History

Are You Wearing Your Nylons?

It’s not certain when the name Nipigon Nylons was coined to describe those thick woolly grey and white work socks. What is known is that they have been around for generations.

On the carousel

Step on to the carousel and experience the sweet delight of childhood memories!

Going with the grain

The unveiling of an historical plaque sounds like it might be an event only interesting to an historian, but on a lovely summer day in late June, just outside of Western Grain Elevator (102 Kingsto

Thunder Bay's most famous homes

The people who opened up the North West shared a common love for vast and wild country.

Number please?

These were the first words spoken through the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell to his assistant Thomas Watson March 10, 1876.

The Founder's Museum

Stepping into the Upsala Train Station at the Founders’ Museum and Pioneer Village, I was transported back in time to the interesting and colourful past of the area.

Ode to Arthur

As we prepared the spring issue I heard news that Arthur Black, a talented writer broadcaster who began his 30 year career at the CBC radio outlet on Miles Street was battling pancreatic cancer.

A new life for the Eaton's building?

In 1869, Timothy Eaton opened his department store in Toronto.

Salute to Henry and it's exciting journey back home

Anyone who has enjoyed the view of our Lake Superior spectacle has likely witnessed and admired the ice breaking duties performed by the ship the Alexander Henry.

Manufacturer to the World

When we think of the Bombardier plant here and it’s history, the first things that come to mind are the Hawker Hurricanes that were built here during WW II.

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