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• Hamilton’s school board taking suggestions to rename Ryerson Elementary

  The HWDSB says it will be taking submissions from the community until late March.

  Education

  Feb 15, 2022
  
• Sweetgrass Park: Burlington designates new name for Ryerson Park

  After close 1,600 votes from residents, the council revealed Sweetgrass Park as the new moniker.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2022
  
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• Burlington asks residents to help rename park named after architect of residential school system

  Ryerson Park, named after Egerton Ryerson, is set to be renamed after 'growing calls' from the community to change it.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2021
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• Public board votes unanimously to rename Hamilton school named after residential school architect

  A Hamilton elementary school will no longer bear the name of one of the architects of Canada's residential school system after a unanimous vote among public school board trustees.

  Education

  Jun 8, 2021