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Guest blog- Why disappearing school parkland affects you

December 8, 2009 – 9:07 pm

Today, we turn this space over to Ken Woodruff to talk about the potential loss of General Brock park in South Burlington. It’s a 14-acre parcel of land with 4 sports fields that could be paved over with housing if the city doesn’t act quickly. The Halton District School Board, which owns the land, recently [...]

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Parkland disappearing as schools close

January 25, 2009 – 10:39 pm

(originally published in the Toronto Sun) Disappearing soon from a neighbourhood near you: Parks attached to former schools. Get ready to get in your car to drive miles so that you and your kids can play soccer, walk the dog, throw a ball or race around the climber. Then watch your property values plummet, as [...]

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