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The official account of the District of Oak Bay. oakbay.ca

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(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.
December 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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
November 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
(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...
November 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
(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
November 17, 2025 at 11:50 PM
💕 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
November 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
⏰ 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...
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
(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
November 8, 2025 at 12:21 AM
(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
October 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
🚧 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
October 27, 2025 at 9:44 PM
🏃 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...
October 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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
October 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
🚧 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
October 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🚧 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
October 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
📣 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...
October 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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)
October 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
🏃‍♀️ 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
October 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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.
connect.oakbay.ca
October 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
🚧 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
October 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
(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.
October 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🚧 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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October 2, 2025 at 1:20 AM
📣 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
September 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
⏱️ 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...
September 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🚧 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.
oakbay.ca
September 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
(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.
September 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
⏰ 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
September 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM