A notorious night on the steamer Waubuno in 1875 sealed the fate of Collingwood’s chief constable, John Creelman, whose troubles with alcohol and the law ultimately led to his downfall.
Script by Ken Maher, Stories from Another Day, a Collingwood Museum Podcast.
Photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.
In the heart of Grey County, a rich history of firefighting runs deep—from horse-drawn pumpers to modern fire trucks, local firefighters have battled blazes with courage and innovation for over 150 years.
By Cara Williams | Photography courtesy of Grey Roots Museum & Archives
Full of surprising twists and unexpected turns, the story of the Wicklow family leads from the dankest of prison cells to the office of the Prime Minister himself.
By Elysia DeLaurentis
As the Toronto Ski Club turns 100, we take a schuss down memory lane.
By Kate MacLennan, photos courtesy of the Toronto Ski Club.
In the deadliest event in the history of Great Lakes Navigation, a four-day storm, struck with relentless force in November 1913. The storm left in its wake 19 vessels lost and an estimated 248 sailors killed.
Script by Ken Maher, Historical photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.
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In the spring of 1969, two friends headed out on horseback for the adventure of a lifetime.
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In 2016 Escarpment Magazine publisher Deena Dolan Findlay initiated a four-year “phasing out” retirement plan… after stepping back her responsibilities, she stayed on as art director. In this, our first “post Deena” issue, renowned Canadian author Dorris Heffron pays tribute to Deena in a way that only an internationally acclaimed writer can.
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