Heritage
Forgotten Factories: Remembering Bolton’s King Street Ashery
Discover the history of potash production in Headwaters, and the rise and fall of entrepreneur Edward Porritt’s ashery in the late 1800s.
A Good Friday Donnybrook Fair
Prohibition laws of the late 1800s often led to hotels functioning as underground drinking holes that even local constables had trouble breaking up.
When Cattle Were a Traffic Hazard
Cattle drives were once a familiar sight on Owen Sound Street in Shelburne – often to the dismay of local residents.
When Peepabun Was More Than a Name on Google Maps
Once a thriving centre of Christian revivalism, Peepabun was known for its annual camp meetings in the early 1900s.
The Little Engine That Could
Steam locomotives like the James McKay helped shape and build our communities in the early 1900s.
Now, That’s a Snow Fort!
The historic Globe Hotel in Erin was the backdrop for many key moments in the town’s growth, until the landmark burned down in 1945.
The Old Fire “Excape” at Shelburne’s Old School on the Hill
Shelburne’s old ‘school on the hill’, built without fire escapes, added in two evacuation slides which students gladly used during fire drills.
Jolting Along the Gravel Road
Back when it took four hours to travel 30km from Erin to Guelph by stagecoach, a bumpy ride was a guarantee.
William Algie
This manufacturer, master storyteller and community builder left an indelible mark on the village of Alton.
Norman Jewison’s Local Connection
A Caledon farm was a touchstone for a Hollywood legend.
In Retrospect – Winter 2023
In the final instalment from our archives, we’ve selected a number of stories that embody the kindness and the neighbourly compassion that has helped our small towns grow and flourish.
A “Snow Blockade” Wreaks Havoc
Almost 18 feet of snow fell in February 1904, bringing train travel to a halt and stranding hundreds of passengers north of Shelburne in the cold.
