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Richard MacLeod

Newmarket resident Richard MacLeod — the History Hound — has been a local historian for more than 40 years. He writes a weekly feature about our town's history in partnership with NewmarketToday, conducts heritage lectures and walking tours of local interest, and leads local oral history interviews

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Recent Work by Richard

REMEMBER THIS: Yearbooks highlight Newmarket High's evolution

REMEMBER THIS: Yearbooks highlight Newmarket High's evolution

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod explores the history of Newmarket High School's yearbook, commencement, and student council
REMEMBER THIS: Some winter storms go down in history

REMEMBER THIS: Some winter storms go down in history

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod recalls when winter was really winter, and some of 'storms of the century'
REMEMBER THIS: Snowball was wacky Newmarket tradition

REMEMBER THIS: Snowball was wacky Newmarket tradition

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod shares memories of the annual winter football game, Saturday Afternoon Super Bowl (SASB), dubbed 'Wackiest Event of the Year' by a local sportswriter
REMEMBER THIS: Fairy Lake once the favoured place to skate

REMEMBER THIS: Fairy Lake once the favoured place to skate

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod traces the story of skating, and how the community and town worked together to build indoor rinks and gathering places
REMEMBER THIS: Black history is a story of firsts in Canada

REMEMBER THIS: Black history is a story of firsts in Canada

REMEMBER THIS: Black History Month an opportunity to celebrate historical heroes

REMEMBER THIS: Black History Month an opportunity to celebrate historical heroes

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod marks February's Black History Month by highlighting some of our national Black heroes
REMEMBER THIS: Legion renowned for sponsoring sports teams, hosting soapbox derby

REMEMBER THIS: Legion renowned for sponsoring sports teams, hosting soapbox derby

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the many initiatives spearheaded by Newmarket Royal Canadian Legion members since its founding in 1946
REMEMBER THIS: Gas station owners once well known in Newmarket

REMEMBER THIS: Gas station owners once well known in Newmarket

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod continues his look at gas stations by chronicling the owners and locations of stations in Newmarket
REMEMBER THIS: How gas stations have changed through time

REMEMBER THIS: How gas stations have changed through time

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod begins the first of a two-part series highlighting the history of gas stations
REMEMBER THIS: Canada played pivotal role in UN's creation

REMEMBER THIS: Canada played pivotal role in UN's creation

In this week's Remember This column, History Hound Richard MacLeod reflects on the history and current activities regarding Canada's involvement with United Nations
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