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Ben Brown

Ben Brown

Ben Brown is a local news reporter from Oakville, Ontario, a graduate from WIlfrid Laurier University and a self-published author. His main focus is reporting on crime, local businesses and achievements, and general news assignments throughout town

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Recent Work by Ben

Doors forced open to Oakville homes by masked suspects

Doors forced open to Oakville homes by masked suspects

Halton Police are investigating two separate break and enter cases to Oakville homes last week that authorities believe may be connected.
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'Redefining the coffee experience': 24-year-old from Oakville opens new coffee shop on Kerr Street

'Redefining the coffee experience': 24-year-old from Oakville opens new coffee shop on Kerr Street

A recent graduate from Brock University and former student at Loyola in Oakville has opened a coffee shop on Kerr Street.
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Oakville celebrates emergency services with a special event for families

Oakville celebrates emergency services with a special event for families

Highlights included tours of ambulances and service vehicles, as well as police motorcycle demonstrations and even a rappel by the tactical unit off the building.
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Second suspicious fire at unoccupied Oakville home leads to further investigation

Second suspicious fire at unoccupied Oakville home leads to further investigation

This follows a previous fire on May 4 at approximately 2:30 a.m., which was deemed suspicious by HRPS but was extinguished before causing extensive damage.
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Oakville resident marks century milestone with 100th birthday celebration

Oakville resident marks century milestone with 100th birthday celebration

Doreen Ellen Folkes, a member of the Oakville community since 1957, celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday with family and friends at St Luke's church.
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Two Oakville Tim Hortons temporarily closing; re-opening schedule unclear

Two Oakville Tim Hortons temporarily closing; re-opening schedule unclear

When reached for comment, Tim Hortons declined to provide insight into the closures.
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Firefighters honour fallen Oakville Fire Captain with AED donation

Firefighters honour fallen Oakville Fire Captain with AED donation

The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund has donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to local charity, GlobalMedic, in memory of late Oakville Fire Captain Ian Charles Shepherd.
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Local high school names annual photography competition winners

Local high school names annual photography competition winners

An Oakville high school saw over 150 participants in their annual photography competition, choosing only nine winners at the award ceremony.
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Abbey Park students express gratitude to Oakville firefighters on May Day

Abbey Park students express gratitude to Oakville firefighters on May Day

The Interact Club of Abbey Park High School demonstrated their appreciation for local firefighters by crafting and delivering baskets this week.
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Oakville's Christopher Kalongo named CPL goalkeeper of the month for April

Oakville's Christopher Kalongo named CPL goalkeeper of the month for April

Kalongo, 22, posted a clean sheet, 10 saves made, only two goals conceded, and three wins over three appearances in April.
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