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Town says inaccurate provincial housing start numbers cost it $8.8 million

Town says inaccurate provincial housing start numbers cost it $8.8 million

The province says Oakville did not have enough new home starts to qualify for cash from its Building Faster Fund but the town disagrees, arguing that its higher numbers are more accurate.
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."
Two cases of measles confirmed in Halton Region

Two cases of measles confirmed in Halton Region

Cases have led to potential exposures in Halton on three separate days from the last month.
Poll: Trudeau, unlike Poilievre, lacks strong support

Poll: Trudeau, unlike Poilievre, lacks strong support

Federal party leaders Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre both have strong groups who dislike them, but only Poilievre also has strong support
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.
Celebrate mom while helping a local charity

Celebrate mom while helping a local charity

State & Main will donate $10 to The Women’s Centre of Halton for every fulfilled Mother’s Day reservation between May 4 and May 1
BEHIND THE SCENES: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Oakville to share affordable housing plans

BEHIND THE SCENES: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Oakville to share affordable housing plans

Oakville News reporter Ben Brown takes us behind the scenes
Cartoon of the Day: Cellphone Ban

Cartoon of the Day: Cellphone Ban

Oakville cartoonist Steve Nease provides us with a humorous take on current events.
Good morning, Oakville!

Good morning, Oakville!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
‘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.