Oakville page adds seniors’ holiday bazaars notice

The Town of Oakville’s news page now lists a Friday, October 23, 2026 notice about getting ready for the holidays at Oakville’s Seniors Services annual bazaars and craft sale.

The page no longer shows the previously listed data centre planning review or 2026 fall Loose Leaf Collection Program notices.

Reported by Roads & construction watch · follows a story briefed 2026-10-23

Jeff Knoll outlines mayoral campaign priorities ahead of Oakville vote

Oakville News interviewed Ward 5 and regional councillor Jeff Knoll ahead of Oakville’s municipal election. Knoll is seeking the mayor’s office after 26 years on council and says his priorities include managing growth, increasing housing options and improving public consultation.

Knoll said he would oppose the province’s Minister’s Zoning Orders affecting Midtown Oakville and support the town’s OPA 70 planning framework. He also outlined positions on road and infrastructure maintenance, public safety, micromobility enforcement and a proposed hyperscale AI data centre.

The candidate said he would focus on financial oversight, service delivery, economic development and citizen participation. He cited his experience on council, the Halton Police Board and Oakville Public Library Board. Election Day in Oakville is October 26.

Reported by Oakville News

Survey asks for views on paving Gladeside Pond pathway

Oakville News reports that Town of Oakville staff have released an online survey about a possible renovation of the paths around Gladeside Pond. The survey asks residents in the area whether the pathway should be paved with asphalt or remain limestone.

Jo Anne Cornell, who has been advocating for a paved route, questioned how the survey would reach residents and whether enough people would respond. She said she was unsure whether the survey would lead to a resolution, but added that she remains committed to the request.

The survey is available online for residents to complete.

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Oakville crime reports rise by one incident for Oct. 14-20

Oakville News reports that Halton Regional Police responded to 46 crime incidents in Oakville between Oct. 14 and 20, 2026. The total was one incident higher than the previous week, an increase of 2.22 per cent.

Oct. 15 was identified as the busiest day, with 10 reported incidents. Police also reported seven vehicle thefts and eight motor vehicle personal injuries during the period.

Halton police responded to 10 motor vehicle hit-and-run incidents in the past seven days. The report also lists 230 theft-from-auto incidents in Oakville over the past six months, compared with 360 over the past year.

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Oakville events guide highlights Halloween, art and community activities

Oakville News has compiled a guide to events taking place across Oakville from October 23 to 25, 2026. The lineup includes ghost walks, Halloween activities, art exhibitions, live music and community events.

Highlights include the Wearable Art Show, World of Threads Festival 2026, the Oakville Historical Society’s Ghost Walks, the McCormick Cup Finals, the Oakville Book Expo and activities at the Oakville Museum. Sunday events include Haunts & Harvest at the Bronte Farmers’ Market, the Velveteen Rabbit musical and The Great Halloween Cookie Drama.

The forecast calls for mainly sunny conditions throughout the period, with temperatures listed from 6°C to 14°C. Friday includes a 10 per cent chance of precipitation, while Saturday lists a zero per cent daytime chance and Sunday lists a 30 per cent evening chance.

Reported by oakvillenews.org