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'It’s been a whirlwind few years for us,' RAMPF Composite Solutions receives $6.2 million investment

'It’s been a whirlwind few years for us,' RAMPF Composite Solutions receives $6.2 million investment

The manufacturing company produces fibreglass and carbon fibre parts for the aerospace industry, flight simulators and more
How can Oakville businesses afford to pay living wages?

How can Oakville businesses afford to pay living wages?

Among the thousands of local businesses in Oakville, only seven have earned a certification for paying all staff a fair, living wage. Those owners spoke with Oakville News on why paying living wages is good for business
Ever tried a lokma? New Oakville dessert shop opens with $2 grand opening treats

Ever tried a lokma? New Oakville dessert shop opens with $2 grand opening treats

Traditional turkish desserts are now on sale in Oakville - with a "nearly endless number of combinations"
OCF recognized in Top 50 Equitable Funders ranking

OCF recognized in Top 50 Equitable Funders ranking

The Foundation’s inclusion in this group reflects its ongoing efforts to support initiatives that address systemic inequalities and enable a more just and inclusive society, like Debwewin: The Oakville Truth project and the Enable Education course, among other efforts
Big box stores now allowed to sell big booze

Big box stores now allowed to sell big booze

All Costco locations in Ontario licenced to sell beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink beverages, including in large pack sizes, beginning today
Oh, rats! Oakville named one Ontario's rattiest cities...again

Oh, rats! Oakville named one Ontario's rattiest cities...again

The ranking is a slight drop from last year's report performed by Orkin
Film.Ca Cinemas expands to second location in an unique place

Film.Ca Cinemas expands to second location in an unique place

Film.Ca Cinemas CEO Jeff Knoll sat with Oakville News to talk about opening a movie theatre on the Canadian Armed Forces base and, ahead of Remembrance Day, their new Give-a-Ticket donation program for active military
Oakville Chamber member named Staff Person of the Year at Canadian Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada AGM

Oakville Chamber member named Staff Person of the Year at Canadian Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada AGM

Rachel Leang, Director of Digital Media at the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, was named Staff Person of the Year at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada AGM this month.
Oakville resident awarded Silver for marketing tech strategy

Oakville resident awarded Silver for marketing tech strategy

Oakville’s Yvette A. Elliott won Silver for Thought Leader of the Year at the 2024 Women Changing the World Americas Awards.
Oakville health care service receives $161,900 grant for technology program for older adults

Oakville health care service receives $161,900 grant for technology program for older adults

Oakville's Acclaim Health is expanding its Technology Accessibility Program (TAP) thanks to a $161,900 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.