Category Archives: community

Portarama

Posted on May 2, 2014 by William J. Gibson

30th annual Portarama celebration this year May 15th-18th In Port McNicoll.  Fun for the whole family.   see http://www.tay.township.on.ca/Community/Portarama/index.htm

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13th Annual Winter Carnival Feb. 7-9

Posted on February 2, 2014 by William J. Gibson

Tay Township’s Frosty Frolics Winter Carnival February 7-9, 2014 Activities for the Whole Family all Weekend Long! Visit http://www.tay.ca for a complete activity listing

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“The Dean of Elevator Builders”

Posted on November 27, 2013 by tjfegarty

James Shaw of Port McNicoll Jim Shaw was dubbed “the Dean of Elevator Builders” by his peers. After 1919 he made his home in Port McNicoll, where he is best known for his role as Superintendent of the Port McNicoll … Continue reading →

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Your Invitation to Join the Tay Heritage Committee

Posted on November 11, 2013 by tjfegarty

Applications for Volunteers Tay Heritage Committee The Tay Heritage Committee is appointed by By-law, by Council. The Committee’s role is to identify an inventory of heritage resources in the Township to foster their protection and preservation, and to promote heritage … Continue reading →

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Coldwater Fall Fair 2013

Posted on October 1, 2013 by William J. Gibson

Some photos from the September 27-29th fall fair at Coldwater, Ontario, next door to Tay Township.

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Fyi Facebook page Huronia Past and Present

Posted on July 30, 2013 by William J. Gibson

John Todd among others have been posting interesting material on this Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/HuroniaPastandPresent/ This week a post dealt with the 1937 fire in Victoria Harbour, Ontario. A fun, instructive page to browse.

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Community Heritage Ontario facebook page

Posted on July 16, 2013 by William J. Gibson

Community Heritage Ontario facebook page you might want to explore the facebook page of COMMUNITY HERITAGE ONTARIO https://www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Heritage-Ontario/215682445171022

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Farmers Market in Victoria Harbour

Posted on July 11, 2013 by William J. Gibson

it is I believe the second year for the Farmers Market in Victoria Harbour – selling fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheese, maple syrup, and various crafts Friday evenings beside the trail near the post office/library 17 vendors selling goods … Continue reading →

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April 1919 issue of The New Era

Posted on May 4, 2013 by William J. Gibson

Victoria Harbour, Ontario, newspaper

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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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