risk to health. The area is unsafe for swimming and other water contact activities: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/island-healt...

🗣️ What topics are you interested in? What activities are you most likely to participate in? 🔗 Help us shape public engagement for the District of Oak Bay by taking our short Questionnaire: ow.ly/nc0650WCl23 Questionnaire closes Aug. 15. #yyj #oakbay

🛝We're replacing Quimper Park and want to hear from you! From a ninja climbing wall to a glide ride, which design do you want to see? Share your thoughts through our Connect Oak Bay project page: connect.oakbay.ca/quimper-park... #oakbay #yyj

The District and Songhees Development Corporation are pleased to announce an interim agreement granting exclusive use of the restaurant facility at Oak Bay Marina to Songhees Events & Catering through the end of September 2025. Details: ow.ly/Kr2050WAfFX #yyj #OakBay

(1/3) OB Emergency Program -- Yesterday, an 8.8 earthquake occurred about 80 miles SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. A Tsunami Advisory was issued for B.C.'s Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C and D., which is now cancelled. This is a reminder we live in a seismically active region.

UPDATE - The Tsunami Advisory for our region is now cancelled. #yyj #oakbay Find more details on our zone and what each stage entails by visiting: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/tsunam...

(1/2)🏖️ Some morning work came with a view at Willows Beach! Work started today on the construction of a new outfall on Willows Beach. The construction of this outfall – part of the Estevan Utilities project – will help handle existing stormwater flows and future growth.

*Bowker Creek Update - July 11* Oak Bay Public Works will continue to monitor the creek this weekend, replacing booms and pads when necessary. 🔗Learn more: oakbay.ca/news/bowker-... #oakbay #yyj

🚧Road Notice 🚧 Oak Bay Avenue at Foul Bay Road will see occasional single lane alternating traffic today as crews work on infrastructure upgrades. 🔗See a live map of road closures at: oakbay.ca/traffic

Find the latest information on the Bowker Creek Spill by visiting: www.oakbay.ca/news/bowker-...

Know before you go! When planning your commute, please note the following road work this week: 🚧Foul Bay Rd. at Haultain - Single lane alternating 🚧 Cadboro Bay Rd. (btw. Lansdowne and Dufferin) - Single lane alternating Learn more: oakbay.ca/building-inf...

⚡ Please note, there is a power outage at the District of Oak Bay's Public Works and Parks facility on Elgin Road. Telephones are also not in service due to the outage. BC Hydro crews are working on site and are anticipated to restore power by the end of the day.

Summer is around the corner and so is the first Oak Bay Night Market this Wednesday (June 11)! 🚧 Oak Bay Avenue will be closed from Municipal Hall to Monterey Ave. from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. each market night, the second Wednesday of each month.

See what's on the agenda for Monday's Council Meeting, starting at 7 p.m. at Oak Bay Municipal Hall Council Chambers. 🔗 Find the agenda and how you can join online at oakbay.civicweb.net/portal/

We want to hear from residents and business owners on municipal services and future spending priorities. Share your feedback by taking the 2025 Community Questionnaire, open until July 2, 2025. 📝 Take the Questionnaire today: ow.ly/hjMe50VUgLU

🎡🫖The District of Oak Bay wishes you a fantastic Oak Bay Tea Party! Parking restrictions this weekend are in place to help provide emergency vehicles easy access, if needed. 🔗 Find more information at oakbayteaparty.com

🏖️ Staff have been hard at work and installed the Mobi Mat on Willows Beach, at the end of Bowker Ave. This mat helps provide access for a variety of mobility devices, ensuring many can enjoy the beauty of the beach. The mat will be in place until mid-September.

🚧Today (Tuesday) through Thursday, Henderson Road (North of Kendal Ave.) will see single lane alternating traffic during construction hours. 📍See more details on our live road closure map by visiting: oakbay.ca/traffic #oakbay #yyjtraffic

The Oak Bay Official Community Plan (OCP) questionnaire is now live! 📢 Tell us what matters most to you 📝 connect.oakbay.ca/official-com... #OakBayOCP #Housing #ClimateAction #LandUse

Staff across the District wish you a happy, safe May long weekend! Please note the following closures for Monday, May 19: 🏛️ Municipal Hall ♻️ Oak Bay Public Works Drop Off Depot Find more details and hours for Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture: ow.ly/BHEY50VU1fc

Oak Bay is planning for the future! We're updating our Official Community Plan. 🗓️ In-person events this May, see connect.oakbay.ca 📝 Survey coming soon at connect.oakbay.ca/official-com... #HousingPlanning #OakBayFuture #CommunityPlanning