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Councillor Chad Collins Report OCTOBER 2005 BEACH COMMUNITY EDITION I recently received an inquiry regarding the status of the development on the site of the former service station and residential lots at 422-440 Beach Boulevard. I have been advised that the lands have been remediated at this...

Councillor Chad Collins Report OCTOBER 2005 BEACH COMMUNITY EDITION The lot on the north-west corner of Beach Blvd and VanWagners Road is scheduled for a clean up and replanting. Several months ago I met with Forestry and Public Works officials to discuss the long term plans for the vacant lots...

Councillor Chad Collins Report OCTOBER 2005 BEACH COMMUNITY EDITION The owners of 415 Beach Boulevard have proposed to build a single family home that requires a number of minor variances and a site plan registered with the City's Planning Department. After reviewing the plans in consultation...

From the North End Breezes KEITH RENEWAL COMMITTEE MEETING Jim Howlett Guest Speaker St. David’s Church – November 8, 2005 at 6:30 pm Wentworth Street The Keith Renewal Committee is meeting to update residents on their Projects. Environment Hamilton is sponsoring a presentation given by...

Hello BCLG Members and Friends, The minutes of our September 14 meeting are attached. Please mark the following dates on your calendar: Sunday October 16 at 2pm at Dynes Tavern - our first "autumn" social get-together - wear your BCLG Tee-shirt (on top!) Sunday November 20 at 2pm at the...

The management at the Dynes have finally fallen off their wallet and fixed up the front part of the Hotel. In charge of the restoration was Edward John Pickens, a Master Carpenter who came to Canada just five years ago from Manchester, England where carpentry ran in the family. The first picture...

A few people have asked me about the on going construction in and around the Lift Bridge. There isn't any construction, but a soil removal and capping program. When testing, PWGSC found much lands near the Bridge are somewhat contaminated, so 6 to inches of soil is being replaced.

It was another well done reunion today thanks to the planning of Beach Reunion Committee, the Dynes management and the Dynes staff. The place once again was packed and it carried on all night with musical guest Current Affair. I even got a few pointers on Beach history and some great pictures...

Traffic Advisory In order to ensure the reliable operation of the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge, Public Works and Government Services Canada will be conducting annual inspection work at the facility on Tuesday, October 4 and Wednesday, October 5, 2005. Inspections will require the bridge to be...

Attention Everyone; This October 4th meeting of the Beach Preservation Committee will have the City of Hamilton By-Law Coordinator, Judy Downey in attendance. If you have any questions or concerns, please attend. Place: Beach Rescue Unit Hall 316 Beach Blvd, across from the Dynes. Time: 7pm...

Stop in and say hi to our newest Beach Bums and owners of the Beach Variety store. George, Corinna and family have moved from Toronto to the Beach and plan to be here for a long time. I didn't see any Argo's gear for sale(good sign) and we still have our lotto machine. :D

There will be more movie cameras on the Strip this Friday(Sept 23) evening as the TV series ReGenesis plans to film some scenes on the beach behind Mareve Ave. The City has told me that part of the filming will include a bonfire utilizing wood and flame bars and that the film company has all the...

From the September 2005 Beach Banner Jimmy Lomax is asking for any donations of new gifts suitable for young and old to distribute at Christmas time. May be dropped off at 231 Brach Blvd.

From the September 2005 Beach Banner "THE BEACH BLOOMER" Several nominations were received this year for our Beach Bloomer Award. Congratulations to the following; First- 129 Beach Boulevard. Runner-up - 324 Beach Boulevard. Runner-up - 946 Beach Boulevard. A 'special, one-time only' Award...

If you are looking for something to do with the kids that doesn't cost a fortune, located on Woodward and just a stone throw from the Beach Strip is Hamilton's first waterworks, now called Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology. This mid-Victorian facility, completed in 1859, used steam power...

Had this sent in today, I thought it was worth posting. Scotto WARNING...New Credit Card Scam. Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it. This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be...

Give me firepit smoke over a dumpster-style picnic anytime By David Rose, Hamilton (Sep 16, 2005) I have been a resident of Beach Blvd. for about 10 years and until recently it was a common scene to see families having bonfires on the beach. I have had three or four fires with family, friends...

If you have been down near the canal in last couple of days, you would of seen the movie that's being filmed. It is a CTV television movie called Doomstown, directed by Dave Sutherland and stars two Canadian actors, K.C. Collins and Mark Taylor. The movie is based on true events and depicts the...

Had this in another post, but was asked to move it to it's own thread. Shannon and Richard's big day was last Friday(August 19). The wedding was held at a vineyard in Niagara On The Lake. Chateau des Charmes was absolutely a beautiful location for a wedding with fountains and many flowered...

Keep commerce off the Waterfront Trail By Marilyn Gear Pilling, Hamilton The Hamilton Spectator(Sep 8, 2005) RE: 'If you don't build it, they won't come' (Sept. 7) The whole reason why so many of us use the Waterfront Trail is that it is "entirely bereft of anything resembling a commercial...