Oakville man charged after catalytic converters stolen from charity trucks

CHCH News reports that Toronto police charged Oakville resident Corey Peter Lane in connection with catalytic converters stolen from Second Harvest trucks in Toronto on Oct. 11, 2026.

Police say officers later arrested Lane during a search at an Oakville home. He faces three counts each of break and enter to commit an indictable offence, failing to comply with a release order and failing to comply with a probation order.

Second Harvest said the damage is still being assessed and its trucks could remain off the road for another two to three weeks. Police say they are still looking for another suspect and the vehicle allegedly used in the theft.

Reported by CHCH News

Oakville page adds Bronte Beach roadway closure notice

The Town of Oakville’s service disruptions page now lists a Bronte Beach Park roadway closure for Oct. 24 and 25, 2026, for boat lift operations. It also lists swim program cancellations at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre from Oct. 16 to 18, 2026.

The page no longer includes notices for the Spruce Street closure or the extended closures on Margaret Drive and Elmwood Road.

Reported by Roads & construction watch · follows a story briefed 2026-10-15

Three candidates contest Ward 2 council seat in 2026 election

Oakville News reports that incumbent Ray Chisholm is facing challengers Ayesha Khawaja and Sana Waqar in the Ward 2 Town Councillor race. Khawaja and Waqar are running their first campaigns, while Chisholm has held the seat since 2016 after winning a special byelection and subsequent elections in 2018 and 2022.

In responses to Oakville News, the candidates outlined differing priorities on growth, infrastructure, housing, transportation, spending, public consultation and artificial-intelligence data centres. Chisholm emphasized infrastructure funding and municipal enforcement; Khawaja focused on affordability, traffic safety and essential services; and Waqar highlighted transparency, stormwater funding, development oversight and audits.

Municipal Election Day in Oakville is October 26. The candidates provided the answers published in the article, which Oakville News said were partially edited for clarity and length.

Reported by oakvillenews.org