Krishen Persad

The Oakville Professional Firefighters Association is hosting a drive-through toy drive to spread holiday joy this season. Date: December 4, 2020 Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Coronation Park The 28th annual PFFA Toy Drive will be putting on a safe and socially-distant holiday experience. Families are welcome to drive through the park and admire the dazzling display of lights from their vehicles. Donations of gift cards are preferred to minimize contact, although toy donations are accepted.

Sheridan is partnering with the Oakville Festivals of Film & Art for the online screening of Code 8. The film has become one of the most popular movies on Netflix this year. The new sci-fi thriller features the contribution of 13 Sheridan alumni. Many of them will be attending a live Q&A via Zoom after the screening.

Oakville author releases new children’s book. Idia of the Benin Kingdom is a new children’s book by Ekiuwa Aire, a Nigerian-Canadian author from Oakville. Her illustrative retelling of an ancient story brings African history to life. Aire is a first-generation Canadian with two daughters. They enjoy reading stories together, but she felt the need for a children’s book that celebrates her African culture. Aire moved from Benin City in Nigeria to Oakville in 2007.