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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

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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Police investigating pair of Oakville smashed window thefts

Police investigating pair of Oakville smashed window thefts

Halton Police are currently investigating two separate thefts at an Oakville home and business. Anyone with information about either of these investigations is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau.
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Award winners named for Oakville Business Excellence 2024

Award winners named for Oakville Business Excellence 2024

Recipients will be honoured at the 29th Annual Oakville Awards for Business Excellence gala on May 29, 2024, at the Oakville Conference Centre.
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Oakville Liberal MP Pam Damoff will not seek re-election

Oakville Liberal MP Pam Damoff will not seek re-election

Canadian Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) Pam Damoff will not be seeking re-election for her federal seat, citing "politics is no longer for me."
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Popular Oakville bar closes down after over 17 years

Popular Oakville bar closes down after over 17 years

The Stout Monk in Oakville has closed its doors for good after a notice on the door says the tenants missed their rent payments.
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