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REMEMBER THIS: Many area hamlets remain as tight-knit communities

REMEMBER THIS: Many area hamlets remain as tight-knit communities

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod explores the origins of the multitude of once-thriving hamlets — you'll recognize some names, while others have virtually disappeared
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REMEMBER THIS: Family Compact founder had many ties to Newmarket

REMEMBER THIS: Family Compact founder had many ties to Newmarket

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the links between Bishop John Strachan, founder of the powerful elite ruling institution in Upper Canada, and Newmarket
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REMEMBER THIS: Indigenous shared secrets of sugar bush with settlers

REMEMBER THIS: Indigenous shared secrets of sugar bush with settlers

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod explores the importance of maple sugar production to our ancestors
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REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket's Quaker heritage preserved in Doane House

REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket's Quaker heritage preserved in Doane House

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod tells the story of the Ebenezer Doane House, which was relocated, restored and remains a well-loved abode as the Doane House Hospice
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REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket celebrates 1980 anniversary for 17 days

REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket celebrates 1980 anniversary for 17 days

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the year 1980, when Newmarket marked its centennial as a town
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REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket's coffers bulge, thanks to 1979 boom

REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket's coffers bulge, thanks to 1979 boom

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod continues his timeline review of Newmarket's history with a year of much commercial growth, and music and sports accolades
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REMEMBER THIS: September brings memories of school years

REMEMBER THIS: September brings memories of school years

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod shares his back-to-school memories and invites you to do the same
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REMEMBER THIS: Irish immigrants settled in Newmarket's Paddytown

REMEMBER THIS: Irish immigrants settled in Newmarket's Paddytown

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod tells the story of the tiny Irish settlement on Main Street North
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Best of Remember This: Young doctor's persistence behind Southlake's beginnings

Best of Remember This: Young doctor's persistence behind Southlake's beginnings

A struggle to meet the demands of a growing population has challenged Southlake Regional Health Centre, known as York County Hospital until September 2000, almost since it was first established
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REMEMBER THIS: 1978 prompts call for Newmarket to obtain city status

REMEMBER THIS: 1978 prompts call for Newmarket to obtain city status

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod continues his highlights of Newmarket's history in the year 1978
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