Bronte

Oakville Beaver, 15 Oct 1980     Local residents protest the town's proposal to change zoning laws permitting a density of 20 units per acre to an increased 45 units per acre.

Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 13 Jun 1988     The town agrees to fund Bronte beautification plans with $365,000. This decision comes even after local merchants rejected a plan for the Bronte Business Improvement Association.

Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 3 Feb 1988     The provincial government overrules the OMB's decision to refuse the proposal to create a Business Improvement Plan in Bronte.

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

Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 23 Jan 1987     A proposal to build five townhouses on Marine Drive passed despite object from some town councillors.

Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 8 Aug 1986     A study on traffic flow in the Bronte Harbor area was conducted by the town of Oakville. The Halton regional council has ruled that the town will not be reimbursed for their expenses.

Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 2 Oct 1985     "A Bronte are merchants association may be in place by early next year if efforts to form a new Bronte Business Improvement Area (B.I.A.) association prove successful."

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

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.

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

Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 9 Aug 1986     "Monday evening, town council approved a recommendation from the planning department to delay the re-location of the parkette at the corner of Jones Street and Ontario Street in Bronte until a site f

Oakville Beaver, 5 Feb 1986     Councillor Peter Arch speaks in response to the misconception that Bronte suffers from a lack of public input.

Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 4 Mar 1987     A study was conducted by DS Lea Associates on Bronte Harbor traffic study. It concluded that a 450-boat Marina would not negatively affect Bronte's traffic situation. It further suggested some curren

Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 12 Dec 1984     Town planning director, Ron Foy discusses how Bronte has been extensively studied in all aspects except for its market. He further discusses the possible benefits of such a study

Oakville Beaver, 28 Aug 1985     Images depicting Bronte's fourth annual Old-Fashioned Weekend organized by the Bronte Harbour Village Merchants Association.

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.

Sal Bommarito, Oakville Beaver, 21 Feb 1990     "Town council...took a major step towards the acquisition of a key heritage-designated property in Bronte and a greater commitment to establishing an overall heritage plan for the area - Bronte Quadr

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."

Wilma Blokhuis, Oakville Beaver, 16 Sep 1987     Recollection of the history of Bronte Creek through the memories of brothers Don and Macklin Hancock.

Kathy Vanchus, Oakville Beaver, 28 Aug 1987     A reminder of t he important experiences offered by Bronte Creek Provincial Park in the time of rapid urban development in Oakville.