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William Short has been named Oakville’s new Town Clerk, officially starting June 4. With over 15 years in government and a decade of municipal leadership, Short most recently served as Regional Clerk for the Region of Waterloo. His appointment was approved at the May 20 Planning and Development meeting.

Mayor Rob Burton welcomed Short, citing his strong background in local government. He succeeds Vicki Tytaneck, who retired in March. As Town Clerk, Short will oversee council meetings, maintain official records, and ensure transparency in line with key municipal legislation.

The Halton District School Board’s 38th annual Special Athletics Track Meet will take place on Friday, June 13 at Garth Webb Secondary School in Oakville. Running from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the event celebrates students with diverse abilities through a range of inclusive activities like races, basketball, soccer, bowling and sensory stations.

More than 450 athletes from across Halton will participate, supported by peers, families, and volunteers. The day includes food provided by local Optimist Clubs and support from student helpers at Emily Carr Public School. “Every year, the Special Athletics Track Meet offers a meaningful opportunity for students with diverse abilities to connect with peers, showcase their skills and have fun,” said HDSB Director of Education Curtis Ennis.

Three Grade 10 students from Thomas A. Blakelock High School have been named regional finalists in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition for their shark-repelling fishnet. Emmy Nah, Amrutha Kosuri, and Veera Kalsi, part of the school’s I-STEM program, designed the net using electromagnets and blue LEDs to deter sharks from fishing gear, aiming to protect endangered marine life and preserve ocean ecosystems.

The Oakville trio has already earned $2,500 in Samsung products and hopes to further develop their prototype with future funding. With guidance from teacher Ainslie-Maria D'Alesio, the students have balanced innovation with schoolwork while also championing women in STEM. “While we were solving the issue of life underwater, we were also helping solve gender equality,” said Kalsi. Their achievement marks a proud moment for Oakville and a promising step toward sustainable marine practices.

Four members of the Halton Regional Police Service have been appointed to the Order of Merit of Police Forces, a prestigious national honour recognizing exceptional service. Deputy Chiefs Jeff Hill and Kevin Maher, along with Superintendents Susan Biggs and Jeffrey Sandy, received the award at Rideau Hall during National Police Week.

The award highlights their career-long contributions to policing and community service. “It was very good for the service too, because it is a national recognition,” said Hill. Governor General Mary Simon, who presided over the ceremony, praised the recipients for their strength and commitment in the face of challenging situations.

Monday, May 26
☀️ Plenty of sun.
High: 17 °C | Low: 11 °C

Tuesday, May 27
☁️ Mainly cloudy and cool.
High: 16 °C | Low: 11 °C

Wednesday, May 28
🌧️ Breezy in the morning with periods of rain.
High: 14 °C | Low: 12 °C

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