An article in the November 1877 edition of the Newmarket Era tells a story that may seem a little strange to us today, though it would have been taken very seriously back then, which I think gives us a pretty clear glimpse into the social norms of the time and what passed for news back…
Month: September 2021
Newmarket: When Women Fought To Be ‘Persons’
Over the next few weeks, my articles will focus on the history of women’s struggle for equal rights in Canada, a topic that has been neglected in many of our history texts for far too long. This quest for equality is still very much on our lips today and I think it would be most helpful…
When Soldiers Came From Across Canada For Training
Let’s continue our look back to the years 1939 and 1940 in Newmarket’s history. When we left off last time, they were commencing the building of the Army Camp and the first soldiers were about to arrive in Newmarket. You can read part one here. Local businesses are starting to reap the benefits of having 3,500 new soldiers…
When Workers Fought For A 9-Hour Workday
Labour Day is a holiday that has become a part of our history and culture, yet we rarely stop and consider its true meaning and origin. Today, Labour Day is often more associated with fall fairs and festivals, or a last summer weekend at the cottage, than with what it was meant to be —…
