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Had this sent to me; Long time friend to the Beach Bob Steiner passed away Sunday night (Feb 23rd). Born in 1946, he was a CFL football player who played for Hamilton and Edmonton and was part of the part of the 1967 Grey Cup champions Ti-Cats. He will be remember this coming Saturday at...

Peacefully, at St. Peter's Hospital, on Thursday, February 13, 2020 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Janet. Devoted father of Charles, Connie Chainey (Gilbert) and Valorie Schur (the late Douglas). Devoted grandfather of James Steel, Adam Chainey (Anj), Kevin Chainey (Heather)...

Attached are the minutes from our January 14th Beach Council meeting. Our nest meeting is scheduled for March 10th, 2020, if you have an agenda item to be brought forward, please email them to hbcf@coegeco.ca

Attached is the January 2020 Beach Banner, many thanks to Lisa Witherington.

This photo was sent in today some duck hunters transiting the canal, not the best picture and maybe we can get a better one.

Posted with permission from the Hamilton Spectator _________________________________________________________________________________ It’s time to consider a toll tunnel as a Skyway alternative Considering Niagara’s continuing growth, we need a new option to reduce commuter gridlock, writes Jason...

Attached is the meeting summary for November 12th, 2019, many thanks to Joel Hughes. Also attached is the plans for the condo/townhouse project located north end of the Beach at and near the canoe shop.

Pick up this postcard showing the bay shore taken in 1911. On the right is 1117 Beach Blvd which is named Heart House. In the distance the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club can be seen. From 1980, courtesy M. Neil. A recent photo taken from the same angle J. Lomax Park.

I stopped by to see Santa today at the Stoney Creek parade and Beach Rescue was there with 161.

Beach trail boosts sale of Hamilton house Sydnia Yu Toronto Special to The Globe and Mail Published December 7th, 2019 On the strip of land that divides Hamilton Harbour from Lake Ontario homes have the added advantage of backing onto a popular waterfront trail. This two-bedroom bungalow...

Burlington Gazette By Pepper Parr January 16, 2015 BURLINGTON, ON Many readers will recognize the headline – the phrase comes from the iconic rock song, Big Yellow Taxi, and its haunting lament “you never know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone, they paved paradise and put up a parking lot”. The...

I have attached an aerial photo of the area around the Dynes Tavern from 1963, a few businesses are labeled along with the Rescue Unit Property which was across the street. I am amazed that the old Fire Dept. garage was still standing in 63. In the 1958 Vernon's Directory the White Rose is...

2nd Annual Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit Sink-a-Ship Food Drive Last year, the Beach Strip Community raised 2,338 pounds offood. Let's beat that number this year! On Saturday, November 30th, please leave your non- -perishable food items outs-ide your home by 9am. Volunteers with the Hamilton...

If you drove by the Steam Museum today you would of noticed a giant toilet on the side lawn, apparently today is National Toilet Day. Ten Things You Can Do for UN World Toilet Day If you’re reading this and you have a...

Posted with permission from the Hamilton Spectator _______________________________________________________________________________ Paul Wilson: Will the Beach Strip project get completed before the curtain falls? Fred Briggs danced and filmed his way through 70 years of life and family and the...

Posted with permission from the Hamilton Spectator _________________________________________________________________________________________ Paul Wilson: Catch a ride on The Beach Strip’s 1916 carousel ... in Tonawanda North Tonawanda bring new life to old ride November 11th, 2019 by...

This vessel use to be a regular at the canal taking trips from Hamilton to the mouth of the Niagara River. It would suck up a load of sand and return. It is now a diving destination off of Tobermory. http://warrenlophotography.com/uw/tobermory/niagara2/ Forum Photo

The Imperial Cobourg passing through the piers in approximately the summer of 1948 although this vessel's main runs were between Sarnia and Perry Sound for the Imperial Oil Co. Built in Scotland in 1913 as the Imperoyal, she assisted in both World Wars and was renamed Imperial Cobourg in 1947...

Posted with permission from the Hamilton Spectator _________________________________________________________________________________ Oct. 30, 1958: Burlington Bay Skyway completed Bridging the gap Living 05:00 AM The Hamilton Spectator...

From the Banner Mark your calendars!!! The Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit’s annual Turkey Raffle is coming up on Friday, November 29th, 2019. Come on out, meet your neighbours, have some drinks and try your luck at the turkey raffle. It is a great night and the money raised goes back into the...