These are difficult days. The dark story of Residential Schools, although whispered for years, is being shouted across this land. Here we are on the eve of Canada Day, yet it is hard to think of celebratory things in the midst of immense sorrow and heartbreak. I wish healing for those most affected, and reflection…
During our 2019 Doors Open in Streetsville Historian Matthew Wilkinson took visitors on walking tours of historic places and spaces in beautiful Streetsville. Can you identify some of the buildings Matthew visited before time runs out? Due to COVID 19 our June 2020 participation in Doors Open has been cancelled so we have created some…
This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew welcomes volunteer extraordinaire, Elaine Eigl as they discuss the historic Bronte Cemetery and the incredible walking tours at the cemetery that will be available this month. Elaine Eigl is a Heritage Researcher who is committed to the preservation and promotion of built and culture heritage resources. She holds…
Lessard Lane is a modern subdivision road that runs north off of Old Derry Road, just to the east of Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District. The road is named in memory of former area resident, Major-General Francois-Louis Lessard (1860-1927), who owned the property on which the subdivision was built. Lessard was born in Quebec City,…
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