🚧  Road Closure 🚧 - Crews will be working on road repairs tomorrow (Friday, January 30) and will close Hampshire Road from Oak Bay Ave. to Cranmore Rd. Find more road work and closures with our map: oakbay.ca/traffic #oakbay #yyj #traffic

👀 Have you checked out the proposed designs yet for Carnarvon Park? Visit our project page and see the designs. Share feedback through our questionnaire, which closes tomorrow (Thurs. Jan. 22)! Questionnaire: form.simplesurvey.com/f/s.aspx?s=a... Project Page: connect.oakbay.ca/carnarvon-park

Community applications for our Heritage Commission and Accessibility Advisory Committee close tomorrow! Learn more about these committees and submit your application by visiting: https://ow.ly/98ou50XXpOu

The agenda is live for Monday's Committee of the Whole meeting, starting at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers. Follow all our council meetings and sign up for updates at oakbay.civicweb.net

We've extended applications for our Heritage Commission for 2026! Members of the Heritage Commission provide advice to Council on a range of community heritage matters. Learn more and submit your application today: https://ow.ly/ulb150XXpvU 📅 Deadline to apply is January 21!

Have a New Year's resolution to get involved in your community? We've extended applications for our Accessibility Advisory Committee which provides advice on accessibility including programs, built environments and more: https://ow.ly/5SKB50XXoQ6 📅 Deadline to apply is January 21!

🌞 These proposed designs for Carnarvon Park have us dreaming of sunny, summer days! Check out the proposed designs for Carnarvon Park and share feedback through our online questionnaire before January 22! Take the questionnaire: form.simplesurvey.com/f/s.aspx?s=a...

It's the first Council meeting of 2026! The agenda is live for Monday's Council meeting at 7:00 P.M. at Municipal Hall Council Chambers. See the full agenda and how you can join the meeting via Zoom at oakbay.civicweb.net

Still have leaves to be collected? We’re making our way to you! Crews are continuing leaf collection throughout the District of Oak Bay, with collection expected through the end of the month. Thank you for your patience as our crews work hard to attend to your street: www.oakbay.ca/.../leaf-and...

With the rainfall warning, stay safe and keep a neighbourly lookout! 🍃 Please keep any garden waste away from storm drains. Safely clear any storm drains that may have leaves blocking them. If not safe and you notice flooding, call Public Works at 250-598-4501

We're experiencing a major rain event during high tides. If you notice flooding, please contact Oak Bay Public Works at 250-598-4501.

(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-...