In an effort to bring a little bit of Cornwall to war-torn Europe, 95 year old Alexander McNaughton sent the…
Author: Ian Bowering
Historian, author and beer aficionado Ian Bowering has curated at eight museums, and is in the process of working on his 28th publication.
Mustard Gas and Cornwall
Mustard gas conjures up images of unimaginable horror. Link a converted Cornwall mustard gas plant to a milk sugar concentrate…
TWO LOCAL ARTISTS OF NOTE.
Cornwall and area have been home to numerous visual artists of both local and national fame. Unfortunately time has a…
Historical Mural unveiled in St. Andrews West.
St. Andrews West, Stormont County’s most historic four corners became even more interesting with the unveiling a 8’ x 10’…
Running the St. Lawrence
For 175 years, tourist boats have sailed the St. Lawrence between Kingston and Montreal. Today St. Lawrence Cruise Lines out…
How to Drink a Beer
Recently discovered historic records show that Loyalist Joel Stone operated a brewery/distillery in Cornwall in the late 1780s, making it…
The Tragic Cornwall Tour
Cornwall like any 200 year old plus town has many secrets and has been the site of often long forgotten…
A PECULIAR CASE a novel by local author Ginette Guy Mayer.
Cornwall, Ontario – Dozens of people crowded into Carrot N’ Dates on Pitt St. for the book signing release of Ginette…
Interview with Lieutenant-Colonel Deanna Manson (Retired)
Deanna Manson (LCol. Retired), CD (Cdn. Forces Decoration), M.A., P. Log.(Professional Logistician). A graduate of General Vanier S.S., Deanna Manson…
Defying Prejudice: The Legacy of Bob Turner, Ontario’s First Black Recreation Director
In 1957, Cornwall hired Bob Turner to operate the city’s recreation program. American born, Turner came to Cornwall from the…
Cornwall’s Sweet Tooth!
History shows that Cornwallites have always had a sweet tooth. Duffy’s Candy Store opened at 243 Pitt St. in 1887…
Zellers and Cornwall
Who remembers Zellers in Cornwall? I’m sure most of us do … Well the Zellers’ “experience,” is being reinvented in…
When her Majesty the Queen visited Cornwall
THE 1984 ROYAL VISIT TO CORNWALL – a back story To mark Cornwall’s Bicentennial and its loyalty to the British…
Down the Rigaud River with a Paddle
The winter was long and forced me to stay more physically inactive than I like, so when I heard about…
HISTORY OF CORNWALL SQUARE: return to A LANDMARK DESTINATION
Between 20,000 and 25,000 people jammed the Cornwall Square when it opened to much fanfare on October 3, 1979. Boasting…
Did you know about …The Tunnels of Cornwall?
One stormy September night in 1866, the lone guard outside of the Cornwall jail retreated from the rain to his…
WINTER FUN and some of it is even FREE!
Discouraged and bored by winter and can’t think of anything to do except channel surf? Don’t be, SD & G…
The Grand Old man of Cornwall – Duncan Munroe
Cornwall has always had men and women who have put their community before themselves. Now largely forgotten, Duncan Monroe was…
IRISH CORNWALL – a “Blast from the Past”
Here is a bit of history about Irish Cornwall brought to you today, on St. Patrick’s Day, by Ian Bowering.…
A “Happy Valentine’s Day” Idea – Go on a Romantic Walk and DISCOVER HISTORIC CORNWALL … Part 2
This month’s walk (Part 2 of 4 of our “Discover Historic Cornwall” walks is perfect for Valentine’s Day and begins…
Do you know Cornwall had it’s own money?
Canadians have used a vast array of materials to stand in for government issued currency , ranging from playing cards…