History

HAGERSVILLE—Each year, Legion branches across Canada give students the opportunity to showcase their artistic skills while honouring local veterans through their annual poster, literary, and... ...read more

By Dylan Freeman-Grist CALEDONIA—The Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre marked International Pickle Day on November 14, 2025 in style, by hosting a murder mystery,... ...read more

ONEIDA—At a time when many churches are closing and the buildings are being sold, 2025 marks a very special milestone for Oneida United Church: 180... ...read more

A faded snapshot in an old album led to a nationwide rediscovery of courage, sweat, and sisterhood – and a film now captivating audiences across... ...read more

These advertisements were published in The Haldimand Advocate (now called The Haldimand Press) on June 5, 1941. With World War II having started September 1,... ...read more

A century after his death at Vimy Ridge, Private James Oscar Fearman’s story is being brought home by the Middleport Historical Society. Fearman, who was... ...read more

Fall is a time of familiar sights. The leaves change colour, cold winds blow in, and red poppy pins abound. In Flanders Fields the poppies... ...read more

Written by Rev. Peggy Bartlett, Research by Brenda Gallant As Hagersville marks its 150th year, we pause not only to celebrate our town’s history, but... ...read more

HAGERSVILLE—When Cary Slote sees the 1926 Lorne Pumper in the Hagersville fire station, he sees more than a truck – he sees a century of... ...read more

HAGERSVILLE — Imagine coming to Canada from England as a teenager with no family to leave behind and none to welcome you upon arrival. This... ...read more