Oakville man charged in York police dark web investigation

CHCH News reports that Pui Yan Lai, 42, of Oakville has been charged in York Regional Police’s Project Ghostwire investigation. Police allege the months-long probe targeted online sales of controlled substances through the dark web and encrypted communication platforms. Four other people from Mississauga, Toronto, Vaughan and Brampton were also charged.

Police say search warrants executed on Feb. 20 led to the seizure of drugs with an estimated street value of about $3 million, along with cryptocurrency, Canadian currency, a carbine assault rifle and ammunition. The seized items included more than 5.5 kilograms of fentanyl, which police estimated represented approximately 48,000 potentially fatal doses.

Lai faces a charge of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. Anyone with information can contact the York Regional Police Guns, Gangs and Drug Enforcement Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7817, or Crime Stoppers of York Region anonymously.

Reported by CHCH News · also carried by CHCH (via Google News)

Visit Oakville promotes fall festivals, arts and outdoor activities

Oakville News reported that Visit Oakville is promoting seasonal visits featuring festivals, arts and culture, dining, waterfront trails and outdoor activities. The organization is also encouraging visitors to stay overnight in local hotels while exploring Oakville and nearby attractions.

Visit Oakville highlighted dining options including 7 Enoteca, described as a MICHELIN-Bib Gourmand experience, along with shopping, spas, golf and waterfront walks. More information is available at www.visitoakville.com, with additional events listed at www.visitoakville.com/events.

Reported by Oakville News · follows a story briefed 2026-09-21

Oakville service-disruptions page adds Sept. 22 and Sept. 30 notices

The Town of Oakville’s roads and construction watch page now lists Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation town facility closures on September 30, 2026.

The page no longer includes the September 18 entry or the Oakville Half Marathon road-closure notice for October 4, 2026.

Reported by Roads & construction watch · follows a story briefed 2026-09-22

Oakville page drops Westminster closure, adds Half Marathon notice

The Town of Oakville’s roads and construction page no longer lists a road closure on Westminster Drive between Lakeshore Road West and Hixon Street for October 5-9, 2026.

The page now lists road closures for the Oakville Half Marathon on October 4, 2026, along with a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation facility-closures notice for September 30, 2026.

Reported by Roads & construction watch · follows a story briefed 2026-09-22

Oakville golfer ties for second at national junior tournament

Oakville’s Hudson Lockwood tied for second in the Bantam Boys division at the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s National Tour Challenge in Fenwick. Oakvillenews.org reported that the 14-year-old finished the 54-hole event with a score of 222.

Lockwood shot rounds of 71, 69 and 82, sharing second place with Markham golfers Hoffmann Tchong and Max Sue. Toronto’s Zixi Wang won the division with a total of 206. The tournament ran from Sept. 11 to 13 and included 86 junior golfers from across Canada.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

Cash register remains missing after Oakville restaurant break-in

Oakville News reports that Halton Regional Police are searching for funds and a cash register taken from an Oakville restaurant. Police responded on August 25 at approximately 3:30 a.m. after the front door of an unnamed restaurant was found smashed.

The register was missing when officers examined the scene and has not been located. No suspects were found and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information can contact HRPS at 905-825-4777, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Reported by oakvillenews.org