Did you know that William Lyon Mackenzie King, more commonly known as Mackenzie King, represented the York North electoral district, which included Aurora and Newmarket, in the House of Commons from 1908 to 1911 and again from 1919 to 1948? King would serve as our Member of Parliament (MP) while he also held various cabinet positions, eventually…
Month: November 2023
Longtime Newmarket High Teacher Shaped Many Students
One of the longest-serving teachers at Newmarket High School was William Stoddart Elliott. Elliott was born in Copper Cliff, raised in Parry Sound and eventually made his home on Elmer Avenue in the Beaches area of Toronto. One would generally call him “sir” when speaking to him but “Wild Bill” when speaking among one’s classmates. Elliott…
Best Friends Play Vital Role In One’s History
I recently explored the importance of our ‘childhood neighbourhood’ and how, historically, we are all shaped by the neighbourhood we called home as a child. This column examines what I consider the second half of this exploration, the part best friends play in our personal histories. Just as I did when I examined childhood neighbourhoods, I shall share my personal…
400 Series Of Highways Have Fueled Our Growth
This column is the first in a series exploring our local highway system, in particular the development of the 400 series of highways. If you have been reading my columns over the past few years, you will remember a key factor in Newmarket’s development is its strategic positioning in the provincial transportation system, whether it be the…
