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  • Future belongs to Bronte
    Future belongs to Bronte
    TextImage  John Colliston, Oakville Beaver, 23 May 1979     An overview of upcoming changes in Bronte and their impact on the town of Oakville
    TextImage  John Colliston, Oakville Beaver, 23 May 1979   An overview of upcoming changes in Bronte and their impact on the town of Oakville
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  • Bronte developers get town incentives
    Bronte developers get town incentives
    TextImage  Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 29 Jan 1986     Building incentives geared towards developers have been put in place due to the lack of comments against the proposal from the local community. Among these incentives were the allowance of commercial buildings to be built to the lot line and allowing off-site parking at Lakeshore Rd., Jones St. and Bronte …
    TextImage  Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 29 Jan 1986   Building incentives geared towards developers have been put in place due to the lack of comments against the proposal from the local community. Among these incentives were the allowance of …
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  • Bronte: A Changing Vista
    Bronte: A Changing Vista
    TextImage  Dana Flavelle, Oakville Journal Record, 15 Aug 1979     "This is the first in a series of articles examining the former village of Bronte, now the west end of Oakville. The village has changed a lot in the last few years, and there are more changes on the way...Today, a general look at what lies at the foot of …
    TextImage  Dana Flavelle, Oakville Journal Record, 15 Aug 1979   "This is the first in a series of articles examining the former village of Bronte, now the west end of Oakville. The village has changed a lot in the last …
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  • OAKVILLE JUNIOR "C” O.H.A. TEAM 1946 - 1947
    OAKVILLE JUNIOR "C” O.H.A. TEAM 1946 - 1947
    TextImagecomment       Back Row: Baz Megaffin, Coach; Blake Tuck; C. Currie; Roger Tuck; Bert Regan, Trainer; David (Red) Smith; Bud Cameron; Joe Lawrence; Bill Leslie; Fred Turner, Manager. Front Row: Bob Ballantyne; Dillon McNally; Jack Davison; Don Kemp; Bill (Hank) Galbraith; Ray Patterson; Bill Currie.
    TextImagecomment     Back Row: Baz Megaffin, Coach; Blake Tuck; C. Currie; Roger Tuck; Bert Regan, Trainer; David (Red) Smith; Bud Cameron; Joe Lawrence; Bill Leslie; Fred Turner, Manager. Front Row: Bob Ballantyne; …
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  • A kid's Christmas in Oakville
    A kid's Christmas in Oakville
    TextImage       Judy recollects her Christmas experience as a young child growing up in Oakville.
    TextImage     Judy recollects her Christmas experience as a young child growing up in Oakville.
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  • OMB rejects Bronte BIA: Town may appeal
    OMB rejects Bronte BIA: Town may appeal
    TextImage  Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 22 Jul 1987     The Ontario Municipal Board rejected the Bronte BIA proposal in early July claiming that it excluded some businesses in order to provide more favorable numbers
    TextImage  Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 22 Jul 1987   The Ontario Municipal Board rejected the Bronte BIA proposal in early July claiming that it excluded some businesses in order to provide more favorable numbers
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  • Most studied area of town a planning nightmare
    Most studied area of town a planning nightmare
    TextImage  Angela Blackburn, Oakville Beaver, 1 Feb 1989     "This is the second of a series of stories detailing the evolution of Bronte. This [article' looks at some of the planning decisions made over the past two decades that have influenced the design of the area.
    TextImage  Angela Blackburn, Oakville Beaver, 1 Feb 1989   "This is the second of a series of stories detailing the evolution of Bronte. This [article' looks at some of the planning decisions made over the past two decades that …
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  • Bronte has changed in 20 years and so has fish & chip business
    Bronte has changed in 20 years and so has fish & chip business
    TextImage  Angela Blackburn, Oakville Beaver, 27 May 1988     A look at the local restaurant, Bronte Fish and Chips as it marks its 20th year in business. Owner and operator John Thies discusses his experiences in Bronte.
    TextImage  Angela Blackburn, Oakville Beaver, 27 May 1988   A look at the local restaurant, Bronte Fish and Chips as it marks its 20th year in business. Owner and operator John Thies discusses his experiences in Bronte.
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  • Newcomer works for heritage
    Newcomer works for heritage
    TextImage  Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 17 Apr 1987     Robert Koolen, a new resident of Bronte has led the way in preserving many areas of Bronte's Heritage including the Old Bronte Post Office and the Harbour Craft building. Oakville Beaver journalist Carmela Fragomeni sits down with him and discusses his drive behind this fight.
    TextImage  Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 17 Apr 1987   Robert Koolen, a new resident of Bronte has led the way in preserving many areas of Bronte's Heritage including the Old Bronte Post Office and the Harbour Craft building. Oakville …
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  • Bronte: rebirth of harbor area
    Bronte: rebirth of harbor area
    TextImage  Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 14 Aug 1987     A look at the development of Bronte harbor and how progress affects the 'village' atmosphere and image.
    TextImage  Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 14 Aug 1987   A look at the development of Bronte harbor and how progress affects the 'village' atmosphere and image.
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  • Bronte's future tied to its harbor
    Bronte's future tied to its harbor
    TextImage  Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 12 Apr 1989     "Over the past several weeks, the Oakville Beaver has been looking at the changing face of Bronte. The once quaint fishing village has undergone massive changes over the years, particularly since the mid 1970s. And that change shows no sign of slowing down. In this final article in the series, …
    TextImage  Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 12 Apr 1989   "Over the past several weeks, the Oakville Beaver has been looking at the changing face of Bronte. The once quaint fishing village has undergone massive changes over the years, particularly …
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  • Bronte BIA in trouble after pamphlet barrage
    Bronte BIA in trouble after pamphlet barrage
    TextImage  Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 4 Feb 1987     Local Freedom Party members distribute pamphlets to Bronte businesses warning them against the Bronte BIA. They claim that a BIA is "another form of government taxation." Such protests may affect the outcome of the proposals approval.
    TextImage  Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 4 Feb 1987   Local Freedom Party members distribute pamphlets to Bronte businesses warning them against the Bronte BIA. They claim that a BIA is "another form of government taxation." Such protests may affect …
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  • Lakefront townhomes
    Lakefront townhomes
    TextImage  Oakville Beaver, 11 Mar 1988     Construction of luxury townhouses on Bristol Landing commence
    TextImage  Oakville Beaver, 11 Mar 1988   Construction of luxury townhouses on Bristol Landing commence
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  • Town & property owners at odds over height by-law
    Town & property owners at odds over height by-law
    TextImage  Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 13 Nov 1987     A split developed between the town and the residents of Bronte over the new 2-story height restriction bylaw.
    TextImage  Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 13 Nov 1987   A split developed between the town and the residents of Bronte over the new 2-story height restriction bylaw.
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  • Guidelines questionable says planning director
    Guidelines questionable says planning director
    TextImage  Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 13 Feb 1987     Bronte residents oppose a new housing development on the site of the former Shell refinery using the 2km distance separation guideline. This guideline, however, as not policy but in fact a guideline says planning director Rash Mohammed, and has been disregarded in th past.
    TextImage  Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 13 Feb 1987   Bronte residents oppose a new housing development on the site of the former Shell refinery using the 2km distance separation guideline. This guideline, however, as not policy but in fact …
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  • Bronte enjoys fair weekend
    Bronte enjoys fair weekend
    TextImage  Oakville Beaver, 28 Aug 1985     Images depicting Bronte's fourth annual Old-Fashioned Weekend organized by the Bronte Harbour Village Merchants Association.
    TextImage  Oakville Beaver, 28 Aug 1985   Images depicting Bronte's fourth annual Old-Fashioned Weekend organized by the Bronte Harbour Village Merchants Association.
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  • Bronte at risk of becoming a very fashionable address
    Bronte at risk of becoming a very fashionable address
    TextImage  Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 22 Feb 1989     "This is one of a continuing series of articles on Bronte. This week we deal with the area's housing stock and how it has changed from small wooden homes to condominium and townhouse units.
    TextImage  Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 22 Feb 1989   "This is one of a continuing series of articles on Bronte. This week we deal with the area's housing stock and how it has changed from small wooden homes to …
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  • Some planning misadventures set tone for the ‘new’ Bronte
    Some planning misadventures set tone for the ‘new’ Bronte
    TextImage  Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 15 Feb 1989     "This is the fourth in a series of articles on Bronte. In this article we look at the current development pattern that has closed in the picturesque harbor."
    TextImage  Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 15 Feb 1989   "This is the fourth in a series of articles on Bronte. In this article we look at the current development pattern that has closed in the picturesque harbor."
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  • Staffing shortages kill Bronte Creek toboggan run
    Staffing shortages kill Bronte Creek toboggan run
    TextImage  Angela Blackburn, Oakville Beaver, 13 Dec 1987     Bronte Creek Provincial Park faces a dilemma that might put a stop to tobogganing during the winter months. Due to lack of funds, the park cannot offer staff supervision for the toboggan hills and therefore must look for a private contractor to cover the operation.
    TextImage  Angela Blackburn, Oakville Beaver, 13 Dec 1987   Bronte Creek Provincial Park faces a dilemma that might put a stop to tobogganing during the winter months. Due to lack of funds, the park cannot offer staff supervision for …
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  • What happened to Bronte?
    What happened to Bronte?
    TextImage  Barb Joy, Oakville Beaver, 25 Jan 1989     "This is the first in a series of articles detailing the evolution of Bronte. Controversy is not new to Bronte. From its humble beginnings as a fishing village to its annexation by Trafalgar Township and later Oakville, Bronte has always been a unique part of Halton Region. This [article] looks …
    TextImage  Barb Joy, Oakville Beaver, 25 Jan 1989   "This is the first in a series of articles detailing the evolution of Bronte. Controversy is not new to Bronte. From its humble beginnings as a fishing village to its …
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