Five candidates outline their platforms for Oakville mayor

InsideHalton.com has profiled the five candidates seeking to become Oakville’s next mayor: Rob Burton, Arvind Choudhary, Julia Hanna, Jeff Knoll and Sean O’Meara.

Their proposals include differing approaches to growth, taxes and development. Burton supports infrastructure projects, restrictions on data centres and keeping tax increases in line with inflation. Choudhary proposes freezing the town’s share of property taxes for 2027, pausing high-density permits in Midtown and bringing 5,000 jobs to Oakville. Hanna says she would review the 2027 budget, prioritize infrastructure and oppose large AI data centres.

Knoll emphasizes managed growth, accountability, community safety and economic development, while O’Meara says he would oppose the Midtown proposal and strong-mayor powers, support a moratorium on AI data centres and establish a lobbyist registry. Choudhary urged voters to cast their ballots on Oct. 26.

Reported by insidehalton.com

yourTV announces 2026 Halton municipal election coverage

Oakville News reports that Cogeco’s local community channel, yourTV, has announced its programming for the 2026 Ontario Municipal Elections, including coverage of mayoral races in Halton’s four municipalities. The election is scheduled for October 26, 2026.

The lineup includes one-on-one candidate interviews and moderated mayoral debates with community organizations. A live election-night special is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Eastern as polls close, featuring results and reactions from local hosts, political analysts and field reporters.

The television programming will be available to Cogeco subscribers on Channel 700 in HD and EPICO Channel 100. Video and the broadcast schedule will also be available at yourtv.tv.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

Halton Women’s Place seeks support for Holiday Giving program

Oakville News reports that Halton Women’s Place is inviting community members to support women and children through its Holiday Giving program during November and December.

Gift-card donations let families choose items such as groceries, warm clothing, children’s gifts and household essentials. People can also sponsor a family by providing gift cards and new pajamas for women and children who used the organization’s services within the past year.

The program operates across Halton Region, including Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills. Donation information, sponsorship details and other participation options are available online.

Reported by oakvillenews.org