Film.Ca Christmas Market Returns With Train Rides And Classic Movies

Even though there are already more than 4,000 Paris Baguette locations operating worldwide, the global brand still believes in the magic of the neighbourhood bakery, and that’s exactly what they hope to bring here to Oakville when they open their newest cafe at 270 Hays Blvd tomorrow (November 12th), with an official grand opening and ribbon cutting at 12pm on Saturday, November 14th. 

Known for their celebratory cakes, carefully crafted coffee beverages, and freshly baked pastries, Paris Baguette aims to be the place where people gather for life’s sweetest moments. At Saturday’s grand opening, every customer will receive a complimentary small coffee along with their purchase. What a warm way to welcome Paris Baguette to the neighbourhood!

Oakville’s local theatre will offer much more than movies this Saturday, November 14th, when the annual Film.Ca Christmas Market is back in business for the day from 10am-4pm. 

Outside in the parking lot, visitors can enjoy a free train ride on the “Cinema Express” before heading into the theatre to browse among all the local vendors. The market will be full of holiday gift ideas from makers and small businesses, and Santa will also be on hand for visits and pictures. For some bonus Christmas atmosphere, free screenings of Elf and A Christmas Story will run throughout the morning.     

If you’re looking for a festive follow up to the Oakville Santa Claus parade on Saturday, the Film.Ca Christmas Market sounds like the right place to keep spirits bright!

A holiday VIP arrived in Downtown Oakville earlier this week, causing a flurry of excitement and camera flashes, though the occasion called more for trucks and cranes than it did a red carpet, because the guest in question was actually the giant Christmas tree that will serve as Downtown’s holiday centrepiece throughout the 2026 season. 

A Norway spruce provided by Drysdale’s Tree Farms, the tree will now undergo a glitzy makeover so it’s ready for its moment in the spotlight next Friday, November 20th, when it’s set to be officially lit. But even without lights or decoration, it’s exciting to have this year’s tree standing tall in Towne Square, a sign that the holiday season is nearly here!

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In honour of the season of giving, the Oakville News shared an inspiring profile of community-oriented friends and Appleby College students Chenghui Xiao and Iman Rana, who first started their nonprofit, KitsforKids, because they wanted to make a difference for pediatric patients staying at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital after learning about how lonely the experience can be. 

Their first toy drive was so successful that the time since has been a whirlwind of organizing events big and small, including charity walks and pickleball tournaments, along with coordinating donations. Now KitsforKids has partnerships with multiple community organizations, and their work brings smiles to little faces in hospitals around the Halton Region.

Today Oakville will hold multiple ceremonies in honour of Remembrance Day, at George’s Square and Memorial Park, but those unable to attend in person can still observe from afar, as Cogeco’s YourTV channel will broadcast the services live, along with ceremonies happening in Burlington and Milton. 

Along with coverage of the wreath-laying and two minutes of silence, the broadcast will also include segments highlighting Halton’s contributions to Canada’s military efforts. After airing live starting at 9am the coverage will run twice more, at 1pm and 7pm, so everyone will have the opportunity to remember those who served and what they fought for.