Say Their Names – Comment – November 2022

It’s a phrase that took prominence during the Black Lives Matter movement as a gesture to personalize black lives lost through racial injustice.  The practice has earlier roots, however.  For example, every year at the memorial event for the 9/11 disaster, the names of the almost 3,000 victims who died… Continue reading

Manvers Historical Society Hosts Ceremony to Introduce Veteran Banners

On October 16th, sixteen banners were unveiled at the Ponytpool Community Centre at a ceremony commemorating veterans from the former Manvers Township.  The Historical Society led by Kathy Morton and Teresa Jordan, have completed the launch of a Veteran Banner program in their area.  These banners, sponsored by family members,… Continue reading

Legion Vandalism – Bell of Batoche Comes Back to Haunt Again

  Several days after the Remembrance Day service, the Millbrook Legion was the focus of unwanted attention after vandals tossed red paint on the front of the building and painted white infinity symbols on its exterior.  The neighbouring Masonic Lodge building was subjected to the same treatment. The discovery occurred… Continue reading

Life and Laughs Around the Legion

My introduction to the Gravenhurst Cenotaph was as a member of the Junior Band following WWII. The weather was usually cold, even snowing. The date was, and is, traditional: the 11th hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month, that marked the Armistice when WW l ended. My memories are… Continue reading