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Town of Oakville newsletter | Oct. 30, 2020
Patio season is here to stay: Oakville extends temporary rules until December 31

The town has extended its temporary patio rules until December 31, hoping the extension will help businesses affected by COVID-19 restrictions and closures. The extension will allow businesses to continue to provide seating outside, while maintaining physical distancing measures.

Existing patio permit holders will require an extension agreement if they would like to use their patios beyond November 3, 2020. Information on how to apply for an extension, as well as associated requirements, can be found on the 2020 Patio Applications page or by contacting ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601.

In December, staff will assess the success of the winter patio season including the uptake by restaurants and any potential challenges posed by the weather, and decide on a further extension throughout the entire winter.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness week is November 1-7

As part of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week, the Oakville Fire department is reminding residents of the dangers of CO poisoning and encouraging them to replace batteries in their CO and smoke alarms.

When properly installed and maintained, combination smoke and CO alarms help provide the early warning to safely escape from a house fire or carbon monoxide exposure. Known as the silent killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, tasteless and odourless gas that can be deadly.

You must install CO alarms in your home if you have fuel-burning appliances, a fireplace or an attached garage. Fuel-burning appliances can include furnaces, hot water heaters, gas or wood fireplaces, portable fuel-burning heaters and generators, barbeques, stoves and vehicles.
Stay safe this Halloween

Halloween may look a little different this year, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had. If you plan on trick or treating, Halton Region Public Health recommends staying in your neighbourhood, sticking with members of your household, and waiting for others to leave a house before approaching. If you are staying in this year, there are many ways to celebrate safely, with health guidelines in mind. Carve pumpkins with those in your household, host a virtual party or have a movie night with those you live with. Learn more at halton.ca/COVID19.