Tag: Pontypool
Pontypool Celebration Honours Canadian War Brides
Last month the Manvers Historical Society hosted a reunion for local war brides to celebrate their contribution to the country. Thirteen women and a husband representing his hospitalized wife attended from across the province. …
Dignity Restored to Pontypool’s Abandoned Grain Elevator
On September 16th, Kathy Morton, President of the Manvers Township Historical Society hosted a dedication ceremony for the unveiling of the renovated grain elevator in Pontypool. This particular structure was built in 1918…
Chamber Corner- Iron Equipment Keeps That Heavy Equipment Moving
After commuting to a job at CAT in Toronto for 10 years, Iron Equipment owner Jamie Molloy decided to find something local. For a few years he worked for Wajax Industries in field…
Remedy to Challenge of Settlers’ Landing Wind Project Presented
On Monday, August 22nd, the Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) met at the Pontypool Community centre to hear final submissions from Capstone Infrastructure outlining their proposed changes to address concerns expressed by the tribunal…
Memories of Pontypool Event
On Sunday August 14th, more than 40 visitors from Toronto and beyond came to Pontypool for a tour of the town and to witness the dedication of the new commemorative garden established in honour…
Visitors to Pontypool Touched by Local Connection
Visitors to Pontypool Touched by Local Connection to Dutch Rescuers during WWII There was scarcely a dry eye in Pontypool’s Community Centre on Sunday August 14th as Sylvia Amesbury described the brave actions…
Revisiting Local Landmarks in Manvers
Sarah Sobanski Last Sunday was Ontario Heritage Foundation’s second Doors Open tour in the township of Manvers and surrounding area. In partnership with Manvers Historical Society, the tour encouraged history buffs to discover the…