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Newmarket High's literary society launched decades of cultural activities

Newmarket High's literary society launched decades of cultural activities

In this week's Remember This, Newmarket History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the early years of extracurricular activities at high school
Davis siblings created legacy that lives on in Canadian professional theatre

Davis siblings created legacy that lives on in Canadian professional theatre

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the careers of three Newmarket-born siblings whose international renown in the theatrical world built a foundation for Canadian arts culture
Masons continue to thrive in Newmarket, 162 years later

Masons continue to thrive in Newmarket, 162 years later

In this week's Remember This Newmarket, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights an organization whose membership has included local political and business elites throughout Newmarket’s history
Legend of Newmarket's Trading Tree, true or not, recalls town's fur trade beginnings

Legend of Newmarket's Trading Tree, true or not, recalls town's fur trade beginnings

Newmarket’s Trading Tree is an excellent example of a “historical fact” that continues to have its doubters, says History Hound Richard MacLeod in this week's Remember This, Newmarket
Many of our ancestors rest in lost, hidden cemeteries in Newmarket area

Many of our ancestors rest in lost, hidden cemeteries in Newmarket area

In this week's Remember This, Newmarket, History Hound Richard MacLeod shares details about a subject that has fascinated him since he was a child
Mass resignation by Newmarket High teachers in 1974 set record for longest strike

Mass resignation by Newmarket High teachers in 1974 set record for longest strike

In this week's Remember This, Newmarket, History Hound Richard MacLeod recalls years of labour turmoil between high school teachers and the school board
'Lovers of antiquity': What does the future hold for historical societies?

'Lovers of antiquity': What does the future hold for historical societies?

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the quandary of today's heritage organizations
'Duty and privilege': Until 1942, mayor, councillors were not paid

'Duty and privilege': Until 1942, mayor, councillors were not paid

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod kicks off a regular series telling the stories of Newmarket's reeves and mayors
Time and time again, Newmarket was devastated by fire

Time and time again, Newmarket was devastated by fire

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod looks at the period from the mid-1800s to 1900 when Main Street and other areas of town were completely destroyed by the scourge of the times
Battle long fought for burgeoning Newmarket to adapt ward system

Battle long fought for burgeoning Newmarket to adapt ward system

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod recalls the persistence required by some citizens and politicians to reform the local electoral system