John Rudolphus Booth – Lumber Baron Extraordinaire
Personal Life John Rudophus Booth (JR Booth) (1827-1925), was born during the time when Thomas McKay was building the Rideau Canal. He was the second
6 Apr 2023
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Canadian Christian Biographies
Thomas McKay: The Forgotten Founder Of Ottawa (2)
New Edinburgh & Rideau Hall The Creativity & Resourcefulness of McKay The experience Thomas McKay gained when he first partnered with another skilled Scottish stonemason
27 Mar 2023
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Thomas McKay: The Forgotten Founder of Ottawa – Part 1
“[It is] almost inconceivable that such a man should have found no biographer so far,” wrote Francis J. Audet in 1932. “The extraordinary success of
11 Mar 2023
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“He Shall Have Dominion”: The Tale of Sir Leonard Tilley–Part 1
You might not know that our nation’s full name is the Dominion of Canada. In fact, our national celebration of Confederation, on July 1, was
3 Jan 2023
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John A Pearson -The Man, His Character & His Legacy
Pearson’s Early Life & Career John A Pearson was born in Chesterfield, England in the year of Confederation – 1867. He apparently came from a
30 Nov 2022
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Happy Joseph Brant’s Day
Q:How many provinces and territories celebrate the first Monday in August as a Civic Holiday? A: Ten Q: How many cities and towns in Ontario
30 Jul 2022
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Christian father of Confederation: Sir Adams George Archibald (1814 – 1892)
Claim To Fame: Established the Province of Manitoba Early Life and Influences Sir Adams George Archibald was a politician and a lawyer born in Truro,
14 Jul 2018
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