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    Beach Reunion 2015

    I received a private message from one of our members stating that someone did offer to take over. If they are from the younger group, it might be expected that the time may change to allow more of working residents to attend. I will look into who volunteered. Thanks
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    Beach Reunion 2015

    That time of the year again; The Beach Reunion will be held on Friday September 25th at the Beach Rescue Unit hall, everyone is welcome. (316 Beach Blvd) Start time is around 1pm until 4pm. See you there.
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    A.Y.P.A. Play

    Had picture sent in showing what looks like the end of a play which took place at the Anglian Church Hall, dated 1938-39 and titled A.Y.P.A. Play. From left to right, Marg Milligan, Fred Ingles, Freda Brown, Mary Fletcher, Duke Hill, Jean Gray, Bob Nash, Mary Corey, Rhodes Milligan and Ernie...
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    Trans Northern Pipelines Work

    From the Office of Chad Collins As you are probably aware Trans Northern Pipelines (TNP) operates a pipeline through the beach community, from the Nanticoke Ontario refinery to the Toronto and Montreal areas. The City of Hamilton has received notice from TNP representatives that they will be...
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    Sped Up Ship Going Through The Welland Canal

    The Welland Canal gets shipping around a big drop (Niagara Falls) between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, so I would agree that the vessel is downbound to Lake Ontario. Recently I watched a new show on the Discovery Channel called Mighty Ship, it documented the new vessel Algoma Equinox transiting...
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    Remembering Dieppe: An accounting of a terrible time

    No mention in the article that the service had taken place on the Beach Strip and the pictures state that the location is Beach Road. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ At the moving and well-attended annual service Wednesday...
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    Township of Nelson

    This link was sent in by David; Andrew Gage was noted as one of the most prosperous people in the Township of Nelson by 1833. Prior to the opening of the Burlington Canal in 1832, Wellington Square is said to have been a more important shipping port than Hamilton. In the early history of the...
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    Tories want to dump Lift Bridge

    Tolls, spiral ramps and taller structure ideas examined Federal consultant says building a prettier, user-friendly bridge would make it easier to give away to prospective new owners like Hamilton Hamilton Spectator By Matthew Van Dongen The Canadian government should spend $198 million to...
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    Burlington Ribfest blacklists Hamilton event

    A simmering battle between two competing ribfest organizations is heating up in Hamilton. The Rotary Club of Burlington-Lakeshore is locking horns with a private ribfest company, the Northern Heat Rib Series, over the timing and location of their smoky, meaty, BBQ-sauce-infused events. Read...
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    Scourge Commemoration on Sunday

    I attended one of these a few years ago, I don't know if it is a yearly event as I haven't seen or heard much of it since. The last one I attended was back in 2011; http://hamiltonbeachcommunity.com/forum/threads/sailors-from-two-centuries-ago-to-be-remembered.1894/
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    271 Beach Blvd.

    Multiple Dwellings per Lot Zoning Proposal at 271 Beach Blvd My name is Joel Hughes, your neighbour at 267 Beach Blvd, and I'm canvassing the neighbourhood to bring attention to a re-zoning proposal at 271 Beach Blvd that has implications for the entire Beach Strip. The proposal (ZAC-15-036)...
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    271 Beach Blvd.

    Another group trying build condos on single family dwelling lot. Re: Notice of Complete Applications and Preliminary Circulation for for Coastal Land Development for Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Common Element Condominium for Lands Located at 271 Beach Boulevard...
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    Joesph Brant Day Festival 2015

    JOSEPH BRANT DAY FESTIVAL 2015 PAN AM GAMES CELEBRATION! Civic Holiday Monday, August 3rd at Historic LaSalle Park! 50 Northshore Blvd. Burlington, ON Ph. 905-332-9888 This year, The Joseph Brant Day Festival is an official partner of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/ Parapan Am Games. Come out and...
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    From Outlet to Canal

    I took a picture of a large sketch that author Ray Mifflin was showing at a Beach meeting and it wasn't straight at all, it also showed a wall some distance out in the lake. This may of been a try at stopping the high waves or to slow the silting of the canal. Also of interest, the map is...
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    Centennial Parkway Closed This Weekend

    From Councillor Collins' Office; Part of Centennial Parkway to close this weekend for rail bridge work HAMILTON, ON – July 16, 2015 – At 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17th Centennial Parkway will be closed between Goderich Street and Arrowsmith Drive (Home Depot entrance) to facilitate the...
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    LaSalle Park/Marina

    I picked up this postcard showing a steamer (S.S. Tubina I believe) docking at LaSalle Park in the Harbour. I stopped for a few pictures to set where the picture was taken from. Notice the stone monument on the left, it is dated 1923 and it is a dedication to the landing of LaSalle. A recent...
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    Lift Bridge Closure 2015

    Burlington Lift Bridge (Closed to Road Traffic) Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) wishes to advise motorists, pedestrians and cyclists of nightly closures on the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge, located in Hamilton, Ontario. From Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10, 2015, the...
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    Green Gables

    Check out this menu from Green Gables Restaurant, notice the page with the Chinese food items. Maybe it was both, a regular restaurant with cold and hot sandwiches and Chinese. http://hamiltonbeachcommunity.com/gallery3/Green-Gables-Restaurant/GreenGables1 And more here...
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    Canada day strawberry social! -by the lake-

    Museums of Burlington: June 4, 2015 ~ for immdediate release Come and celebrate Burlington’s famous annual: CANADA DAY STRAWBERRY SOCIAL! -BY THE LAKE- Where showing pride in your country meets history! At Joseph Brant Museum Canada Day –Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 ~11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. If...
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    Van Wagners Picture From 1973

    I think it is the picture from this thread, even though it wasn't posted by me? I remember cutting it down and re-posting it, so I should have it somewhere. I have many to replace anyway. http://hamiltonbeachcommunity.com/forum/threads/lakeland-pool-after-the-storm-april-1973.2258/
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