Local History

The latest Local History stories from Lindsay and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

McQuarrie Point at 25: A tribute to my grandparents

McQuarrie Point at 25: A tribute to my grandparents

By Ian McKechnie · October 08, 2018

Back To School: Post-Secondary pursuits, past and present

Back To School: Post-Secondary pursuits, past and present

By Ian McKechnie · September 02, 2018

Memories and motor trips: Get-away in a Model A

Memories and motor trips: Get-away in a Model A

By Ian McKechnie · August 05, 2018

'Friends and Neighbours': The inspiring story of Stanley Dayton

'Friends and Neighbours': The inspiring story of Stanley Dayton

By Ian McKechnie · July 11, 2018

Students of today, citizens of tomorrow: Graduation rites of passage

Students of today, citizens of tomorrow: Graduation rites of passage

By Ian McKechnie · June 04, 2018

The Crown In Kawartha Lakes: Lindsay’s Regal and Vice-Regal Heritage

The Crown In Kawartha Lakes: Lindsay’s Regal and Vice-Regal Heritage

By Ian McKechnie · May 15, 2018

What's in a name? Kawartha Lakes vs. Kawarthas

What's in a name? Kawartha Lakes vs. Kawarthas

By Ian McKechnie · May 10, 2018

'A whole chapter is nearly over:' How Lindsay lost its train service

'A whole chapter is nearly over:' How Lindsay lost its train service

By Ian McKechnie · April 04, 2018

Lindsay’s attractions: Then and now, let us 'count our blessings'

Lindsay’s attractions: Then and now, let us 'count our blessings'

By Ian McKechnie · March 03, 2018

Citizen's Relief Association raises money for Academy circa 1931

Citizen's Relief Association raises money for Academy circa 1931

By Ian McKechnie · February 04, 2018

The Academy at 125: A personal reflection

The Academy at 125: A personal reflection

By Ian McKechnie · February 04, 2018

New wine for old wineskins: The changing role of your local museum

New wine for old wineskins: The changing role of your local museum

By Ian McKechnie · January 01, 2018

A glimpse of Lindsay's prosperous past

A glimpse of Lindsay's prosperous past

By Ian McKechnie · December 07, 2017

'What can I give them, poor as I am?': Lindsay’s 1931 Citizens’ Relief Association

'What can I give them, poor as I am?': Lindsay’s 1931 Citizens’ Relief Association

By Ian McKechnie · December 06, 2017

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

By Ian McKechnie · November 28, 2017

They were called in from the glen: Remembering our Great War nursing sisters

They were called in from the glen: Remembering our Great War nursing sisters

By Ian McKechnie · November 09, 2017

Lindsay’s forgotten artist: Rediscovering W.A. Goodwin

Lindsay’s forgotten artist: Rediscovering W.A. Goodwin

By Ian McKechnie · September 21, 2017