A daily paper for Oakville, and only Oakville

Why this exists

Oakville is a friendly town with over two hundred thousand residents, but most news about it comes from other sources. Regional outlets cover four nearby communities at once, so an Oakville resident might have to sift through Burlington council votes and Milton neighbourhood updates to find the information that directly affects their street. Aggregators make it even trickier: they show a headline and then direct you to a publisher you need to locate yourself.

The Sixteen offers a refreshing change. Every issue focuses entirely on Oakville. If a story truly pertains to Burlington, it’s not published here—no matter how simple it would be to include it.

The name is the creek. Sixteen Mile Creek gently winds through the heart of town, leading right to the harbour. People who live nearby simply call it the Sixteen. A local paper should be named after something you can easily walk to, making it feel even more connected to the community.

What arrives each morning

One page a day. Here, you’ll find stories that truly matter, the latest forecast, and updates on what Town Hall is up to this week—like council and committee meetings, when they happen, and where. While the last part might not seem glamorous, it’s something no one else in town provides in a format you can actually read. Often, it’s exactly what makes a difference right on your street.

On quieter days, the issue might be shorter, but that’s okay. It’s not a sign of failure. A local paper that creates five stories on days there are only two is just training you to skim, not to truly engage.

Where every story comes from

Each story includes the outlet that reported it, both in the text and again underneath for clarity. When multiple outlets covered the story, that information is also provided. If the reporting comes from a Halton Regional Police release or a council agenda, the link points directly to the original release or agenda, not just a summary. This approach is a friendly gesture towards the newsrooms who did the original reporting, giving them proper credit and helping you find the original source. It also allows you to verify the information easily. A local paper asking for your attention should be happy to show its work, and most sites in this position quietly do not.

What this is not

This isn’t a wire service or a rumour mill. Community chatter offers a helpful glimpse into what people are buzzing about, and it’s read carefully — but remember, a post is just a starting point, not a finished story. Nothing gets published simply because it’s trending.

Feel free to suggest corrections openly — we’re happy to make changes. If you spot something off, just let us know the best way to fix it.

Reading back

Every issue has its own unique address, kept forever by date. The dates in the bar above guide you to the most recent week; the archive contains the entire collection, organized by headline so you can easily find a story you remember vaguely. The RSS feed offers each issue with its headlines, if you’d prefer to receive it that way.

The Sixteen begins publishing tomorrow.