Oakville CAO Jane Clohecy to retire after two decades with town

Oakville Chief Administrative Officer Jane Clohecy has announced her retirement, CHCH News reports. Her departure is effective Dec. 31, following 20 years with the town and a 45-year career in municipal government.

Clohecy joined Oakville in 2006 as commissioner of community development and became CAO in 2020 after senior planning roles with Halton Region and the cities of Markham and Toronto. Town officials credit her with helping guide the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, legislative changes and financial and growth pressures.

She is expected to remain focused on the town’s priorities until the end of the year. The incoming mayor and council will decide the next steps for the CAO position and Oakville’s future leadership needs.

Reported by CHCH News

No injuries reported after fire in Oakville apartment electrical room

CHCH News reports that an electrical-room fire at an apartment building at 80 Speers Rd. caused no injuries and resulted in an estimated $50,000 to $100,00 in damage. The alarm was received at 1:17 a.m. and was activated by the building’s notification fire alarm.

Firefighters contained and extinguished the blaze in the electrical room. Heavy smoke was reported in the basement, with minor smoke migration through the lower levels.

Power remains disconnected at 80 Speers, while power at 20, 30 and 50 Speers roads was isolated during the fire. The building was partially evacuated, and residents are returning with assistance from fire and police. An investigation is pending, and the Electrical Safety Authority must verify whether power can be restored.

Reported by CHCH News

Oakville town notices page adds CAO retirement announcement

The Town of Oakville’s notices page now lists an Oct. 21, 2026, announcement that Chief Administrative Officer Jane Clohecy will retire after 20 years of service with the town.

The page no longer lists the Oct. 16 to 18 swim-program cancellations at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre or the Oct. 7 Santa Claus Parade notice.

Reported by Roads & construction watch · follows a story briefed 2026-10-20

Police investigate commercial truck theft from Wyecroft Road lot

Oakville News reports that Halton Police are investigating the theft of a commercial vehicle from a private lot on Wyecroft Road. Police say the incident occurred overnight on Oct. 10, with officers contacted the following morning.

The truck was recovered later on Oct. 11 in Waterloo Region. Police said its ignition had been damaged.

Reported by Oakville News

Missing Oakville teenager located, police say

MiltonNow.ca reports that the Halton Regional Police Service has located a missing Oakville teenager. Police say she is reportedly safe.

The report does not provide details about where or when she was found. It says images of the teenager and her name were removed at the request of police.

Reported by miltonnow.ca

Three candidates contest Ward 7 council seat in 2026 election

Oakville News reports that incumbent Scott Xie is facing Ali Hosny and Zulfi Malik in the Ward 7 Town Councillor race. Xie was first elected in 2022, while Hosny previously ran for Oakville-North Burlington MPP with the Green Party and Malik is making his first run for local office.

The candidates’ responses focused on managing growth alongside roads, schools, parks, transit and other infrastructure. Hosny and Malik called for stronger conditions on development, while Xie highlighted his record on North Oakville facilities and pedestrian safety.

The candidates also addressed micro-mobility vehicles and proposed AI data centres. Hosny and Xie said they would not support hyper-scale data centres in or near residential areas, while Malik called for a public study before any decision. Election Day is October 26, 2026.

Reported by oakvillenews.org