Hamilton resident charged in fatal hit-and-run near Oakville border

CHCH News reports that a Hamilton resident has been charged after a fatal hit-and-run at Winston Churchill Boulevard and Dundas Street near the Mississauga-Oakville border. Police say a man in his 60s died from injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle whose driver left the scene.

Investigators identified the suspected vehicle as a dark, two-toned Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck from model years 1999 to 2005. Aubrey Lawrence, 69, was charged with failing to remain at an accident resulting in death, and police located and seized the truck.

Investigators believe the accused interacted with another motorist in a nearby Home Depot parking lot. Police are asking that person, along with anyone who has dashcam footage or information, contact investigators at 905-453-2121, extension 3710.

Reported by CHCH News · follows a story briefed 2026-10-01

Oakville church receives $61,800 grant for new roof

BurlingtonToday reported that St. Luke’s Anglican Church on Dundas Street East will receive an Ontario Trillium Foundation capital grant for a new roof.

The Oakville church has four temporary roof patches following damaging rains over the last year. Some of the funding will also go toward accessibility repairs to help people enter and exit safely.

The grant is part of a provincial investment supporting more than 300 non-profit organizations, First Nations communities and small municipalities. Other Oakville funding announced includes a new energy-efficient HVAC system at a recreation centre and $70,200 for an Oakville gymnastics club.

Reported by burlingtontoday.com

Huiguang Mindful Academy opens larger Oakville location

Oakville News reported that Huiguang Mindful Academy held an opening ceremony for a new Oakville location on Sept. 20, 2026. The academy offers a community space for mindfulness practice and study under the authorization of Mindful Peace International.

The academy’s previous Oakville space opened in 2024. The organization said growing membership led to the move to a larger location, where people can take part in meditation and mindfulness sessions, Dhyana Tea and Tai Chi Mindfulness Ball activities, and other programs.

Mayor Rob Burton, Ward 7 town and regional Coun. Nav Nanda and Ward 7 town Coun. Dr. Scott Xie attended the ceremony. Nanda said the academy’s welcoming atmosphere and focus on mindfulness, wellness and peace would make a positive difference in the community.

Reported by oakvillenews.org