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  • In Their Steps, Through Their Eyes

    The Billy Bishop House & Museum in Owen Sound is currently featuring an exhibit on Second World War veterans which was both created and curated by local students.

    Over 50 students from two participating schools in the area had the opportunity to visit France and pay their respects to soldiers wh...

  • Black History Month

    During Black History month, Carolynn and Sylvia Wilson are preserving the history of Collingwood's first black hockey players with weekly displays and important conversations at the Heritage Community Church in Collingwood.

  • Richard Rohmer 100th

    A tribute to Lieutenant-General Richard Rohmer on his 100th birthday

  • Erskine Brown Exhibit Grey Roots Museum

    The Grey Roots Museum is presenting the “Carving Memories” exhibit showcasing Erskine Brown's carvings which capture local rural life. Erskine Brown is a celebrated local folk artist who lived in Thornbury.

  • Becker Shoes 91 Years In Business

    Clarence Becker opened the first Becker Shoe store back in 1933 in Hanover Ontario. This year with 16 stores including Collingwood and four generations later the family is celebrating their 91st year in business.

  • Morrison Pumpkins

    Murray and Jo-Anne Morrison purchased their farm in 1985. They started with 1 acre of pumpkins and today are growing over 51 varieties. Visiting their farm in Clearview has become a family “Fall Tradition” for close to 40 years.

  • Harison Heritage Home

    In 1985, Susan Harison and her young family bought an old dilapidated, 1880’s Brick house in Meaford. Today lovingly restored, it’s the last remaining building in the former Bayview Settlement and recently designated a Heritage House by the Meaford Heritage Committee.