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Police asking residents to report suspicious activity continued from p.8 Forde said police believe these smaller fires are related because of their close proximity and because they all happened around the same time. He said it is too early to determine if the larger fires were arson or if the same individual(s) set them. Playground equipment outside the Glen Abbey Community Centre, was also destroyed in an Oct. 18 fire. Accelerant was found at the scene of that blaze. The fires have yielded varying degrees of property damage, but no reported injuries. Halton police are working with the Oakville Fire Department and the Ontario Fire Marshal and have reached out to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), who are investigating the fires that took place at Bronte Provincial Park. Police have no suspects at this time and Forde is calling on residents to be vigilant. The majority of the incidents have taken place along Dundas Street, between Bronte Road and Neyagawa Boulevard. The century farmhouse was located on Bronte Road, just south of Upper Middle Road. The playground equipment was located on Third Line, just south of Upper Middle Road. They have all been occurring late into the evening hours, maybe up until midnight or a couple hours after. Det. Sgt. Andy Forde Halton Regional Police A mysterious loud noise startled at least a few residents in Oakville this week. Glen Abbey resident David Branson told the Oakville Beaver he heard a "loud boom," that came from the direction of Lake Ontario, Tuesday morning, as he was putting his recycling out on the curb. He said he heard it around 6:15 a.m. Curious if others had heard the alarming sound, he called his wife, who works in the Rebecca Street and Bronte Road area. She confirmed that indeed, she and a co-worker, had heard the same "boom" and the ceiling of their workplace shook as a result of it, Branson said. Mysterious `loud boom' Tuesday 11 | Friday, October 30, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The Glen Abbey resident said he placed calls to the police, Town of Oakville and Halton Region, but the noise remains a mystery. Halton police Sgt. Chantal Corner told the Beaver nothing unusual was reported on Tuesday. Similarly, Town of Oakville officials said they aren't sure where the sound may have come from. Halton Region communications staff said they are asking around as well. Let the Oakville Beaver know if you heard something early Tuesday morning by emailing editor@oakvillebeaver.com. "They have all been occurring late into the evening hours, maybe up until midnight or a couple hours after," said Forde. Police want residents to report suspicious individuals loitering in the areas of parks or abandoned buildings as soon as possible. Officers are also requesting the owners of barns and other unoccupied buildings to ensure their premises are secure at night. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-8254747, ext. 2285 or 2216, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting `Tip201' with the message to 274637 (crimes). n ow o f f e r i n g P h ys i ot h e r a P y o s t eo Pat h y at h l e t i c t h e r a P y oakvillesportsmedicinecentre.ca 905 337 8455 Soar. Hillfield Strathallan College celebrates student excellence through its annual scholarship program. Awards, of up to $10,000, recognize talent and dedication in academics, arts, athletics and leadership. Visit hsc.on.ca/scholarships to learn more about HSC's opportunities. Scholarship applications are due November 20, 2015. " Hillfield Strathallan College's impact on me was life-changing. I hope future scholarship recipients will contribute to a diverse student population and be inspired to live lives dedicated to excellence and service to community. - Alex Winch '81 "