Oakville page adds notices, removes two road-closure listings

The Town of Oakville’s notices page now lists Sept. 10, 2026 entries for Culture Days, online maintenance on Sept. 13 and a heritage designation notice for Wilkinson-Pigott Farm at 3269 Dundas Street West.

The page no longer lists the Terry Fox Run road closures scheduled for Sept. 20 or the Waldie Road closure scheduled for Sept. 12.

Reported by Roads & construction watch · follows a story briefed 2026-09-10

New Oakville school to host regional sports academy in 2027

The Halton District School Board announced that its Academy for Athletic Performance and Excellence, or APEX, will launch in September 2027 at the new Oakville Secondary School, at 4020 Sixth Line. The program is open to eligible secondary students across Ontario.

APEX will combine academics with sport science, performance technology and data analytics for competitive student-athletes. The campus is planned to include three gymnasiums, a fitness and weight room, a practice field and a domed turf field.

An HDSB open house is scheduled for Sept. 26, 2026, at Craig Kielburger Secondary School in Milton, followed by a virtual information session on Oct. 26. Applications for Grade 9 and 10 students entering the inaugural 2027 program open Oct. 30, 2026.

Reported by Halton District School Board

Dundas Street night-work notice date updated

The Town of Oakville’s Dundas Street Improvements page now lists the “Notice of Night Work, Tremaine Road to Bronte Road (PR-2671B)” under September 10, 2026, replacing the July 17, 2026 listing.

Reported by Roads & construction watch

Stu Sells Oakville Tankard set to feature top curling teams

The Grand Slam of Curling reported on Sept. 10, 2026, that the Stu Sells Oakville Tankard is the second event in the GSOC Satellite Events series. The tournament is being held at the Oakville Curling Club, with one men’s team and one women’s team set to qualify for the GSOC Open in Thunder Bay from Dec. 1 to 6.

Oakville Curling Club regular John Epping is making his season debut with a Winnipeg-based team. The article also highlights returning competitors including Xenia Schwaller, who won the Oakville Tankard in 2024, and Alina Pätz, a three-time finalist.

The tournament is being streamed through CurlingZone, according to the report. Teams from Canada, Scotland, Italy, Switzerland and the United States are among those featured in the event preview.

Reported by thegrandslamofcurling.com

Oakville orders reversal of unapproved Thomas Street renovations

Oakville News reported that town council has ordered the owners of a Thomas Street property to reverse renovations completed without a heritage permit. The Sept. 8 order concerns a home at Thomas and William streets in the Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District.

The work included 18 vinyl windows, aluminum soffit and fascia, new brick cladding and changes to the driveway. The order calls for wood windows, roofline trim and soffit and fascia to be reinstalled or restored, while a new parking area is to be removed and the former driveway footprint restored.

A new front door and entrance may be allowed if town staff approve final details. No charges have been laid, although a town staff report said work completed without a heritage permit can be subject to fines of up to $1 million under the Ontario Heritage Act.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

Police investigate attempted vehicle incident in River Oaks

Oakville News reports that Halton Police are investigating an attempted vehicle incident in River Oaks over the Labour Day long weekend. Police say it occurred on Mowat Avenue on Sept. 4.

At about 4 a.m., a resident found an individual inside a Honda SUV parked in the driveway and confronted the person. Police say the individual then fled in a vehicle parked in front of the home.

Police describe the suspect as a Black male with a medium build.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

Oakville events guide lists Kerrfest, fairs and arts activities

Oakville News reports that Oakville will host a range of events from September 11 to 13, 2026, including Kerrfest, the Oakville Lifestyle Fall Home Show, Taste & Paint, Bronte’s Dominican Bachata Party and an exhibition by Ali Cherri.

The Saturday lineup includes the Oakville Civitan Farmer’s Market, Oak Park Fall Fair, Bronte Classic, Archive Market and Art in My Garden. Sunday events include Kerrfest, the home show, the Ali Cherri exhibition, Moonshine Cafe and Doggie Dip Fest at Lions Pool.

The article’s forecast calls for sunny or mainly sunny conditions throughout the three days, with highs of 22°C on September 11, 24°C on September 12 and 26°C on September 13.

Reported by oakvillenews.org