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Posted on December 23, 2021
Weekend Highlights is back! Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates! We hope everyone stays safe during the holidays and has a wonderful time with family. Remember to follow your local […]
Posted on December 22, 2021
In the 1850’s, the majority of people living in our area were of Irish, Scottish, English origins or had come here after living in the United States first. Their Christmas traditions would […]
Posted on December 16, 2021
Welcome back! Are you ready for Christmas? Only 9 day away!!! For some this weekend might be full of last minute shopping, we’ve all been there before. But if you’ve […]
Posted on December 15, 2021
The cultivation of tobacco has been in Canada for over 1000 years and was likely the earliest form of agriculture in North America, long before crops such as corn, beans, and […]
Posted on December 9, 2021
Welcome back to another post of Weekend Highlights! Boy does this weekend have a lot in store! Let’s jump straight into what the community of Elgin County has for you […]
Posted on December 8, 2021
The information in this podcast is compiled from old documents, letters, and telegrams kept and labelled by Ruth Gilbert, foster sister of George Henry Backus. George Henry Backus, also known as […]
Posted on December 2, 2021
Welcome back to Weekend Highlights! With Christmas fast approaching, expect a lot of festive activities the next couple of weeks. Let’s jump straight into what this weekend has to offer! […]
Posted on December 1, 2021
In 1796 James Fleming and his wife Barbara Windecker settled on Lot 6 1st Concession, broken front of what would become Aldborough Township, Elgin County. Land on both sides of the Thames River were owned by Fleming descendants until 1871. […]
Posted on November 25, 2021
Backus-Page House Museum will be open select days in December from 11am – 4pm for A Very Victorian Christmas. Enjoy a Christmas themed tour of the House Museum and hear […]
