Towne Square revitalization set to start in September

Ontario Construction News reports that Oakville’s $7.5-million Towne Square revitalization is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of Sept. 14, 2026, and finish by September 2027. CRCE Construction Group is the project’s general contractor.

The work will be divided into phases intended to maintain access to downtown businesses, residences and activities. Construction areas will be enclosed, with entry points, wayfinding signs and measures to manage congestion, noise and dust.

The plans include amphitheatre-style seating, a water feature, raised planters, new trees, improved landscaping, decorative lighting and accessible paving. The Millennium Tower Clock will be stored during construction and returned after the project is complete. A construction pause is tentatively planned for November 2026, with work expected to resume in the first quarter of 2027, weather permitting.

Reported by Ontario Construction News · also carried by Ontario Construction News (via Google News) · follows a story briefed 2026-09-03

Oakville Transit page adds Bond Street closure notice

The Town of Oakville’s Oakville Transit service updates page now lists a Bond Street road closure affecting Routes 1 and 83E from September 9 to 13, 2026.

The page’s earlier notice about Bus Stop 2307 on Route 83 being decommissioned effective September 6, 2026, is no longer listed in the changed section.

Reported by Roads & construction watch · follows a story briefed 2026-09-02

Metal pieces worth at least $5,000 reported stolen in Oakville

Oakville News reports that Halton Regional Police are investigating the reported theft of metal pieces from a manufacturing business in Oakville. Police say the incident occurred between Aug. 21 and Aug. 25 in the area of Third Line and Speers Road.

The material was taken from a fenced property, but police have not specified what was stolen. No arrests or suspect information have been reported.

Information can be provided to police at 905-825-4777, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

Cash register stolen during Oakville restaurant break-in

Oakville News reports Halton Police are investigating a restaurant break-in near Cornwall Road and Chartwell Road. Police received a call on Aug. 25 at about 3:30 a.m. after someone reported that the restaurant’s front glass door had been smashed.

Officers found no suspects at the scene, but discovered the restaurant’s cash register and till were missing. No arrests have been made, and police said no suspect information is available.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

Oakville expands e-scooter information as use increases

Oakville News reports that the Town has increased public information efforts as e-scooter use grows. Oakville has launched an information website and says e-scooters are currently prohibited in the town.

Under Ontario rules described in the report, riders under 16 cannot use e-scooters, while 16- and 17-year-olds must wear helmets. E-scooters are also not permitted on Oakville public rights-of-way or in municipal parks, including Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park and Coronation Park.

Halton Regional Police say they are responding to public questions and working to educate riders about safety and legal responsibilities. The report says enforcement is difficult, including because determining a rider’s age can be challenging without identification.

Reported by oakvillenews.org