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Jan. 26, 2005. 12:51 AM Authority may operate Burlington Lift Bridge By Peter Van Harten The Hamilton Spectator That prominent red Canada logo on the tower isn't being scraped off just yet, but the Hamilton Port Authority is thinking about taking over the Burlington Lift Bridge. Jeff...

Jan. 24, 12:44 EDT City digs out after wintry blast Jacquie De Almeida and Paul Legall The Hamilton Spectator About 75 people were shepherded into Hutch's beach-front restaurant after their vehicles were stranded on the Lake Ontario shoreline during Saturday's snow storm. An 83-year-old...

Friends of the Beach Canal Lighthouse Group (BCLG), Our January meeting has been rescheduled to 2pm on Sunday, January 30 at the Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit, 316 Beach Blvd. (across from Dynes Tavern). The main agenda item for this meeting will focus on planning for the next 12-18 months. We...

You might of seen this on channel 11 news last night, Hamilton Police Marine Unit was on the Bay yesterday doing some winter training on the ice and in the water. Hope they had fun, way too cold for me. :D

There have been a some reports of a couple of coyotes roaming the Beach. One resident who was walking on the path had to protect his small dog from getting attack, also one dog that was let out in a Beach backyard died after being mauled by another animal. It wasn't known though if the dog's...

Jan. 15, 12:08 EDT Many properties along the bay shoreline remain empty under Hamilton Port Authority's management Jim Howlett The Hamilton Spectator As someone who has a long history in many projects involving the Hamilton Port Authority (HPA), I find it awkward when newly found CEO...

From the January 2005 Beach Banner Bring your kids to meet the live Easter Bunny. Date- Good Friday, March 25th 2005 Time- 11:00 am Place- The baseball diamond across from Dieppe Park. Cost- $2.00 per child. Ages- Toddlers to 11 years old. Bring your own basket or container. To help with the...

From the January 2005 Beach Banner Attention Everyone: Our February meeting has been changed from Feb 1st to Wednesday, February 9th, 2005. We have a "Special Environment Meeting" that night. Dr. George Sorger, who teaches Water Quality Testing at McMaster University will be there with his...

This was sent in by member Lighthouse I regret to advise that our general planning meeting tomorrow - Sunday, January 9th at 2pm is cancelled. The meeting facilitator has injured his back. You will be notified of the revised meeting date and time as soon as possible.

Check out this one, Lil Squirt's very own movie. :apat: http://www.coolquiz.com/funpages/funflash/index.asp?pageid=25

He didn't tell me her name was Dale. Pete in the lighthouse at the end of SE pier, courtesy of the Hamilton Spectator

Jan. 3, 12:51 EDT Polar bear swimmers relish the icy rush Dave Kewley The Hamilton Spectator A top hat and a thong was all one senior participant claimed he needed to keep warm during the annual polar bear swim at a frosty Van Wagner's Beach on Saturday. Paul Nurmi, 62, was fully dressed...

Rae; Thanks for the info, I will have to give him a call and I will say hello for you. Thanks again, Scotto :tbu:

Hi Elise; :wavey: Great first post, that's just how I remember that house. The early guests must of had their own room, therefore they needed their own door. I wonder what famous people did stay there and where did those antlers end up??? Elise, if you have find anymore good ones, please post...

Even though it's Christmas, expect delays if using the Lift Bridge. That last snow storm dumped a lot of the heavy stuff and the span won't raise to allow the ships passage. Therefore, workers will be on site trying to remove what snow and ice they can and road traffic maybe delayed. Scotto

For a then picture of 991, or until Collings possibly comes up with one, page 103 from Gary Evans book "Prints Along the Beach" is the same house dated 1908 and Gary writes that the house was demolished . Thanks again to Gary. Another picture from a postcard shows the front porch again but...

As I pulled off the Beach today, I drove by Santa in his red convertible. Must be the reindeers day off today. :yay:

Happy 30th Birthday :wavey: :hb2:

Check out this biography of Stephen Goatley, he was born and raised on the Beach and was a Delta grad, plus a McMaster student. He was killed during the Second World War. Scotto http://alumni.os.mcmaster.ca/s/1439/wide.aspx?sid=1439&gid=1&pgid=678

Dec. 15, 12:34 EDT Floating ideas for pier plan Public information session to be held tomorrow, 7 p.m. Natalie Alcoba The Hamilton Spectator Ducks floated on the waters of Fisherman's Pier. Wind howled under the beams of the Burlington Skyway bridge. But there were no voices for the wind...