Good morning Oakville. Happy Wednesday!

Here is what to expect in today’s issue:

  • 💦 Pool Reopens, Winter Magic, & AI Police

  • 🔥 Women in Fire Fighting & Rising Hockey Star

  • 📅 Some exciting events to keep you busy!

Thanks for being part of our growing community, let’s dive in!

~ Nick

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🔧 Iroquois Ridge Pool Reopens

After nearly 11 months of renovations, the Iroquois Ridge pool is officially back open. Construction began in January and included key upgrades to the HVAC system and floor tiling around the pools. Although the project was originally expected to wrap by summer, several delays pushed the reopening to this past Saturday, with even a last-minute one-week delay added just last week.

The Town says staff have worked hard to refresh the facility and welcome swimmers back. With the pool now ready for laps, lessons, and leisure, it’s a much-anticipated return for east Oakville residents.

🎄 Winter Wonders Returns to RBG

Holiday cheer is set to return to Hendrie Park as the Royal Botanical Gardens brings back its Winter Wonders event from November 27 to January 4. This year’s edition features festive lights, interactive art by Canadian artists, seasonal music, and a brand-new artisan village with local crafts and gifts.

Family favourites like the RBG Express train and the indoor Botanical Train Display are also returning. Adult tickets are $22, children’s tickets $18, and kids under 2 get in free.

📰 More News

🔥 Oakville Fire Hosts Landmark Symposium

Source: oakvillenews.org

Oakville Fire Department hosted the largest Fire Service Women Ontario Training Symposium in 15 years from October 23-25, drawing over 200 fire professionals from across Canada and the U.S. The event featured hands-on training, classroom sessions, and networking aimed at empowering women and allies in the fire service.

Held in partnership with Fire Service Women Ontario, the symposium showcased Oakville’s commitment to inclusive leadership and professional excellence. A proud moment for the town and a boost to future-ready firefighting.

🏒 Oakville's Belchetz Joins CHL-USA Challenge

Oakville native Ethan Belchetz has been selected to represent Team CHL at the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge later this month in Alberta. The event, set for November 25 in Calgary and November 26 in Lethbridge, pits top NHL draft eligible CHL players against the U.S. U-18 National Team.

Belchetz, a standout with the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires, has 24 points in 19 games this season and impressed with Team Canada at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. He is currently ranked fourth in Sportsnet’s latest draft projections. A big stage awaits.

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Wednesday, November 12
🌧️ Cloudy and breezy with a shower in places
High: 5°C | Low: 2°C

Thursday, November 13
⛅ Partial sunshine, breezy, a chance of showers
High: 8°C | Low: 1°C

Friday, November 14
☁️ Mostly cloudy
High: 6°C | Low: 0°C

💘 Oakville Speed Dating (Ages 45–55F / 48–58M)
Wed 11/12 @ 7PM-9PM
Paradiso

🎬 Silver Screamers
Wed 11/12 @ 7:30PM
Film.Ca Cinemas

☕ Coffee & Conversation
Thu 11/13 @ 1PM
The Women’s Centre of Halton

🎨 Paint Nite
Thu 11/13 @ 7PM-9PM
Dave & Buster’s

🎭 The Dining Room – Stage Play
Thu-Sun 11/13-11/16 @ Various Times
West End Studio Theatre

🛍️ Pop-Up Twilight Market
Fri 11/14 @ 4:30PM-8:30PM
Joshua Farm Gallery

🎄 Hometown Holiday – Light Up the Night
Fri 11/14 @ 5PM-9PM
Towne Square

🕯️ Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Fri 11/14 @ 6:30PM
Knox Presbyterian Church

🎭 Theatresports
Fri 11/14 @ 8PM-9:45PM
Black Box Theatre, QEPCCC

🎅 Oakville Santa Claus Parade – “Snow Much Fun!”
Sat 11/15 @ 9AM
Downtown Oakville

🎄 St. Dominic Christmas Market
Sat 11/15 @ 9AM-2PM
St. Dominic Parish

🎉 St. Luke’s Palermo Christmas Bazaar
Sat 11/15 @ 9AM-3PM
3114 Dundas St W

🐶 OMHS Holiday Pet Pics
Sat 11/15 @ 10AM-3PM
Ren’s Pets

📚 Adult Book Club – Where the Jasmine Blooms
Sat 11/15 @ 10AM-11AM
Woodside Branch

🎄 Christmas Market 2025
Sat 11/15 @ 10:30AM-5PM
Film.Ca Cinemas

🍪 K-Pop Demon Hunters Cookie Workshop (Kids)
Sat 11/15 @ 2PM-4PM
2030 Bristol Circle, Suite 210

🧘 Yoga Swing Sound Bath Experience
Sat 11/15 @ 7PM-8:30PM
Haven Pilates & Co.

🏒 PINK in the RINK Game
Sat 11/15 @ 7PM
Sixteen Mile Creek Sports Complex

🎸 Retro Crush – 80’s Dance Party
Sat 11/15 @ 8:30PM-12:30AM
The Oakville Pump & Patio

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Holiday Workshop – Clay Wreaths
Sun 11/16 @ 12PM-2PM
Gairloch Gardens

🤝 GIVEOakville LIVE!
Sun 11/16 @ 1PM-3PM
Appleby College

❓ Trivia

  • Wednesday at Pump and patio

  • Wednesday at Blk Swan

  • Thursday Night at The Hungry Italian

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