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From stagecoach to bus line: Dubeau’s livery in Penetanguishene
Penetang-Midland Coach Lines Limited had its beginnings in the 1870s when Joseph Robert Dubeau began operating a livery stable, author notes
May 21, 2022 9:54 AM
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Collecting stamps, other paper bits all part of 10-year-old's life
'One has to specialize at 10, as the fields and ditches are rich with bounty to the trained eye,' says author, who recalls branching out from stamp collecting to enjoy the profits of collecting bottles
May 14, 2022 9:54 AM
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Remembering Larry Fox; a complicated life rich with intrigue
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Larry's exploits as an apparent espionage courier were detailed in the book Cold War Warrior
May 7, 2022 9:54 AM
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Old Hotels: Gladstane House to Georgian Hotel, Midland
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Georgian Hotel featured a dining room, smoking room, shoe-shine parlour and all the sundries of a busy hotel in an equally busy tourist town
Apr 30, 2022 9:54 AM
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Famous Taverns: The Canada House, Penetanguishene
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Originally built as the “Commercial" by Stephen Jeffery, it served the thirsty community fairly and squarely,' author notes
Apr 23, 2022 9:54 AM
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Danzig and escape from the Russians: Adventures of Lydia Ehmcke
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'Celebrating her 95th birthday, here in Midland, home since 1968, this young-at-heart woman might be called a survivor,' author notes
Apr 16, 2022 9:54 AM
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Cycling in North Simcoe: Longtime rider celebrates a 'tough breed'
(5 photos)
Author fondly recalls the glory days of bicycling and its rebirth with advent of local trail system
Apr 9, 2022 9:54 AM
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Postcard Memories:
Stovepipes and Alligators at Jeffery’s Hardware
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Kibitzing, knowledgeable staff and getting hard-to-find items are all part of a trip to longtime downtown Midland store
Apr 2, 2022 9:54 AM
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Famous Taverns : Hotel Brulé, Penetanguishene
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The Hotel Brulé served as a popular gathering spot for North Simcoe residents
Mar 26, 2022 9:54 AM
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Taverns of Yesterday: The Northern Hotel.
'Prohibitions never work and the working man always wants to cut loose after a hard day at the Mill'
Mar 19, 2022 9:54 AM
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