Oakville North-Burlington Newsletter February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
“Ontario’s economic strength is built on partnership, productivity, and a deeply integrated relationship with the United States. During his recent visit to Washington, Premier Doug Ford met with U.S. leaders to advocate for stable, rules based trade and to address tariff challenges affecting Ontario workers and businesses. Ontario is the number one export destination for 17 U.S. states and supports millions of American jobs while driving growth here at home. In 2024, Ontario exported approximately $220 billion in goods to the United States. From automotive manufacturing and advanced technology to agriculture and critical minerals, our cross-border supply chains remain interconnected and essential to protecting local jobs and long term prosperity.”. — MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos
Community Pride as Maltais and Fast Capture Olympic Silver
Burlington is beaming with pride as we congratulate our hometown athletes Emma Maltais and Renata Fast on earning Olympic Silver with Team Canada.
What a battle on the ice. In a game defined by intensity, discipline, and heart, they competed with everything they had until the final whistle.
Emma and Renata have shown young athletes across our community what dedication, perseverance, and belief can achieve. Your journey continues to inspire, and Burlington stands proudly behind you.
Celebrating Hospitality Leadership Across Our Community
February 23 marks the first Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day in Ontario, celebrating the professionalism and dedication of more than 426,000 hospitality workers across the province.
To recognize this important occasion, Frank Vismeg, Business Development Consultant for Holiday Inn and Suites Oakville, and his team were acknowledged for their leadership and outstanding service. Hospitality professionals are the backbone of the tourism and local business sectors, playing a vital role in making communities welcoming places to live and visit.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Frank and the entire team for the care, commitment, and excellence they bring to Oakville North Burlington every day.
A Permanent Tribute at Burnet Park
As we mark Black History Month, it is meaningful to see our community continue to honour Oakville’s deep and enduring Black history.
The Town of Oakville recently unveiled the Samuel and Martha Adams Memorial at Burnet Park, a permanent art installation recognizing the legacy of Samuel Adams, a free African American who settled in Bronte in the 1850s and became a prominent member of Oakville’s Black community.
Thoughtfully designed by SOCA Studio of Contemporary Architecture, a Black-owned Toronto-based architecture and urban design studio, the installation incorporates sculptured iron benches paying tribute to Adams’ profession as a blacksmith, along with salvaged stones from the foundation of the historic Adams family home.
Community Students Participate in 2026 Model Parliament
We recognized five amazing students in grades 10 and 11 from four different schools in our community with certificates for taking part in Day One of this year’s Model Parliament at Queen’s Park. Their schools included St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School, Iroquois Ridge High School, Appleby College, and Garth Webb Secondary School.
The 2026 Model Parliament brings 118 high school students from communities across the province to Queen’s Park for three full days of seminars, parliamentary simulations, and meetings with MPPs and officials. The program provides students with the opportunity to meet like minded peers from across Ontario while gaining knowledge of our province’s parliamentary practices and traditions.
Ontario and Greece Deepen Economic Partnerships
Premier Ford welcomed business leaders and government officials from Greece to Queen’s Park as part of the Hellenic Delegation hosted by the Pan-Messenian Federation of USA & Canada.
Ontario is home to one of the largest Greek communities in Canada and values its strong cultural and economic ties with Greece. Discussions focused on strengthening trade relationships, expanding economic partnerships, and deepening the historic bonds between our jurisdictions.
Ontario remains proud of the vibrant Hellenic community that continues to contribute to our province’s cultural and economic success.
Ontario Supporting $250 Million Investment to Expand Life-Saving Medical Isotope Production at Bruce Power
As part of our plan to protect Ontario, our government is proud to support a partnership that strengthens Indigenous participation in Ontario’s economy and expands access to life-saving medical treatments for people here at home and around the world,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “The partnership between Saugeen Ojibway Nation and Bruce Power will reinforce Ontario’s strategic position in medical isotope production.
Learn more: Ontario Supporting $250 Million Investment to Expand Life-Saving Medical Isotope Production at Bruce Power
Province Awards Contract to Build New Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place
The Ontario government has unveiled the final design and awarded the contract to build and maintain the new Ontario Science Centre, a major milestone in the province’s plan to transform Ontario Place into a year-round, world-class, family-friendly destination. The new 400,000-square-foot facility will include a state-of-the-art building, integrated pod complex, new interactive exhibits and an improved and upgraded Cinesphere, with more space dedicated to programming than at the previous site. Once completed, as early as 2029, the Science Centre will be a cornerstone of the revitalized Ontario Place, providing new experiences for families, creating more than 1,000 jobs in the construction and tourism sectors, and boosting economic growth across Toronto and the region. Click here to watch the video
Learn more: Province Awards Contract to Build New Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place
Ontario Increasing Access to Dementia Care in Long-Term Care Homes
The Ontario government is strengthening dementia care at long-term care homes, by announcing the first 17 homes participating in the new Improving Dementia Care Program (IDCP) and increasing access to behavioural specialized units (BSUs). The government is investing $9 million over three years in the IDCP to better support residents living with dementia and is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario’s long-term care system by making targeted investments that ensure residents get the quality of care and quality of life they need and deserve.
Learn more: Ontario Increasing Access to Dementia Care in Long-Term Care Homes
Ontario Protecting Northern and Rural Livestock Producers
In the face of economic uncertainty, our government is protecting Northern and rural Ontario’s agriculture sector by cutting red tape and streamlining this vital program to help the industry thrive,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “The Veterinary Assistance Program has a long history of supporting veterinarians and farmers, and this redesign is an important first step in strengthening the program to better support agricultural production.
Learn more: Ontario Protecting Northern and Rural Livestock Producers
Ontario Taking Next Steps to Widen Highway 17 Between Renfrew and Arnprior
The Ontario government issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to design the expansion of Highway 17 from two to four lanes between the Town of Renfrew and Arnprior. Highway 17 is a critical link in the Trans-Canada highway system and a vital trade corridor, connecting communities across Eastern Ontario and supporting the movement of people and goods throughout the region.
Learn more: Ontario Taking Next Steps to Widen Highway 17 Between Renfrew and Arnprior
Pink Shirt Day
On Pink Shirt Day, we stand united against bullying and reaffirm our commitment to kindness, respect, and inclusion.
Every individual deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported in school, in the workplace, and throughout our community. Even the smallest acts of kindness can have a meaningful and lasting impact.
Let us continue to choose compassion. Let us continue to choose respect.
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