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Less of a problem: Water levels likely won’t be as high this year along shoreline May 6, 2020 Following a horrendous period of flooding, people living along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River have a bit of good news to claim. The mild winter and spring have resulted in modestly...

Adding one more, Ernie Shewfelt, circa 1975. Courtesy Shewfelt Collection.

The lake Ontario water level graph for the month of September 2020, the level has dropped almost eight inches in one month, very good news. As you can see on the graph, the level has dropped from 0.8 meters to 0.6, last year we didn't reach this mark as we stayed around the 0,8 area until the...

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Shoreline Landowners and Businesses High Water Impacts Questionnaire https://ijc.org/en/glam/questionnaire Have you been directly impacted by recent high water levels along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River shoreline? Ongoing wet conditions throughout the...

Another piece of timber has washed to shore (thanks to member Maggie) near Dieppe Park. This also could be from our old wooden piers but I have yet to match it up with any old pictures. Another old picture of the old pier shows one wooden board fasten to the pier just under the deck, but the...

A few more that I have picked up that have the actual date as the title. June 7th, 1961 June 17th 1961 Early 1960;s Looking south early 1960's Night Shot

A couple more, sorry I don't have a source for these.

This was sent in by the Rescue Unit; It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of Short LaFave a long time supporter of the H.B.R.U. Inc. She survived her husband Lewis (Red ) LaFave who was an excellent member for many years and passed many years ago ( early 90 s )...

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Ross Campbell on Sept 9th, 2020 at the age of 62, surrounded by the love of his family. Beloved husband of Victoria, for 42 years. Wonderful Dad to Katharene (Jack), Christopher (Sally), and Corey (Krista). Cherished Papa to...

Tonight was the COVID Elvis show which was well (socially distanced) attended, the performance took place at the corner of Killarney Ave. Elvis has been performing all over the City to raise funds and donations of non perishable goods. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3014659741950660/

The new wheelchair mat near the canal; Red chairs over and an old timber that could of been part of the old wooden pier, I will look through some old photos and see if I can match it up. The CGS Limnos heading out on a nice fall day. Toronto past the Trail, sent in by member Maggie.

Brian’s neighbours used to carry his wheelchair onto Hamilton beach. Now they won’t have to By Matthew Van DongenSpectator Reporter Thu., Aug. 20, 2020 Neighbours physically carry Brian Campbell and his wheelchair onto Hamilton’s beach any time he wants to play with his young kids this summer...

From 2008, the Algobay is on it's way from Hamilton to China to be rebuilt as a self-unloader. In October 2012 the bulk carrier was renamed the Radcliffe Latimer. The CSL Frontenac outbound the piers after dropping off a load of salt beside our community.

Kid's dino party beside the Trail in the 500's, pretty extravagant for a kid's party birthday.

Attached is the Lake Ontario water level graph for the month of August, notice a minor decrease in levels of about .2 meters. Not much, but still going down.

Outflows to increase from Lake Ontario Belleville, ON, Canada / Quinte News John Spitters Aug 31, 2020 4:15 AM It’s been a much better year than last as far as flooding is concerned in the Quinte region. According to the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River...

Last night a load of salt was dropped off on Eastport Drive last night (August 27th), even though there were only light winds, we were still impacted. First picture shows the open salt pile and the ship getting ready to unload more salt. The next two show two cars with a light dusting of a...

On Wednesday August 18th the salt company started to move part of a large pile closer to the north end of Pier 26. On Thursday the 19th, the piles were left uncovered with no noticeable work being done. The large pile that was moved was left uncovered for the day of August 20th and finally...

A few pictures from Wednesday's Remembrance;

Remembering the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry who fell at Dieppe By Barry GrayPhotojournalist Wed., Aug. 19, 2020 A small group gathered in Dieppe Veterans’ Memorial Park, located on Beach Boulevard in Hamilton, to remember the ill-fated raid on the French town on Aug. 19, 1942, where 197...