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What's Closed in Oakville for Snow Day: February 2, 2015

Bird House with Snow | OakvilleNews.Org
Bird House with Snow | OakvilleNews.Org

Essential services at Halton Region and the Town of Oakville will remain open on February 2, 2015 despite winter storm conditions. Administrative buildings are open, but with minimal staffing. However, due to the reduced visibility and hazardous travelling conditions resulting from the winter storm, Halton Region has suspended several services including waste collection services scheduled for February 2, 2015 in Oakville.

Waste Collection Postponed by one Day for the week

All waste collection services in Halton Region will be postponed one day for remainder of the week, including regularly scheduled collection for Friday, February 6, 2015, which will now happen on Saturday, February 7. Residents in any areas who did not receive collection on Monday, February 2, are asked to remove their Blue Box, GreenCart and garbage material from the curb and place back at the curb, no later than 7:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 for collection.

There are some exceptions:

  • The Region will maintain Tuesday and Friday designated BIA collection services.
  • There will be no change to commercial locations scheduled for Thursday and Friday collection
  • In addition to the changes in waste collection, the following Regional offices have also been closed:
  • All health clinics and locations: Those with appointments are being contacted and alternate arrangements will be made.
  • Regional Clerk’s Office
  • Halton Region Small Business Centre
  • Planning Services and Public Works Office, located at 1075 North Service Road West, Oakville.

Recreation and Culture Programs and Services

Recreation and culture programs that start before 3 p.m. are cancelled today. The town will provide an update at 2 p.m. about evening programs. Facilities remain open.

Oakville Public Libraries

Central Library, Woodside and Glen Abbey branches are open. White Oaks, Iroquois Ridge and Clearview branches are closed for the morning. An update will be provided later about the afternoon.

Oakville Transit

Oakville Transit  is having delay issues due to the weather, but will improve as the snow subsides.

Halton Region and the Town of Oakville are closely monitoring the weather forecast. According to Environment Canada’s official winter storm warning, residents can expect snow to continue to be heavy ending near noon then clearing. Visit the Environment Canada website for weather conditions for the Oakville area. It is anticipated that all regular Regional and Town services will return on February 3, 2015.


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