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‘A bad deal’: Town council rejects federal government’s density demands

‘A bad deal’: Town council rejects federal government’s density demands

Oakville councillors say they are protecting established neighbourhoods, but young people say the refusal to increase housing shows the town doesn’t care about their needs.
Cartoon of the Day: Control

Cartoon of the Day: Control

Oakville cartoonist Steve Nease provides us with a humorous take on current events.
Free fishing anywhere in Ontario this Mother's Day weekend

Free fishing anywhere in Ontario this Mother's Day weekend

All conservation licence catch limits, size limits, sanctuaries and all other fishing regulations and rules still apply
Good morning, Oakville!

Good morning, Oakville!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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.
Three Oakville residents charged in huge online child exploitation case

Three Oakville residents charged in huge online child exploitation case

64 people have been charged during Project Aquatic, including three people from Oakville.
Local golfer sinks albatross on par 5 at Copetown Woods

Local golfer sinks albatross on par 5 at Copetown Woods

Burlington golfer Jake Allman made a 220 yard shot to score an albatross on the golf course - against 6 million to one odds.
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.
Oakville man accused of defrauding 'vulnerable' elderly woman

Oakville man accused of defrauding 'vulnerable' elderly woman

HRPS have made an arrest and charged a male after a lengthy fraud investigation involving an elderly female victim. Police allege the victim was defrauded out of approximately $60,000 by a male suspect.
Mailing a letter costs a little more now as stamp price hike takes effect

Mailing a letter costs a little more now as stamp price hike takes effect

An increase in the cost to send a letter in Canada took effect Monday. The cost of stamps purchased in a booklet, coil or pane is now 99 cents per stamp, an increase of seven cents. The price of a single domestic stamp is now $1