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Oakville Beaver, 30 Dec 1986     Halton region is funding half the costs of the erosion prevention planned for Oakville Harbor

Daily Journal Record, 19 Apr 1972     The Oakville Yacht Squadron approaches the town with a bid to lease more land on the harbor. This request has led to much debate.

Linda Jacobs, Oakville Journal Record, 5 Mar 1974     The plan to revitalize Oakville and Bronte harbors proposed by the Oakville Harbors Development Authority has been passed by the town council.

Mark Smyka, Oakville Journal Record, 6 May 1974     Progress is being made on the 10-year development plan proposed by the Oakville Harbors Development Authority.

Linda Jacobs, Oakville Journal (Oakville, ON), 30 Oct 1974     A Waterfront study of the Lake Ontario shoreline was conducted, but the report remains unused. No plans to progress with the reports recommendations have been developed.

Oakville Journal Record, 4 Apr 1975     The federal government agrees to pay $180,000 for the work on Oakville harbor as long as the municipal government matches the amount.

Linda Jacobs, Oakville Journal Record, 9 Mar 1977     A development plan to develop a beach, promenade and park lands at Oakville Harbor has been approved by the town council.

Bryan Hunt, Oakville Beaver, 14 Dec 1977     Town planning staff against proposed Outer Oakville Harbor development plan.

Oakville Beaver, 14 Mar 1973     The Oakville Harbor Development authority is requesting $20,000 from Halton County to build a lagoon by the downtown harbor.

Dan Melton, Daily Journal Record, 1 Mar 1973     The town seeks financing for the largest Oakville harbor development plan seen in Oakville's history

Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 27 Feb 1985     Foghorns in Oakville have caused problems among locals but the town decided that they will remain operational.

Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 11 Dec 1985     "...town councillors were told methane gas, discovered five years ago by the Ministry of Environment in the Oakville harbor area, has been detected at levels of 'explosive limits'."

Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 16 Aug 1985     The Oakville Harbors Development Authority are looking to increase mooring feels for boaters, but allow free pump-out facilities for human sewage.

Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 4 Feb 1987     Oakville continues to bar out-of-town boaters, however the region wants to discontinue this policy.

Mike Shapcott, Oakville Journal Record, 26 May 1975     In order for the town to qualify for $180,000 in construction funds from the federal government, they must meet certain conditions.

Rod Jerred, Oakville Beaver, 17 Apr 1987     The family of the boy who was swept off the pier in Oakville Harbor urges the municipal government to review and update safety features and procedures.

Lilian DiRisio, Oakville Beaver, 16 Sep 1987     An 11 point plan of action has been created after a review of Oakville Harbor safety conditions.

Oakville Journal Record, 1912     The view from Oakville Harbor's east pier in 1912. Photo courtesy of the Oakville Historical Society.

Oakville Beaver, 13 Aug 1980     Oakville turns down an opportunity for a third harbor.

Linda Jacobs, Daily Journal Record, 9 Nov 1974     The history of the ownership of Oakville Harbor.