The Inkerman Rockets made Dundas County proud
by Susan Peters, Dundas County Archives
It is this time of year when most locals are normally obsessing on hockey playoffs, wearing their lucky underwear,...
Winchester Springs in hot water
The healthy and invigorating power of water, and especially thermal mineral water, has been known for centuries. The ancient Greeks and Romans, the Egyptians,...
The Vanishing People
In Canadian history, there is a fascinating period between the immediate pre-contact period and the arrival of the first Europeans. Archaeology can tell us...
The Harp and the Maple Leaf
Last Sunday was St. Patrick’s Day, when people from all backgrounds celebrate Ireland’s National Holiday: a unique event. But the Irish have had deep...
Isaac Johnson, stone mason and former slave
by Susan Peters, Dundas County Archives
On February 10, 2021, the North Dundas Times published a short article that I had written on Isaac Johnson...
Dam at South Mountain
In 1905, when this postcard was made, South Mountain had a population of 400. James Murdock was the baker; J.H. and J.N. Barkley, John...
The Brown Murders of 1879 in West Winchester
by Susan Peters, Dundas County Archives
Every once in a while, a story surfaces that creates a huge sensation. It makes one realize that the...
Dr Marion Hilliard (1902 – 1958)
Susan Peters
Dundas County Archives
While Dr Marion Hilliard was born and raised in Dundas County, her impact was felt nation-wide. In fact, she impacted on...
Canada and the Noisy Neighbours
As Canada reaches the grand age of 155, it is a good time to look back and see how it all came to pass....
The Importance of Newspapers: Rural Living in Cumberland, Ontario
by Gladys Lillian (Tootie) Egert (Scharfe)
This article, from the Cumberland Historical Society’s “Caboose”, will remind some in this region of life in the past.
As...