Oakville North-Burlington Newsletter February 6, 2026
February 6, 2026
“Ontario is proving to the world that we can deliver major nuclear energy projects on time and on budget. Last year, we returned another refurbished unit at Darlington four months ahead of schedule, and we’ve done it again. Completing the full Darlington refurbishment on time and under budget is a made-in-Canada win for our economy, generating $90 billion in economic benefits and supporting 14,200 good-paying jobs. It is a tremendous industrial advantage that Canada is among only six nations that own civilian nuclear technology, yet we stand alone as number one in building, operating, and refurbishing projects on time and on budget”.—MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos
Strengthening Local Healthcare Through Collaboration
Collaboration is essential to delivering quality healthcare close to home. Today, we met with the leadership at Halton Healthcare to review healthcare priorities, system capacity, and future funding opportunities. Thank you to Melissa Farrell, President and CEO, and her team for the quarterly update and the thoughtful and productive discussion with my colleagues Zee Hamid and Joseph Racinsky.
Visited Oakville Fire Department Training Centre
It was a pleasure to join Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner and Minister Stephen Crawford for a visit to the Oakville Fire Department’s training centre. Thank you to Fire Chief Boissonneault and the dedicated firefighters for the informative tour and for the essential work you do every day to keep the community safe.
New Central Region Hubs to Improve Access to Care
Exciting News! Ontario Health has selected Halton Healthcare to lead two Central Region initiatives focused on Mental Health and Addictions and Orthopedics.
These new intake hubs will improve how referrals are coordinated, helping reduce delays and create a clearer, more connected path to care for patients and families across our communities.
Learn more: New Central Region Hubs to Improve Access to Care
Oakville Proudly Represented on the Olympic Stage
At the Winter Olympics, Oakville is proudly represented on the world stage. Canada is sending 207 athletes to the Games, including five from Oakville, a mix of experienced Olympians and rising talent competing across four sports.
Meet the Oakville Five:
Brianne Jenner – Four-time Olympian with three medals (two gold, one silver).
Kristen O’Neill – Making her Olympic debut while helping defend Canada’s gold medal title.
Evan McEachran – Three-time Olympian competing in men’s slopestyle.
Kaylie Buck – Returning for her second Games after earning a recent World Cup silver medal.
Madeline Schizas – Four-time national champion competing in her second Olympics.
Ontario Investing Over $21 Million to Train Staff in Long-Term Care
We’re making record investments to staff, build and upgrade long-term care across Ontario, including in rural and northern communities, to ensure residents have the safe and supportive homes they deserve,” said Premier Doug Ford. “We will continue to support innovative programs like Learn and Earn to ensure residents in rural and northern communities have access to quality care.
Learn more: Ontario Investing Over $21 Million to Train Staff in Long-Term Care
Ontario Marks Opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT
The Ontario government is marking the official opening of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) in Toronto, a major milestone in the province’s plan to protect Ontario by building transit, relieving gridlock and cutting travel times. The new transit line will begin operating under the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) on February 8, 2026, moving more than 123,000 riders each weekday and reducing travel times from Kennedy Station to Mount Dennis Station by nearly one hour. To mark the official launch of the line, service will be free for riders on opening day.
Learn more: Ontario Marks Opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT
Ontario Investing Over $100 Million in Northlander Rail Infrastructure
Our government is protecting Ontario by bringing back the Northlander and connecting thousands of people in northeastern Ontario to health care, education and economic opportunities,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “The rail work underway will help reduce travel times and deliver a smoother and more comfortable ride for passengers.
Learn more: Ontario Investing Over $100 Million in Northlander Rail Infrastructure
Lace Up for Free Family Day Skating in Oakville!
Celebrate Family Day with a classic Canadian tradition!
Join me for FREE Family Day skating and hot chocolate right here in Oakville with your family!
Monday, Feb 16 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM
Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, 3070 Neyagawa Blvd, Oakville.
All are welcome!
Sign up/registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1981005261063?aff=oddtdtcreator
Recognizing Black History Month in Oakville North–Burlington
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the history, achievements, and contributions of Black Canadians, past and present. We celebrate the meaningful impact Black communities continue to make in Oakville North–Burlington and across Ontario. African Caribbean Council of Halton, Halton Black Voices, and Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton.
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