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In case you didn't know, there was a damaging fire at 313 Beach Blvd last week and the long time resident lost everything. A donation can has been set-up at the Dynes, if you can help out, please do so. Scotto :(

The Motorcycle Club had their annual bike show yesterday and since everyone was welcome, I stopped by and took a few pics of the competition. I even got a few of the winning bikes this year, proceeds from this event went to CNIB.

A few weeks ago the Dynes started Bike Night (first photo), it started with just over 100 participants in the first week, but last Wednesday there was almost 300 bikes of all makes and models, mostly Harleys though. Dynes added a band this week and it was a great time for all. Drop down on...

A couple of old editorial cartoons of Jimmy from Spectator, the first one, by Blaine is from 1980 when Jimmy was given the Ontario Medal for Outstanding Citizenship. The second is by MacKay and is dated December 6, 1995.

There is much more to add, but here is some history on Jimmy Lomax and Operation Santa Claus. (Established 1958) For those who have not had the opportunity to learn of Operation Santa Claus and the work of Jimmy and Susan Lomax, and their son Ryan the following is some history and a list of...

Old Spec article from 1997 Narrow sandy bar is long on history; [Final Edition] John Mentek. The Spectator. Hamilton, Ont.: May 8, 1997. pg. A.8 1997 The Hamilton Spectator. All rights reserved. Etienne Brule was probably the first French explorer to view the narrow, shining bar of sand...

Attached is a little better shot of the Plaza, this is also one of their post cards that they use to hand out. Thanks to Beach resident Ken K. for sending this one in. :tbu: Too bad the place didn't stick around for the new Path, they would be making money again.

Days of the diner on Hamilton Beach Before the Golden Arches and KFC, a highway diner called the Plaza served steak and eggs and pancakes all night long. By Paul Wilson The Hamilton Spectator More articles by this columnist (Jun 9, 2005) Today's another scorcher and we're heading to the beach...

To All Concerned Traffic Due to maintenance requirements, the Burlington Lift Bridge will be in the raised position for approximately 30 minutes on Monday morning June 6, 2005. This is expected to take place at approximately 10:15 am. The canal will be open for marine traffic throughout...

Saving city's lighthouse people on the go - DAVE AUGER By Denis Gibbons The Hamilton Spectator (Jun 2, 2005) Most of Burlington's army of volunteers look forward to the summer months for a break from their tasks. But when the sun is at its highest point, so is the action on the city's...

Beach Canal Lighthouse Group Summer Meetings, Gatherings, and Events: BCLG Social Gathering June 7 at 6:30 pm Dynes Tavern ( 337 Beach Blvd) Come for a chat, a drink, a meal, or all three! Lighthouse Lane July 10 all day Beach Blvd & Killarney Our big event is a street sale within a street...

Friends of the Beach Canal Lighthouse Group, The minutes of our last meeting are attached and you'll note that the 2nd post outlines the next few BCLG events. Please print this page and/or mark these events on your calendar. Our next gathering is on Tuesday, June 7th at 6:30 pm (or so) at...

From the Hamilton Spectator SIMMONS, Audrey Isabel (Smith) - Peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2005, at St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke, born December 28, 1915. Longtime resident of Beach Boulevard. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Dear mother of John and Florence, Jerry and Lori, Ed and...

If you haven't stopped by the Dynes lately, then you have been missing some pretty good bands that have been playing there. A couple of weeks ago I had a hard time finding a seat as the band Lost and Lazy had a huge following. This past weekend I stopped in to watch Current Affair who also drew...

Thanks to member RHammond for sending this one in. :wavey: CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE OF COMPLETION Proposed Road Closures: Manor Avenue and Helena Avenue Manor Avenue The City of Hamilton initiated a process on behalf of the owners of 1049 Beach Boulevard to stop up, close and sell...

If you want to keep track of what is happening with the vacant lots, check out this City of Hamilton link- http://www.hamilton.ca/Planning-and-Development/real-estate/surplus-nov-2004/default.asp

Some Beach residents have complained to the City about mini motorcycles on the trail. Therefore, Police/City By-Law will be monitoring the Path over the next couple of weeks and will enforce the by-laws where they find someone is in contravention. Keep in mind this would most likey apply to...

This Remember when Beach Boulevard was lined with towering trees on both sides? Driving beneath the trees forming a leafy canopy along its length must have been a pleasure. Brian Butler Beach Resident The City new initiative, Trees Across Hamilton was brought forward at the last Beach...

In case you seen them today, Environment Canada was on Eastport Dr. beside the Sludge Ponds. They were measuring the bird population over there and told me that they were looking to decrease the numbers. It was very hard to hear them over the gulls and I wasn't dress for the occasion. As you can...

From the May 2005 Beach Banner FAREWELL We wish to say good-bye and good-luck to Elisabeth Nebesny who has recently left the community to live closer to her family. Elisabeth was the founder and president of the Hamilton Beach Garden Club. Her IDEAS and hard work have made our Beach Strip much...