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:

Thanks for being part of our growing community. Let us know what you loved in today’s issue by replying to this email, and….

Let’s dive in!

Did you hear? Pollen season is finally over.
Now’s the perfect time to book your window cleaning—up to 90% of indoor allergens come from pollen buildup on windows.

Our insured, licensed, and friendly team uses modern techniques and a detail-obsessed approach to make your windows shine.

Call us today and save 20% on your cleaning.
Your home’s appearance is our reputation.

📞 416 566 3570
🌐 www.blondieswindows.com

The Northeast Oakville Fair returns this Sunday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glenashton Park beside Iroquois Ridge Recreation Centre. Now in its sixth year, this free community event promises something for everyone, with bouncy castles, obstacle courses, face painting, live music, and hot air balloon rides.

Food lovers can enjoy tasty options from Arepa Republic, Curbside Food, and GTA Softee, along with free cotton candy and Film.ca popcorn served by volunteers. Sponsored by local businesses and supported by the Town of Oakville, the fair is a proud display of community spirit.

Ward 6 Councillors Tom Adams and Natalia Lishchyna, along with Mayor Rob Burton, are expected to attend and join in the fun. Organizers hope to see thousands enjoy the festivities, and volunteers, including students from Iroquois Ridge High School, will be there to welcome everyone.

Oakville residents can protect their personal information while supporting a good cause at the Shred Event Fundraiser happening Saturday, May 24. Hosted by Crime Stoppers of Halton in partnership with Blue-Pencil Information Management, the event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Halton police headquarters.

Participants are invited to bring unwanted personal or business documents to be securely shredded on-site using Blue-Pencil’s mobile shredding trucks. Donations of any amount are welcomed, with all proceeds supporting Crime Stoppers of Halton’s local safety and awareness initiatives.

The fundraiser aims to help residents guard against identity theft and financial fraud through proper document disposal. Whether you’re clearing out files at home or work, this is a simple and effective way to contribute to community safety in Oakville.

In just three days, Oakville readers and local businesses raised $4,125 and donated 15 care packages for Halton Women’s Place. The initiative, part of the Cares Spring Match: Sheltering our Communities campaign, was led by Oakville News in partnership with Canadian Tire Fairview Street. Each care package purchased was matched 13 times thanks to generous local sponsors.

Canadian Tire Fairview Street donated the care packages, with support from businesses including She's Got Leggz, QB Sports Bar Grill Games, Royal LePage - Burloak RE Services, and more. If you missed the campaign, you can still support your local shelter by donating directly.

Oakville’s own Paige Rutledge has earned two nominations at the 13th Annual Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) Awards. The rising country artist is up for Album of the Year and Breakthrough Artist of the Year, thanks to the success of her EP Break Up Rules, which explores the emotional journey of moving on after a relationship.

“This is my first year being nominated so it is exciting to have not only one nomination but two,” said Rutledge. Inspired by her grandfather’s love of classic country, she grew up listening to legends like Shania Twain and Johnny Cash. The CMAO Awards take place on Sunday, June 1.

Friday, May 23
🌧️ Periods of rain.
High: 12°C | Low: 8°C

Saturday, May 24
🌥️ Mainly cloudy with a chance of showers.
High: 14°C | Low: 8°C

Sunday, May 25
⛅ Partly cloudy with a chance of afternoon showers.
High: 15°C | Low: 8°C

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 Monday!

P.S. Interested in sponsoring our newsletter? Email us at [email protected].