Northbound editor tour recalls Kirkland Lake mining towns
The writer revisits Kirkland Lake in Northern Ontario after 15 years, noting five producing mines, modern highway access, and mining methods that salvage value from refuse. He reflects on sparse inkling of growth, urban layout shaped by rock and mineral rights not passing with land, and envisions Canadian song inspired by the vast landscape and wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkland Lake
Scotland
Ontario
Canada
Killarney
Lakes and Dells
Loch Lomond
Cobalt Mining Revives As Region Stabilizes And Schools Expand
Eight years after a mining slump in Cobalt, silver and cobalt profits bring activity back to the town. A local wooden matches plant, once thriving, is boarded up with lighter use possible if smoking trends change. Roads aid mining growth, notably linking Larder Lake near Virginiatown, where Canada’s largest producer dominates. Kirkland Lake high school serves over 1100 students with 40 teachers as districts adjust to expansion while consolidations meet wide-area needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larder Lake
Virginiatown
Canada
Kirkland Lake High School
Vacation trip through Haliburton lakes and dells
A travel note describes a northward route past North Bay and through the Haliburton district. It praises the natural beauty and notes roadside tables and picnic spots maintained by the Highways Department, used and appreciated by families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haliburton
North Bay
Highways Department
Ireland
Lakes
Dells
Morning Travel Through Ontario North Toward Summer Peaks
The piece reflects on how time of day changes the experience of northern travel. Morning travel offers light traffic and scenery like white water lilies, while noon brings crowded highways as families drive north for camping. Midday warmth and rain reduce appreciation, and midweek travel may ease weekend congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Haliburton
Ontario
Canada
Then and Now A North Woods Editorial Recollection
The writer recalls 30 years of northern travel noting cottages replacing brush beds and mosquito cabins, motor boats replacing rowboats, roads improving toward Huntsville, electricity arriving at most resorts, yet mosquitoes black flies and blueberries remaining plentiful. They mention ongoing fishing and regularly stocked streams as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundridge
Huntsville
Teachers' check-off proposals face little support
The Truro Daily News argues against mandatory union check-off for teachers and employees. It states that true freedom means workers can join and stay in good standing or remain outside the union without coercion or pressure from employers or colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truro
Reading Between The Lines Comics Lose Their Wholesome Glow
A columnist laments modern comics and comic books blending sex, tragedy, and propaganda with little humor. He cites lurid covers, tainted back pages, and a psychiatrist’s warning about child influence. Parents and schools are urged to monitor youths reading habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agia
Modern Luxurious Burlington Apartment Building Planned
North East West South outlines a 34 suite and penthouse apartment project in Burlington, with roof gardens on the west Brant Street site, signaling one of the area’s most modern and luxurious constructions. Gazette reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Ontario
Brant St
the Gazette
Summer Meeting of Knox WMS Held at Mrs Allan’s Home
The senior Auxiliary of Knox Church Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs J Allan’s home for a summer gathering attended by many members Home Helpers guests and speakers outlined church work at a pre assembly congress sections were led by Mrs F Anderson Miss E Cale Short and others Devotions were by Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Leisman Hymns selected by Miss Gray The president thanked hosts and prayed to close lunch was served and attendees enjoyed a social after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of Knox
J. Allan
Bennie
F Anderson
E Cale Short
Ho Allison
Turner
McKnight
Crossman
MacPherson
Morar
Moore
Hanser
Armstrong
Leisman
Mixe Gray
Ata
Mar Prize
Onakenes Sunday August 8 1954 Church Schedule
Sunday, August 8 1954 church notices show morning worship at 7 00 am and evening worship at 7 00 pm at the Ir Baptist Church with Sunday School during summer and a note of a rough but helpful schedule for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worshp Ir Baptist Church
Alex, Calder
The
Baptist
Veterans' reunion review plans in Toronto noted
A 1934 report lists Measrs Robert Turner and George Mumette chosen for the special Guard of Honor to Viscount General Allenby at the Toronto review linked to the veterans’ reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurwiay
Yoar
Robert Turner
George Mumette
Allenby
Toronto
Minnie Moore
Edward Johnston
Acton
Ontario
Bannockburn Women's Institute
Minx
Margaret Brown
Dublin Institute
George Robertson
Rue Black
G. Somerville
Anderson
Somerville
Emily Young
Hill
Limehouse
Completon
Elvi Pearen
Halton
J. M. Denyes
Acton and area timetable and business notices
Transportation times and stop notes for Acton and area including Canadian National Railways daily schedules and flagstop references. Local professional listings show dentists veterinarians real estate firms funeral services and farm realty ads with office hours and contact numbers amid a collage of municipal notices and business directory entries.
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Barrie
Orillia
Che Acton
Gully
Mill St E. Acton
Audit Bureau of Circulatons
CWNA
Ontario-Quebec
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Dills Printing and Publishing Co
Dills
David R Dill
James Dills
John Black
Coles
Georgetown
Stanley Park
Erin
Charlene
Blue
Bronte
Recotaller
Oakville
Tn Harlington Iae
Don Valley
Milton
Wlephone
Minen
Rotary Club
W.M.S
Onakenes
United Church OF Canada
Adon
Friendly Church
E. A. Currey
Bower Avenue
Wils O. A Lampard
A.T.C.I
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Robert BH. Armstrong
Teue
Speens
Chicago
St Louis
Halton Press Association
Park
Fairy Lake
Canada Grove
Fairview Cemetery
Gunnee Moore
Sons of Scotland
Collingwood
Clark's Glove Works
Acton Battery
Ryder
Pic-Nic
Rockwood
G.tr
Mil St
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
W. G. C. Kenney
Symon Block
Min
St. E. Acton
Church
D. A. Garrett
Willow and
River Sta
Entrance
River Street
John Scott
Woolwich St
Guelph
Segal
C. F. Leatherland
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins and Hardy
Victoria St
Gerald A. Candler
Bird
Gray Coach Lines
Westboun
Sun
Kichener
Canadian National Railways
Daly
Sur
Mon
Saturd Sun
Young
Pa Daly
Sat
OR. A. J. Buchanan Dental
Leishman Block
Millet
F. G. Oakes
B.V. Sc
Veterinarian
Knox Ave
Vo. D. Young
B.v.sc
C. L. Young
D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeons Office
Brookville, Ontario
Victor Rumley & Son Funeral Home Funeral Home
FOL. Wright
W.thur St
Actor
Bracken
A. Ashman
Campbellville
F’ Bean Limited
Real Estate and Insurance
Mill ST. Acton
RH Elliott
Phost
W Goldstraw
Miller
R. Holmes
Church Street
Wm. T. Mills
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