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Crawfish; That seemed to be the plan though ("dire predictions") and look at what we had to put up with over on Eastport Dr now, but until I read these old articles, I had no idea that the Province was also in giving away our bayshore to the Port. The Beach must not become an "oasis", well why not?

Before the annexation of the Beach Strip by the City of Hamilton we use to have our own Wards and Executive Committee. Attachched is a handout from back in the day listing the members and the boundries.

Ration Pleasure Motoring To Ease Traffic To the Editor: Regarding the Hamilton Beach traffic problem - drastic conditions require drastic remedies, so I have suggested another solution. It looks as if the skyway bridge and highway will take a long time to build. What about the problem in the...

Crash At Canal Bridge Holds Up Beach Traffic Hamilton Beach, June 15/1956 -Two cars were damaged in a heavy traffic snarl at the canal bridge, when a north-bound tractor trailer came in contact with a car driven by Clarence L. Terry, of Putnam. No one was injured. Police said Albert J...

Beach Police Chief Gives Last Report Hamilton Beach, May 16/1956 Howard Nickling, chief constable of Hamilton Beach for the last 20 years relinquished his post at the meeting of the Burlington Beach Commission last night, to take Up his duties as chief constable of Caledonia today, , Speaking...

Beach Commission Tells Owners To Confine Dogs Hamilton Beach, April 11/1956 - Numerous complaints have been received by the Burlington Beach Commission of the large number of dogs running at large. H. B. Black, secretary, stated at the commission meeting that the HSPCA have been kept so busy...

Operation Changeover Starts On Beach Strip Hamilton Beach, Jan. 17 - Conversion from 25 to 60 cycle power began today, and is scheduled to be completed by January 24. The changeover will start between the northerly limits and First Avenue; from First Avenue to Cottage Grove on January 18; from...

Burlington Beach Protests Delay Decision On Saltfleet Annexation Queen's Park Believed To Favour Association Of Strip With Hamilton By ROBERT J. HANLEY Spectator Staff Writer Queen's Park, Feb. 3/1956 - The future of Burlington Beach - as a separate municipality with one of the lowest tax rates...

I assume all of these articles are from the Hamilton Spectator Thanks to the Simmons family. Last year Proved Busy For Beach Policemen Hamilton Beach, Jan. 11-The Beach Police Department, under the direction of Chief Howard Nickling, and a staff of three-Sgt Frank Waire, Constables Harold...

From the office of Councillor Collins _____________________________________ Please join your friends and neighbours in participating in the annual Beach Community Clean Up. Over forty Beach Community residents participated in the annual event held last April. I'm pleased to announce that we...

Posted with permission from the Hamilton Spectator __________________________________________ Joan Miller-Chapman Wed Apr 18 2012 Just as I reach the path, a flash of bright yellow whizzes past, followed by a whoosh of air. There goes a cyclist, thinking the path is his alone. “Hey buddy, how...

Posted with permission from the Hamilton Spectator __________________________________________ John Burman and Carmela Fragomeni Wed Apr 18 2012 The Burlington Canal Lift Bridge has been raised to allow freighters to get in and out of Hamilton Harbour. Department of Public Works spokesperson...

I would think that Martin is far from being an uncommon surname, that being said I have never met Ron Martin and I know of two other Martins that live or lived on the Beach. Old Mr. Martin who lived between Clare and Lagoon Ave, use to use his open fireplace for heat until one night when he...

“On the Move” – Ontario Early Years Mobile Resource Program For parents, caregivers and children birth to 6 years. The “On the Move” mobile resource program provides interactive learning through play in your community at: Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit 316 Beach Blvd Hamilton, ON...

Helping the community Go Green since 1996 - See our events below! Sat April 14 2 TREE-RIFIC PRESENTATIONS + TREE TOUR @ the beautiful RBG Arboretum, 1-4 PM Earth Day Hamilton & CONE invite you to hear John Bacher (author: TWO BILLION TREES & COUNTING) and Paul O'Hara (botanist, landscape...

If you were visiting the ship canal during the last week you would of seen Environment Canada trapping and collecting Long Tail Ducks.They plan to track these ducks and their migrating routes. EC were in the in canal last year trying to catch the ducks and they didn't have much luck. This year...

From the March 2012 Beach Banner The Hamilton Beach Community Council meets at the Hamilton Beach Rescue unit to discuss issues and events that are happening on the Beach Strip. This is your community. Please join us at our next meeting. Get to know your council members and learn first hand...

It seems the pair of falcons that have been nesting at the canal have passed on using the nesting box and have moved to the skyway in a spot that the birders call the playpen. Its hard to see from the picture but the female is also there sitting on some eggs. For more info, go to the peregrine...

Councillor Chad Collins HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PARTNERSHIP In 2002 the City of Hamilton donated a vacant lot to Habitat for Humanity to assist a local family with their housing needs. The project was a tremendous success, and the home is a wonderful addition to the neighbourhood. I'm pleased to...

It's that time of year again - the Around the Bay 30k Road Race is scheduled for Sunday March 25, 2012. Please give yourself plenty of extra time if you plan to drive along Beach Blvd. As in past years the race will setup by 10am and should be done by 1pm. The Hamilton Around the Bay 30k Road...