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Writer dreams about a melding of the U.S. and Canada (5 photos)

Writer dreams about a melding of the U.S. and Canada (5 photos)

'Imagine the fallout,' author notes. 'The United States of North America.  Okay, we can work on a better name'
Midland's Knox Church combines beautiful architecture, spirituality (6 photos)

Midland's Knox Church combines beautiful architecture, spirituality (6 photos)

Knox remained independent after union in 1925 when the Methodists, and others, became the United Church of Canada
Where Midland's first families learned the three Rs: East Ward and Manly Street schools

Where Midland's first families learned the three Rs: East Ward and Manly Street schools

Many school attendees went on to lead prominent lives
Phil Karpathios and the Philosophy Café (5 photos)

Phil Karpathios and the Philosophy Café (5 photos)

Phil's Midland location has been home to many businesses over the years, including Brown's Showroom Garage
At Christmas, time stood still for young Canadian soldiers (7 photos)

At Christmas, time stood still for young Canadian soldiers (7 photos)

Author recalls famous World War I, Christmastime battleground truce
Luxurious house boats on the bay; living in a floating home (7 photos)

Luxurious house boats on the bay; living in a floating home (7 photos)

'All fully outfitted with the period fittings of an Edwardian home. These behemoths could accommodate as many as 25 people,' author notes
Newton K. Wagg: The man and his business exploits (5 photos)

Newton K. Wagg: The man and his business exploits (5 photos)

From bicycle racing and sales to laundering and boats, Wagg had diverse business interests in the Midland area
The Dobson Tintype: Jabez Dobson and Peter Larush (7 photos)

The Dobson Tintype: Jabez Dobson and Peter Larush (7 photos)

Early pioneers of Midland lived here before town incorporated
Midland Shipyard Heroes: Don Denise (6 photos)

Midland Shipyard Heroes: Don Denise (6 photos)

Originally from the Channel Islands, Denise worked in the yards for over 50 years.
Imagining your museum, a look back and into the future (5 photos)

Imagining your museum, a look back and into the future (5 photos)

'Kids today are looking for “immersive” experiences whether Minecraft or other 3D worlds,' author says