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    RIP Charlie Stewart

    STEWART, Charles William Peacefully passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011 in his 86th year. Devoted husband of Janet of 61 years. Loving father of William (Cathy) and Michael (Sharon). Cherished grandfather of Paula, Scott, Tiana and Ian. Dear brother of Dorothy Mount (Jim) and the late Ruth...
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    March Break at the Steam Museum

    If you are looking for something to do during the March Break, why not stop in at the Steam Museum? March 12, 2011 to March 20, 2011 Presented By » Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology We're putting the spotlight on the mechanics behind machines this March break. Hands-on activities and...
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    Around the Bay 30k Road Race 2011

    It's that time of year again – the Around the Bay 30k Road Race is scheduled for Sunday March 27, 2011. The Hamilton Around the Bay 30k Road Race will have over nine thousand runners running in the oldest road race in North America. Each year the Around the Bay Road Race has grown and is now...
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    Ancient artifacts found near Burlington waterfront

    I had the opportunity to stop by the dig site yesterday and had a look for myself. First off you cannot imagine the size of this site, the enclosure is huge tent which is big enough to make a large dozer look small, it would be the beer tent of my dreams. The Spec reporter did a fine job of...
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    Speaker on Electric Railways at March 13, 2011 General Meeting

    Spring is coming! It's our last winter schedule General Meeting on Sunday, March 13, 2011, 2 pm at the Burlington Central Library, Holland Room, 2331 New Street (opposite Seneca), Burlington Don Bradbury, Railroad Historian and retired lawyer will be presenting an illustrated talk on The...
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    Ancient artifacts found near Burlington waterfront

    Posted with permission from the Hamilton Spectator __________________________________________ Teri Pecoskie Thu Feb 24 2011 The Hamilton Spectator BURLINGTON Archaeologists assessing an expansion site for the Burlington wastewater treatment plant have excavated thousands of artifacts believed...
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    RIP Mary Brittan A.K.A. "The Candy Lady"

    BRITTAN, Mary Celeste (Aylard) In her 95th year, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the Carpenter Hospice, Burlington. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Mary's life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Carpenter Hospice would be...
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    Woodward Closure Comments

    Woodward Ave. Closure Comments from Councillor Collins Hi Scott, I received a couple of inquiries (one from a Beach resident, another from a non-beach resident) about the proposed work on Woodward Avenue, and the impact the closure might have on response times. Please find below the responses...
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    Path Pictures

    Adding a few more... A wedding on the Path. Back to canal section of the Beach; Razzy the Lab with a new friend;
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    Ice Rescue 2011

    I tagged along with the guys from Beach Rescue today during their training exercise on the ice banks. It didn't seem that far of a walk until I got about two thirds of the way out and I had one foot go through the ice and I no matter how hard I tried, I could not get it out. So I was the only...
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    Garbage Collection Cancelled

    A Message from the City's Waste Collection Division: We wish to bring to your attention that due to the forecasted severe weather conditions, waste collection services regularly scheduled for Wednesday February 2nd (2011) has been cancelled and rescheduled to Saturday February 5th. Wednesday's...
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    January 2011 Meeting

    Happy New year to all. This is a reminder that our first Beach council meeting of the year is on for this Tuesday 11 Jan 2011. Let's come together to make this one a great year! Beach Rescue Unit hall 7pm HAMILTON BEACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Ed Nowlan chairman Ph # 905-549-4130
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    Meeting January 9, 2011

    Happy New Year! Join us Sunday, January 9, 2011, 2 pm for our General Meeting at the Burlington Central Library, Holland Room, 2331 New Street (opposite Seneca), Burlington Barbara Murray, Chair Beach Canal Lighthouse Group www.bclg.ca
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    RIP Wes Hamilton

    HAMILTON, Wesley Peacefully at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington on Monday, December 20, 2010 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Meta. Cherished father of Lynn (John) and Lisa (Paul) and grandfather of Wesley, Jaclyn and Julia, and special uncle of Russell. Memorial Visitation at...
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    RIP Lorne Chovaz

    CHOVAZ, Lorne December 08, 2010 CHOVAZ, Lorne Peacefully passed away at the Hamilton General Hospital on December 8, 2010, at the age of 82. Loving husband of Louise for over 61 years. Beloved father of Chris (Linda), Michael (Donna) and Steve (Maria). Cherished Grandpa to Joelle, Nicholas...
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    Lift Bridge Winter Work

    Public Works and Government Servlces Canada have sent out two annoucements for work to be done this winter on the Lift Bridge LANE RESTRICTIONS ON THE BURLINGTON CANAL LIFT BRIDGE - EXPECT DELAYS FROM DECEMBER 2010 TO MARCH 2011 Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) will be...
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    Diary gives peek into sparse Christmas past

    Posted with permission from the Hamilton Spectator SPECIAL TO THE HAMILTON SPECTATOR (Dec 21, 2007) He wasn't asking for pity, but the Christmas that George Thomson described back in 1857 sure sounds bleak. Thomson kept a diary. He didn't have to. That wasn't part of his job. He was the...
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    Meeting November 14, 2010

    Join us Sunday, November 14, 2010, 2 pm for our Annual General Meeting (the first one on the winter schedule) We are returning to the Beach at the Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit, 316 Beach Blvd., Hamilton for this our 7th AGM. We've got some business to attend to - the elections. Plus...
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    Where is that ship...

    This new website allows you to check on the location of any ship in the world, have a look next time you are heading to the liftbridge. http://vtslite.siitech.com/VTSLite/AView.aspx
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    Beach Halloween

    There were a few houses that residents had dressed up for the Trick or Treaters last night, I will have to give the 382 Beach Blvd the number one prize this year (first pic). I have have also added some honourable mentions....
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