Police seek security video after Oakville business break-in

Oakville News reports that Halton Police are investigating a break-in at Magnum 2000, a vehicle parts manufacturing company on North Service Road East. Police say the incident occurred on Oct. 4 during the late-night hours.

The shop’s front glass door was broken to gain entry, and the business was rummaged through, but nothing was taken. Police say no suspect information is available and officers are looking for security video of the incident.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

Three candidates seek HDSB trustee seat for Oakville Wards 3 and 6

InsideHalton.com reports that three candidates are running for the Halton District School Board trustee seat representing Oakville’s Wards 3 and 6 in the Oct. 26 election. The seat is being contested after outgoing trustee Tanya Roche decided not to seek re-election.

Rebecca Mayville, a Google marketing manager, says her priorities include student nutrition, mental-health support, inclusive classrooms and responsible technology use. Vinay Paramanand, an innovation and entrepreneurship leader, is emphasizing student achievement, communication with families, school-growth planning, special education and accountability.

Tausif Sabir, a telecommunications solution architect, lists literacy, STEM and trades training, transparent governance, school construction, boundary reviews and expanded mental-health services among his priorities. Mayville and Paramanand report living in Ward 6, as does Sabir.

Reported by insidehalton.com

Oakville recorded 45 reported crime incidents from Oct. 7 to 13

Oakville News reported that Halton Regional Police responded to 45 crime incidents in Oakville between Oct. 7 and 13, 2026. The total was down 8.16 per cent from the previous week.

Oct. 8 had the highest daily total, with nine reported incidents. QEW West and Old Oakville were the areas with the most reported crimes, at six. Police also recorded seven thefts under $5,000 and four residential break-and-enter incidents.

Halton police received five vehicle-theft reports during the seven-day period. The article notes that not all crimes appear on the police Crime Map because of ongoing investigations and victim well-being concerns.

Reported by oakvillenews.org