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    Stelco from the Beach

    From 2012; Came across this on my photo, sorry no credit as I have no idea where it is from.
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    VanWagner's Closed

    Another rollover on the ramp to Burlington St. across from Hutch's closed Van Wagner's today. I believe that this is the third time that this has happened. The debris from the scrap truck was spread all the road and Hutch's parking lot.
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    George Chisholm

    Back to the Chisholms Comunication Helen Langford Gazette April 3, 1979 George Chisholm needed his schooling in Scotland. Reports had to be filed with the Government now at York (Toronto). The easiest way to get the reports to York was by water and Chisholm had boats. He even loaned one during...
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    George Chisholm

    (Sent in by David) Burlington Gazette Helen Langford Jan. 17, 1978 George Chisholm Charles King, of last week's article did not settle alone. He bought his land in conjunction with George Chisholm. The story of George and his brother John is exciting enough to form a great movie. Their travels...
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    The Beach Banner 1926

    David; There have been many "Beach Banners" or Beach newsletters over decades, Gary Evans has even donated a chapter in his latest book to the topic. Page 19 of the "Memories of the Beach Strip"; "Some of the oldest papers to have surfaced date back to 1926 when the Burlington and Hamilton...
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    Skyway Closure 2014

    This email is to inform you that on the nights of November 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th, 2014 we will be closing ALL LANES on the QEW Toronto Bound (NORTHBOUND) at the Burlington Bay Skyway Bridge. (Weather permitting) CLOSURE TIME: Friday November 7th, 2014 22:00 to Saturday November 8th...
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    Hotel Brant

    The Globe, July 21, 1877 BRANT HOUSE AT BURLINGTON BAY Nestling under the shadow of Burlington Heights at the head of Lake Ontario lies the picturesque village of Burlington, once known as Wellington Square. This village derives much of its importance from its proximity to the City of Hamilton...
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    RIP John Hedley

    John Edward HEDLEY HEDLEY, John Edward Passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at the age of 79. Survived by his Cherished wife, Barbara (nee Clark). Loving father of John Hedley (Théa Messon), and Mary Anne (Nelson) Cullen. Proud grandfather of Eliza, Hannah...
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    Head of the Lake

    David sent this link in and I looked into it further and found some info I thought would fit in well in this thread. From David; Brant Tract, No. 3 ¾ of His Britannick Majesty, have given, granted, bargained, sold, aliened, released, conveyed, and confirmed, and by these presents, Do give...
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    Tugs, Workboats and more......

    Tug Wilf Seymour with the Alouette Spirit. Northern Spirit 1 Tug Annie M. Dean with the Tug Americo Dean
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    Development of Hamilton Beach Has Been Rapid

    "The Heritage of the People Closed Against Them:" Class, Environment, and the Shaping of Burlington Beach, 1870s-1980s. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/%22The+Heritage+of+the+People+Closed+Against+Them%3A%22+Class,+Environment,...-a081762577
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    Martel Commercial Brokerage

    I see we have a new business opened at the Dynes condo development. http://www.martelcommercial.com/ From their website; We are one of the area’s leading commercial real estate specialists when it comes to your industrial, office and retail space needs. Call (905) 332-6601 now.
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    More Ships

    One of Algoma's new vessels, the Algoma Harvester. Algoma Equinox http://hamiltonbeachcommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2289 The Sterling Energy http://hamiltonbeachcommunity.com/forum/threads/hamilton-energy-to-be-replaced.2144/ Elisabeth Schulte Kaministiqua
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    Hamilton Harbour Queen

    Hamilton’s Harbour Queen shutting down Sep 12, 2014 Hamilton Spectator By Matthew Van Dongen The Hamilton Harbour Queen will shut down permanently this fall unless a private operator takes over the only cruise ship plying the city's waterfront. The Hamilton Waterfront Trust announced...
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    Good Picture

    Good quality picture on this TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cer8I4cX-vs
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    The Burlington Canal Bridges

    A few photos of the Lift Bridge construction, courtesy T. Egan .
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    Stelco from the Beach

    The first picture is from 1956, the next two are from 1980. All were taken near the canal.
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    978 Beach Boulevard

    Heritage Permit Application HP2014-015, RECOMMENDATION That Heritage Permit Application HP2014-015 be approved for the erection of a new single detached dwelling, with an attached garage, on the designated property at 978 Beach Boulevard, Hamilton (Hamilton Beach Heritage Conservation...
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    Canal Era Industrialization

    This one was sent in by David, compares the canal era to the new train era. Written by Robin Neill at the University of Prince Edward Island and Carleton University in 2003 ____________________________________________________ Hamilton surpassed Dundas in size and activity between 1826 and...
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    Missing Cat

    I had this sent by email a couple days ago; My husband and I live at 163 Beach Blvd. On Thursday July 31, 2014 at 5am. I woke up to a screaming cat. ( Our cat Tommy Hardly meows.) Our cat is an inside cat and I leave the window to our room slightly open with the screen on it. When I looked the...
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