David Lea

Oakville

Reporter at InsideHalton.com

I am a reporter with the Oakville Beaver Community Newspaper.

Articles

Oakville Family Ribfest returns with 9 ‘ribbers’ and much more June 19-22

1 week ago | insidehalton.com | David Lea

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Oakville considering ban on family fireworks

1 week ago | insidehalton.com | David Lea

With Canada Day fast approaching, the Town of Oakville is set to consider a bylaw that would ban the sale and use of consumer fireworks within municipal limits. Town council is expected to debate the proposed bylaw during a meeting on June 23.
Halton police enhance partnership with youth mental health agency

2 weeks ago | insidehalton.com | David Lea

Halton police said they have started an enhanced partnership with the Reach Out Centre For Kids (ROCK) to ensure children, youth and their families receive effective support when they need it the most. Staff Sgt. Ryan Smith noted the partnership with the Halton child and youth mental health agency will see the addition of ROCK crisis counsellors to the Halton Police Youth Team.
Oakville planning multiple residential buildings, from 6 to 28 storeys high, for former public works site

2 weeks ago | insidehalton.com | David Lea

The Town of Oakville is seeking public feedback on a proposal to build five tall towers — including a 28-storey highrise — on a former public works site in the town’s Uptown Core. During a planning and development council meeting on June 16, the Oakville Municipal Development Corporation (OMDC), a town-owned subsidiary, will present its vision for a 14.6-acre site at 2264 Trafalgar Rd., near Glenashton Drive.
Here’s 9 things to see and do along Oakville’s waterfront

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | David Lea

With the arrival of nice weather, a stroll along a waterfront may appeal to many and here’s nine things you can see if you take that stroll in Oakville. 1. Oakville’s shoreline includes three harbours: the Oakville Harbour, Bronte Outer Harbour and Bronte Inner Harbour. Each harbour is home to hundreds of boats. If these sites are not enough, the lighthouses at the Oakville and Bronte harbours have become iconic landmarks well worth seeing.
‘We have the most films yet’: Oakville Film Festival kicks off June 18

2 weeks ago | insidehalton.com | David Lea

The 2025 Oakville Film Festival (OFF) is almost here, with more than a week planned for celebrating films from Oakville, Canada and across the globe. That event begins at 5 p.m. with fun activities including a reptile and amphibian meet and greet, courtesy of Little Rays Reptile Zoo and Nature Centre.
‘We have the most films yet’: Oakville Film Festival kicks off June 18

2 weeks ago | flamboroughreview.com | David Lea

The 2025 Oakville Film Festival (OFF) is almost here, with more than a week planned for celebrating films from Oakville, Canada and across the globe. That event begins at 5 p.m. with fun activities including a reptile and amphibian meet and greet, courtesy of Little Rays Reptile Zoo and Nature Centre.
‘We have the most films yet’: Oakville Film Festival kicks off June 18

2 weeks ago | theifp.ca | David Lea

The 2025 Oakville Film Festival (OFF) is almost here, with more than a week planned for celebrating films from Oakville, Canada and across the globe. That event begins at 5 p.m. with fun activities including a reptile and amphibian meet and greet, courtesy of Little Rays Reptile Zoo and Nature Centre.
Attempted murder charges withdrawn in Burlington double shooting case

3 weeks ago | insidehalton.com | David Lea

A man arrested in connection with a 2023 Burlington double shooting is free after multiple charges were withdrawn on May 29. A spokesperson for the Ministry of the Attorney General confirmed that two charges of attempted murder using a firearm, one charge of unauthorized possession of a firearm and two charges of discharging a firearm with intent, which were filed against Terrell Urquhart of Mississauga, were all withdrawn during a court hearing in Milton.
Oakville community group concerned about Midtown flooding risks

3 weeks ago | insidehalton.com | David Lea

A local residents group is raising alarm over flood risks tied to future development in Midtown Oakville, warning that the town’s growth plans could leave the area vulnerable during severe storm events. In a letter to media outlets, the Oakville Community Association (OCA) said recent flood hazard mapping by Conservation Halton indicates significant portions of the 103-acre Midtown area — surrounding the Oakville GO Station — could be at risk during a major flood.