The winter chill is finally starting to thaw and we are so excited to show off all the floral fun Oakville has to offer. Local outdoor spaces like these are beginning to open up, so please remember to practice social and physical distancing when enjoying these visual feasts. We know that it is not safe […]
We know holidays can be a little tough to celebrate in the age of social distancing, so we want to bring a little “colour” to your Victoria Day weekend! We’ve turned one of our favourite scenes of the fireworks over the Oakville harbour into a colouring sheet, and are looking for some young artists to […]
Reposted from The OFFA The 7TH annual festival will be moving to an online film festival (June 17-22) and Industry Summit (May 14-June 25) due to the COVID 19 pandemic and isolation measures and business closures mandated by the federal and provincial governments. The Oakville Film Festival is expected to return as a live festival event in June […]
Reposted from Town of Oakville Playgrounds, sports fields, dog parks remain closed under provincial emergency order As the province plans for recovery and the opening of some businesses, the Town of Oakville is taking steps to reopen park green space for neighbourhood use, with some restrictions still in place. Starting Saturday, May 9, 2020, some outdoor […]
Tourism Week in Canada kicks off on May 24-31, 2020. Though travel is on pause right now, we want to take this opportunity to promote all of the incredible things our local tourism businesses are doing to help support Oakville residents during COVID-19. This could include restaurants providing meals to local food banks or hospitals, […]
Reposted from the Town of Oakville Mayor Rob Burton’s Oakville Economic Task Force announces the launch of Distantly.ca in Oakville; an online crowd-funding platform to connect small business with community donations. “The Oakville Economic Task Force recognized early in the COVID-19 pandemic the need to support local businesses to help them get through this difficult time and […]
We know that kids have short attention spans and that keeping things creative can be a little tough when you’re practicing social distancing. Thankfully, Oakville organizations are getting innovative and doing their very best to create new outlets and activities for the whole family. Continue reading to learn more about keeping the kids entertained… Information […]
Reposted from Invest Oakville OAKVILLE’S ECONOMIC TASK FORCE Mayor Burton, along with the Economic Development department, Oakville Chamber of Commerce and Oakville Business Improvement Associations have formed an Economic Task Force. The Task Force will work in collaboration to provide immediate short-term relief measures to the business community, as well as explore options to support Oakville’s […]
Reposted from Invest Oakville – Click the link for daily updates on business resources The coronavirus pandemic is impacting business operations, and employers are seeking information to address new challenges and make informed decisions. The following list provides an overview of information and resources currently available to the business community. The list will be updated as new […]
Reposted from Downtown Oakville As we work together to flatten the curve of COVID-19, the businesses of Downtown Oakville businesses have adjusted their operations to align with the Ontario government’s mandated that all non-essential businesses close for 14 days effective at midnight on March 24, 2020. The businesses that are still permitted to be open (grocery,pharmacy,etc.) continue […]
