Oakville North-Burlington Newsletter October 10, 2025
October 10, 2025
“The Ontario government is leading the world in cancer care by launching the Funding Accelerated for Specific Treatments (FAST) program, making Ontario the first jurisdiction in Canada to fast-track access to breakthrough cancer drugs. This bold, three-year pilot will connect patients to life-saving treatments nearly a year sooner by expediting access to 7–10 high-priority cancer drugs annually, approved through Health Canada’s Project Orbis pathway. Faster access means less waiting and more hope for thousands facing cancer. Ontario continues to lead by putting patients first and improving access to cutting-edge cancer therapies.” MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos
Happy Thanksgiving
As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, my heart is filled with gratitude. The kindness, resilience, and support Ontarians show for one another is what makes our province truly special.
May your homes be filled with laughter, your tables with delicious food, and your hearts with love. Take this time to appreciate the small moments and the people who make life meaningful. From my family to yours Happy Thanksgiving.
Nominations Open for the Great Pumpkin Award
Does your neighbour have the spookiest house on the street?
Have you spotted a home in Oakville North–Burlington that takes Halloween spirit to the next level? Nominate it for the 2025 Great Pumpkin Award!
We’re looking for homes with outstanding Halloween decorations that bring our community’s festive spirit to life.
How to Enter:
Submit your nomination through our online form by October 25th: https://forms.gle/dAr7fgSNpXAk5Jyq6
Include your contact information, the nominee’s name, and the address of the decorated home.
Feel free to attach a photo for reference if possible!
Submissions accepted over email as well to effie.triantafilopoulos@pc.ola.org
Please note: The nominated home must be located within Oakville North–Burlington. Contact information will be used only to confirm nomination details.
Let’s celebrate creativity, community spirit, and a little Halloween magic!.
Inspiring Afternoon at Hellenic Women’s Networking Event by HCLA
I was pleased to attend an informative and moving Hellenic Women’s Networking event hosted by Hellenic Canadian Lawyers’ Association – HCLA.
This event brought together incredible women from across Ontario’s legal and Hellenic communities to network, share stories, and support one another.
Our immense gratitude to keynote speaker Maria Mitousis who shared a powerful and authentic message about leadership and resilience – her generosity of spirit will stay with us. A special thank you to HCBT President Agapi Mavridis and the HCLA board for organizing such an inspiring afternoon.
Celebrating Resilience and Artistry at the GIFFT Closing Night
An incredibly moving and powerful evening in celebration of Hellenic culture and cinema with Greek International Film Festival Tour of Canada.
It was a pleasure to attend the closing feature of “Stelios” in Toronto. A powerful film about the legendary Greek singer, a Pontic refugee who overcame hardship through his talent and resilience.
Over the past three years, GIFFT has showcased 53 films across 11 cities in Canada, bringing people together, giving new filmmakers a voice, and keeping cultural traditions alive through modern storytelling. It’s inspiring to see Ontario’s support for events that celebrate both culture and creativity.
Thank you to the organizers, sponsors, artists, and everyone who came out to honour this closing feature.
Fighting for Ontario Jobs: Ford Urges U.S. to End Unjust Tariffs
At the Canada–U.S. Summit organized by the Eurasia Group, Premier Doug Ford delivered a clear message: Canada must stand up for itself and push back against unfair U.S. tariffs. These tariffs do nothing but raise costs for families and businesses — on both sides of the border — and threaten good-paying jobs in Canada and in the United States.
He indicated that the time had come for the U.S. to drop these unnecessary measures and work with us to build a stronger, more resilient Canada–U.S. economic partnership.
We will always fight for Ontario workers and families, support fair trade, and strengthen our cross-border relationship with the United States.
Ontario Launches Largest Medical School Expansion in Over a Decade
Our government is protecting Ontario’s healthcare system with the largest medical school expansion in over a decade.
With the opening of the TMU School of Medicine, we are continuing to build a pipeline of future physicians to care for Ontario families for years to come.
Click here to watch the video
Ontario Connecting More Families to Fertility Supports
Our government is helping more people start and grow their families by increasing access and shortening wait times for fertility services,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Our investment in these 25 clinics will help triple the number of families in Ontario benefiting from publicly funded fertility supports – further protecting public services.
Learn more: Ontario Connecting More Families to Fertility Supports
Ontario Increasing Student Nutrition Investment to $37.5 Million
The Ontario government is protecting students by increasing its investment in the Student Nutrition Program (SNP) and the First Nations Student Nutrition Program (FNSNP) by $5 million, for a total investment of $37.5 million this year. The two programs will serve more than 800,000 students, projected to deliver over 140 million healthy meals and snacks under the Student Nutrition Program and more than 1.4 million meals and snacks to students in Indigenous communities this school year.
Learn more: Ontario Increasing Student Nutrition Investment to $37.5 Million
Ontario Pays Tribute to Fallen Fire Fighters at Annual Memorial
At the annual Ontario Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Queen’s Park, Premier Doug Ford joined families, fire fighters, and community members to pay tribute to the brave men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty. We will never forget their courage, their service, or the deep sacrifices made by their loved ones.
This memorial is a powerful reminder that our government will always stand with Ontario’s fire fighters – today and every day.
Ontario Supporting Inaugural Global Music Festival
The Promise of Music is a groundbreaking celebration of artistic excellence, honouring Canadian Glenn Gould’s legacy by showcasing the profound impact of the arts on individuals and communities,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “By supporting this world-class event, Ontario is protecting and supporting our dynamic tourism sector, connecting our province to the world and bringing people together through music.
Learn more: Ontario Supporting Inaugural Global Music Festival 
Feeding Hope: Local Events Supporting Food4Kids Halton
Local organizations and businesses are hosting amazing events to support Food4Kids Halton. Attend, donate, or spread the word — there are so many ways to help us feed kids in our community!
• Oct 3 – 17, 2025 – Realtor Challenge Click to Learn More
• Oct 24 & 25, 2025 – Breeders Crown Woodbine Mohawk Park, Milton
• Oct 25, 2025 – Downtown Milton BIA Tiny Tots Trick or Treat Click to Learn More
• Nov 16, 2025 – GIVEOakville Charity Showcase at Appleby College Click to Learn More
• Dec 5 & 6, 2025 – St. Andrew’s Christmas House Tour, Oakville
Oakville North-Burlington Spirit Awards
It’s truly an honour to shine a light on the dedicated volunteers who have contributed to making our community better. Thank you for your community spirit. If you would like to nominate a member of our community who has gone above and beyond to contribute to our community, please contact my office and let me know at: effie.triantafilopoulos@pc.ola.org