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REMEMBER THIS: How Georgina came to be

REMEMBER THIS: How Georgina came to be

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod returns to his series highlighting the original hamlets of the area with a look at the communities that now make up Georgina
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REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket churches fostered connections with friends

REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket churches fostered connections with friends

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the roots of several local churches of which he has fond memories
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REMEMBER THIS: St. Andrew's College remains true to its Scottish traditions

REMEMBER THIS: St. Andrew's College remains true to its Scottish traditions

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the distinguished story of St. Andrew's College, which boasts many well-known and prominent Canadians as alumni
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REMEMBER THIS: Painter made mark on Canadian arts scene

REMEMBER THIS: Painter made mark on Canadian arts scene

Robert Frederick Hagan, who lived most of his life in Newmarket, 'was a bit of a renaissance man,' columnist explains
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REMEMBER THIS: Davis Drive had vital role in Newmarket history

REMEMBER THIS: Davis Drive had vital role in Newmarket history

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod recounts the many changes that occurred on a key roadway as the town grew
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REMEMBER THIS: Storied local legacy of De Havilland ended in 2022

REMEMBER THIS: Storied local legacy of De Havilland ended in 2022

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod finishes his account of the history of De Havilland, where many local residents once worked
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REMEMBER THIS: Many Newmarket residents worked at De Havilland

REMEMBER THIS: Many Newmarket residents worked at De Havilland

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod begins a two-part series on the De Havilland Aviation Company in Downsview 'where half the town seemed to work'
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REMEMBER THIS: Memories of Newmarket school days mostly sweet

REMEMBER THIS: Memories of Newmarket school days mostly sweet

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod looks back on younger days, as former students prepare to attend the 100th anniversary Stuart Scott School on June 10
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REMEMBER THIS: Different public holidays celebrated across Canada

REMEMBER THIS: Different public holidays celebrated across Canada

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the mixed bag of statutory and optional holidays celebrated across Canada and its provinces and territories
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REMEMBER THIS: Here's how we celebrated Victoria Day over the centuries

REMEMBER THIS: Here's how we celebrated Victoria Day over the centuries

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod takes a look at how the holiday marking the Queen's birthday has been observed in Canada since at least 1845
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