Tag Archives: Canada

Establishing The First Canadian Transcontinental Railway

Posted on March 4, 2016 by tjfegarty

  Preamble James Douglas Haig McCannell, third son of Captain James McCannell, born in March, 1916, resides in the original family home in Port McNicoll. While growing up, he heard many Canadian Pacific Railway Company (C.P.R.) stories from his father. Because … Continue reading →

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Brodeur Brothers Boat Builders

Posted on July 1, 2015 by tjfegarty

Brodeur Bros. Boat Builders was a small family firm located on the shores of Georgian Bay in Waubaushene. It operated from 1932 to 1947.                                                Figure 1: The Brodeur Brothers c1935

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Tay Port

Posted on July 1, 2015 by tjfegarty

                                                                                                                                                                                               Figure 1: Sturgeon Bay, from Delta Drive                In 1832 steamer service on Georgian Bay began. This helped bring a huge increase in travelers, settlers and freight to this area. In 1844 the Sturgeon Bay Road was opened between … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget

Posted on November 24, 2013 by tjfegarty

In towns across Huronia November 11 is a poignant day of remembrance. In Waubaushene a small group, ages 8 – 80, gathered in Veterans Memorial Park to honour those townspeople who gave their lives in the two world wars. World … Continue reading →

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Ontario Heritage Conference Brings Big Economic Boost to Huronia

Posted on September 24, 2013 by tjfegarty

The Ontario Heritage Conference 2013 took place in Midland, Penetanguishene and the Township of Tay on Friday June 7 and Saturday June 8, with pre conference activities on Thursday June 6 and Annual General Meetings of three heritage organizations on Sunday  June … Continue reading →

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old style hockey

Posted on December 5, 2012 by William J. Gibson

This week the weather is very mild, but that is not always the case in Tay Township.  One December in the 1990s there was an early, prolonged deep cold snap that froze Georgian Bay without any snow cover.  It was … Continue reading →

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Photographs of Remembrance Day service at Victoria Harbour, Ontario, Canada

Posted on November 10, 2012 by William J. Gibson

On November 10, 2012, nearly 300 people attended an outdoor wreath laying service in Victoria Harbour, Ontario, Canada.  Members of the Canadian Forces and the Knights of Columbus were among those attending.  Tay Township Mayor Scott Warnock was among the … Continue reading →

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Feast of Canadian Jesuit Martyrs – Martyrs’ Shrine, Tay Township

Posted on September 22, 2012 by William J. Gibson

The North American Martyrs, also known as the Canadian Martyrs or the Martyrs of New France, were eight Jesuit missionaries from Sainte-Marie among the Hurons who were brutally tortured and martyred in the mid-17th century in Canada, in what are … Continue reading →

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Ontario Heritage Conference – Kingston – June, 2012

Posted on July 24, 2012 by tjfegarty

The Ontario Heritage Conference 2012 was held in Kingston over 4 days: Thursday to Sunday, May 31 to June 3. Organized under the auspices of Community Heritage Ontario and the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, this year’s theme was:  Beyond Borders: … Continue reading →

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possible public archaeology day in our area

Posted on July 8, 2012 by William J. Gibson

The Huronia Chapter of the Ontario Archaeology Society is working to arrange a public archaeology day tentatively set for the August 11th 12th weekend. The location planned but not yet confirmed completely is a newly discovered Huron Wendat village site. … Continue reading →

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