West Nile virus confirmed in Oakville resident

INhalton Oakville reported that an Oakville resident has tested positive for West Nile virus. Halton Region announced the case on Aug. 28, identifying it as the first laboratory-confirmed human case in the western Greater Toronto Area this year.

Halton recorded 27 mosquito pools testing positive across the region this year, including 11 in Oakville. Two positive pools were reported between Aug. 24 and 30, one in Oakville and one in Burlington.

Halton Associate Medical Officer of Health Dr. Joanna Oda is advising residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and remove standing water until the fall frost. Recommended precautions include using insect repellent containing DEET or Icaridin, wearing light-coloured long clothing and ensuring window and door screens are intact.

Reported by INhalton Oakville

Jamie Bay sworn in as Ward 5 councillor

Oakville News reports that Jamie Bay has been sworn in as Oakville’s new Ward 5 town councillor. Bay is a pastor at Clarkson Community Church in Mississauga.

Bay’s appointment follows the July death of Marc Grant, who held the seat for 23 years. Fellow Ward 5 councillor Jeff Knoll moved to appoint Bay during council’s Sept. 8, 2026, meeting, despite the town’s earlier indication that the appointment would be made on Sept. 28.

Bay is not running in the upcoming municipal election and may take part in the remaining meetings of the current council term.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

Halton Community Resource Fair coming to Oakville on September 19

Oakville News reports that the Halton Community Resource Fair will be held at the new Sixteen-Mile Creek Community Centre on September 19.

The event is intended to help new Canadians learn about community involvement and connect with organizations offering settlement, employment, education, language, health, family, cultural, recreation and volunteer services.

Admission and parking are free. The fair will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Reported by oakvillenews.org