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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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New Dollarama coming to Oakville, opening expected next month

New Dollarama coming to Oakville, opening expected next month

Oakville News has learned that a brand-new Dollarama is opening in Oakville, replacing a store that had been in business for 20 years.
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Think Pink! Oakville golfers raise $40,000 for cancer support

Think Pink! Oakville golfers raise $40,000 for cancer support

Through a week of harsh weather and wet fairways, members of Oakville Golf Club came together to raise money for the Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation—and they did so in style.
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Oakville Soccer Club players awarded over $16,000 in scholarships

Oakville Soccer Club players awarded over $16,000 in scholarships

Eleven Oakville Soccer Club (OSC) players have each been awarded $1,500 scholarships as they prepare to head off to university this fall.
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'An incredible team effort': Glen Abbey Golf Club officially opens for 18 holes on July 24

'An incredible team effort': Glen Abbey Golf Club officially opens for 18 holes on July 24

Glen Abbey Golf Club has officially confirmed its full reopening will be tomorrow following a massive flood that overtook the course exactly one week ago.
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'A Pause': Oakville megachurch halts services after insurance challenges following sexual misconduct allegations

'A Pause': Oakville megachurch halts services after insurance challenges following sexual misconduct allegations

The church says they have been unable to obtain Abuse Liability and Employment Practices Liability coverage.
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ICYMI: Significant flooding leads to emergency response at Oakville Harbour

ICYMI: Significant flooding leads to emergency response at Oakville Harbour

Yesterday, severe flooding in 16 Mile Creek and Oakville Harbour led to a significant rescue operation after 20 boats were affected.
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Oakville resident's garden planter business interrupted by theft

Oakville resident's garden planter business interrupted by theft

A newcomer's account of his homemade garden planter being stolen in Oakville has sparked outrage on social media, with community members showing shock and support.
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Oakville high school student receives $100,000 scholarship to go to Queen's

Oakville high school student receives $100,000 scholarship to go to Queen's

A student from Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School was one of 100 students selected for the 2024 Schulich Leader Scholarship, which will provide them with $100,000 for post-secondary education.
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PHOTOS: Flood levels lower at Glen Abbey Golf Club

PHOTOS: Flood levels lower at Glen Abbey Golf Club

Glen Abbey Golf Club recently announced a closure due to significant flooding. Two days later, the course is starting to see improvements as water levels recede.
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One assaulted at Oakville GO station, over $4,000 in valuables stolen

One assaulted at Oakville GO station, over $4,000 in valuables stolen

Police are investigating a violent robbery that occurred last weekend at the Oakville GO station. Approximately $4,400 of valuables were stolen.
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