Oak Bay News

Aug 20, 2024 | oakbaynews.com | Jane Skrypnek

Over 75% say they believe government should compensate them when public projects take away business

Jan 11, 2024 | oakbaynews.com | Ella Matte

The list was determined by safety, affordability, and quality of life

Dec 31, 2023 | oakbaynews.com | Murray Rankin

By Murray Rankin MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head As the year draws to a close, people are gathering to celebrate the winter holidays and mark the end of one year and the beginning of a new one. This time of year offers me an opportunity to reflect on the past year and think about my goals for the year ahead. This year, I’ve been privileged to spend another year as your MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head and minister of Indigenous relations and reconciliation.

Sep 8, 2023 | oakbaynews.com | Jonathan Brenneman

By Jonathan Brenneman If you’ve ever seen Kirsten Van Ritzen’s alter ego “Louise the Party Gal” working the crowd live on-stage, you’ll be unlikely to have forgotten the experience. Created as a character many years ago for Edmonton’s legendary DIE-NASTY Improv series, Louise is a “throwback to the swinging ’70s … a happy barfly, a ‘timeless’ golden gal who enjoys a stiff martini, a ciggie and bad jokes,” known for flirting with older men in the audience and spontaneous games of Truth or Dare.

Jul 17, 2023 | oakbaynews.com | Murray Rankin

By Murray Rankin MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head I often hear from people who are having difficulty accessing health care locally when they need it. That includes the extra struggle that having to see a doctor for things like routine prescription renewals and minor health concerns can cause.