Top five read stories this week ending Jan 21/23

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In case you missed the local news this week, here are the stories that captured the most attention of Oakville News readers for the week ending January 21. They range from Oakville being named the most expensive town to the need for foster parents to the story of Pizzeria 4 Stelle.

Steve Nease's humorous take on the contentious dress of a teacher at Oakville Trafalgar High School was this week's top-viewed cartoon. 

Top Groan of the week

A perfectionist walked into a bar. 

Apparently, it wasn't set high enough. 

Top five read stories for the week ending January 21

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    401(K) 2013 - Foter - CC BY-SA 2.0

    According to the report, Oakville renters pay an average of $2,146, and owners dish out $2,384 a month to keep a roof over their heads- three times more than some Quebec cities.

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    Halton Children’s Aid Society is holding information sessions for those interested in becoming foster parents. Homes are needed for children and youth of all ages – especially infants and teens from various ethnicities and cultures.

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    Halton Police

    Oakville News

    Halton Regional Police responded to 66 crime-related incidents in Oakville from Jan. 11 to 17, with an increase in the number of offences compared to the preceding week.

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    The 20-year-old male suspect was eventually tracked down by a K9 police dog near the residences of Sheridan College after fleeing in a vehicle and crashing into a light pole.

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    Geoff Godard

    In Downtown Oakville, Pizzeria 4 Stelle rates five stars according to local Geoff Goddard. Think of it as a trattoria: inexpensive, informal, specializing in Italian dishes, not just pizza. Think pasta, salads and sandwiches.