Oakville News
Tragedy on Oakville’s Walking Trails
A peaceful stroll along one of Oakville’s many walking paths – what could possibly go wrong. Although big deals have been made about coyotes, they really haven’t attacked a human on any of our trails. So instead of travelling to war-torn regions of the world where one might face peril, a simple walk along one … Continue reading
Oakville’s Adam van Koeverden Goes for Gold
Oakville’s Adam van Koeverden goes for gold on Wednesday heading into the finals as a first place qualifier. The London 2012 Olympics event took place at Eton Dorney, Buckinghamshire on August 6, 2012. Results for the Semi-Finals 1000m Men Kayak Single K1 1 QAdam van Koeverden 3:28.209 2 QEirik Veras Larsen 3:29.547 3 QRene Poulsen … Continue reading
Oakville Olympians in the London Spotlight – Let the Games Begin
Let the games begin as Oakville and Burlington Olympians represent Canada at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Adam van Koeverden will compete in his kayak, Doug Csima is a rower and Mark Oldershaw will compete in his canoe. Sinead and Colin Russell along with Tera Van Beilen will compete in swimming events. Diana Matheson is on … Continue reading
Glen Abbey Golf Course to Host 2013 Canadian Open Again
The RBC Canadian Open 2013 returns to the Glen Abbey Golf Course! After being held at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, the Open is being held in Hamilton for July 2012 and then comes back to Glen Abbey in July, 2013. It turns out Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford B.C. earned an exemption into … Continue reading
Oakville Young Entrepreneurs Summer Company 2012
This summer, young entrepreneurs in Oakville are getting help from the Halton Region Small Business Centre and actually opening their own businesses by joining the Summer Company program funded by the province of Ontario. There is really money to help young entrepreneurs strike out on their own and help our local economy grow. 8 participants … Continue reading
Rockstar Video Games To Develop Games in Oakville and Toronto
Video game developer Rockstar Vancouver is dissolved as those positions go up for grabs at Rockstar Toronto (formerly Rockstar Canada) with a planned addition of another 50 team members soon. The idea is to consolidate the team into one location as a new partnership is formed with the Ontario government. The new facility in Oakville … Continue reading
Oakville Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Sunday, June 17 is approaching fast. How will you celebrate Dad this year? First, it is great to just take time out to appreciate dad and what he has done for you. Local gifts in Oakville may include a gift card such as from Fortelli Men Salon in Oakville (Third Line and QEW – North … Continue reading
