Picnic at Bala Falls – August 8, 2015 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Picnic at Bala Falls The following notice is from the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario | Muskoka Branch: August 8, 2015 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm Bring your own picnic and enjoy this timeless pass time at one of Muskoka’s most treasured spots. Parking across from Don’s Bakery/Portage Landing, 3119 Muskoka Road 169, Bala. Add […]

Sue (Robinson) Brady (MCHS ’64) shares more details about MCHS Alumni in B.C. and elsewhere

At a previous post, entitled Cheryl Vince’s favourite teachers at Malcolm Campbell High School included a principal and a vice-principal, Sue (Robinson) Brady (MCHS ’64) wrote a comment for Cheryl Vince and Ruth MacLeod. The comment from Sue Brady, who was in Mrs. Dunwoodie’s 11B (Latin) class, which I have featured in a separate post, included the […]

October 24, 2015: Canadian Stuttering Association’s 2nd Annual One Day Conference Event in Toronto

The following message (July 21, 2015), which I am pleased to share, is from Alexandra D’Agostino of the Canadian Stuttering Association (CSA): “Hey everyone! I am excited to present the Canadian Stuttering Association’s 2nd Annual One Day Conference Event in Toronto on October 24th 2015! This year we are offering a variety of workshops, presentations, […]

Feelings are contagious; they spread from person to person

A July 19, 2015 CBC article is entitled: “Jennifer Newman, psychologist, tell us how to deal with rude co-workers: 98% of workers report rudeness at work, 50 experience it weekly, says Newman.” What can be done about it? The conclusion of the article reads: “First, we all have to recognize it affects everyone — it’s easily […]

Hydration myths debunked, in 5 easy sips – July 20, 2015 CBC article

There is value in evidence-based practice. Consider the topic if hydration. What does the evidence indicate? What research is available? How robust is the research? Who is funding it? A July 20, 2015 CBC article is entitled: “Hydration myths debunked, in 5 easy sips.” The article notes: “Bottom line: for healthy people doing normal things […]

Graeme Decaries discusses what we know and don’t know about the British Royal family (especially as it relates to 1930s)

Over the past year, we’ve had many online conversations with Graeme Decarie, who taught history at Malcolm Campbell High School in the early years of the school’s existence. Graeme has added much to my own understanding of the history of Cartierville and Saraguay among other places. My site would have many fewer page visits, and many […]

Some names have been added to list of Students and Teachers who have passed away

Some names have been added at the links that are at the following MCHS 2015 web page: Students and Staff Who Have Passed Away One of our links, at the above-noted page, is entitled: Linking a favourite song to each of the MCHS Alumni and Teachers who have passed away In that category, we have […]

MCHS Bio for Gerry Garnett (MCHS ’64)

Name: Gerry Garnett Are you planning to attend the MCHS 60s Reunion on October 17, 2015? Maybe Year you graduated from MCHS: 1964; Class: 11-C Homeroom teacher: Mr. Lewis What activities were you involved in at MCHS? NOT MUCH! In those days, and still somewhat today, I was very shy and self conscious. Adding that, I […]

Bob Carswell has shared more information about the Saraguay of years ago

At a post from November 28, 2014, entitled Q & A with Graeme Decarie regarding the history of Cartierville and Ville St. Laurent, Bob Carswell has added the following post. It’s been wonderful, as a person who grew up on Lavigne Street in Cartierville, to be learning so much about Saraguay that I would not have known, had […]

The Rise and Fall of English Montreal (1993) was an NFB film for which Graeme Decarie was historical advisor and occasional commentator

Updates A May 2017 CBC interactive webpage is entitled: “Montreal is 375 years old, but how old are its buildings?” A May 17, 2017 Montreal Gazette article is entitled: “Montreal’s history did not start 375 years ago.” [End]   We have previously featured posts in which Bob Hill’s research about the English presence in Quebec has […]