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Update on Merton lands in Oakville

May 22, 2013 No Comments by

Update from Oakvillegreen:

More than 450 citizens turned out to hear a presentation by the Town's planning department over two nights last week about proposed land uses for the huge area of land between north Service Road and Upper Middle and …

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Residents Near the Burlington Skyway Pleading to Keep their Homes

May 21, 2013 No Comments by

Residents near the Burlington Skyway are pleading to keep their homes, threatened to be demolished under the new Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park Master Plan.

One of me major factors that will determine if residents are allowed to stay is human …

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The Region’s First Prescription Drug Drop Off Day a Success

May 21, 2013 No Comments by

While medications can help heal, if disposed of improperly they can damage the environment and/or human health. Over 100 kg of prescription and non-prescription drugs were collected by police at various locations across the Region during a one-day drop-off event …

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Oakville Land Development Meeting on Merton Lands Study May 15 & 16

May 14, 2013 No Comments by

One of Oakville’s largest undeveloped areas of land south of Dundas is being studied for future development. The “Merton Lands” comprise more than half the land located between Third Line and Bronte from the QEW to Upper Middle Road and a …

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Concern over Dumping as Burlington Airpark Expands

May 12, 2013 No Comments by

The Burlington Airpark is building approximately 20 New Hangars suitable for most single and light twin general aviation aircraft and will start being available as early as the spring. The airport will be expanding and emerging as Halton's Regional Airport.

There …

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Burlington’s Sleek New Bus Shelters

May 12, 2013 No Comments by

Burlington Transit is updating some of its bus shelters across the city. There are 24 new shelters in total, some of which will replace older shelters while others will be installed along routes with increased ridership. All of the new …

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GO Train Service to Niagara

May 06, 2013 No Comments

GO Transit has announced the return of seasonal weekend GO Train service to Niagara, which will run June 29 to Labour Day plus Victoria Day and Thanksgiving weekends. The trains will stop at Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Port Credit …

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Halton Farmers’ Markets starting to open

Apr 29, 2013 1 Comment

The first of Halton's farmer's markets open at the beginning of May. Support your local farmers and get fresh seasonal local produce at:

Now open:

Burlington Mall Farmers' Market
Prospect St. east of Guelph Line, Burlington
Wednesdays 8am – 2pm, Fridays 8am – …

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Residents encouraged to drop off hazardous and electronic waste

Apr 22, 2013 No Comments

Halton Region is encouraging residents to do their part in safely disposing household hazardous waste and recycling unwanted electronic items.

It will start its Special Waste Drop-off Days event tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Halton Regional Centre …

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Burlington Transit service improvements and fare changes

Apr 22, 2013 No Comments

Burlington Transit will be increasing fares, effective Wednesday, May 1, 2013. The increased fares will lead to extended services for transit users across the city.

The increase, approved by council on March 18, 2013, will affect all transit fares.

“We will continue …

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