Oakville records 3,543 new housing units completed in 2025

Ontario Construction News reports that Oakville completed 3,543 housing units in 2025 as the town works toward a provincial goal of 33,000 new homes by 2031. Council received the town’s State of Housing Report on Sept. 8, which identified affordability as an ongoing challenge.

A further 2,104 units began construction, while 1,994 were under construction at the end of 2025. The report also listed 45,443 units under review, 3,560 with draft approval and 13,831 approved.

Private rental inventory reached 5,540 units in December 2025 after about 620 units were added between 2022 and 2025. Seven Halton Region assisted and supportive housing projects represent 242 units, including 161 already completed.

Reported by Ontario Construction News

White Oaks marks 20 years of International Baccalaureate programming

The Halton District School Board says White Oaks Secondary School in Oakville is marking the 20th anniversary of its International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, the longest-running IB program in Halton Region.

The programme is offered to students in Grades 11 and 12. White Oaks also has an IB Diploma Programme Prep pathway for students in Grades 9 and 10. The board says graduates have earned top marks internationally, including perfect scores across six subjects and “A” grades in Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay.

The HDSB is inviting prospective students and families to information sessions this fall. Sessions are listed at Sheridan College’s Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga, at 4180 Duke of York Blvd., and at White Oaks Secondary School, 1330 Montclair Dr. Registration is required; the notice does not provide session dates.

Reported by Halton District School Board · follows a story briefed 2026-09-17

North Oakville development proposal draws councillors’ concerns

InsideHalton.com reports that Westerkirk Capital Inc. presented a proposal for 27 buildings at 340 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E. during Oakville’s planning and development council meeting on Sept. 8. The project would include 10 towers ranging from 18 to 30 storeys, along with 6,420 residential units and commercial space.

The plan also includes a grocery store, public open space and 7,700 parking spaces. Councillors questioned whether local infrastructure could support the project, how much parkland and school space would be provided, and how stormwater would be managed. Town staff said the developer’s servicing strategy remains under technical review, with comments from Conservation Halton still awaited.

The developer said construction is not expected to begin for seven to nine years and that full buildout could take 15 to 20 years. The proposal is expected to return to council, where councillors will consider a staff recommendation.

Reported by insidehalton.com