History

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

By Kerry J Newstead SELKIRK—For the October 30, 2025 meeting of the North Erie Shore Historical Society, things became a little nautical with their guest... ...read more

DUNNVILLE—The 1st Hagersville Sparks and Embers (and their siblings) had a wonderful Saturday morning exploring the RCAF No. 6 Museum in Dunnville. As part of... ...read more

HAGERSVILLE—On Sunday, October 19, 2025 Hagersville United Church joyfully opened its doors for an Ecumenical Worship Service in celebration of 150 years of faith and... ...read more

HAGERSVILLE—Hagersville residents gathered Monday, October 20, 2025 to commemorate a remarkable moment in the town’s history — the day automobile pioneer Henry Ford made an... ...read more