Out of the Woods – stories about Huron County history by David Yates – officially launched

A Nov. 30, 2018 London Free Press article is entitled: “A compilation of stories covering Huron County’s history: David Yates’ first published book ‘Out of the Woods’ officially launched.” An excerpt reads: It’s not just the “greats” that make the county’s history interesting for Yates. Although an incredibly fertile field of historical figures and events, […]

Background reading helps a person better understand the larger story, within which local history everywhere is embedded

I’ve recently been reading a book by Aldous Huxley as well as several books about the Second World War. When I read such books, I gain a better understanding of events – local events and world events – connected with the fascinating and engaging history of the Small Arms Inspection Building in Mississauga. I’ve been […]

Detectives later searched the offices of Campaign Research, a polling and research firm with close ties to Toronto Mayor John Tory: Dec. 3, 2018 CBC article

A Dec. 3, 2018 CBC article is entitled: “‘Cash envelopes’ were ‘funnelled’ to Toronto councillor’s election campaigns, OPP allege witnesses said.” An excerpt from the CBC News article, by  Zach Dubinsky and John Lancaster, reads: The police investigation that led to election-finance charges against two Toronto city councillors last month unearthed some eye-popping allegations from […]

Michael Thomas Flynn – May 22, 1942 – November 22, 2018

I was very saddened to learn that Mike Flynn of Long Branch has passed away. The following message is from the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association: Mike Flynn Memorial Service Announcement We are very sad to share the recent passing of Mike Flynn – a long time active and engaged resident of Long Branch on Twenty […]

Jeanette Walton nee McDonald during the early fifties attended the postwar SHEP School

An earlier post is entitled: I’m really pleased that site visitors continue to add details about the Long Branch Army Camp The acronym SHEP has been variously identified as Soldiers Housing Emergency Project and as Soldiers Housing Emergency Premises. Whatever the exact wording, I find it of much interest to be learning additional details about […]

A Nov. 23, 2018 Globe and Mail article by Elizabeth Renzetti is entitled: “The lessons of Harry Leslie Smith: The fight never ends.”

A Nov. 23, 2018 Globe and Mail article by Elizabeth Renzetti is entitled: “The lessons of Harry Leslie Smith: The fight never ends.” Read it. It’s a most inspiring article. Here’s a Guardian video featuring Harry Leslie Smith: We welcomed refugees in 1945. We can’t abandon them today – video A Nov. 28, 2018 CBC […]

A century ago, Estonians stood up for their right to independence

EV100. Vabariigi Presidendi pöördumine Vabadussõja alguspäeva tähistamiseks This video will ba available for viewing for 30 days.  

Power of a vision: Tom Patterson, who launched the Stratford Festival, and Jim Tovey, who launched Inspiration Lakeview, each visualized what could be

Nov. 26, 2018 Waterloo Region Record article highlights disc jockey Roger Ashby’s half-century in radio

A Nov. 26, 2018 Waterloo Region record article is entitled: “Disc jockey Roger Ashby’s half-century in radio kicked off in Kitchener: Sitting in a KCI classroom in the ’60s, Roger Ashby already knew his calling.” An excerpt reads: Drake vs. The Beatles, for instance. When it was announced a few weeks ago that the Canadian […]

Developer presents plans for 710 Lansdowne Ave. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at 6:30 pm, at the Wallace Emerson Community Centre, at Dupont & Dufferin