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REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket historian dedicated years to sharing town's past

REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket historian dedicated years to sharing town's past

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the work and contributions of 'the mother of Newmarket history,' Ethel Willson Trewhella
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REMEMBER THIS: Prospect of bypass drives quest to find lost fort

REMEMBER THIS: Prospect of bypass drives quest to find lost fort

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod outlines the history of Pine Fort, established by local fur traders, and the urgency of finding it before it's paved over for the Bradford Bypass
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REMEMBER THIS: The final days of the Avro Arrow

REMEMBER THIS: The final days of the Avro Arrow

In this week's column, the final in a 3-part series, History Hound Richard MacLeod examines the impact of the cancellation of the Avro Arrow project
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REMEMBER THIS: Some of aviation's best minds designed, built Arrow

REMEMBER THIS: Some of aviation's best minds designed, built Arrow

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod continues his series on Avro Arrow with a examination of the design and construction of the storied craft
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REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket had direct connection to Avro Arrow

REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket had direct connection to Avro Arrow

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod kicks off a three-part series on the historic Canadian plane dating back to the First World War
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REMEMBER THIS: How a hamlet becomes a village becomes a town

REMEMBER THIS: How a hamlet becomes a village becomes a town

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod explains the growth of the community and the terms marking the transition
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REMEMBER THIS: Mills, foundries powered early Newmarket

REMEMBER THIS: Mills, foundries powered early Newmarket

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the stories of the grist and sawmills, foundries, cabinet makers and other early industries prior to Newmarket's incorporation as a village in 1858
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REMEMBER THIS: Once sleepy Newmarket village became thriving town

REMEMBER THIS: Once sleepy Newmarket village became thriving town

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod chronicles the rapid pace of development in Newmarket
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REMEMBER THIS: Bell's Billiards was famed Newmarket pool hall

REMEMBER THIS: Bell's Billiards was famed Newmarket pool hall

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod recounts the roots of the game of billiards and highlights the once thriving scene at local pool halls
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REMEMBER THIS: Legacy of Newmarket teacher lives on in students, community

REMEMBER THIS: Legacy of Newmarket teacher lives on in students, community

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod kicks off a new series on some of Newmarket's legendary teachers with the story of Newmarket High's Willard Post Fish
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