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60 people evacuated in Oakville factory fire; causes extensive …
WEB1 day ago · A late night fire that took place inside a large food processing facility here in Oakville last night, has left the building with extensive damage.
COMMENTARY: Farmers urged to focus on fire prevention as part …
WEB1 hour ago · Farmers urged to focus on fire prevention as part of winter prep. Barn fires in particular are a serious concern, especially during colder winter temperatures. very year, farm fires result in tens of millions of dollars in losses to buildings, businesses and farm animals; and the financial losses don’t take into account the toll on farm families.
10% of Ontario kids who need surgery wait more than 230 days: …
WEB1 hour ago · Waits have been this long for the past four years, provincial data obtained by The Trillium shows. For the past four years in Ontario, one in 10 children needing non-emergency surgery in Ontario have waited more than 230 days for their procedure. During that same period — from 2020 to 2023 — around 30 per cent of non-emergency pediatric ...
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Ontario teacher shortage to worsen in 2027, ministry document …
WEB2 hours ago · TORONTO — Ontario is staring down a teacher shortage as retirements and student enrolment are both on the rise, and the Ministry of Education expects the situation will start to get even worse in 2027.
Events in Oakville this weekend: October 4 - 6, 2024
WEB17 hours ago · Here's our complete list of events for this weekend, October 4-6, 2024. This weekend’s weather in Oakville starts off with a chance of showers on Friday, with temperatures around 20°C. Saturday brings sunny skies and mild temperatures at 18°C, perfect for outdoor activities. Sunday will see rain and a …
Oakville News joins Village Media’s network of local news sites
WEBFeb 2, 2024 · Oakville News joins Village Media’s network of local news sites. The move ensures the Oakville community will continue to have dedicated local news coverage accessible to all. The shareholders of Oakville News are delighted to announce the sale of the company to Village Media, ensuring its long-term viability as a …
New living wage in Oakville now over $25/hour - Oakville News
WEBNov 16, 2023 · Ontario's minimum wage was increased back on Oct. 1, 2023, and newly raised by $1 to a minimum of $16.55 per hour. How bad does that make the pay disparity? It means anyone working a minimum wage position in Halton region is making $8.50 less per hour (or about 35% less) than needed in order to pay the median bills based on local cost of living. It also means the living wage in Oakville is now ...
More than 70 local charities need support in annual GIVEOakville ...
WEBNov 27, 2023 · Portrait of Young Kids first day of School | Oakville Community Foundation GIVEOakville is back for 2023, with a record number of local charitable projects looking for support. The Oakville Community Foundation (OCF) will also be contributing thousands of dollars more to help various causes. With 71 charitable projects and $1.6 million in total requests, GIVEOakville relies on the generosity ...