Environmental study for Regional Road 25 enters public review

Halton Region media releases reported that an Environmental Study Report for Regional Road 25 between Speers Road and Derry Road (Regional Road 7) is now available for public review.

The 30-day review period runs from September 14 to October 14, 2026. Subject to comments and required approvals, Halton Region intends to move ahead with detailed design and construction of the preferred preliminary design documented in the report.

Written comments can be sent by October 14 to project manager Jessica Passingham at RR25MCEA@halton.ca. The report is available through the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study page on halton.ca.

Reported by Halton Region media releases

Three teams invited to bid on Oakville science facility complex

Daily Commercial News reported on Sept. 14, 2026, that three teams have been invited to submit proposals for the design, construction, financing and maintenance of a new science facility complex in Oakville.

The shortlisted teams are Fengate PCL Progress Partners, Amico Science & Technology, and Technology and Nature Integrated Collaborative, led by Plenary and EBC. They were selected through a qualifications process that began in September 2025.

The complex will replace facilities at 125 Resources Rd. and 6295 Northam Dr., bringing the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks together with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The project is planned to include laboratories, science workshops and offices, with a successful bidder expected to be announced in late winter 2027.

Reported by canada.constructconnect.com

Longo’s completes renovations at Oakville store

INsauga reports that Longo’s has completed renovations at its Oakville store at 3455 Wyecroft Road near Burloak Drive, south of the Queen Elizabeth Way. The work was carried out overnight, allowing the store to remain open during construction.

Changes include a redesigned produce section, a combined deli and cheese department, new frozen meat displays, an upgraded and relocated kitchen, and a floral department moved to the entrance. The wine and beer section was also relocated.

The store’s hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Reported by insauga.com

Oakville Tankard draw features Young against Retornaz

CurlingZone reports on a Draw 16 matchup between Oakville’s Nathan Young and Italy’s Joel Retornaz at the Stu Sells Oakville Tankard.

The event was held in Oakville from September 10 to 14, 2026. Young is listed at No. 31 and Retornaz at No. 20 in the video description.

Reported by home.curlingzone.com

Nav Nanda to face audit of 2022 election campaign finances

Oakville News reports that Ward 7 councillor Nav Nanda will face an audit of her 2022 election campaign finances after a Sept. 11 decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal.

The court overturned a lower-court decision that had excused Nanda from the audit because the complaint came from an Oakville voter outside Ward 7. The ruling reinstated an August 2023 decision by Oakville’s independent election compliance audit committee, which found reasonable grounds to question whether Nanda accurately reported her expenses.

Nanda told Oakville News she has not received clear information about when the audit may take place or what happens next. She is seeking re-election to the Ward 7 town and regional council seat in the Oct. 26 municipal election.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

Ground broken on new north Oakville public school

Oakville News reports that local leaders, Halton District School Board staff and prospective students attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a new public school in north Oakville.

Temporarily named Oakville #5 PS, the school is under construction at 3490 Preserve Drive in a developing residential area. It is planned as a three-storey building with 88 licensed childcare spaces and an open-concept library.

The school is expected to accommodate 926 students from kindergarten through Grade 8 and help relieve enrolment pressures at nearby schools. The project received approximately $43 million in capital funding from the Ontario Ministry of Education, according to the HDSB.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

Oakville Blades retire Marc Pinizzotto’s No. 26 jersey

Oakville News reported that the Oakville Blades retired Marc Pinizzotto’s jersey number during a ceremony at the Sixteen-Mile Sports Complex. Pinizzotto played for the Blades from 1999 to 2003 before joining the Toronto Police Service and later dying in the line of duty.

Family members, friends and police representatives from several jurisdictions attended the ceremony. Pinizzotto’s son dropped the ceremonial puck before the game, while his No. 26 jersey was raised to the arena rafters.

The Blades also honoured Pinizzotto with a 7-3 win over the Mississauga Chargers, their first victory of the season. Pinizzotto served as a team captain and recorded 48 points in 2001-2002 and 45 points in 36 games during his final season.

Reported by oakvillenews.org