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Ila Haines kept memories alive of growing up in early 1900s Newmarket

Ila Haines kept memories alive of growing up in early 1900s Newmarket

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod shares the stories of a revered longtime local teacher whose two-centuries-old family farmhouse still stands today
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Three early Newmarket business 'survivors' thrive today

Three early Newmarket business 'survivors' thrive today

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights several of Newmarket earliest and long-surviving businesses
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Let's go back to year of change for Newmarket: 1906

Let's go back to year of change for Newmarket: 1906

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod examines a year in our past when the horse and buggy began losing its battle to the car
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Meeting houses reminder of Newmarket's early Quaker settlers

Meeting houses reminder of Newmarket's early Quaker settlers

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod explores the history of local Society of Friends' meeting houses
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Architect John Stokes helped shape face of early Newmarket

Architect John Stokes helped shape face of early Newmarket

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod examines the legacy of the 1800s architect who designed many of the area's prominent buildings, including several churches still standing today
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Newmarket's champion drum, bugle corps demanded dedication

Newmarket's champion drum, bugle corps demanded dedication

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod tells the story of the Ambassadors, which became a 'life-changing force' for its members from Newmarket, Aurora and Bradford
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Roots of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church more than 185 years deep (10 photos)

Roots of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church more than 185 years deep (10 photos)

In this Week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod traces the long history of the Presbyterian faith in Newmarket
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Newmarket's Club 14 welcomed soldiers, lit the fire for romances

Newmarket's Club 14 welcomed soldiers, lit the fire for romances

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod takes us back to war-time 1940s, when a little hall on Millard Street was the local hot spot
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45 Newmarket properties officially designated as heritage

45 Newmarket properties officially designated as heritage

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod outlines the Ontario Heritage Act and how it shapes Newmarket’s heritage preservation strategy
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Canada's unofficial anthem first sung at Main Street church

Canada's unofficial anthem first sung at Main Street church

In this weekend's Remember This?, guest columnist Wes Playter highlights the connection between The Maple Leaf Forever, its composer and Newmarket
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