May 29, 2024 Newsletter

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Town launches street sweeping tracking map

As part of the Town of Oakville’s Digital Plan and to enhance customer experience, the Roads & Works department is launching a new Street Sweeping Tracking Map. This innovative tool allows residents to track the status of street sweeping in their neighborhoods.

The Roads & Works department oversees sweeping regional roads, main roads, 35 residential sweeping zones, and roads in the three Business Improvement Areas (BIAs). The tracking map provides real-time updates, showing which residential roads are in progress, not started, or have had their first or second sweep completed.

Updated at the end of each business day, the map aligns with the Works Operations street sweeping schedule:

• Regional and town main roads are swept three times per year.
• Residential roads are swept twice per year.
• BIA roads are swept weekly from May to October.



Street sweeping begins in April and takes about eight to ten weeks to complete all roads and bike lanes. After the initial cleaning, sweeping continues throughout the summer until the end of the Loose Leaf Collection program.

In a strategic move to align Oakville's growth targets and community needs with higher levels of government, Town Council approved the 2024 Priority Intergovernmental Requests at their latest meeting. The Strategy, Policy, and Communications Department prepared an updated list, reflecting the town’s long-term vision and emerging issues.

Key Highlights:

• New Requests: Inclusion of emissions review for small gas-powered equipment and implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Updated Requests: Aligning auto industry priorities with the Ontario Auto Mayors and adding automotive theft.
• Removed Requests: Topics such as digital infrastructure and Greenbelt issues, which no longer need advocacy, have been omitted.

Since 2022, Oakville has adopted a systematic approach to streamline intergovernmental requests, ensuring they align with the town’s strategic priorities. This year's updates come ahead of key conferences, including the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in June and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in August.

Oakville's Economic Update - June 11

On June 11th, Oakville's business community is invited to attend the Town Economic Update event at the Holiday Inn Oakville Centre. This session will take place from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at 590 Argus Rd, Oakville.

The event will kick off at 8:00 a.m. with registration and a complimentary breakfast, providing attendees with the opportunity to network and connect with fellow business leaders. At 8:30 a.m., Mayor Rob Burton will take the stage to deliver a comprehensive economic update for the Town of Oakville.

Mayor Burton will address key economic indicators, trends, and initiatives shaping Oakville's business landscape. Following his keynote address, there will be a dedicated Q&A session where audience members can engage with the Mayor directly and submit their questions.

This event serves as an invaluable opportunity for Oakville's business community to gain firsthand insights from municipal leadership and stay informed about the economic developments impacting the town.

Join us on June 11th to gather valuable insights and contribute to the dialogue shaping Oakville's economic future.

Mayor Burton accepting applications for youth-led climate action projects

Mayor Rob Burton announced the town's participation in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund.

Oakville is 1 of 100 cities across the globe to receive funding and technical support aimed at mobilizing youth aged 15 to 24 to spearhead climate solutions. The town will receive an initial grant of $50,000 to fund youth-led projects focused on addressing climate challenges.

Mayor Burton is encouraging young residents ages 15 - 24 years to apply for the Youth Climate Action Fund.

Submit your applications for your chance to make a difference in Oakville.



Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2024.

Mayor Burton discusses local climate action successes with former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg at COP 28 in Dubai

Pride Month flag raising

Mayor Rob Burton and members of the Council invite the community to join them as the Pride Flag is raised at the Community Flagpole at Oakville Town Hall. The event will take place on Friday, May 31 at 10:00 AM.

Join us to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and unity in Oakville.

No RSVP is required to attend.

Choose electric over gas garden tools

Think about protecting the environment this yard maintenance and landscaping season. Electric equipment offers an affordable, environmentally friendly and easy to maintain alternative for yard work.

It also:

• Eliminates carbon emissions and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
• Maneuvers easily being lightweight making yard work less demanding.
• Improves the air quality in the natural environment.
• Improves the health and quality of life for the community.
• Saves you money on buying fuel! 

Landscaping and yard work can be just as clean going green. Visit your nearest retailer for more information. 

Celebrate June with free programs and activities

Join the Town of Oakville and community partners in welcoming the summer season with a month packed with exciting opportunities for the community to learn, participate, and engage in free programs and activities.

National Indigenous History Month

Oakville is situated on Treaty 14 and Treaty 22 lands, the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Huron-Wendat, and Haudenosaunee. Celebrate by exploring educational signs about Treaty 22 and Treaty 14 at various locations, visiting the Debwewin: The Truth Project Exhibition at Erchless Estate, and walking the Moccasin Trails to learn about the lands from an Indigenous perspective. Additionally, join Oakville Public Library and Archives Canada online on June 17 for a genealogy resource session.

Bike Month

Oakville gears up to celebrate Bike Month, promoting cycling as an eco-friendly, healthy, and fun mode of transportation. Whether you're an avid cyclist or a beginner, Bike Month offers exciting events to help you get started or improve your skills.

Upcoming Events:

• June 6: Bike to Work Day – residents are encouraged to cycle to work.
• June 9: Visit the FRESH community market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for cycling safety tips and bike decorating.
• June 15: Explore Oakville's cycling history at the Oakville Museum and join town staff from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for safety tips and giveaways.

Recreation and Parks Month

Residents of all ages and abilities can join free recreation and culture drop-in activities. Highlights include a “Getting Started in Exercise” class on June 3, an all-ages clay drop-in session on June 14, and a Community Play Night with roller skating on June 7. Oakville also boasts over 1,700 hectares of parkland and nearly 250 kilometers of trails to explore. Participate in ParticipACTION’s community challenge and help Oakville become Canada’s most active community.

Seniors Month

Oakville’s five seniors centres offer a supportive environment for older adults. Summer programming registration opens on June 5, with opportunities like older adult social time on June 5 and a free group session with a personal trainer on June 12. Check out the Oakville Public Library’s Seniors Month programming for more activities.

Project on detecting skin cancer earns Oakville student top international science prize

The future of our healthcare is in good hands with Oakville teenagers like Anthony Efthimiadis.

The Grade 9 Oakville Trafalgar High School student’s project aimed at helping to detect skin cancer took home top spot in the highly contested Robotics, and Intelligent Machines category at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held in Los Angeles from May 12-17.

Ontario Advancing Homegrown Research and Innovation

The Ontario government is investing nearly $200 million over the next three years to help advance Ontario-made research and innovation at six leading research institutes. This funding will help keep ideas, expertise and intellectual property in the province and support long-term economic growth.

Joint Statement from the Honorable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honorable Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, released a joint statement:

“Canada and Ontario recognize that our collaboration is imperative to solving the housing crisis. That is why we are pleased to share that an agreement has been reached on a revised action plan from Ontario that will unlock $357 million of federal funding under the National Housing Strategy (NHS).

Ontario Supporting Auto Workers in Halton

The Ontario government is investing more than $684,000 in a new action centre that will help 3,179 laid-off workers impacted by the retooling of the Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited plant in Halton. The funding will allow Unifor to offer job search assistance, job training access, one-on-one career counselling and help with resume and interview preparation.

Canada’s residential mortgage debt hits $2.16-trillion amid slowest growth in 23 years: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the country’s total residential mortgage debt totalled $2.16-trillion as of February this year, up 3.4 per cent year-over-year and representing the slowest growth in 23 years.

Food Banks experiencing record demand

Oakville's food banks are in record-breaking demand. If you can donate anything, please do. Your help is needed.

Fareshare Food Bank Oakville:

905-847-3988

oakvillefoodbank@gmail.com

Kerr Street Mission

905-845-7485

kerrstreet.com

The Salvation Army Oakville

salvationarmy.ca

Food 4 Kids Halton

food4kidshalton.ca

Oak Park & Neighbourhood Centre Food Bank

opnc.ca

Nourishing Neighbours Food Bank

Date: Every Thursday from 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Location: St. Luke's Anglican Church & Community Centre (3114 Dundas St W, L6M 4J3)

- All clients need to call 905-825-3364 to register

- All clients must be a resident of Oakville

Town of Oakville

1225 Trafalgar Road,

Oakville, Ontario

mayor@oakville.ca

905-845-6601