In Halton’s rural farmland, many families had weathered many seasons. Each harvest, for each farmhouse, canning wasn’t just a chore—it was survival. When the final season’s crops were harvested, everyone gathered, fresh fruits and vegetables, wide-mouthed jars, and time-tested recipes.… Read More »Preserving More Than Food
Palermo United Church, near Bronte Road and Dundas Street West in Oakville, Ontario, traces its roots back to 1812, when it was founded as a Methodist congregation. The earliest gatherings were held in the home of Lawrence Hager, a United… Read More »Palermo United Church
Visitors were able to step back in time at the Glenorchy Community Festival in the Trafalgar Township Historical Society Pavilion! The successful festival was held at Fowley Park on Post Road, north of Dundas in North Oakville, 12noon to 5pm.… Read More »Glenorchy Festival 2025
It is particularly poignant today in light of the events of this year, to remind ourselves of the values we consider important to us as Canadians. Whether we are recent Canadians or are early Canadian settlers, we are all Canadians.… Read More »Canada Day 2025
At the June 3, 2025 Board meeting, Halton District School Board Trustees selected Harvest Oak Public School as the name for the new Oakville elementary school, located at 1235 Wheat Boom Drive in Oakville. The name Harvest Oak reflects Oakville’s… Read More »New Oakville School Recognizes Agricultural History