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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 <b> (10 photos) </b>

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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Remember This? Grey Goat Pub one of Newmarket's picturesque old homes

Remember This? Grey Goat Pub one of Newmarket's picturesque old homes

Guest columnist and longtime Newmarket resident Wes Playter delves into the past of the house built in 1865
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Most of Newmarket's growth came at expense of farmland

Most of Newmarket's growth came at expense of farmland

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod recalls the many housing subdivisions built following the 1950s
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Stickwood Walker house a heritage tribute to founding family

Stickwood Walker house a heritage tribute to founding family

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the story of an historic property in the news this week
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Many of Newmarket's prominent families called St. Paul's their spiritual home

Many of Newmarket's prominent families called St. Paul's their spiritual home

In this week's Remember This?, History Hound Richard MacLeod explores one of Newmarket's earliest churches and the legacy of early families that can still been there today
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