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Carnegie Café – Canada, Fall In!

Join Wellington County Museum and Archives staff for the presentation “Canada, Fall in!” Like many Canadians, Wellington County residents would accept the call to war multiple times. From the American…

Oct 9, 2026
Janet Kerr

Was Christmas ever ‘Old-Fashioned’?

Christmas was once a simple season of carolling and school concerts, of neighbourly greetings and family visits, of tinkling bells and sleigh rides in gently falling snow, all blessedly free of commercial pressure. Well, maybe.

Nov 20, 2010
Ken Weber

My Secret Life as a Poacher

Christine Thomas reveals her secret life as a poacher, “stealing” moments of joy from the country around her.

Oct 29, 2010
Christine Thomas

Stars of Dufferin

Mary Lazier’s new, illustrated book tells the history of Dufferin County like you’ve never heard – or seen – it before.

Sep 13, 2010
Signe Ball

Ontario Gothic

A modest log cabin and a grand Victorian farmhouse merge history in Caledon, thanks to Helen and John Mason.

Sep 13, 2010
Michele Green

When Local Government Ruled

Before there were boards and commissions and tribunals and official plans, and before there were consultants and mission statements and surveys and regulations and codes, the local municipal council handled almost everything. And fast.

Sep 13, 2010
Ken Weber

The Joy of Community

Christine Thomas reflects on the journey from city to country and the wonderful people met along the way.

Aug 5, 2010
Christine Thomas

Peeling Away the Layers of History

Christine Thomas knew a few people in Toronto. Then she moved to the country and acquired 100 neighbours and a home redolent with history.

Jul 9, 2010
Christine Thomas