Mayhem in Oak Bay 1920s through the 1930s .  This lecture was given by Frances Thorsen, who ran Chronicles of Crime bookshop for many years

Follow this link: BC Register of Historic Places (updated July 2024) to view the register of historic places for BC that have been officially recognized by

Hallmark Heritage Society May 2024 Award winners HALLMARK AWARD WINNERS The 50th Annual Hallmark Heritage Awards were held on May 7th, at the Wentworth Villa

OBN-Allan Cassidy Award nomination information Allan Cassidy 2023 Awards  Nominations have been received for notable new buildings, renovations and public spaces. The deadline for nominations

The Oak Bay Night Markets were held four times throughout the summer. Visitors to our booth came to learn the history of their  homes, what

View Tweed magazine Spring 2024     The right side of history ; celebrated residential restorations in Oak Bay–Posted with permission of Tweed Magazine ,

On March 20, 2024 we held the screening of Ways We Remember War:  The Second Battle of Ypres and Canada’s Memory.  The 70 minute documentary

Celebrating the 4th anniversary of Oak Bay’s Heritage Conservation Area  News  Feb. 22, 2024

Our Fall Lecture Series were held on the following dates: September 25, 2024  Oak Bay Mayhem in the 1920s and 30s  Frances Thorsen.True crime and