Pieces of the Past

On July 1, 1867 the three British North American provinces were united into the Dominion of Canada, this included the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. After Confederation, the country of Canada consisted of four provinces: Ontario and Quebec (formed through the splitting of what w

In July 1915, local papers published the Annual Report from Ontario Minister of Agriculture, James S. Duff.

From June 28, 1989

Long before the first Mitchell District High School yearbook appeared in the 1930s, the school’s Literary Society published a magazine called Chronicles from time to time. They did not include the photographs of graduates and school activities that usually appear in yearbooks.

From June 12, 1991.

From June 14, 1995

On the south side of Huron Road, beside the Thames River in Mitchell stood one of Perth County’s early businesses — Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, a foundry and repair shop. Established in 1904, this thriving enterprise quickly became a well-known local manufacturer.

During the 1950s in Stratford, a new employer opened up a plant, much to the excitement of locals looking for a job.

Perth County communities celebrated Victoria Day in May of 1897 with concerts and picnics, as was customary.

Bakeries have been a growing part of Canadian communities since the early 1900s. According to the…

Did you know? 107 Ontario Street (currently the location of Fellini’s restaurant) in Stratford…

In the 1930’s and 40’s,residents of Stratford and the surrounding area had few opportunities for posing questions anonymously.

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page.