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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'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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‘Pause, Reflect, Reassess’: Oakville's inclusion plan divides residents

‘Pause, Reflect, Reassess’: Oakville's inclusion plan divides residents

At the April 29 Oakville town council meeting, the talking points of delegates regarding the town's multi-year Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan would eventually clash and divide the room. 
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'Not unique to us': Halton Police talk hiring challenges amid officer shortages

'Not unique to us': Halton Police talk hiring challenges amid officer shortages

In 2023 there were 645 applicants, and it is unclear what the figures for 2024 are so far. 
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Centennial Cup estimated to bring $5 million for Oakville businesses

Centennial Cup estimated to bring $5 million for Oakville businesses

According to the most recent Halton Economic Update, the tournament is expected to have an economic impact of about $5 million for local businesses.
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New Oakville Pizza Nova opening a success

New Oakville Pizza Nova opening a success

Pizza Nova celebrated the opening of it's fourth location in Oakville Friday with franchisee Adjmal (AJ) Nusrat cutting the ribbon alongside the company's President Domenic Primucci and Ward 7 Councillor Nav Nanda
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Owners of an Oakville heritage home part ways with the property after 22 years

Owners of an Oakville heritage home part ways with the property after 22 years

After more than two decades in an Oakville heritage home, the owners are ready to part ways with their piece of history.
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