Oakville Ontario
Car Charging Station added to Oakville Tim Hortons
The race is on to add charging stations for the first wave of electric or hybrid cars on the market. Tim Hortons, Oakville has installed an experimental charging station because they know that it takes time to charge a car. Time enough to grab a double-double or a donut! The station is free of charge … Continue reading
Oakville Jobs Outlook Positive for 2013 – Halton Region Employment Up
Employment is on the rise in Halton region as Oakville and surrounding areas continue to experience positive growth ahead of the holidays. According to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, “Survey data reveals that 15 per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter (January to March), while seven per cent anticipate cutbacks,” Erica … Continue reading
Christmas Presents 2012 – Still Shopping
Who will be the people rushing around in the crowded stores on December 24 looking for the sold-out Turboman Doll! Unless you are off to pickup a few last minute lotto scratchers, there is still time to get the Christmas shopping done early enough. There is still time to find great presents and bargains online … Continue reading
Oakville Santa Claus Parade 2012 Comes to Town
Santa was flying high over the crowd on his specially designed float for the Oakville Santa Claus Parade where thousands looked on. Kids were joyous as marching bands, local groups and locally designed floats travelled by in a wonderful, local parade. The Oakville Santa Claus parade has been operating for 64 years. This year there … Continue reading
Oakville Photography Contest – Get Your Photo Displayed at Town Hall
Are you a photographer or camera buff? Do you have some great shots you would like to share with fellow Oakville residents? Your photos can be displayed at Town Hall from Nov. 23 – Jan. 25 in the Atrium if you are a finalist in this year’s Photography Contest put on by the Oakville Camera … Continue reading
Fall Arrives in Oakville – Apple Picking Season is Here
As pools are being closed and summer has come to an end, fall weather in Oakville is still quite beautiful. The local apple orchards and farms are gearing up for a great apple picking season. Although spring frost did damage some of the crops this year, there are still plenty of apples and apple picking … Continue reading
Back to School in Oakville Ontario
Today, Tuesday is back to school for most kids in Oakville after the long weekend. For some it was the start of a new school and new classmates, while others will see familiar faces again this year. The new Garth Webb High School is just opening its doors and welcoming new students today with a … Continue reading
