Postcard Memories

'The effects of war are permanent and disfigure all of us for generations,' writer says. 'Remembrance is about reminding us of this perennial tragedy'

'Halloween is upon us and every spooky thing jumps out to bother me as I am a haunted man,' author notes

Waubaushene built its first rink in 1879, a full 40 years before James Playfair founded the Midland Curling Club

Horrell came from Wyebridge in 1879, and built on the southwest corner of King and Hugel where the CIBC branch now stands

Time to act to keep Keewatin in its home port is now, says author, who suggests immediately forming a maritime museum

Medal presented by Prince of Wales in 1860 for War of 1812 actions remains a precious family heirloom

With the Coldwater Fall Fair occuring this weekend, author recalls the awe-inspiring appeal of fairs from days gone by

'We can only say, “Thank Your Majesty for your glorious reign,” author says of Queen Elizabeth II

From the days of the former Sixth St. School in Midland to the Old Fort School, students have often found summer fleeting as they return to 'reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic'

'The sounds of loon and goose, the splash of fish or paddle silent now as the Bay rests until another summer comes,' author reminisces