Lecce highlights Halton’s role in Ontario nuclear expansion

Oakville News reports that Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce visited Kiewit Canada’s Oakville office on Oct. 9 to discuss Halton’s role in Ontario’s nuclear expansion. Oakville MPP Stephen Crawford joined him at the event, where Lecce thanked company employees for their work in the sector.

Lecce said the province is pursuing additional nuclear technology, hydroelectric projects and a small modular reactor, while also accelerating mine development. He linked the expansion to Canada’s economic sovereignty amid trade pressures from the United States.

According to Lecce, Halton companies will support nuclear construction in northern Ontario through the supply chain. Kiewit Canada president Patrick Lamarre said the company is involved in discussions about nuclear projects, northern Ontario hydro power and the small modular reactor.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

Discount warehouse set to open Oakville location Nov. 5

Insauga.com reports that Clearance Warehouse plans to open a 30,000-square-foot Oakville store on Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. The location will be at 2307 Royal Windsor Dr., at Ford Drive and Royal Windsor Drive, in the former RONA building.

The warehouse will offer liquidation, overstock and closeout merchandise, including household goods, personal care products, kitchen appliances, clothing, tools and seasonal items. The company is promoting discounts of up to 80 per cent off retail prices.

The store will be open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Merchandise is not sold online.

Reported by insauga.com

Oakville’s Evan Bouchard opens NHL season with 12 points

Oakville News reports that Oakville’s Evan Bouchard has made an early impact in Edmonton’s first five NHL games.

Bouchard has six goals, the league’s current high, and six assists for 12 points—one behind teammate Connor McDavid for the NHL lead. He also scored twice in Edmonton’s 5-2 comeback win, including the game-winning goal.

The article says Bouchard scored 95 points last season and could challenge for 100 this year. Reaching that total would make him the first defenceman to do so since Erik Karlsson in 2022-23, according to the report.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

Jane Austen fans gather for Oakville tea party

oakvillenews.org reported that Bronte-based independent publisher Plumleaf Press hosted a Jane Austen tea party at the Oakville Golf Club to mark the author’s 251st birthday. The event included live readings, music, a raffle, tea and treats.

Actress Marilyn Lightstone read from Persuasion and performed a poem by Lorna Crozier, while mezzo-soprano Nadia Zborga sang music associated with the Regency era.

Austen fans from across the GTA attended, with some wearing period clothing. Plumleaf Press also offered a new edition of Persuasion from its Plumleaf Vintage Collection, along with other books.

Reported by oakvillenews.org