Kim Arnott

Hamilton

Editor at Oakville News

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‘Text Doug Ford’: Residents pack open house to protest province’s tall tower plan

Dec 14, 2024 | burlingtontoday.com | Kim Arnott

A provincial plan to allow 11 towers of up to 59 storeys to be built around the Oakville GO station got a rough ride at yesterday's Midtown Oakville open house. Several dozen protesters braved the blustery weather last night, (Dec. 12), to stand out front of the Argus Road Holiday Inn property, where three towers of 47 to 55 storeys are proposed.
Ottawa wants its money back after town reneges on secret deal signed by mayor

Jun 6, 2024 | thetrillium.ca | Kim Arnott

Oakville has been told that it needs to repay the federal government about $1.28 million in housing funds, after the town failed to make good on a secret deal signed by Mayor Rob Burton in February. The mayor says the government will get its money back, and he’s "not fussed about it." The deal, which could have eventually provided the town with about $25 million in cash to build more housing, required the town to change its zoning to allow more density.
How to get more affordable housing built in Oakville?

Mar 19, 2024 | oakvillenews.org | Kim Arnott

Oakville town council has given the nod to a $500,000 plan that could bring more affordable housing to Oakville. Once fully implemented, the plan would use various tools within Ontario’s Planning Act to require or incentivize developers to increase the amount of affordable housing they build. Details on the tools are outlined in a white paper presented to councillors at their Monday, March 18 meeting.
Reynolds Street townhouse development: When no means maybe

Mar 13, 2024 | oakvillenews.org | Kim Arnott

It seems likely that a townhouse development will replace the dilapidated medical office building at 358 Reynolds Street, despite town council’s recent rejection of the plan. While formally refusing the application for the development, councillors also gave town staff authority to negotiate a deal with the landowner MacDonald Rose Inc. If issues with details of the plan can be resolved, town staff will be able to greenlight the townhouse development.
College Park residents angry four-storey apartments are proposed for their neighbourhood

Mar 5, 2024 | oakvillenews.org | Kim Arnott

With town council considering zoning changes that could reshape Oakville’s single-family neighbourhoods, local residents brought their opinions to a virtual town meeting on Monday night, March 4, 2024. Councillors heard from more than a dozen registered delegations and received about 300 pages of written comments on the proposed changes. The four-hour meeting made it clear that residents living around Sheridan College are unhappy with the plans for their community.
“A real risk of getting it wrong’: Residents’ associations make final pitch for changes to tall tower Midtown plan

Feb 29, 2024 | oakvillenews.org | Kim Arnott

The latest version of a plan for Midtown will emerge on Tuesday, April 2. There’s little reason, however, to expect it to be significantly different from the high density, tall tower 'concept plan' that’s been under discussion. Midtown – the roughly one square kilometre around the Oakville GO station – has long been slated for a dense, pedestrian-oriented urban neighbourhood.
Oakville's first Costco to have gas bar, underground parking

Feb 26, 2024 | oakvillenews.org | Kim Arnott

Rumours that Costco was coming to Oakville – and specifically to the shopping area just east of Burloak Drive – have been circulating for months. And when a little dot appeared on a town planning map about a week ago, Facebook was abuzz with excitement. The retail giant’s official site plan application is now before the town’s planning department. Site plan applications are handled by planning staff and do not require approval from town councillors. The store is proposed to be 15,662 sq.
Security issues force Oakville council to virtual meetings

Feb 26, 2024 | oakvillenews.org | Kim Arnott

Oakville town council will be doing all of its business online for the foreseeable future. All meetings, starting with tonight’s council meeting (Feb. 26, 2024), will be conducted in a fully virtual and live-streamed format. Town councillors were informed of the decision by email last Friday afternoon. Mayor Rob Burton told Oakville News that the move comes after a review of the safety and security of the council chambers, as well as discussions with Halton police.
4 big decisions set to shape Oakville’s future

Feb 22, 2024 | oakvillenews.org | Kim Arnott

Big policy decisions that will shape the community and how residents live and travel will be on the agenda of town council over the next few months. Here’s what you need to know about what’s ahead. 1. Are we there yet? If you plan to leave your house over the next decade, you probably should pay attention to the town’s ongoing update of its transportation master plan.
New courthouse 30 years overdue, says Halton police chief

Feb 20, 2024 | oakvillenews.org | Kim Arnott

Halton region needs a new, modern and right-sized courthouse - and anything less is a waste of taxpayer money. That’s the position of Halton’s police chief, who is joining the local police board in calling for the province to replace the aging and dilapidated Milton courthouse that currently serves the region. "It is in absolutely deplorable condition, and I do not think there’s anything that can be done to retrofit or renovate that antiquated building," says Halton Police Chief Stephen Tanner.