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…
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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 —…
When The EX Was The Place To Go Every August
It was about this time in August that the whole town was suddenly abuzz with the question that had been on everyone’s lips for generations, when are you going to the EX? Much more than a tradition, it was a rite of passage and the signal that another school year was fast approaching. For those…
From Empire State Building Builder To NHL Hockey Legend, Ward 7 Streets Honor Newmarket Notables
This article continues our series examining the provenance of Newmarket’s street names, as we find ourselves in Ward 7, bordered by McCaffrey Road to the south, Green Lane to the north, Bathurst Street to the west and Davis Drive to the east. I still have some strays to examine, so I anticipate one more article…
Newmarket’s Heritage Captured In Street Names In Ward 6
In my continuing series on the provenance of Newmarket street names, we’ll move on to Ward 6, which is bordered by Bathurst in the west, St. John’s Sideroad in the south, the CN Rail tracks on the east and McCaffrey Road to the north. Ward 6 is home to several streets dedicated to the memory…
Two Sides Of Newmarket, Split By Prospect, Once Competed For Prominence
In this article, we are going examine the history of one of the main streets in Newmarket, now know as Prospect Street but once called Garbutt Hill. During my research for articles in this series on subjects ranging from York County Hospital, the Srigley Brick Works, the Cane family and first Methodist Church to the provenance of Newmarket’s…
The Cedars Estate Was Renowned For Social Gatherings
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about the historical home affectionately known as Maple Gables and now we are going to examine another property steeped in local history, The Cedars, located on what is now Victoria Street. Just as with Maple Gables, the rich history of the property is forever intertwined with that…
Newmarket’s Bill Thoms Considered One Of ‘Cleanest And Most Talented Players’ In 1930s’ NHL
Here is a promised continuation of my earlier article on Newmarket’s hockey legacy, specifically two of Newmarket’s least known but equally talented hockey products, William (Bill) David Thoms and Larry Molyneaux. Thoms was born in Newmarket on March 5, 1910. He was one of Newmarket’s first professional players, the first to reach the NHL. Thoms was…
Stately Farmhouse In Newmarket Has Links To Empire State Building In New York
Let’s visit Maple Gables, that stately Yonge Street farmhouse on the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Millard Avenue. This home has quite a local history, enhanced by the people who have called it home. While it is currently the home of the Sociable Pub, buildings like this quite often have an uncertain future, so it…
