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Obituary for Carl Beccario who died at 73, December 7, 1987
A newspaper obituary for Welland lawyer Carl Beccario who died at 73, and had just retied the year prior.
Paul Beeston named MLB's chief operating officer, July 22, 1997
Newspaper clipping about Paul Beeston of Welland being named MLB's chief operating officer. It details his work history with the Blue Jays and provides more information on MLB's leadership changes. From the July 22, 1997 edition of the Welland…
Welland native Paul Beeston joins the Order of Canada, February 4, 1999
Newspaper clipping about Welland native Paul Beeston joining the Order of Canada. It also mentions other inductees that year including John Crosbie, Peter Gzowski, Normie Kwong, P.K. Page, and Sally Armstrong. From the February 4, 1999 edition of the…
Paul Beeston named Toronto Argonauts president, May 6, 1994
Newspaper clipping about Welland's Paul Beeston being named the CFL's Toronto Argonauts president. From the May 6, 1994 edition of the Welland Tribune.
Welland's Roger Belanger reaches hockey's highest plateau with the Pittsburgh Penguins, January 7, 1985
A newspaper biography on Wellander Roger Belanger and his career in the NHL so far with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh selected him 16th overall in the 1984 draft, the same draft they took Mario Lemieux at #1. From the January 7, 1985 edition of…
Peter Belasky obituary, April 18, 1969
A newspaper obituary for Peter E. Belasky, a prominent Welland business owner, who died in his 75th year. A Bulgarian immigrant, Peter Belasky resided in Welland for 46 years and owned numerous businesses. From the April 18, 1969 edition of the…
Obituary for William E. Berry, former Mayor of Thorold, March 28, 1966
A newspaper obituary for William E. Berry, a former mayor of Thorold in 1927 who served on city council for 25 years and died at 84. From the March 28, 1966 edition of the Welland Tribune.
Obituary for Edward A. Berry, former Thorold Principal, December 8, 1966
A newspaper obituary for Edward A. Berry, former principal of Thorold High School who had more than 28 years in education and served in various community-based committees. From the December 8, 1966 edition of the Welland Tribune.
Sandy Billyard climbs to third with best second round, August 24, 1973
A newspaper article on Sandy Billyard and his placement of third in the national junior men's golf championship in the second round in Fredericton. From the August 24, 1973 edition of the Welland Tribune.
Sandy Billyard wins berth in Canadian Open, July 20, 1976
A newspaper article on Welland's Sandy Billyard and how he was one of three amateurs qualified to compete in the Canadian Open golf championship. From the July 20, 1976 edition of the Welland Tribune.