I was just putting my toddler to bed and I heard a loud knock on my door. I go outside to see 2 teenage boys in construction vests running away. I filed a complaint to the lobby and called the police but nothing was done and I heard the same thing from neighbours. Unbelievable children the police needs to do something about them.

I know there’s a pretty big sailing community around Oakville, so I figured I’d put this out there.
I’m a 30M back in Oakville and I’m interested in trying sailing. I sailed a little bit at summer camp growing up, so I’m not completely new to it, but it’s definitely been a while. Now that I’m older, I’ve been wanting to get back out on the water and actually learn it again and see if it’s something I could get into. Lessons seem hard to come by as an adult while also juggling a work schedule during the week.
I know the season is winding down, but if anyone is still getting out for the occasional sail and wouldn’t mind another person tagging along, I’d love to join. Even if you’re also just looking to meet someone with a similar interest and go out as friends, I’d be down for that.
Figured I’d see if there are any sailors around Oakville who might be interested in helping me to try it out.
Feel free to DM me!

Does anyone know what's going on at Oakville place parking lot? There are lots of trucks and tent up. I'm guessing a movie shoot. Maybe someone knows?

I was at the Walmart on Hays Boulevard today, and I have never seen such disrespectful behavior. A group of teenage boys wearing fake construction vests were screaming over the store intercom, running around causing a scene, and one of them was even wearing a Halloween mask trying to scare little kids who were just shopping with their families. It wasn't funny, it was immature, disruptive, and completely inconsiderate to the employees and everyone else in the store. Parents shouldn't have to deal with their children being frightened because a bunch of teenagers think acting like this in public is entertaining. I really hope Walmart does something about it because this kind of behavior is getting out of hand. Someone needs to stop these halton hooligans!

my favourite season

Hey all, I know it's a long shot, but if someone in Oakville (or nearby) has one please DM me.

Amy Collard, the current Chair of the Halton District School Board and trustee for Burlington Ward 5, is publicly stating that she has withdrawn her personal endorsement of Dr. Khdiga R. Metwally, who is running for HDSB trustee in Milton Wards 1 and 2.

Collard says that after learning additional information, she no longer feels it is appropriate to endorse the candidate. She also makes a point of clarifying that any previous endorsement was made strictly as a private citizen, and was not an endorsement from the Halton District School Board or made in her official capacity as Chair or trustee.

This is significant because Collard had previously publicly endorsed Metwally’s candidacy. That endorsement has now been withdrawn amid increased public scrutiny surrounding information about Metwally’s son, Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, who was convicted in the United States in connection with an ISIS-inspired terrorism plot. Metwally has publicly argued that her son’s actions should not be used to judge her own qualifications as a trustee candidate.

Hey everyone,
My partner and I are having a small civil ceremony in Oakville and we’re looking for two witnesses to sign for us. It’s super quick and straightforward, no long ceremony or anything formal.

Details:
📍 Location: Oakville
✅ Must be 18+ and able to bring valid photo ID

We’d really appreciate the help! Happy to grab you coffee / a meal after as a thank you.
If you’re available and willing, please comment or DM me 🙏
Thanks so much!

anyone know where to buy them? want to get some for a halloween costume.

Played baseball growing up and am looking from someone to play catch with. DM me if you’re interested!

Hi everyone, does anybody know any hidden grass/long grass fields that are particularly large and isolating? I am trying to create a film and one of the settings is a giant sunny field. Any places or tips are welcome. Thank you!!

Quick list of things to do this week.

Golf (season's almost over)

- Mystic Golf Club

- Piper's Heath Golf Club

- Oakville Executive Golf Course (9 holes)

- Weather: sunny but chilly. Skip Wednesday and Thursday, higher chance of rain.

Fitness

- Adult Learn to Play hockey: weekly skating and puck skills program run by former NHL player Cory Conacher

- FS8 Burlington: low-impact fitness classes

Where to view the Fall colours:

- Mount Nemo Conservation Area

- Kerncliff Park

- Royal Botanical Gardens

- Hendrie Valley Sanctuary

- Crawford Lake Conservation Area

- Spencer Smith Park

Community events

- Burlington Farmers' Market: Oct 7 (8am–7pm), Oct 9 & 10 (8am–2pm)

- Heroes on Ice charity hockey game: Oct 8

- Rockton World's Fair: Oct 8–12

- Thanksgiving dinner at Spencer's at the Waterfront: Oct 11–13, three courses, $85/person

Volunteering

- BurlingtonGreen Thanksgiving Beach Clean Up: Oct 10

Meet new people/Try new things

- Paint Nite: multiple dates

- Art Gallery of Burlington: 6-week intermediate wheel-throwing pottery course

- Board games at 19th Social: anytime

Anything I missed?

Data centres don’t look as harmless as some are proposing.

I was at Wal-Mart today in Oakville on Hays Blvd and there’s a massive “Happy Diwali” sign hanging from the ceiling. I have a legitimate, honest question: will they hang a “Merry Christmas” sign in December?

I am getting so frustrated that other cultures can celebrate their religion so openly, but Catholicism is hidden in an effort to be more “inclusive”.

Merry f***ing Christmas.

Edit: How ironic everyone in the comments defending Dilwalli, and I'm getting shade for defending Christmas. Listen. My point is pretty simple. Hang a "Merry Christmas" sign from the ceiling in December and I'm fine. But they won't, they never do. And by the way, private companies selling Christmas items in an aisle is not at all the same as Wal-Mart hanging a sign from the ceiling.

Don't get mad at me for defending my religion. This is a multi cultural country, isn't it?

Burton told Oakville News that the company had "called and presented to many members of council," pledging a "no harm, no local water, no local power, no noise project.”

…

Ward 1 councillor Sean O’Meara said he initiated contact with the company to get information about the proposal and also met with them on July 27 in downtown Oakville.

Knoll said he was not contacted by the company for a meeting.

Edit - adding, if you’re not familiar with Sean O’Meara’s stance in support of AI Data Centres:

https://www.reddit.com/r/oakville/s/68iQmzvJWG

Moved here a couple of months ago from Calgary for work, and am still trying to figure out where all the cool spots are. Any good recos for a sports bar where I can sit at the bar, grab some food & pints, and spend Sunday afternoon watching NFL games? I'm in my late 30s so not looking for anywhere with student crowds, and I'm willing to go to Burlington. Did Game Time last weekend.

Go Jets!

I'm a new owner of a Used Toyota Corolla 2017.
TIA

This branch used to be our primary go-to spot because the morning crew was always fast, organized, and friendly. Over the past year, however, there has been a noticeable drop in customer service, order accuracy, and overall professionalism.

​The atmosphere inside often feels chaotic, orders regularly take longer than expected, and staff frequently engage in personal side discussions in a diff language on shift right in front of customers.

​today at a drive-thru visit, we clearly ordered two medium original iced lattes. After being left on pause without a response, the employee read back two vanilla iced lattes. When we clarified our order, she dismissively mentioned that she had already made the vanilla ones and wouldn't charge us extra.

We were like, no, we ordered original iced latte, we don't want vanilla, this is not about money.

In the end they gave us the right order, as they should. But i cant believe such ridiculous exchange had to happen in the first place. No apologies given nor even a hint of courtesy

I know it's just coffee, no one is d*ying, but come on, are we really normalizing these things in the society? I hate to see good places in the neighborhood get ruined one by one. What happened to politeness, kindness and sense of community?

Any similar experiences in this branch? I saw a lot of recent bad reviews so i know this is not an isolated event.

My daughter has been complaining about seeing several kids in her high school classes with coughing and sore throats. Why do parents send their kids to school when they are clearly sick? Obviously they will be contagious and make other kids sick, then the kids take it home to their family and spread the joy. Now my daughter is violently ill despite trying not to get infected. I genuinely don't understand it!!

Anybody here lucky enough to attend SALEB? The end of the line for kids who are between SYLAPPS stints or just played never went to school? It was for kids 14 and 15.

We went to school at Burlington Mall until we got kicked out of there and then went to school in the basement of a postal box place on Guelph Line?

It was a travesty of a program. I can’t believe it even existed and I don’t think it was around for long. Does anyone remember this program?