Police investigate BMW theft from Oakville hotel parking lot

Oakville News reports that Halton Police are investigating the theft of a BMW from a hotel parking lot in Oakville.

Police say the incident occurred overnight between Oct. 11 and Oct. 12 at the Holiday Inn on Wyecroft Road. The vehicle has not been recovered, according to police.

Reported by Oakville News

HRPS Suspends Crime Stoppers Use After Cybersecurity Incident

Halton Regional Police Service said it is aware of a reported cybersecurity incident involving the third-party platform used by Crime Stoppers organizations. HRPS said Crime Stoppers operates independently and its tip-management platform is separate from the police service’s internal systems.

The service said it was informed that some data related to Halton was included in the breach. HRPS has suspended its use of Crime Stoppers while it seeks more information about the breach’s scope and impact.

People who want to provide information about a crime or public safety concern are encouraged to contact HRPS directly through its existing reporting channels. The service said questions about the breach and affected information should be directed to the Canadian Crime Stoppers Association.

Reported by Halton Regional Police Service

No appeal filed against Oakville’s one-year data centre moratorium

InsideHalton.com reports that no notice of appeal was filed against Oakville’s one-year moratorium on new data centres by the Oct. 1 deadline.

Oakville council approved the interim control bylaw at a special meeting on Aug. 11. The temporary measure also covers enterprise computing facilities and similar high-intensity digital processing facilities.

The town plans to review its official plan policies and zoning rules, including potential impacts involving noise, emissions, electricity, water and other infrastructure. Town staff said no formal data centre development application had been received as of Oct. 16.

Reported by insidehalton.com

Six candidates contest Ward 4 council seat in 2026 election

Oakville News reports that six candidates are registered to run for Ward 4 Town and Regional Councillor: Kashif (Kash) Chaudry, Suzan Chong, Vandana Giri, Roger Lapworth, Hutchison Lee and Farah Shamim.

The race follows the retirement of seven-term councillor Allan Elgar. Lapworth previously served three terms as Ward 4 Town Councillor, while Chaudry has run for office once before; Chong, Giri, Lee and Shamim are seeking elected office for the first time.

Candidate responses address growth, infrastructure, traffic safety, micro-mobility, AI data centres, spending and public consultation. Election Day in Oakville is Monday, October 26.

Reported by oakvillenews.org

JR Toy Company opens first Oakville expansion at South Service Road location

InsideHalton.com reports that JR Toy Company Canada officially opened its first Oakville store on Oct. 15 at 1020 South Service Rd. E.

Company president Dion Rodrigues said the 2,100-square-foot store carries about 1,500 products, including toys, games, activities and gifts. The selection focuses on educational STEM and STEAM products, with Lego, Bruder vehicles, Brio train sets, sensory toys, stuffies, puzzles and children’s books among the offerings.

The store includes reading areas and floor demonstrations where children can try some products. Customers who make a purchase in the store between the opening and the end of October will be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift card, while online shopping is also available through the company’s website.

Reported by insidehalton.com

Oakville, Northwest meet for conference title and playoff seeding

Myleaderpaper.com reports that Oakville and Northwest will meet in Week 9, with the game scheduled for 7 p.m. at Oakville. The winner will take the Suburban Conference Orange pool championship and receive the higher seed when Class 6 District 1 play begins.

Both teams enter with 7-1 records. Northwest leads Oakville by percentage points in the district standings, while unbeaten Jackson is the No. 1 seed. The matchup also features strong defensive form, with Oakville having posted three consecutive shutouts and Northwest two.

Oakville is coming off a 55-0 win over Mehlville, including 311 rushing yards and a 140-yard performance by Jackson Oettle. Northwest defeated Webster Groves 35-0, with Cohenn Stark throwing a touchdown pass and running for another score.

Reported by myleaderpaper.com

Pierce Lang challenges Bronte waterfront plans at Ward 1 debate

Oakville News reported that Pierce Lang used an Oct. 17 Ward 1 all-candidates debate at Eastview Public School to question Oakville’s waterfront redevelopment priorities and municipal spending. The discussion included an $8-million skating loop, a proposed urban beach and what Bronte residents want from the waterfront.

Lang said seasonal attractions should not take priority over year-round amenities. He proposed an off-leash dog park instead of the urban beach, along with a permanent police presence in Bronte and new parking facilities, including a multilevel garage in the west end.

His other proposals included graduated licensing for e-scooters, a bylaw-reporting app with video recording and improved sequencing for construction projects costing more than $600,000. Lang also said he had personally handled his campaign’s website, marketing materials, social media content and door-to-door canvassing.

Reported by oakvillenews.org