Pieces of the Past

From Nov. 7, 1990

On Nov. 11, millions of people across the Country gather to pay tribute to the Canadians that have…

From November 8, 1989

There are no ordinary people. Have you ever stopped to think about that?  Every person has a unique story to tell, and these stories help us to shape our collective consciousness of what it means to be human.

Last month, my article included a short history of The Maples, a home built by J.C. Hay.  While…

Last year a descendent of the brother of Charles Jackson, a Canadian soldier who died in action…

Taking the act of remembrance into his own hands, Eric Edwards is hosting a seminar at the Stratford-Perth Archives on Nov. 11, where he will teach guests how to use First World War Canadian soldiers' service files, available online, to research veterans.

From November 2, 1988.

From Oct. 28, 1987

Halloween is fast approaching, so we hope your pumpkins are carved and your candy bowls are full!…

From Oct. 22, 1997

In the 1830s, a large wave of settlers arrived in Perth County from Europe. These settlers hailed…