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:

• 🏠 How are home prices looking in Oakville?

• 🐟 Salmon penning success

• 📅 Lots of events to keep you busy!

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News

📉 Oakville Home Prices Drop as Listings Climb

Oakville’s housing market cooled in March. The average home price slipped to $1.46 million, down $49,000 from February. Sales were down 33 percent compared to last year, while the number of homes for sale jumped by nearly 50 percent.

Detached homes saw the biggest price drop, now averaging $1.96 million. But not all homes followed the same path. Townhouse-style condos rose to $838,000, up over 8 percent.

Homes are taking about a month to sell, and with more options on the market, prices could keep softening. Still, compared to 2015, home values are up a huge 78 percent.

🌬️ Spring’s Still on Vacation

It’s Wednesday, and while the calendar says April, the weather clearly didn’t get the memo. This week’s been a wild mix of sun, snow, rain, and winds strong enough to relocate your garbage bins.

Monday gave us a brief hint of spring—then slammed us with cold rain and 70 km/h gusts. Tuesday followed up with flurries and wind chills that felt more like February.

Today’s slightly calmer, but don’t let your guard down. It’s still chilly, and more gloomy skies are on the way. Basically, it’s one of those weeks where you leave home in sunglasses and regret not wearing snow boots. Classic Ontario.

Community Spotlight

🎒 Support Halton Students, Double the Impact

The Halton Learning Foundation is back with its Your Community, Your Impact fundraiser—and this year, donations are being matched up to $25,000 thanks to CN.

The goal? Help more students focus on learning, not on empty stomachs or missing supplies. Last year’s campaign raised $30,000 and supported 150 students. This year, HLF has already helped over 2,500 and expects to reach 3,600 by June.

Want to chip in? Host a fundraiser, grab a ticket to Students in the Spotlight on April 30, or donate online. Every dollar goes toward meals, school gear, and making sure no student misses out.

🐟 Salmon Stocking Splash at Bronte Draws a Crowd

Families gathered at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park on Saturday for the 8th annual Chinook Salmon Penning event, helping release 15,000 fingerlings into the lake. Hosted by the Halton Region Salmon & Trout Association, the hands-on event gave kids like Lucas a front-row seat to local conservation in action.

The young salmon will spend a few weeks in floating pens at Bronte Outer Harbour before being released—eventually growing up to 40 pounds.

This community highlight, featured by Oakville News, brought together residents, volunteers, and plenty of wide-eyed kids for an afternoon that was both educational and full of splashy fun.

Weather

Wednesday, April 9
🌤️ Times of clouds and sun.
High: 6°C | Low: 1°C

Thursday, April 10
🌧️ Cloudy and windy; periods of snow and rain in the afternoon with little or no accumulation.
High: 4°C | Low: 1°C

Friday, April 11
☁️ Mostly cloudy and cold with a little rain.
High: 5°C | Low: 4°C

Events

• FREE Robotics Workshop for Grades 1-3 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | April 9 (more info)

  • Location: Zebra Robotics, 407 Iroquois Shore Road, Oakville

  • Description: Hands-on robotics workshop where children (with parent/guardian) will build and code their own robot while exploring mechanical concepts. Ages 6-9.

• Artist Talk: The Story Behind the Tower of Banned Books 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | April 9 (more info)

  • Location: OPL Central Branch, 120 Navy Street, Oakville

  • Description: Artist Kelly McCray discusses the evolution of the banned books art installation, from its origins as the Surveillance Tower to its current form as a statement on censorship.

• Fitness Class: Dance Essentials 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | April 9 (more info)

  • Location: Taste of Colombia, 67 Bronte Road, Oakville

  • Description: Ballet-inspired fitness class focusing on strength, flexibility and posture using barre exercises. Suitable for all levels. Refunds available up to 7 days before event.

• Matilda the Musical 7:30 PM | April 9 (more info)

  • Location: Oakville Centre for Performing Arts, 130 Navy Street, Oakville

  • Description: The award-winning musical about an extraordinary girl who changes her destiny. Winner of 47 international awards.

• Foam Fest Canada 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | April 10 (more info)

  • Location: Galaxy Banquet Hall, 475 North Service Road, Oakville

  • Description: Industry event featuring live demos, expert speakers and networking. $50 registration includes lunch.

• Thursday Coffee & Conversation 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | April 10 (more info)

  • Location: The Women's Centre, 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville

  • Description: Weekly social gathering for women to connect over coffee. Meet others and learn about center programs in a welcoming environment.

• Easter Cookie Decorating Workshop 6:30 PM | April 10 (more info)

  • Location: Figaro Coffee House, 350 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville

  • Description: Hands-on workshop decorating 5 Easter-themed sugar cookies. Learn professional techniques with beverages included.

• Toastmasters Meeting 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | April 10 (more info)

  • Location: Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, 3070 Neyagawa Boulevard, Oakville

  • Description: Free introductory Toastmasters session to build public speaking and leadership skills. Established 1957. Welcoming environment for all levels.

• Spring Home & Garden Show Multiple Times | April 11-13 (more info)

  • Location: Glen Abbey Community Centre, 1415 Third Line, Oakville

  • Description: Three-day showcase featuring home and garden exhibits, live music, and food offerings.

• The Psalms Project Concert 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | April 11 (more info)

  • Location: Chartwell Church, 228 Chartwell Road, Oakville

  • Description: An evening of music inspired by the Psalms, featuring the Mike Janzen Trio with special guests.

• Mother's Day High Tea & Puppies 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | April 12 (more info)

  • Location: Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, 152 Wilson Street, Oakville

  • Description: Celebrate Mother's Day with tea service, sweet treats, and puppy cuddles. Two seatings available (9:30AM & 11:30AM).

• Music by Candlelight: Oakville Symphony 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | April 12 (more info)

  • Location: Queen Elizabeth Park Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville

  • Description: Candlelit concert blending classical masterpieces with modern pop hits. Features string orchestra performing works from Brahms to Taylor Swift and BTS.

• Bronte's Spring Handmade Market 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | April 13 (more info)

  • Location: 79 Jones Street, Oakville

  • Description: Discover unique handmade goods from local artisans. Enjoy free soup with purchase, live music, and chances to win gift baskets. Food and drinks available.

• Easter Parade with Duran Place for Kids 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | April 13 (more info)

  • Location: Sheridan College Athletics Field, 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville

  • Description: Free family event featuring an Easter parade, children's characters, emergency vehicles, marching band, and the Easter Bunny. Food donations accepted for Fare Share Food Bank.

• Spring Fling Dumpling Popup 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM | April 13 (more info)

  • Location: 550 Speers Road, Oakville

  • Description: Enjoy freshly made dumplings and spring-inspired drinks at this lively popup event. Features chicken soup dumplings and mocktails.

• Parent & Kid Pasta Making Class 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | April 13 (more info)

  • Location: Mercato Sociale, 257 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville

  • Description: Interactive cooking class where families make gnocchi and farfalle pasta together. Includes full meal (pizza, salad, dessert) and non-alcoholic drinks. Nut-free.

Thank You!

Thank you for reading The Oakville Digest! We hope you found this edition helpful and insightful. We’d love to hear your feedback or any event suggestions you’d like us to feature in future issues. Don’t forget to share with friends and family, and we’ll see you Friday!

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