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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Many of our articles contain a double entendre or two. We try to give our readers as much tendre as possible, at no extra cost.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Gazette Tip: Don’t take style advice from a newspaper that would still put the Dow and the Nasdq on their front page even if an asteroid hit London.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

British Columbia Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson is stopping by the Gazette tomorrow. Not for an interview, but for a photo shoot. We just thought that in case he becomes premier, people might like to know what he looks like.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

British Columbia election update. Approximately 2,500 years ago the Ancient Greek scholar Herodotus wrote that “Hubris is followed by Nemesis”.

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@bcferrys @bcferrys.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Heavy fog in strait — North America cut off!

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

No man is an island. Except for the incredible, crime-fighting, ISLAND MAN!

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The slogan of the British Columbia NDP this election is “Fighting for you and your family!” Speaking of families, the per household cost of this election is about $42.00. “We’re sorry, Billy. I know we promised you the new Adidas, but Mr. Eby wants a few more MLA’s”.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Gazette Scoop! The world’s superpowers have secretly resumed nuclear weapons tests. What else explains those mutated Home Depot skeletons.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It’s the first day of the month. Don’t forget to say “Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit” for good luck.

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@bcferrys @bcferrys.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We have reached our cruising altitude of zero feet.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We’re running this picture on the front page again next week. It’s an image we should never forget.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Oak Bay School Board candidate James Chaney came to our publisher’s door, and she asked him about banning books in schools. “You have to look at it very carefully” he said, “And from all sides.” For the record, the correct answer is “Banning books is very bad. Very bad. I oppose it.”

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Gazette Non-Political Joke: In its 48 years of existence, the Air Canada in-flight magazine ‘en route’ has sold nearly $400 in merchandise.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Interesting approach by NDP candidate Teri Westerby. “We’re doing something that sucks.” Yeah, hard to argue with that.

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Steveston Ships @stevestonships.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

“Beautiful view from up front, Bob. Bob? Bob???”

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our proofreader always stresses the importance of punctuation. Take commas. “Let’s eat, Grandpa” has a very different meaning than “,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,”.

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@bcferrys @bcferrys.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Reminder to all passengers to disembark and stay disembarked once your ferry has reached its destination.

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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's a common misconception the ranch is hidden when in fact it's the valley. Let me explain. (🧵 1/56)

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

In a bid to show the government his authority, interim Tory leader Lorne Doerkson files a FOIA request to have the NDP reveal the location of the Hidden Valley Ranch.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our entertainment editor retired recently. At his retirement party he told the story about the time he was in Vegas in the ‘70’s and due to a scheduling mix-up, Jerry Lewis had to end his show by singing ‘Great Balls of Fire’.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Gazette Health Tip: Stay hydrated. Otherwise, you might get dehydrated.

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Steveston Ships @stevestonships.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A legendary level of consistency.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Apparently John Rustad’s signature move is getting expelled. -In 2022 he was expelled from the British Columbia Liberal caucus. -In 2025 he was expelled as conservative party leader. -In 2026 he was expelled from the conservative caucus. It’s a theme.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Our sources tell us Kerry-Lynne Findlay will resign as B.C. Conservative Leader on November 22nd. That’s when her time as leader will pass Rita Johnston and she won’t go down as the shortest serving party leader in British Columbia history.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

At the moment the British Columbia Conservative leader says “I’m not going anywhere” it’s pretty clear what the woman behind her is thinking.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A while back we mentioned the publisher had to replace the old dishwasher. This is what the new one does when the cycle is finished. That, or something to do with a nuclear attack.

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Steveston Ships @stevestonships.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Bribes work, eh? 😉

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BB @bstuart.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

You're not trying hard enough!

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The BC Conservatives hired a private investigator to check up on a few people. And we didn’t make the list!

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Steveston Ships @stevestonships.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

“So what do you do for a living?” “I’m a server.”

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Gazette Factoid: New York Times games and puzzles have been played 11.1 billion times since 2024. Apparently there was some news in there, too.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We’re fine being an ‘associate member’, but let’s not get carried away.

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@bcferrys @bcferrys.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Propulsion problems persist. Presume postponements.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In Oak Bay if you cut your lawn but don’t do your edging and don’t trim your hedge, someone from the neighborhood association will put a sign in front of your place that says “Ooh, look at the badass.”

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

‘Sorry’ may be the hardest word. But otorhinolaryngology has to be a close second.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Gazette Automotive News: Researchers at Volkswagen are developing a side view mirror where objects may be farther than they appear.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Gazette History Flashback: In the 1960 Presidential election, Senator John F. Kennedy called for a massive increase in broadsheet spending to close the so-called “Newspaper Gap”.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Much used telephone pole. Hillside & Shelbourne.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Our publisher wants to know: How many diet and exercise videos does she have to watch before she starts getting results?

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@bcferrys @bcferrys.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We have no comment on the clam-action lawsuit.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Our Chronology Editor says that to make up for a miscalculation by calendar experts, next February will have 37 days.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In the Ernie Clement/George Springer Rock-Paper-Scissors ad, the sequence is: #1: Clement-Scissors/Springer-Scissors #2: Clement-Rock/Springer-Rock #3: Clement-Scissors/Springer-Scissors #4: Clement-Paper/Springer-Paper #5: Clement-Rock/Springer-Rock #6: Clement-Scissors/Springer-Paper FYI

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Steveston Ships @stevestonships.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

When you’re so excited that you forget the hashtags… 😅 #ships #boats #ferries #BCFerries

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Steveston Ships @stevestonships.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Around Cape Flattery and into the Strait of Juan de Fuca… Island 9 is nearly home! #ships #boats #ferries #BCFerries

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Government of British Columbia introduces new “Welcome to B.C.” road signs. Umm…why exactly are we “Sorry”?

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Gazette Nutrition Tip: Just like in mathematics, pie has a significant role in determining the circumference of people.

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@bcferrys @bcferrys.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We are de-commissioning all of our U.S.-built ferrys.

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Oak Bay Gazette @oakbaygazette.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This Labour Day our movie editor is rewatching the 1957 Best Picture winner The Bridge on the River Kwai. It deals with themes like: -Obsession -The Destructive Nature of Pride -The Moral Ambiguity of War Plus, they blow up a train AND a bridge!

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Steveston Ships @stevestonships.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

One of the greatest failures of the Victorian era: The runcible foon.

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