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55th Annual Toronto International Boat Show: January 12-20, 2013

Thursday, January 10th, 2013

The Worlds Largest Indoor Lake at the Toronto International Boat Show

Fun for the Whole Family!

As temperatures drop, so do the options for parents looking for activities to plan in the middle of winter for the entire family. Look no further than the Toronto International Boat Show to entertain, educate and offer unique activities that bring summer fun indoors.

Ever wonder what luxury yachts look like inside? Take a full inside view of Skyline Marine’s Sea Ray yacht display which features boats from 18 to 52 feet. For smaller boats to go with your new yacht, be sure to check out Oakville’s  own, CO2 Inflatable’s which continues to be named the largest dealer by volume in Canada every year since 2005. (more…)

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Boats destroyed in early morning fire in Oakville

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

The Halton Regional Police Service and the Oakville Fire Department are investigating a fire that has destroyed two boats and seriously damaged two others, while moored at a dock on 16 Mile Creek, in Oakville.

On June 16th, shortly before 2:00 am a resident in an apartment building over-looking 16 Mile Creek at the Rebecca Street Bridge, observed at least two boats on fire.

Two boats destroyed, two damaged

Upon arrival police and fire found the 2 boats fully engulfed while 2 others were in the early stages of being on fire. The Oakville Fire Department had the blaze under control within an hour.

At this time in the investigation it has not been determined what caused the fire. The Halton Regional Police Arson Unit, Oakville Fire Department and the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office will be working together during the investigation.
Damage to the first boat is estimated at $300,000.00, the second boat has an estimated $200,000.00 dollars in damage, while the remaining 2 suffered damage estimated at $50,000.00 each

Contact Police with information

The Halton Regional Police Service Arson Unit is continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone with information related to it is asked to contact Ext 8738 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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