Bronte

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 th

Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 23 Oct 1985     "Controversy over the condominium project on a prime piece of Bronte property appears finally at an end." This project is slotted to be built at the Lakeshore Road and Bronte Road intersection.

Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 23 Dec 1986     A clock tower, grassy boulevard and a farmer's market are among some of the suggestions that have been proposed to beautify the area that makes up Bronte.

    Bronte is symbolized by a stoneboat, which was used in the 19th century, in hopes of maintaining the image of the historic village that represents Bronte's history.

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 C

Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 18 Feb 1987     "The formation of a Bronte Business Improvement Area may fall by the wayside now that business owners have submitted a petition with their objection."

Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 31 Jul 1985     The price of parkland to be purchased by the town of Oakville has increased due to an offer from a local developer.

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

Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 28 Aug 1985     The Town of Oakville has begun research in Bronte last December to deal with the concern that local bylaws inhibit business development in the Bronte area. Public meetings will be held before a final

Oakville Beaver, 16 Oct 1985     The Town of Oakville faces a continuing issue with parking in the Bronte harbor and business area.

    Dawnstar Properties withdrew their proposal to build a new convenience plaza at Lakeshoer Road West and Mississaga Street after local residents promised to fight their proposal.

Oakville Beaver, 20 Jun 1984     ...

Trisha Banks, Oakville Beaver, 18 Feb 1976     "Oakville councillors took the controversy over the purchase of Wuthering Heights to the ratepayers last week."

Bob Pennycook, Oakville Beaver, 28 Apr 1976     Local residents approve the Bronte Tertiary Plan which aims to reduce strip shopping along Lakeshore Rd. in order to return the community to the fishing village Bronte began as.

Oakville Beaver, 11 Mar 1988     Construction of luxury townhouses on Bristol Landing commence

Oakville Beaver, 27 Jun 1984     Celebrating Bronte's 150th Birthday

Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 15 Oct 1986     Local residents oppose a developer's plan to develop a commercial plaza along Lakeshore Rd. West and Mississaga Street

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.

Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 15 Oct 1986     The town's proposal for condominium-townhouse development on Marine Drive shows the increasing interest in Bronte real estate.

Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 10 Jul 1987     Bronte Business Park construction has begun on the fairways of Lido Golf Course