OCA in the News
The Oakville Community Association (OCA) is proud to be a recognized voice in shaping the future of our neighborhoods. Our advocacy, initiatives, and community spirit are often highlighted in local and regional media. This page brings together press coverage, announcements, and stories that showcase OCA’s impact.
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Midtown Oakville MZOs
Our letter to the Province and the latest media coverage of the Minister’s Zoning Orders for the Midtown Oakville Transit-Oriented Community.
OCA Letter•August 27, 2026
On August 27, 2026, the OCA wrote to Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, Kinga Surma, requesting an immediate, independent review of the four Minister’s Zoning Orders issued for the Midtown Oakville Transit-Oriented Community — and their revocation if the review does not show they were justified.
Toronto Star•August 27, 2026
An August 27, 2026 Toronto Star investigation raises questions about Distrikt Developments, the company the Province selected to help build the Midtown Oakville transit-oriented community, including its track record and the due diligence behind the choice.
Toronto Star•September 6, 2026
A September 6, 2026 Toronto Star follow-up reports that Oakville residents want Doug Ford’s government to pause the 11-tower Midtown condo project over concerns about how the developer was vetted.
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Featured Coverage
Oakville News
We are thrilled to be featured in Oakville News for winning the 2026 Canadian Choice Award in the Community Organizations category! As OCA President Michael Reid noted, this recognition proves we are succeeding in our vision to create an “engaged, safe, caring, and vibrant community.” Click here to read the full press release.
Oakville News
The OCA strongly opposes the province’s plan to force nearly 6,900 condo units into Midtown Oakville. Read why we are fighting this extreme density and standing up for responsible growth.
Oakville News
Did you miss our recent Oakville Safety Fair? Read the full recap to learn how residents are taking action against local crime. Discover practical advice, details on the Halton Police’s free Project Safeguard security audits, and how you can get involved in the new Community Watch program to help keep our neighborhoods safe.
YouTube · Video
Check out this great recap from Halton News covering the OCA’s Community and Crime Safety Fair. From self-defense classes to updates on local crime stats, watch the full report to see how Oakville is coming together to build a safer society.
Archive
Press Coverage by Year
Local and regional reporting on the OCA’s advocacy, events and community work, newest first.
2025
December 7, 2025
Burlington Today
‘Irresponsible nonsense’: Province poised to impose tall tower plan bringing 6,881 condo units to Oakville
September 27, 2025
YouTube · Video
Report from Halton News – Your TV – Community and Crime Safety Fair on September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Oakville News
Oakville is exploring plans for over 2,600 new residential units across approximately a dozen high-rise buildings, ranging from six to 28 storeys. This initiative aims to address housing demand and reshape urban growth.
August 26, 2025
Inside Halton
OCA is hosting a free fair at the Holiday Inn to connect residents with safety experts, resources, and strategies for building a safer community.
August 24, 2025
Oakville News
On Sept 27, 2025, OCA will host a Community Safety Fair at the Holiday Inn Oakville (590 Argus Rd) from 12–4 p.m., bringing residents, authorities, and experts together for resources, demos, and safety tips.
June 6, 2025
Inside Halton
Local residents, as represented by our community group, voice growing concerns about potential flooding impacts in Midtown Oakville especially as development accelerates in the area.
April 15, 2025
Oakville News
At the most recent AGM, OCA members prioritized two pressing concerns: the upcoming federal election and Midtown development plans, alongside discussions on enhancing community safety.
February 21, 2025
Inside Halton
On Feb 18, 2025, Oakville Council adopted OPA 70, shaping Midtown into a transit-friendly, complete community with guidelines for growth, parks, transit, and housing through 2051.
January 29, 2025
Oakville News
‘We are not helpless victims’: Oakville safety fair offers crime prevention tips
2024
November 18, 2024
Oakville News
OCA and local residents are alarmed by a provincial proposal allowing 11 towers of up to 58 storeys around 6,900 units near the Oakville GO station. Critics fear “mega-density,” overwhelmed infrastructure, and lack of transparency.
October 18, 2024
Inside Halton
Amid rising crime, OCA launched the Neighbourhood Watch Reactivation Committee to rebuild connections and boost community safety.
October 16, 2024
Oakville News
The Oakville Community Association has launched the Neighbourhood Watch Reactivation Committee, bringing together OCA board members and residents from across Oakville to revive a modern safety initiative.
September 19, 2024
Inside Halton
In mid-2024, residents urged the Oakville Community Association (OCA) to bring back the Neighbourhood Watch program, citing rising concerns about local crime. OCA responded by calling for volunteers and neighborhood captains to help lead the initiative and rebuild community safety.
August 16, 2024
Oakville News
Oakville’s Integrity Commissioner, Suzanne Craig, has dismissed complaints alleging Mayor Rob Burton made misleading statements during a May council meeting, concluding he genuinely relied on staff advice despite referencing a nonexistent NDA. The commissioner emphasized the need to update the Code of Conduct to explicitly require honesty.
July 19, 2024
Oakville News
In response to growing safety concerns, the Oakville Community Association is spearheading efforts to restart the Neighbourhood Watch program—uniting residents to actively enhance community security.
January 5, 2024
Oakville News
Local groups including OCA criticize the town’s Midtown development consultation for producing unrealistic high density concept plans (up to 58 storey towers) that do not reflect realistic land use or infrastructure constraints. They are urging more grounded planning and better community engagement.
2023
December 18, 2023
Oakville News
A hearing on the proposed nine controversial Midtown condo towers—rising up to 58 storeys—is now set for spring 2025 at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), where their future will be decided.
November 22, 2023
Oakville News
This winter, the Oakville Community Association introduced its inaugural “Keep Warm Program,” providing essential winter support to approximately 600 residents in Oakville.
October 6, 2023
insauga
The Oakville Community Association has formally requested that the province designate Palermo Village as a heritage district or cultural landscape. In an October 4, 2023 letter to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, OCA emphasized the village’s historic significance—dating back to 1806—and urged protection amid proposed tower developments.
September 22, 2023
insauga
The Oakville Community Association has formally called on the provincial government to reverse Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, citing concerns about unchecked growth, infrastructure strain, and threats to Oakville’s community character.
August 20, 2023
Oakville News · Opinion
In an oped, the Oakville Community Association pushes back against claims that high rises are right for Midtown, citing risks to safety, infrastructure, and neighbourhood character.
January 3, 2023
Oakville News
The OCA launches to represent residents town-wide, boost civic engagement, and advocate for an engaged, safe, and vibrant Oakville.