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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · 10d

(2/2) Work on the second section (north) is planned for later this fall/winter.

🔗 Learn more about the improvements: oakbay.ca/building-inf... #oakbay #yyj #traffic

Oak Bay Ave. at Wilmot Pl. Crosswalk - District of Oak Bay

About the Project Location: Crosswalk at Oak Bay Ave. at Wilmot Pl.Type of Work: Intersection improvementsConstruction Timeline: October – Early 2026 The District of Oak Bay is undertaking improvemen...

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · 10d

(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

A commercial avenue with stores in Oak Bay, with a sidewalk undergoing construction lined by yellow tape and orange cones and a sign that reads "crosswalk closed."

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · 10d

🚧 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

A map of Oak Bay showing construction markers on Beach Drive at San Carlos and Bowker Ave.

District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · 14d

🏃 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...

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · 14d

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

District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · 15d

🚧 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

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · 15d

🚧 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

District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · 21d

🚧 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

Close up picture of double yellow lines on a road, with an overlay reading "Road Notice. Beach Drive, estevan to Dalhousie."

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · 23d

📣 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...

Antique street "The Oak Bay" sign lining a commercial avenue with a title "Be a Voice for your community" overlayed.

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · 23d

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)

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · 27d

🏃‍♀️ 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

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · 29d

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

Official Community Plan Update

A community's vision for the future, the District of Oak Bay is updating our Official Community Plan and we want to hear from you.

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Oct 5

🚧 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

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Oct 3

(3/3) Lastly, you also have until Oct. 14 to share your thoughts on our proposed changes to the OCP and Zoning Bylaw through our Questionnaire!

💻 Complete it today at: connect.oakbay.ca/official-com...

Official Community Plan Update

A community's vision for the future, the District of Oak Bay is updating our Official Community Plan and we want to hear from you.

connect.oakbay.ca

District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Oct 3

(2/3) 🎥 You can also catch up on our webinar from Wednesday with the recording on our project page: connect.oakbay.ca/official-com...

Official Community Plan Update

A community's vision for the future, the District of Oak Bay is updating our Official Community Plan and we want to hear from you.

connect.oakbay.ca

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Oct 3

(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.

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Oct 2

🚧 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

Oak Bay Road Closures - District of Oak Bay

Stay informed about construction projects and Oak Bay road closures. View real-time updates with the Municipal 511 map tool.

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Sep 29

📣 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

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Sep 26

⏱️ 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...

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Sep 25

🚧 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

McNeill Avenue Utilities and Traffic Calming Work Begins October 1 - District of Oak Bay

Construction will begin Wednesday, October 1 to replace underground utilities along McNeill Avenue in Oak Bay, stretching from Foul Bay Road to Transit Avenue.

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Sep 12

(2/2) The public hearing will be rescheduled to a later date: www.oakbay.ca/public-notic...

Notice of Cancellation of Public Hearing – September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM - District of Oak Bay

The public hearing scheduled for September 18, 2025 regarding the proposed bylaws for the property located at 1558 Beach Drive has been cancelled.

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Sep 12

(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.

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Sep 12

⏰ 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

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Sep 9

(2/2) There may be minimal impacts to pedestrians and cyclists and we thank you for your patience and understanding!

District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Sep 9

(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.

An aerial shot of McNeill Bay, a large ocean with a small beachfront and residential houses dotting the coast.

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District of Oak Bay @districtofoakbay.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

Quimper Park Playground Replacement

The third playground updated through the District's playground replacement program. Share your thoughts on the design!

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