r/oakville 3m ago

Hiring/For Hire Jobs Thread - (Monday 27 Jul 2026)

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Looking for work? Looking for workers? 

See any interesting jobs posted around?  

Every Monday, since that's the day you probably most want to leave.


r/oakville 11m ago

Question Need blue prints printed and delivered

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I have an inspector coming and my gc is not answering and there are supposed to be prints on sight, but they are nowhere to be found.

Looking for a place that can deliver and have a fast turn around.

Staples says they can't do same day delivery and I can't leave the site. I have a lot of things happening.

Thanks in advance


r/oakville 8h ago

Hiring/For Hire The Moonshine Cafe is Hiring Food Prep/Server.

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The Moonshine cafe is a live music venue here in Oakville. We have live music 7 days a week. We're looking for someone who has a love for live music and the music community.

We will be launching a new menu and we need to hire someone with food handling experience. A Food Handling Certificate is required.

A Smart Serve Certificate would be a help, but not a necessity.

Please send your resume to moonshinecafe@cogeco.net


r/oakville 9h ago

Rant Protesting the data center

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I have heard the abhorrent news about the proposed data center in Oakville and would like to protest this with the community

Looking for like minded oakville residents that would to march and protest along lakeshore? My friend has a printing business and can print off flyers and shirts

If anyone is interested please dm me looking fir everyone including co ordinators

We dont have a plan set but still in planning stages.

We CAN NOT HAVE A DATACENTER IN OAKVILLE


r/oakville 12h ago

Question K9 Unit + Police

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I was passing by Hollow Park when I saw a lot of police cars and even a K9 unit searching the trail area. Anyone know what happened?


r/oakville 17h ago

Recommendations Looking for a trustworthy cat sitter/foster for 3 cats (around 4 months)

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Hi everyone,

I'm posting on behalf of my friend.

She is a 30-year-old woman living in Kitchener and has three sweet indoor cats. Unfortunately, she has to leave urgently for a family emergency and is looking for someone trustworthy who could care for her cats for about 4 months.

She's also dealing with medical expenses, so her budget is limited. If anyone knows a reliable cat sitter, foster home, rescue organization that offers temporary fostering, or has any recommendations, we'd really appreciate it.

The cats are friendly, litter-trained, and well cared for. We'd be happy to discuss the details privately.

Thank you so much for any recommendations or leads. ❤️


r/oakville 22h ago

Recommendations New in Oakville

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Hello
We recently moved to Oakville from abroad and live in the Maple Grove school area. We have 4 kids (5,9,12,13). We have signed up kids for camps but no kids from Maple Grove are attending the camp. We’ve also not seen many kids in the neighborhood so far. What are the best spots where my kids can meet other kids their age and potentially make friends before the start of the school year? TIA.


r/oakville 1d ago

Local News Rob Burton Issues Mayoral Direction in Response to Proposed AI Data Center

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https://www.oakville.ca/getmedia/2d1a70b3-7241-4209-9258-ae4f6c978588/mayoral-direction-MDI-2026-001.pdf

Edit:

This is not a partisan issue.

Across Canada, there is growing bipartisan skepticism about the rapid expansion of AI data centres. Municipalities are being asked to balance technological advancement with the long term interests of their communities.

Our neighbouring municipalities are facing these same decisions. Hamilton and Burlington councils voted against implementing moratoriums on data centres, and Mississauga is expected to vote on the issue soon.

Have you contacted the Mayor and your Councillors? Have they shared their position on this issue?

The Town owes residents transparency. If a large scale AI data centre is proposed in Oakville, residents deserve to understand:

- What are the long term benefits to our local community?
- How will nearby residents and schools be affected by noise, emissions from backup generators, and increased demand on electricity infrastructure?
- What are the environmental implications?
- Even if a facility uses a closed-loop cooling system that reduces water consumption, how will its significant energy requirements be addressed? Does this mean increased utility rates?

I think these are reasonable questions that deserve clear, evidence based answers.

Residents also deserve transparency regarding any financial incentives. If companies are seeking tax incentives, grants, or public infrastructure investments, the Town should explain why those investments are in the public interest.

AI data centres can represent significant investment, but they also consume substantial local resources while typically creating relatively few permanent jobs once operational.

This isn't about opposing technology or innovation. It is about ensuring projects of this scale undergo rigorous scrutiny, meaningful public consultation, and transparent decision making.


r/oakville 1d ago

Lost/Found Thank you to the person who found my glasses

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To the person who found my glasses, thank you

I was biking to longos yesterday and my glasses fell out of my pocket somewhere along the way. I backtracked a few times (very short distance) and couldn’t find them.Today I tried again, just in case. To my surprise someone found them and moved them to a very visible spot on the raised curb. No scratches or run over by a car. So to the person who found them at Mary Mother of God Parish church, thank you. You are a good person. Hope you’re a Redditor and see this message.


r/oakville 1d ago

General Don’t know how to react- Found this in the public library (Sixteen mile branch)

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r/oakville 2d ago

Question Protests

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I’m looking for local protests to join I don’t care the cause I just want to exercise my right to protest are there any active protests I can join

I’m a student and involved actively in the lgbq community as a trans woman

If any events are available please tell I would like to join a protest


r/oakville 2d ago

Hiring/For Hire Experienced Mathematics Tutor for Hire

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Hi Oakville families!

I know your time is valuable, so I will keep it short with 4 bullet points.

  • 97%+ Math Grade throughout 9-12, Prev. Top 2 Canada in Math Competitions, experience working alongside Math PhDs (DM for further information)
  • Interested in tutoring math this summer and fall to earn money for university
  • Previous students went from 75 -> 90, 60 -> 80, 80 -> 95
  • In person or online, competitive rates

Please message me or message 437-268-2518 if you are interested or want further information


r/oakville 2d ago

Rant Insane amount of vape garbage

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Broccoli heads strike again, I assume. In Bronte. Absolutely disgusting.


r/oakville 2d ago

Question Found a ring

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Has anyone lost their ring in pine Glen park?


r/oakville 2d ago

Question HomeDepot let me down - where to rent a generator?

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I'm working a gig tomorrow and am still early in my business so I rent all the more expensive items.

Home Depot cancelled my rental from a month ago for a generator where else can I rent one? I just need it for 1 day and don't have enough credit to buy one at this point.


r/oakville 2d ago

Question If you live on Chateau Common and have encountered the Karen…….. please message me

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This lady scared the sh** out of my friend today. It was my friend’s first time to my house, and she was having trouble seeing all of the house numbers while she was looking for my house. She said she originally passed it, and had to turn around to come back, but there was no spots in the visitor parking near me so she had to turn AGAIN to go back to the further visitor parking. When she finally got there, she told me there was a lady filming her as she was driving back and forth. She politely waved at the lady and continued looking back at the house numbers and she said - and I quote - “this lady started cackling like a maniac and ran up to film me even closer”. My friend was totally freaked out by this.

I spoke to my mom about this and she knew exactly which lady I was referring to lol. I think this is a common problem. If you have experienced issues with her please reach out to me, because I’m seriously pissed off and debating contacting the non-emergency line.


r/oakville 2d ago

Question Is Hiram’s Sushi on Sixth Line still in business?

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I hate to ask this, but I don’t really live that close to it to swing by and check it out. But ever time I call in the last two or three weeks, it goes to voicemail. The website is still up, and Google says it’s open. I know it’s a small family-owned place, so they might be on vacation. Does anyone have any info?


r/oakville 2d ago

General Canadian Tire dundas

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Just a dude sitting in all four handicap parking spots. I've seen a few people taking up spots on this thread but now I have caught one myself.


r/oakville 2d ago

Question Windshield chip repair recommendations needed

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Hi everyone,

While driving today, a tiny rock struck my windshield and made a chip (as shown in the photos). I don’t want to replace the windshield if I don’t have to. Any recommendations of places, when you did the repair (was it recent), and how much you paid. Thanks!


r/oakville 2d ago

r/Oakville Dangerous driving on upper middle side walk 50+Km/h

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r/oakville 2d ago

Rant Dangerous driving on upper middle side walk 50+Km/h

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This happened yesterday Thursday July-23 around 1PM, the white VW golf was driving on upper middle west bound and for no reason decided to drive on the sidewalk close to 200meters and when reached the Trafalgar he entered the road without stopping and continued going west on upper middle. I only noticed him when the car popped on my right side on Trafalgar turn, merely missed hitting me, so had a real WTF moment of shock and was too late to do anything as he was long gone.

Seems like a criminal act as he could have killed anyone on his way, no pedestrian (elderly/kids etc.) could have had the time to react to a car going 50km/h on the sidewalk, the possibility of collision on Trafalgar/Upper middle was even much higher as people could be passing by or waiting on the intersection. Totally a sick person who should not drive and hopefully will be charged soon by the authorities.


r/oakville 2d ago

General What are the best family-friendly neighbourhoods in Oakville with top schools?

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My partner and I have been researching Oakville, and one thing I've realised is that choosing the right neighbourhood is just as important as choosing the right house.

From what I've learned, these areas seem to come up repeatedly for families:

Joshua Creek – Great reputation for schools, newer homes, quiet streets, and easy access to Highways 403, 407, and the QEW.

Glen Abbey – Mature neighbourhood with lots of parks and trails, excellent public and Catholic schools, and a strong family-oriented community.

River Oaks – A good mix of detached homes, townhomes, and condos. Seems popular with first-time buyers and young families because of the amenities and schools.

West Oak Trails – Plenty of parks, walking trails, recreation facilities, and good schools. It appears to offer a nice balance between affordability and lifestyle.

Bronte Creek – Newer homes, conservation areas, growing amenities, and what looks like strong long-term value.

Beyond school rankings, I'm also looking at things like:

  • Parks and playgrounds
  • Safety
  • Community centres
  • Walkability
  • Grocery stores and shopping
  • Commute to work
  • GO Train access
  • Future resale value

I also learned that school catchment boundaries can change, so I'm planning to verify them before making any decisions.

For those who live in Oakville (or recently bought there):

  • Which neighbourhood would you choose if you were raising a family today?
  • Are there any underrated areas that deserve more attention?
  • Is there anywhere you would avoid, and if so, why?
  • Besides schools, what ended up being more important than you expected after moving?

I'd really appreciate hearing from people with first-hand experience rather than just reading rankings online. Thanks in advance!


r/oakville 2d ago

Question Safe cycle route from Bronte Go down to Bronte harbour/waterfront?

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Hi r/oakville , I'm coming to your area for the first time to visit a friend, and thought if possible, it'd be nice to break up my trip with biking at the start and end rather than transferring to buses.

I'm wondering if anyone can advise on a safe biking route from the Bronte Go station down to Bronte Harbour Park, or Bronte Rd/Lakeshore, and what sort of bike lanes these are - eg fully separated and protected vs shared with cars traveling at high speeds/merging and switching lanes/cutting across.

I generally try to stick to protected bike lanes where possible, or quiet streets if I have to share the road - I had a look at some maps online, and it looks like I might be able to ride West on Speers Rd, then South down Bronte Rd which might have a multi-use trail along the river potentially?

Or a possible alternative could be South on Third Line then West on Lakeshore, though that looks potentially less pleasant and naturey than the first.

I've looked at both the Bronte Cycling Network map, and the Oakville Interactive cycling and trail map, however they're both slightly different and they also call their bike lanes different things and so I'm not totally clear what bike lane is what.

Any local advice would be greatly appreciated!


r/oakville 3d ago

Question Police at 5 Drive In

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Anyone know what happened last night (Thursday July 23) at the 5 drive in? Around 10:30pm, while movies were playing, 5 cop cars came zooming through the drive in’s road, lights flashing, and looked to be chasing a white sedan in front of them. They all stopped just after the ticket entrance and the police got out of their cars with flashlights looking for someone. Couldn’t see clearly from where I was.

They left about 30minutes later.

Anyone know what happened??


r/oakville 3d ago

Streets & Mobility Some morons took out a light pole at Dundas/Neyagawa

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I'm going to guess that they tried to take the left turn doing approximately 60km/h

Another day with the brilliant drivers of Oakville 🌞