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Taste of Oakville organizers say “Thank you, Oakville!” with a free virtual concert featuring Juno-winner

(Oakville, ON) Mark your calendars! On Saturday, April 10 at 7 p.m., the organizers of Taste of Oakville will host a free virtual concert featuring six-time Juno Award-winner Serena Ryder. The concert is a way to say thank you to all Oakville residents who have helped support local throughout the pandemic. Serena Ryder is known […]

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Town launches Ready, Set, Spring! initiative this April

Active and creative feel-good community experiences for all ages and abilities Reposted from the Town of Oakville With the warmer weather fast approaching, the Town of Oakville is encouraging residents to “spring into action” this season. While COVID-19 continues to challenge us, Ready, Set, Spring! will offer unique opportunities to not only give back to […]

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Support local by shopping local as Oakville reopens

The weather is taking a turn for the warmer and local shops are opening their doors again now that Oakville is in the Red-Control level.  Shop at your comfort level these coming months and give back to the local small businesses that worked hard to stay open this winter.  Keep reading to learn more about […]

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CityNews covers Oakville’s ties to the Underground Railroad

Oakville was once an entry point for many travelling the Underground Railroad in search of freedom. Shauna Hunt reports on the city’s deep rooted history. Follow the link to learn more about Oakville’s Black History: www.ccah.ca

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Halton Council votes to support Ontario’s foodservice industry

Reposted from The Town of Oakville Yesterday, Halton Regional Council unanimously passed a motion calling on the Ontario government to review the British Columbia restart plan and update its framework to allow restaurant capacity to be based on percentage of square footage and the ability of a restaurant to safely serve patrons. According to the […]

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Town of Oakville moves to Red-Control level

Reposted from the Town of Oakville Town facilities begin to reopen with health and safety measures in place Effective February 16, Oakville, as part of Halton Region, is in the Red-Control level of the Government of Ontario’s revised and strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework. The town is assessing programs and services, and opportunities to safely reopen under […]

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Make the most of Taste of Oakville from home with these 7 tips

Taste of Oakville is going to look a little different this year as it is exclusively takeout/delivery, so we’re here to help you make the most of your experience at home.  Though you might miss the ambiance of a special night out at a local restaurant, there are still plenty of ways to get the […]

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Oakville residents invited to celebrate Family Day – virtually!

Reposted from the Town of Oakville This year, the Town of Oakville is inviting the community to gather virtually to celebrate Family Day, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the town’s top priority of keeping everyone safe. Although things will look a bit different this Family Day, being at home doesn’t mean families can’t […]

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8 ways to celebrate Black History Month virtually in Oakville

Though we might not be able to gather in person this year, you can still celebrate Black History Month with Oakville’s bevvy of virtual activities.  Keep reading for more about learning and celebrating Black History and culture in Oakville: 1. Oakville Museum Underground Railroad Tours Stop by the grounds of the Oakville Museum on your local […]

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Supporting Oakville hotels safely: Now and through recovery

COVID-19 has disrupted many industries since landing on Canadian soil in early 2020, including our local accommodations sector. Hotels in Oakville have been suffering from the loss of tourism since March, and it appears that recovery will be slow when it does start. According to a Destination Canada report, it is estimated that tourism revenues […]

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