FIRE SCENE: Halton Regional Police cordoned off the entrance to a Rebecca Street townhouse where fire officials continue to investigate the cause of an early morning blaze Tuesday, which left an elderly man dead from smoke inhalation.
191895
Loyola student's courage inspires Team Brother Bear
BROTHER BEARS: Addison Brasil, left, his family and friends have teamed up to create Team Brother Bear, a charity inspired by his younger brother, Austin, right, who suffers from a rare neurological disorder that caused a brain tumor four years ago.
191897
Perfect pairs honoured by Acclaim
GOOD TOGETHER: At the annual Strawberry Social hosted by Acclaim Health and the Oakville-Trafalgar Rotary Club at the Glen Abbey Recreation Centre, Dorine Tracey (left) and Betty Dowinton share dessert and a hug.
191898
Perfect pairs honoured by Acclaim
191896
SLURPEE FAN
SLURPEE FAN HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Keelin Sheremetor was one of 1,000 customers to receive a free Slurpee from the 7-Eleven store at 2267 Lakeshore Rd. W. in Bronte on Friday to mark the company's 81st anniversary. One thousand free Slurpees were given away at each of 465 7-Eleven stores across Canada as part of the anniversary celebration.
191903
Buzz struggling to find form
NOWHERE TO GO: Alex Kruse of the Oakville Buzz (in black) finds himself surrounded by Mimico Mountaineers defenders during Game 2 of the teams' Ontario Lacrosse Association junior B playoff series Sunday in Mimico. The best-of-five series was tied 1-1 going into last night's Game 3 in Oakville.
191893
New website at Oakville library a first in North America
LEADING THE WAY: At the launch of the new Oakville Public Library website, Mayor Rob Burton reads one of his favourite books. The software driving the new website is being tested at the Oakville Library system, making the local library system the first in North America to boast many new capabilities.
191894
Teachers and books welcome in summer in Dominican
POWER TO HELP: Power Trips Inc. founder Judy Warrington loads school supplies donated by Sheridan College that will be delivered this August to needy schools in the Dominican Republic.
191901
SOUND CHECK
SOUND CHECK BIG BRASS: Tubist Rob Brown gets in the holiday spirit with Frosty The Snowman for the new Intrada Brass of Oakville Christmas CD. The ensemble recently recorded the album at the Salvation Army church in Guelph.
191891
Park plan ahead of the curve
PARK PLAN: From left, Town councillors Ralph Robinson, Alan Johnston, Mary Chapin, Marc Grant, Mayor Rob Burton, Councillor Jeff Knoll and Halton MPP Ted Chudleigh attend the North Park ground-breaking ceremony at the park site on Neyagawa Boulevard north of Dundas Street.
191902
Return of former QB sparks Longhorns to win
HUNGRY EYES: Oakville Longhorns receiver Jamie Radway tries to elude Kingston Privateers' linebacker Justin Shakell during Saturday's Northern Football Conference contest at Bronte Athletic Field. The Longhorns, sparked by the return of quarterback Tommy Denison, defeated Kingston 25-15.
191899
Oakville students at global leaders conference in Europe
GLOBE TROTTERS: From left, T.A. Blakelock High School students Morgan MacInnes, Quinn Durrant and Louis Progosh await their flight to Vienna, as they headed to the Global Young Leaders Conference. Stephanie Fox, a graduate of Oakville Trafalgar High School, also attended the conference.
191892
Boat stripped and dumped
DUMPED BOAT: Halton Regional Police marine unit officer Simon Langler investigates the remains of a stripped 19-foot boat that was dumped on the roadway of Bell School Line, just south of Burlington Air Park. Police believe the boat was stolen from Oakville Saturday night.
191900
Golfer, illustrator team up for children's book
A GOOD READ: Local golf instructor Conor O'Shea, centre, takes a break from his busy day to take a read through Marcus' Golfing Adventures. O'Shea wrote the book with the help of Oakville-based illustrator Brentton Barkman, right. The book's central character is named after Marcus Khaw, left, one of O'Shea's golf students. The book will be on sale at next week's RBC Canadian Open.
