Coming soon to Oakville: 46 electric vehicle charging stations
Oakville is creating a community-wide network of electric vehicle charging stations to encourage more people to use electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative is made possible through funding of $220,000 from the Government of Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.

Oakville has one of the highest electric vehicle (EV) ownerships per capita in Ontario, however research shows that 'range anxiety' - the concern of where to find EV chargers - remains a key barrier for people who are interested in purchasing EVs.

The town received funding to support 22 dual charging stations, totaling 44 EV parking spaces. Council approved an additional dual station to be installed at the new Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, expected to open this fall, bringing the total to 46 chargers. The network of EV charger locations was selected based on proximity to main streets, shopping areas and recreation facilities. Learn more

Town of Oakville to receive $6.9M in federal and provincial emergency funding 

This week, the Province of Ontario in partnership with the federal government, announced Phase 1 of emergency funding for Ontario's 444 municipalities. Through the Safe Restart Agreement, the Town of Oakville will receive $2,447,884 to support Oakville Transit and $4,460,300 to help with COVID-19 operating costs. Learn more
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Oakville Public Library now open 
The Oakville Public Library reopened five of its seven branches today! You can now browse collections, pick up holds, register for new library cards, access WiFi, and use the public computers. Central, Glen Abbey, Iroquois Ridge, and Woodside are open Tuesday to Saturday and Sixteen Mile branch is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Clearview and White Oaks branches remain closed until further notice, but will still offer Library Takeout for contactless pickups and returns. Learn more

Oakville Fire's Chalk Talk
Want to win a Toys R Us gift card? Get creative with your family, grab some street chalk and draw us a fire safety message! Post your family's work on Twitter with the hashtag #OFDChalkTalk for a chance to win! Learn more

Santa Claus is coming to town!
Nothing can keep Santa from coming to Oakville and he'll arrive in Downtown Oakville on Saturday, November 21 in the evening. "I spoke with Santa myself and he confirmed that he'll ride his sleigh along Lakeshore for all the children to see his arrival," said Mayor Rob Burton. "Excited families can watch via live stream and, if Provincial rules still permit, in person." Santa's arrival along Lakeshore Road will highlight the Lakeshore Road updates and kick off the holiday season in Oakville, which will include interactive virtual activities for children and families from the Town of Oakville. Details to come.

Parking fines increase around waterfront parks
In an effort to control the overcrowding and recent nuisance issues at the town's lakefront parks, and address associated parking issues on nearby residential streets, the town is temporarily increasing parking fines on designated roads to $100. The enforcement period runs from August 21 until October 31, 2020. We want to continue to have our parks open to the public for everyone to enjoy responsibly. As we continue under emergency orders, by putting these regulations in place, we can help encourage physical-distancing and limit the risk of spreading COVID-19. Learn more

Have you got the COVID Alert app yet?
COVID Alert is Canada's free exposure-notification app. COVID Alert helps us break the cycle of infection. The app can let people know of possible exposures before any symptoms appear. That way, we can take care of ourselves and protect our communities. Learn more

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