Articles related to "Penetanguishene"

Following the War of 1812, the British realized a naval base was essential to supply and defend the upper Great Lakes in case of future hostilities with the U.S.

Nonie Crete recalls her childhood in Northern Ontario's Penetanguishene and the song that started it all for her, Irish ballad Danny Boy.

Great Aunt Nora perfected Vaudeville in New York while Grandfather Maunsell P. Jackson published 1950's Boyhood Chronicles for Canadian Newspaper The Globe and Mail.

Adventurous Etienne Brûlé, paved the way for future explorations of the Canadian wilderness, covering his name in glory until his final act of treason.

Building the country, climbing the ladders of science, arts, business and sports, women in Canada have not sat back to let the men do it all. Women were full participants