In Memoriam: Kenneth Meikle

MEIKLE, Kenneth (Ken) Mackay, Commander, RCN (ret'd.) Ken's circle of life ended in his 91st year peacefully at home with loving family at his side. His life was lived to the fullest and he always had a good yarn to tell about his many adventures. He was …

In Memoriam: Florence Hering

Hering, Florence Marie Passed away peacefully at West Park Health Centre St.Catharines on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late William Alexander (2002). Predeceased by parents Alex and Annie Walker. Loving mother of Cathar…

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Blake Island

An interesting story in the Hamilton Spectator that explains how Blake Island got its name: http://www.thespec.com/news-story/5828249-swedes-remember-hamilton-hero-who-died-to-save-his-crew/   For more on this story, see page 7 in the Fall 2015 Edition …

2015 Photo Contest Winners

Thanks to everyone who submitted photos for this years contest and congratulations to all of the prize winners and honourable mentions! There were 157 photos submitted for this years contest. View all of the winners and honourable mentions in our 2015 Pho…

2015 Photo Contest Voting

We received submissions right up until the deadline of midnight on Sunday! As a result, we received 157 great quality photos, which is almost twice the number of photos we received last year and the most ever! Voting by our members is now underway and wi…

In Memoriam: Gail Hasler

HASLER, Gail Elizabeth (nee Krafchik) January 23, 1941 - October 23, 2015 Dearly loved wife of Bob and mother of Laurel Anne, Gail slipped away peacefully on October 23, 2015,  at the Ottawa General Hospital after battling lung cancer, the latest in a s…

In Memoriam: Suzanne Pettie

On Tuesday October 13, 2015 Sue passed away in her 61st year while in the comfort of her family. Sue's energy and ability TO make people smile will be sorely missed. Suzanne Lin Pettie (née Kelsey), whose death is preceded by her parents Lloyd and Eileen K…

Thanksgiving Food Bank Donations

Thanks to all of our members who generously donated to the local food bank on Thanksgiving weekend. Here is a photo of the contributions that were left in the bins:  

2015 Photo Contest

There have been a lot of great photos submitted for this year's photo contest, but I am sure there are lots more out there and we would love to see them! Submit Your Photos - it's quick and easy! We will accept photos until midnight on Sunday, November 8…