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[Mike K.]

Ah yes, the bread basket of the wealthiest enclave in Canada.

[Victoria Watcher]

Food security in Oak Bay.

[Victoria Watcher]

Green dye in Bowker Creek used to test drain connections: Saanich

 

The green dye was noticed Friday afternoon by a resident, who also found more than a dozen paint cans nearby. 

 

https://www.timescol...o-water-6720309

[Nparker]

...The green dye was noticed Friday afternoon by a resident, who also found more than a dozen paint cans nearby. ...

I am sure it was purely a coincidence this was 'discovered' on March 17^th. 

[Victoria Watcher]

Saturday gathering celebrates Bowker Creek

 

Multi-year restoration of creek is underway, including efforts to “daylight” its underground sections.

https://www.timescol...r-creek-7394125

[Victoria Watcher]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Brush-Up event is a celebration of art in a treed creekside setting with artists showing their work and how they create. Also featuring a fundraising barbecue, musicians and community displays.

At Bowker Creek Walkway in Oak Bay, between Armstrong Avenue and Hampshire Road Join over 40 artists on the shady banks of Bowker Creek Park in Oak Bay, as they interact with the public while demonstrating their art. Enjoy paintings, drawings, ceramic artistry, jewelry, photography and more! This art event features well-known established artists, emerging artists, and talented youth artists. Kids and the young at heart can try their hand at making art in the art booth provided by Recreation Oak Bay. Join us on this free event for beautiful art, friendly artists and great food.

 

https://oakbayartist...k-brush-up.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOIN US AT THE BRUSH-UP EVERY AUGUST

BRUSH-UP ARTISTS 2024 WITH SPOT NUMBER
(SEE MAP BELOW)

Wayne Anaka (1)

Carol Bednarski (40)

Jennifer Cameron (24)

Margaret Case (14)

Claire Christinel (51)

Jean Delaney (45)

Nancy Dolan (50B)

Sabine Dufleit (35)

Daniele Dupuis (42)

Joan Easton (5)

Carol Finn (12)

Shaela Fitzgerald-Kohn (8)

Virginia Foley (37)

Kristopher Friesen (11)

James Grimshaw (46)

Beverly Hancock (36)

Shelley Hordiyuk (39)

Caroline Hunter (53)

Donna Ion (16)

Karen Kaiser (18)

Hugh Kaiser (19)

Irene Khurana (20)

Cheri LeBrun (48)

Victor Lotto (9)

Lynda Luburic (38)

Sarah Massey (23)

Laurie McAmmond (21)

Joan McCorry (3)

Nancy Mclean (25)

Tony Mochizuki (7)

David Moss (22)

Cameron Neufeld (17)

Mayumi Nogami (4)

Michael Pipes (6)

Carolyn Purden (47)

Emma Pyle (2)

Linda Rajotte (55)

Avis Rasmussen (15)

Paul Redchurch (49)

Derek Rees (10)

Dallas Segno (50A)

Brian Simons (43)

Simon Stewart (26)

Pam Stonehouse (34)

Erik Thorn (44)

Jo Vipond (41)

Teresa Waclawik (33)

Claire Watson (52)

Flo-Elle Watson (54)

Gail White (13)

 

BBQ near the top bridge

Community Association of Oak Bay (28)

CRD Climate Education (30)

Friends of Bowker Creek (29)

Friends of Uplands Park (27)

Oak Bay Tourism (44B)

Every year the Oak Bay Community Artists Society invites its members, guest artists and those residing outside Oak Bay to take part in the Bowker Creek Brush-Up Art Show and Sale.

 

More than 2,000 attend this exciting outdoor event, where thirty to forty artists meet the public and demonstrate how they create their art. The friendly interactions between artists and attendees create a festive mood making this event a success!

 

If you are interested in art, have a favorite artist you want to meet there, or just want a chance to stroll in the park, then be sure to mark your calendar!

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 26 July 2024 - 02:18 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

 

The event coincides with the Bowker Creek Brush Up, Sunday, Aug. 11. Hosted by the Oak Bay Community Artists Society, the event will be held on the banks of Bowker Creek, from Hampshire Avenue to Armstrong Avenue. The event features the works of more than 50 artists.

 

 

 

For more information about the Bowker Creek Brush Up, go to oakbayartists.com/bowker-creek-brush-up.html.

 

 

 

 

https://www.timescol...ide-day-9321168

[Victoria Watcher]

10 years in: CRD looks to update 100-year plan for Bowker Creek

Updating a 100-year plan needs input from residents across Greater Victoria

https://www.vicnews....r-creek-8037980

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 31 May 2025 - 02:03 AM.

[LJ]

10 years in: CRD looks to update 100-year plan for Bowker Creek

Updating a 100-year plan needs input from residents across Greater Victoria

https://www.vicnews....r-creek-8037980

Well unless they want a result like Saanich got, I guess they better specify what demographic they want to respond so that they get the answers they like.