Check out this listing from Dan Cooper Group at 236 O’Donoghue Avenue:

This spacious family home in Oakville’s River Oaks community is perfect for multi-generational living. With a rare in-law or guest suite addition featuring a private entrance, full kitchen, and balcony, it offers comfort and independence for extended family or guests.

Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, and a walkout to the patio. The backyard is summer-ready with a heated inground pool, cabana, and exposed aggregate patio.

What would you guess this home is listed for?

Oakville’s culinary scene continues to grow. Acclaimed Toronto Thai restaurant Pii Nong is expanding west, with its first GTA location outside the city set to open this spring in downtown Oakville. Known for its bold dishes and eye-catching drinks, the new restaurant will take over the spot at 266 Lakeshore Rd. E, right in the heart of the town’s bustling core.

Pii Nong rose to fame with its Midtown flagship, a 10,000-square-foot destination featuring a Thai market and spa upstairs. While it’s still unclear if Oakville’s version will include those extras, locals can expect a wide-ranging menu of street food classics and modern Thai creations, from khao soi to soft shell crab curry.

One of our top picks in this month’s event guide is happening soon, the Butter Tart Market is back at Oakville Place on Saturday, February 7 from 10am to 5pm. Over 50 vendors will fill the lower level with baked goods, artisan treats, and more than a few ways to break a New Year’s resolution.

You can try classic tarts or get adventurous with maple bacon, Nutella, and blueberry cheesecake tarts. Admission is free, and there will even be judges on-site to decide the title for best tart of the market.

Oakville has once again landed near the top of The Globe and Mail’s national livability rankings, placing sixth in Canada and second in Ontario. In its third annual edition, the study examined 454 municipalities using 58 factors including health care, community, climate, education, and transportation to determine overall quality of life.

Among towns its size, Oakville ranked first in Ontario and second nationwide, with especially strong scores in access to health care, education, and community belonging. Way to go Oakville!

📈 RBC Economist Shares 2026 Forecast with Oakville Crowd

🖼️ Oakville Artists Wanted for 2026 Photo Mural Project

Five familiar names from Oakville are set to represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, continuing a streak of excellence often highlighted in this newsletter. From hockey and figure skating to freestyle skiing and snowboarding, each athlete brings serious podium potential.

Brianne Jenner returns for her fourth Games, joined by first-time Olympian Kristen O’Neill. Freestyle skier Evan McEachran and snowboarder Kaylie Buck are back for another shot, while Madeline Schizas heads in strong after winning her fourth national title. Oakville will be watching and cheering every step of the way.

Emily Carr Public School has earned international recognition as one of just two Canadian schools chosen as a Global Ambassador for Crayola’s 2026 Creativity Week. Selected from over 1,200 applicants across 11 countries, the Oakville elementary school was highlighted for its commitment to creative learning and inclusive classroom culture.

The school received a surprise shipment of art supplies ahead of the week-long celebration, which connects creativity with literacy, science, and emotional learning. Staff say the response from students has been enthusiastic and inspiring.

Monday, February 2
🌨️ Light snow / Mostly cloudy
High: ‑6 °C | Low: ‑125°C

Tuesday, February 3
🌨️ Light snow / Partly cloudy
High: ‑3 °C | Low: ‑11 °C

Wednesday, February 4
⛅ Partly sunny / Mostly cloudy
High: ‑4 °C | Low: ‑11 °C