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The blind man A blind man is walking down the street with his seeing-eye dog. They come to a busy intersection and the dog, ignoring the high volume of traffic zooming by on the street, leads the blind man right out into the thick of traffic. This is followed by the screech of tires and horns...

From the Dundas Star, Friday, 25 Mar 2005 Bay dumps prompted health concerns three years ago Migratory ducks enjoy unfettered access to two open-water waste disposal cells in Hamilton Harbour three years after an expert committee raised concerns about the potential health impacts on hunters...

It's that time again, the 2005 shipping season has started, expect delays when using the Lift Bridge. :rolleyes:

You won't see these anymore, Jack Lewis with snapping turtle from the Bay, Hughie Nally is the other person. Check out the gate and fencing, on the back of the picture, it reads that Buta is across the road. Thanks to D. Ronalds for sending this one in.

Mar. 21, 12:46 EDT Spring's arrival a little chilly Keep your winter coat handy for a little while longer Jacquie De Almeida The Hamilton Spectator Spring is itching to be sprung but Old Man Winter isn't quite ready to let go his frosty hold. If you thought you could ditch your winter...

Before the construction of Eastport Dr, the Beach was connected to Woodward Ave by a two lane bridge which crossed over Red Hill Creek. Member Crawfish has sent in a picture of that bridge from 1959. The long building in the background is National Steel Car. Thanks again to Crawfish.

Mar. 19, 12:51 EDT Windermere Basin wetland may solve dredging problem 'Wild idea' merits economic, environmental consideration Eric McGuinness The Hamilton Spectator Windermere Basin is little more than a barren mud flat at the east end of Hamilton Harbour, its shallow water covered...

I don't remember the old steam locomotives that use to travel the railway tracks on the Beach, but for those that do, here is a picture of the last one to use the Beach. Thanks to Beach resident Ken K. for sending this picture in. :tbu:

Last month's issue of Biz magazine called "What Can Hamilton Learn From This Man". The man they were writing about was Pittsburg Mayor Tom Murphy. Anyway, part of the article touched on the subject of the old Texaco property at 440 Beach Blvd and at press time the fence around the lot was there...

Ladies Night at The Dynes For the first time ever, The Dynes Tavern will be having an exclusive night for the ladies! Come to Ladies Night at The Dynes, on Saturday, March 19th featuring Male Exotic Dancers from "Above The Rest Strippers"! The bar will be closed to the public from 9:00 PM...

It's that time of the year again for the annual Around the Bay Road Race, this will take place Sunday March 20th from about 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Please allow yourself more time if you are planning to drive on the boulevard during that period. If you require more information, the phone number...

Dear Friends of the Lighthouse, The next meeting of the Beach Canal Lighthouse Group is at 2pm Sunday, March 13th at the Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit, across from Dynes Tavern on Beach Blvd. Our guest speaker will be restoration architect Chris Borgal, who is a member of the team which prepared...

From the March 2005, Beach Banner The next Banner will be in May. They are published every second month, Nothing in the summer. The deadline for the September Banner will be August 28th. Call with your stories please. Editor Gwen Hall 905-544-7873

From the March 2005 Beach Banner As previously reported, we are trying to get some honest evaluations of our surrounding environment, That has a direct impact our quality of life. As a result of the end of February, we have reports On soil and water-testing in the harbour. As we thought...

Well the official opening of the forum was March 3rd, 2004, it has been just over a year and we have come a long way. I would like to thank all who have helped and/or contributed. :celebrate Also thank you to all the members who took the time to join up. An extra big thank you to TC, Lil...

Congratulations to forum member DJ Ronald :tbu: who is of to the OFSAA wrestling championships representing Sir Winston Churchill High School. Good Luck. Scotto :D

Mar. 3, 12:26 EDT Beaches open all summer? Here are the cold facts Hamilton Spectator Staff The Hamilton Spectator The province may force Hamilton and three other Ontario cities to make their public beaches safe for swimming. Under water quality objectives, cities with combined sanitary and...

Just in case someone was looking, Skyway Lawn Equipment has move to Upper Centennial Pkwy near Highland Road. Thanks to Beach Rescue member Leon for sending in this picture.

This was sent in by member Rae Bud and Jim were a couple of Newfie drinking buddies who worked as airplane mechanics in Gander, NFLD. One day the airport was fogged in and they were stuck in the hangar with nothing to do. Bud said, "Man, I wish we had something to drink!" Jim says "Me too...