December 28, 2022 News

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The Town of Oakville has purchased a 110-acre northwest Oakville property to expand the town's parkland system.

Town staff identified the property as an ideal location for future parkland given its location, size and existing amenities and following the previous Council’s direction, staff were successful in acquiring the property located at 2026 Lower Base Line.

The property, located within the town’s Natural Heritage System, is approximately 110 acres in size, with six acres of high, flat land. The remainder of the site is made up of wooded ravine lands.

“Oakville is recognized for its beautiful parks and open spaces across town and makes Oakville more livable, according to residents. Council is pleased that we have been able to acquire this property to secure more natural space for residents to enjoy and to ensure that our community continues to thrive.” - Mayor Rob Burton

Mayor Burton is committed to expanding Oakville’s outdoor spaces and increasing access to parks for all Oakville residents in the upcoming term of council.

Mayor Burton expresses

condolences on death

of OPP Cst. Pierzchalar

"On behalf of the people of Oakville and Oakville Town Council, I express our sympathy and condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and the Hagersville community for the tragic loss of OPP Constable Grzegorz Pierzchalar, who was killed in the line of duty Tuesday.

"The selfless risk our police officers take when ensuring safety in our communities inspires our profound gratitude and appreciation." - Mayor Rob Burton

2022 Town Council Highlights

Oakville Town Council had a successful 2022 year complete with many initiatives to enhance the town's livability.

Some of the town's 2022 highlights are listed as follows:

• Oakville Council pushes against urban boundary expansion in Halton Region

• First orange crosswalk unveiling in Oakville

• Town of Oakville recognized with a Marketing Canada Award for new Community Profile publication

• Free Wi-Fi, digital kiosks, and real-time parking information now available in downtown Oakville

• 2022 Citizen Survey results show resident satisfaction with town services remains strong

• Town continues progress on fighting climate change

• Electric vehicle charging network expands in Oakville

• Town of Oakville to develop first inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility multi-year plan

• Oakville continues to be listed among Canada's best locations to invest by Site Selection Magazine

• Oakville approves new Parks Plan and infrastructure funding tools

2022 was a year of new

businesses opening in Oakville

Oakville is home to over 8,000 businesses across a variety of sectors.

The Town of Oakville identifies four sectors - Professional and Financial Services; Digital Media, ICT and Film; Life Sciences; and Advanced Manufacturing - as key targets for growth and investment.

Mayor and Council invite residents to

the 2023 New Year's Levee

Mayor Rob Burton and Members of Council invite you and your family to celebrate the start of a new year at the Annual New Year’s Levee:

• Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023
• 1 to 3 p.m.
• Town Hall, South Atrium
• 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville

The event will feature brief remarks from the Mayor as well as musical performances from the Oakville Choir for Children & Youth’s Raise Her Voice Chamber and the Wind Quintet from the Oakville Chamber Orchestra. Light refreshments will also be served.

A holiday message from Mayor Burton

OMHS shares how to live in harmony with urban coyotes

There’s a stranger in town who’s become very partial to the exquisite cuisine and accommodations Oakville offers. He’s going to settle his family here in the next few months. And he’s hoping he’ll find hospitable neighbours. 

The trouble is some people don’t want to share their urban space with a coyote.

Spread the Word: Local Pharmacies Now a One-Stop-Shop for Thirteen Common Ailments

Ontario is making it more convenient for people to connect to care closer to home by launching pharmacist prescribing for some of the most common medical ailments.

As of January 1, 2023, Ontarians will be able to stop in at pharmacies across the province to receive prescriptions for thirteen common ailments, including rashes, pink eye, insect bites and urinary tract infections with just their health card. This service makes it more convenient to access care by removing a doctor’s office visit and will come at no extra cost to Ontarians.

My Prediction: More than 465,000 people will move to Canada in 2023. We aren't ready.

Canada could be heading toward a population crisis. We’re getting older. Our birth rates are too low—10.15 per 1,000 people in 2022—and declining every year. We simply don’t have the taxpayer base to sustain our aging population or the workers to fill gaps across the labour market.

In March of last year, job vacancies rose to record levels, with more than a million open positions across the country. We need people, not just in tech and health care, but across the economy.

Town of Oakville

1225 Trafalgar Road,

Oakville, Ontario

905-845-6601