Good morning! This is The Oakville Digest, your trusted guide to everything happening in the beautiful town of Oakville, Ontario.
Here is what to expect in today’s issue:
🇨🇦 What to do this Canada Day, and hot to cool off in the heat
🦴 Pet Spotlight: Meet Blade
📅 A week filled with awesome events!
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News
🍁 Canada Day at the Waterfront!
Looking for something to do on July 1st? Come celebrate Canada Day in Oakville on Tuesday, July 1 at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park! The fun starts at 5 p.m. with live music, food trucks, face painting, crafts, and more. Watch performances from Kune, Mary Frances, and ROCK STAR LIVE karaoke, plus a performance by the Oakville Chinese Network Society’s Dragon Dancers.
Fireworks over the lake begin at 10 p.m., weather permitting. If you don’t even want to imagine trying to find a place to park, don’t worry, free shuttles will run every 10 minutes from Bronte GO Station to the park so you can skip the traffic!
💦 Ways to Escape the Heat!
I’m sure you all noticed, but yesterday was very hot, and today is not much better. To help you cool off, the Town of Oakville is extending splash pad hours from 10 am to 9 pm until Wednesday June 25th. If this sounds like a good time, checkout all the different splash pad locations here, and while your at it here are the Town’s outdoor pools.
Community Spotlight
🐶 Pet Spotlight: Meet Blade!
Blade is a 10-year-old French Bulldog who loves cuddles, treats, stuffies, and quality time with his people. He’s deaf but great on leash, house trained, and knows how to sit. Blade prefers a calm home with everyone 16 or older and might get along with the right dog buddy. He’s independent yet affectionate and would be a perfect match for someone ready to keep his training going!
🎓 Cheers to Oakville’s Future Stars!
Thirty Oakville grads are heading into their next chapter with a little bit of help, thanks to Rotary Oakville. In celebration of 100 years of service, the organization awarded a total of $100,000 in Rotary Education Awards to deserving grade 12 students across the community.
Each student received at least $3,000 to support their post-secondary dreams, with a few receiving extra awards for outstanding community service. The announcement was made during a virtual ceremony with proud families and Rotarians cheering them on. The funds were made possible through local events like the Family Ribfest and Golf to Give. Congrats to all the recipients!
Weather
Monday, June 23
☀️ Sunny and hot.
High: 35°C | Low: 25°C
Tuesday, June 24
🌤️ Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
High: 33°C | Low: 21°C
Wednesday, June 25
🌥️ Mostly cloudy and cooler.
High: 27°C | Low: 18°C
Events
6 Steps to a Better Business 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | June 24 (more info)
Location: Touchdown Coworking Space, 2030 Bristol Circle, Oakville
Description: Business workshop outlining six strategic steps for growth and success. Includes networking, free snacks, and optional coaching opportunities.
Oakville Networking Social 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | June 24 (more info)
Location: The Gingerman Social Eatery, 416 Kerr Street, Oakville
Description: Casual in-person networking hosted by The Oakville Networkers on the patio. Open to all—bring a friend and connect over summer conversation.
Lululemon Oakville Lakeshore Run Club 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | June 24 (more info)
Location: George’s Square, Sumner Avenue and Reynolds Street, Oakville
Description: Weekly group run welcoming all levels, hosted by lululemon’s community team. Free to join; RSVP required via Eventbrite.
Business Networking Meet-Up 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | June 25 (more info)
Location: Staples Studio, 320 North Service Road West, Oakville
Description: Semi-structured networking session for entrepreneurs to connect, exchange elevator pitches, and explore referrals. Hosted by The Entrepreneurs’ Network.
LeadTribes Oakville 12:15 PM | June 25 (more info)
Location: Milestones Restaurant, 3051 Vega Boulevard, Mississauga
Description: In-person networking event for entrepreneurs focused on leadership and relationship-building. Hosted by LeadTribes to support professional development in Ontario.
Canada Day with Halton Police Services 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | June 25 (more info)
Location: Monarch House, 1405 North Service Road East, Oakville
Description: Canada Day celebration featuring police cruiser visits, games, and community fun. Hosted by Monarch House with Halton Police Services’ Youth Engagement Team.
Oakville Girlfriends Walk 5:30 PM | June 25 (more info)
Location: Kelly’s Bake Shoppe, 259 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville
Description: Group walk through Downtown Oakville blending fitness and community networking. Ends with treats, swag bags, and connections at Kelly’s Bake Shoppe.
Bronte Book Club 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | June 26 (more info)
Location: Taste of Colombia Café, 67 Bronte Road, Oakville
Description: Monthly book discussion featuring Swiftly Flowing Waters by Pat Lamondin Skene, with the author in attendance.
Oakville After 5 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | June 26 (more info)
Location: The Gingerman Social Eatery, 416 Kerr Street, Oakville
Description: One-hour interactive networking session for entrepreneurs hosted by LeadTribes. Share your business, collaborate, and connect with others in a supportive setting.
Flowers... Now what? 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | June 26 (more info)
Location: The Floral Collective Inc., 335 Kerr Street, Oakville
Description: Hands-on workshop on flower care and arrangement techniques. Bring your own vase or purchase one onsite; suitable for all skill levels.
Thursday Night Trivia at The Hungry Italian 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | June 26 (more info)
Location: The Hungry Italian, 1911 Ironoak Way, Oakville
Description: Visual trivia night hosted by ruby PUB TRIVIA featuring digital scoring and prizes. Free to play; call ahead to reserve your table. Ages all welcome.
Bronte Lake Notes: Fiddlestix 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | June 26 (more info)
Location: Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville
Description: Free outdoor concert featuring a performance by Fiddlestix, the high-energy fiddle rock band. All ages welcome to enjoy music by the harbour.
Sunset Kino: In-between 8:30 PM | June 26 (more info)
Location: Oakville Galleries, 1306 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville
Description: Outdoor avant-garde film screening themed “In-between,” introduced at sunset with live projections by artist Faisal Anwar.
Oakville Multicultural Night 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | June 27 (more info)
Location: Queen Elizabeth Park Centre, 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville
Description: Evening celebration featuring an opening ceremony, multicultural performances, cultural booths, and food sampling.
Friday Night Jazz in Towne Square 7:00 PM | June 27 (more info)
Location: Towne Square, (Location TBD), Oakville
Description: Live jazz performances featuring John Canham & Joe Dukes and a quartet. Enjoy classic jazz sounds every Friday night in June.
Thank You!
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