Postcard Memories

Steele's Corners named for John Steele, who set up shop in 1800s

Columnist Jim Culbert recalls the fun he had during the twilight of Simcoe County's single-room schoolhouse era

For residents of early Bradford, ice skating represented one of few escapes from the drudgery of long winters

Despite disasters ranging from a devastating fire to Hurricane Hazel-related flooding, town continued to thrive

He was among the earliest settlers in Bradford, 'a true pioneer'

Mansion ownership changed hands numerous times before facing wrecking ball

Day has religious roots going back 2,000 years

Many new residents to Bradford may, while travelling along Highway 88 west to Highway 400, see a historical mention of the Auld Kirk with arrows to turn south

Holland Landing's Samuel Lount determined violent political overthrow was needed in 1837

The time when an armed mob descended on the Lount property, threatening Elizabeth and intent on burning the home