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Shoot 360, a basketball training centre that combines AI-powered analytics with real-time coaching, is opening its largest Canadian location in Oakville on May 29. The facility at 89 Loyalist Trail promises interactive drills, performance tracking, and gamified workouts for players of all levels.

The grand opening includes coach meet-and-greets, giveaways, and first access to founding memberships. The first 200 members get a complimentary Wilson basketball and limited edition gear. Monthly memberships range from $179 to $329.

Sneak peek tours run May 24 to 26, with times varying each day. The facility pitches itself as a training experience unlike anything else in the region.

Exciting times for any local basketball enthusiasts.

Oakville is throwing a free community party on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate the newly expanded Sixteen Mile Sports Complex.

The site now includes a 65,000 square-foot community centre with a fitness centre, gym, and program spaces, plus an 18,000-square-foot Oakville Public Library branch. Aquatic facilities and outdoor courts for basketball, pickleball, tennis, and beach volleyball are set to open this summer.

The day kicks off with opening remarks from Council at 11 a.m., followed by scavenger hunts, try-it activities with local partners, and more relaxed activities in the library. Free parking is available off Sixteen Mile Drive or Neyagawa Boulevard, though walking or cycling is encouraged.

Looking for some part time work? The Town of Oakville is hiring election workers for the October 26 municipal election, with positions open to anyone 16 and older. No prior experience is required, full training is provided.

Roles include Assistant Deputy Returning Officer for ballots and revisions, all paid at the same rate. The town is encouraging students, retirees, and multilingual residents to apply.

Applications will stay open until all positions are filled. All voting locations are fully accessible, and individuals of all abilities are welcome to apply.

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In an interview with Oakville News, Oakville’s Kristin O’Neill looked back on a whirlwind Olympic debut at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, where she helped Canada bring home silver.

She described the experience as surreal, full of “pinch me moments,” made even more special by having her parents, sisters, partner, friends, and extended supporters there with her.

O’Neill said the gold medal game brought both pride and heartbreak. She scored Canada’s lone goal, a shorthanded finish she called instinctive after joining Laura Stacey on the rush instead of changing. The late U.S. tying goal and overtime loss were tough, but O’Neill said Canada was proud of its effort, especially after many had counted them out.

A painful finish, but one remarkable Olympic debut for Oakville’s own.

Young women aged 15 to 18 across Halton can now apply for Blaze Fire Academy, a free two-day program that gives participants hands-on experience in fire services. The academy runs August 6 and 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oakville's Fire Training Campus.

Up to 24 participants will be selected to take part in team-based activities including forcible entry, roof operations, fire hydrant competitions, and fire prevention training. The program is hosted jointly by fire departments in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Halton Hills.

Applications close June 23 at 4 p.m. The academy aims to introduce young women to career paths in fire services through immersive, hands-on learning.

Wednesday, May 13
🌧️ Cloudy with rain
High: 15°C | Low: 7°C

Thursday, May 14
⛅ Mix of sun & cloud
High: 12°C | Low: 7°C

Friday, May 15
⛅ Intervals of sun & cloud
High: 16°C | Low: 10°C