- 2026-10-08The Blackburns' determination to build free lives provides a window on the experience of many refugees in the Underground Railroad…
- 2026-10-08This tourist kiosk was erected in 1909 to promote Port Arthur’s social and economic merits to visitors and investors. Its…
- 2026-10-08Grandson of a prominent Loyalist merchant, Richard John Cartwright was born in Kingston, Upper Canada, and became a successful businessman.…
- 2026-10-08Born at Prescott, Scott was admitted to the bar in 1848 and practiced law in Ottawa. As a member of…
- 2026-10-08Born near Orillia, in 1851, an original member of the N.W.M.P., 1873. Superintendant, 1885-1903, Steele played an important role in…
- 2026-10-08Soldier, journalist, imperialist and Member of Parliament for Lindsay from 1892 to 1921. Sam Hughes helped to create a distinctively…
- 2026-10-08Engineer and an ardent imperialist, Fleming was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. In 1845 he came to Canada, where he became…
- 2026-10-08Born at Brickville and called to the bar of Upper Canada in 1837, Richards represented Leeds in the Legislative Assembly…
- 2026-10-08Born near Brampton, educated there and at the Toronto Normal School, Gage taught for a time and studied medicine for…
- 2026-10-08An outstanding entrepreneur, Sir William Mackenzie with his partner Sir Donald Mann built the Canadian Northern Railway, opening large areas…