Dundas Street page adds overnight paving and lane restrictions

The Town of Oakville’s Dundas Street improvements page has replaced its “no traffic updates” notice with a warning about night work and lane restrictions between Appleby Line and Tremaine Road.

Overnight paving is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., beginning Sept. 27, 2026, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 9. At least one lane in each direction will remain open during the night work, while Dundas Street will be reduced to two lanes in each direction at other times. The page warns of significant delays and encourages motorists to use alternate routes.

Reported by Roads & construction watch

Oakville recorded 62 crime incidents from Sept. 16 to 22

OakvilleNews.org reports that Halton Regional Police responded to 62 crime incidents in Oakville between Sept. 16 and 22, 2026, with crime numbers up 24 per cent. Sept. 22 was the busiest date, with 13 reported incidents, while the QEW West area had the most reports, with eight.

The period included 10 thefts under $5,000 and two break-and-enter shop incidents. Police also responded to 14 theft-of-vehicle reports during the seven-day period, with 70 such incidents recorded across Oakville over the previous 30 days.

The article notes that the police Crime Map does not include every incident. People in danger or witnessing a crime should call 911; non-emergency reports can be made to Halton Regional Police at 905-825-4747.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

British Car Day draws more than 7,000 to Bronte Creek

Oakville News reported that Oakville’s annual British Car Day brought more than 7,000 people to Bronte Creek Provincial Park, with over 770 cars registered. The Toronto Triumph Club hosts the event annually on the third Sunday of September; it began in 1984.

A 1954 Sunbeam Alpine owned by Gordon Foss of Thornhill won the Best of Show award for pre-1984 cars. The vehicle was featured in the film To Catch a Thief, according to the article.

The event also included more than 40 British-related vendors selling items including clothing, tools, books and supplies. Attendees came from across Canada and from parts of the northeastern United States.

Reported by oakvillenews.org