Oakville Ontario Real Estate

It was bound to happen sooner or later.  Winter that is.  I mean the calendar said it officially began on December 21st.   In three weeks spring will have sprung. This afternoon's rain turned to snow as soon as the temperature dipped below the freezing mark.  Tonight the trees are sagging under t...

Effective February 15, 2010 a new 9 Metre ( approx. 30 Foot) Smoking By-law came into effect in Oakville and all of Halton Region.  This  increased restriction prohibits smoking within a 9 meter area from any entrance or exit of  all buildings owned or leased by the Regional Municipality of Halto...

This video narrated by Tom Brokaw was filmed and televised prior to the opening of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.  My thoughts are that it was meant to give American Olympic viewers some insight about their neighbours to the North. Or for Alaska, to the south. I thought it was amazing how much...

Competition is a good thing right?  It means you have to be at the top of your game.  If you are really good you may even win something.  There are lots of different kinds of rewards.  Medals, trophies, money, recognition, fame (sometimes only the 15 minute kind).  As a buyer looking to purchase ...

Awhile back I was asked if it was okay if some of my photos were used for the 2010 Halton & Peel Region telephone book and Yellow Pages.  My photos? I was rather surprised but certainly had no problem with the idea.  I was asked to email a bunch of different photos and that was the last I heard o...

I have found a couple of excellent Oakville sites where you can get up to the minute happenings around town.  The first comes from the Town of Oakville's own website and the page is called: All public notices  Here you will find an up to date calendar of important public information meetings that...

One of Oakville's best kept secrets  is Waterworks Park.  Located at the bottom of Kerr Street on the shores of Lake Ontario, this park offers a serene setting, enjoyable at all times of the year.  A path heads eastward towards the harbour and ends at a staircase that leads up to Tannery Park.  T...

We've had an  easy winter so far,  here in Oakville. Very little snow other than a light dusting here and there. No school closings or disruptions.  They are getting rain in Vancouver for the Olympics.  Some worried that there wouldn't be enough snow for the ski events. It's been snowing in Dalla...

You got the call, someone wants to see your house.  You run around and do a last minute tidy up.  Kitchen and bathrooms are sparkling Window coverings are open to let the light in Lights are turned on in the basement Toys and newspapers are  neatly tucked away Pillows are plumped and the guest to...

Family Day is a statutory holiday that is recognized by  most Canadian Provinces.  It is celebrated on the third Monday in February.    On Monday, February 15th, the Town of Oakville has a full day of free activities lined up for family fun.  "Make Your Move Oakville" offers a schedule of events ...