This is part two of a series on the history of Canadian television. You can read part one about the most popular and long-running shows here. I must confess, in the past, I have been prone to watching too much television, more than was likely good for me. Today, I tend to watch primarily sporting events…
Month: July 2024
Ryerson Was Influential — For Better And Worse
The practice of “officially erasing” figures from our history has become more commonplace today, which has prompted me to undertake an examination of Egerton Ryerson. Ryerson rose to historical stardom and then, recently, was practically erased from history. In this column, we shall examine Ryerson — warts and all. Hopefully, I will present a balanced view of…
The History Of Our Jewish Canadians
I recently had a discussion about how wonderful the Newmarket demographic mosaic is and how it contributes to making Newmarket such an intriguing place to live. The conversation turned to the historical presence of various ethnic groups in Canada and particularly in my hometown. It was this basic curiosity concerning how we all got here…
Canadians Were Quick To Jump On Horseless Carriage Trend
The first part of this series can be read here. In the second instalment of the history of the car in Canada series, I will continue my examination of the birth of the automobile in Canada with a chronological examination of the industry’s growth domestically. July 1, 2024, marked the 157th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, and I…
