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    Days of the diner on Hamilton Beach

    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...
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    Lift Bridge Maintenance

    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...
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    Saving city's lighthouse

    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...
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    Summer Meetings, Gatherings, and Events

    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...
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    May Meeting Minutes

    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...
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    Audrey Simmons 1915-2005

    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...
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    Dynes' Bands

    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...
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    Manor Ave Closure

    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...
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    Beach Vacant Lots

    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
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    Path Complaints

    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...
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    Trees Across the Beach Strip.

    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...
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    Gull Population

    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...
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    Elisabeth Nebesny

    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...
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    Lift Bridge Safety Plan.

    Lift bridge safety plan Burlington city staff supports spending $120,000 to build walkway under span By John Burman The Hamilton Spectator BURLINGTON (May 10, 2005) Dennis Heming was shocked at how fast trucks travelled along Eastport Drive when he went to see where his cousin died two years...
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    To All the Moms

    Happy Mother's Day :kiss:
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    Environment Report

    From the 2005 Beach Banner Environment Report The Bitumar Asphalt plant, on Eastport Drive—requested—at their last meeting, that they would like the residents of this community to stop calling the MOE whenever we have a complaint. Instead——they wish to hear directly from us. They said...
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    Beach Bloomer Award

    From the May 2005 Beach Banner BEACH BLOOMER It's Beach Bloomer time again! This may possibly be the last year for our Beach Bloomer award, as there has been so little interest in nominating the Gardens for this "unique and classy award" as Rob Howard of the Hamilton Spectator called it. This...
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    Reese Shirley Anne Collins

    From the May 2005 Beach Banner Chad and Mary Collins are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Reese Shirley Anna, born April 25th 2005 weighing 5lbs. 2ozs. A sister and new playmate for big brother Chase.
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    Lighthouse Meeting

    Lighthouse Meeting - Wednesday May 11th at 7pm. A Reminder The next meeting of the Beach Canal Lighthouse Group (BCLG) is Wednesday, May 11th at 7pm at the Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit (across from Dynes Tavern). The Agenda includes: - a presentation by Tony Butler (our Chairman)...
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    Build a Crafters Row and they will come.

    Our friend Colwyn Beynon in the news. :tbu: IDEA No. 10 -- Build a Crafters Row on the beach The Hamilton Spectator More articles by this columnist More stories... (April 22, 2005) -- While almost all of our contributors have focused on looking forward, local historian Colwyn G...
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