"The medium is the message," stated Marshall McLuhan. Philosopher, professor and media theorist, McLuhan was a visionary on perspective and future of media

Sep 3, 2011 – Susanna McLeod

Captivity, perilous journeys, family, doctoring, government commendation, and a poignant reunion highlighted the long life of Mary 'Granny' Hoople.

Aug 19, 2011 – Kathleen Airdrie

The 'machine for measuring fluids' was devised by William Hamilton. Owner of a productive foundry business, Hamilton was also an inventor.

Aug 18, 2011 – Susanna McLeod

Razilly's intellect and experience shaped France's colonial policy in the seventeenth century. His passion - and personal fortune - shaped Acadia.

Aug 16, 2011 – Peter Stone

Constructed in 1831 at Quebec City, Royal William's steam engines powered paddle wheels. The vessel plied the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean.

Aug 13, 2011 – Susanna McLeod

Three post offices were opened in Canada by Ben Franklin - Montreal, Trois Rivieres and Quebec City. He also established a courier service between cities.

Aug 6, 2011 – Susanna McLeod

Persecution and violence forced the British faithful to flee after the American Revolution. Crossing into Canada, many made eastern Ontario their new home

Jul 30, 2011 – Susanna McLeod

Three British Columbian Placer Creeks - Big Yields in Their Day, Cherry (Monashee), Mission and Harris, Some Believe There is More Gold to be Found

Jul 26, 2011 – Susan Beresford

In 1939, Velma Demerson was 18 years old when she was arrested, convicted of being incorrigible, and locked up for ten months.

Jul 26, 2011 – Rupert Taylor

In 1869, the first Canadian Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals opened in Montreal, Quebec. The initial priority was treatment of work horses

Jul 22, 2011 – Susanna McLeod

Charles Dickens recorded his activities and impressions in copious letters and meticulous notes during his 1842 tour of Canada and the United States.

Jul 22, 2011 – Kathleen Airdrie

A satirical recollection of one of the most momentous findings in the history of Madoc, Ontario and how that story has been taken by others.

Jul 19, 2011 – Sara Hailstone

Created to advance and protect the interests of French-Canadians within Canada, the Order succumbed to the rabid nationalism of its Quebec-based adherents.

Jul 19, 2011 – Peter Stone

Frontier justice could be very callous by today's standards and for a dozen years Chief Justice Matthew Begbie was its only face.

Jul 14, 2011 – Rupert Taylor

An artist with immense talent in etching, Caroline Armington was commissioned in 1918 to create artwork for the Canadian War Memorials Collection.

Jul 7, 2011 – Susanna McLeod

Under the direction of Fuller and Jones, Ottawa's beautiful Library of Parliament opened in 1876, rich in carvings and beautiful, classic architecture.

Jul 1, 2011 – Susanna McLeod

George Taylor Fulford, producer of Pink Pills for Pale People, became a millionaire philanthropist, built a mansion, and served in the Canadian Senate.

Jun 29, 2011 – Kathleen Airdrie

The Société St-Jean-Baptiste was organized in Lower Canada by Ludger Duvernay to promote French language and rich cultural heritage; a feast marked the day.

Jun 24, 2011 – Susanna McLeod

Unchecked ambition, reckless lending, corrupt management and willful blindness caused the Toronto-based bank to fail in 1923.

Jun 24, 2011 – Peter Stone

Delicious chocolates marketed as Laura Secord Candies in Canada, and as Fanny Farmer Candies in the United States.

Jun 23, 2011 – Kathleen Airdrie