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Oakville News serves as a digital news platform aimed at delivering the latest updates to the Oakville community while offering businesses a reliable method to engage with their audience. We firmly believe that accurate local insights foster a thriving and connected community. Here’s how we achieve our mission: We keep the community informed about important decisions being considered at town hall, prior to their approval. We back the Halton Regional Police to maintain our status as one of the safest communities in Canada. We provide restaurant reviews to help our readers discover and support talented chefs. Our events section is the most comprehensive in the area because knowing about an event only after it’s over isn’t helpful. We are dedicated to producing a high-quality news outlet for Oakville that is user-friendly and provides significant value to both our readers and advertisers, as both are essential to our success.

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Two Oakville boys, aged 12 and 15, arrested and charged in Toronto stabbing incident

2 days ago | oakvillenews.org | Tyler Collins

Two Oakville youth, aged 12 and 15, are among five suspects arrested (all under age 15) in connection with a violent robbery and stabbing that took place in Toronto earlier this week. Toronto Police Services are reporting that on Monday, May 12, at roughly 1:50 p.m., officers responded to an incident in the area of Guildwood Parkway and Livingston Road. Officers say two victims were reportedly assaulted and stabbed while waiting at a bus stop.
Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks

3 days ago | oakvillenews.org | John Korobanik

EDMONTON — For much of three seasons Tre Ford stood on the Edmonton Elks sidelines listening to fans chant: "We want Tre, we want Tre."No more chanting. The fourth-year quarterback out of the University of Waterloo, who got to start only when the Elks playoff chances were virtually eliminated the last two seasons, has been handed the reins of the team that has been revamped from ownership to upper management to coaching.
One year in, Jesse Marsch has made a difference as coach of the Canadian men

3 days ago | oakvillenews.org | Neil Davidson

One year into his tenure as Canada coach, Jesse Marsch is feeling right at home. "In general, this has vastly exceeded my expectations for what the overall experience has been," the 51-year-old American said in an interview. "For me personally, as a coach, as a person, I just feel like I've found a home. And that's a really good feeling to have as a coach.
Carney's new cabinet: Oakville East MP Anita Anand takes over foreign affairs portfolio

3 days ago | oakvillenews.org | Tyler Collins

Member of Parliament Anita Anand has been newly appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet. Carney, who announced a new cabinet lineup today (May 13) in Ottawa, appointed the Oakville-East MP as foreign minister, replacing Mélanie Joly (who now serves as Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions).
Stuart Skinner's first playoff win this season a 3-0 shutout for Edmonton Oilers

3 days ago | oakvillenews.org | Donna Spencer

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner had faith in himself, if others didn't. The goaltender's first win of this year's NHL playoffs was a 3-0 shutout Monday for the Edmonton Oilers, who take a 3-1 lead in their second-round series against the Golden Knights to Las Vegas with a chance to close it out Wednesday. Skinner's 23 saves were an integral piece of Edmonton's most complete game of the post-season. "It felt great," Skinner said. "All I can really say is thanks to the guys playing in front of me.
Henrique, Skinner help Oilers push Knights to brink of elimination with 3-0 win

3 days ago | oakvillenews.org | Shane Jones

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers were able to put a devastating loss behind them and come back with their most complete effort of the playoffs. Adam Henrique had a pair of goals and Stuart Skinner made 23 saves as the Edmonton Oilers blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Monday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their second-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series.
Young changemakers honoured at 2025 Oakville Youth Awards

4 days ago | oakvillenews.org | Tyler Collins

Twelve outstanding youth were honoured at the 2025 Oakville Youth Awards last week, with young leaders being recognized at a special ceremony in six categories. Held last Wednesday, May 7 at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, this annual event celebrates local youth who are making a meaningful and lasting impact on their community.
As Ford government takes aim at school boards, data show funding has declined

4 days ago | oakvillenews.org | Jack Hauen |Sneh Duggal

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on The Trillium, a Village Media website devoted exclusively to covering provincial politics at Queen’s Park. The Toronto District School Board says its fat has already been trimmed. Facing public outrage from the provincial government after multiple deficits, the TDSB says it’s faced years of real-dollar cuts and now has no choice but to consider closing pools and axing music programs to get back in the black.
Maple Leafs waste goaltender Joseph Woll's stellar performance in ugly Game 4 loss

4 days ago | oakvillenews.org | Joshua Clipperton

SUNRISE — Joseph Woll did everything he could to hold the line. The Maple Leafs goaltender stretched, contorted and sprawled to make save after save against the Panthers' onslaught. His teammates weren't close to that level. Woll stopped 35 of the 37 shots he faced Sunday in Toronto's stifling 2-0 loss to Florida that evened the teams' second-round playoff series 2-2.
Young mother remembered after fatal drug poisoning results in charges

5 days ago | oakvillenews.org | Kenneth Armstrong

A Batchewana First Nation woman who died from a fatal drug poisoning is being remembered as a loving young mother who was trying to help others overcome their own addiction struggles. Dakota Robinson was 23 at the time of her March 1, 2024 death, which occurred at home on the Rankin Reserve near Sault Ste. Marie. Roughly a year after she died, Sault Ste. Marie OPP charged two individuals with manslaughter, among other charges, for her unlawful death by overdose.