I have been a rabid reader of newspapers all my life. Sadly, the printed versions are rapidly falling by the wayside however for the time being we can still get our favorite newspaper online, some paid and some still free. My life-long hobby, being The History Hound, has and I suspect will continue to be…
Tag: Canadian
Artist C.W. Jefferys Brought Canada’s History To Life
In this week’s column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights a renowned artist who is the father of historical art in Canada. This article is a tribute to all the artists who through their work have captured a moment in our history, and in doing so became historians, as well, with a focus on the mastery of Charles William…
Davis Siblings Created Legacy That Lives On In Canadian Professional Theatre
Here’s a story with which few people are acquainted, but I believe it holds particular interest. I am speaking of the birth of one of Toronto’s first premier repertoire theatre venues, the Crest Theatre. It has a local connection as it was founded in 1953 by three members of the Davis family in Newmarket, Donald…
