Stories From Another Day
This podcast journeys into the far corners of the Collingwood Museum to open up the books, dust off the shelves, dig through the documents and look into the past of our community to find those people, events and stories that made this town into the jewel it is today.
Episodes
On April 4, 1915, a fire sparked by faulty wiring tore through the Bryan Manufacturing Company’s factory located on Huron Street. The fire consumed the building, but fortunately, no lives were lost.
The bigger blaze came afterwards, in the days and weeks of public debate between the company’s owners and the town over what would rise from the ashes. Much of that drama played out in the opinion pages of local newspapers.
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The season begins with a special collaboration with our friends at the Craigleith Heritage Depot, highlighting one of the many stories that connect the histories of Collingwood and the Blue Mountains. Join host Ken Maher and guest co-host, Josh Skelton as they dive into the history of early skiing in the region and trace the rise of Blue Mountain Resort.
Following the Story we invite listeners to join us at each of our museums for s...
This summer, we’re setting sail beyond Collingwood! Join us as we follow the incredible adventures of ships built right here in Collingwood - travelling oceans, crossing decades, and surviving wars, disasters, and even a few identity changes! In this, our last summer episode, we uncover the unexpected careers of Hull 71, Charles Dick, and Hull 86, Gate Lifter No. 1. and see how form follows function as their unusual jobs influenced...
This summer, we’re setting sail beyond Collingwood! Join us as we follow the incredible adventures of ships built right here in Collingwood - travelling oceans, crossing decades, and surviving wars, disasters, and even a few identity changes! In this episode we are tracing the journeys of ships like Hull 25, Hiram Robinson and Hull 81, J.H. Carter as they head off on very different paths across Ontario and Quebec.
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This summer, we’re setting sail beyond Collingwood! Join us as we follow the incredible adventures of ships built right here in Collingwood - travelling oceans, crossing decades, and surviving wars, disasters, and even a few identity changes!
In this episode we meet the stubby stars of Toronto’s waterfront, Hulls 198 and 199, Harvey H. Simpson and Gladys M. Simpson, who were literally cut down to size by regulation changes in th...
This summer, we’re setting sail beyond Collingwood! Join us as we follow the incredible adventures of ships built right here in Collingwood - travelling oceans, crossing decades, and surviving wars, disasters, and even a few identity changes!
Meet Hull 31, Estevan, the first ship commissioned by the Federal Government for the Canadian Department of Marine and Fisheries in 1912. She took a 27,358 km trip around South America to r...
Some institutions become such an essential part of a community that people take their presence for granted, trusting they'll always be there in times of need. But what happens when the institution itself is in crisis? In this final episode of the season we look at the history of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, beginning with a day in 1942, when the hospital faced just such a moment, and the people of Collingwood ca...
She wasn’t the first ship built in Collingwood, but she was the first of her kind! In this episode we explore the remarkable story of Hull #1, Huronic, the first steel vessel constructed at the Collingwood Shipyards, and the first in a prestigious trio of steamships known as the Three Sisters. For nearly 50 years the Huronic sailed the Great Lakes but in the end, it was her connection to her sister ships that would draw the Huronic...
Family-run businesses are the heart and soul of local communities, and Collingwood is no exception. This is the story of one such business that despite changing times, changing business models and changing names, became an enduring part of daily life in Collingwood. Listen to the story of how Keith’s Dairy became a beloved institution, deeply woven into the very fabric of Collingwood’s history in the 20th century.
Good things often come in small packages, and Nurse Ethel May Dawson was a living testament to that. In this month’s podcast episode of Stories from Another Day, we honour the incredible legacy of a woman whose compassion and kindness shaped our community for decades. Though small in stature, Nurse Dawson’s impact was immeasurable. She dedicated her life to caring for the youngest and most vulnerable and her unwavering devotion con...
In this month’s episode an intriguing old poster in the Museum’s collection leads us into the history of horse racing in Collingwood. Get ready for a wild ride as we discuss this popular pastime, some of its key figures (man and beast) and how it was an important part of many community celebrations for over a century.
Following the story we invite our listeners to join us at the museum for Family Day Fun on February 17 and to hel...
Hockey season is in full swing, and we are celebrating our country’s beloved winter sport in this month’s episode featuring local hockey legend Eddie Bush. Learn about how his “never take defeat lying down” attitude led Eddie Bush to an extraordinary career and a lasting impact on our town.
After the story we give similar recognition to the late sports writer Scotty Carmichael who’s name now also fittingly resides on the Collingwoo...
Our story begins with car chases, gunfire and holiday parade mayhem on the festive downtown streets of Collingwood. It is a Christmas story unlike any other. Tune in to hear the outcome of this memorable Christmas Story and it’s lasting gift to our town.
Following the story we invite the listeners to check out a couple of our offerings for Christmas gifts. Come down to the museum or give us a call (705) 445-4811 (ext. 7221) to ord...
Just in time for Remembrance Day, we tell the story of a Collingwood veteran, Captain Alan Telfer, whose time in the service during World War 1 took him to fascinating locations on multiple continents and embroiled him in the very stuff of later Hollywood movies. From England and France to India and Palestine, from trench warfare to espionage and Lawrence of Arabia ... see how this Collingwood native left his mark on the world.
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This episode is a harrowing tale of life and death in the single worst disaster to happen on Georgian Bay. The sinking of the steamship Asia in 1882 marked a tragic but important turning point in Great Lakes travel and public demand for greater safety. Learn Collingwood’s important role in this story, both before and after this terrible accident. After the story our listeners are invited to join us at the museum for two separate e...
September marks the 95th anniversary of Collingwood’s concrete grain terminal, one of our town’s most recognizable landmarks from both land and water. But did you know that for over 160 years not one but three different grain elevators have graced our town’s harbour. In this first episode of our fourth season we recount the enduring tale of our grain terminals’ history beginning in 1855 and continuing to this day.
Swimming is not usually connected to winter sports, but for one man they were a perfect pairing. In today’s bonus summer episode we look at the story of John Scott and his record breaking swim across Georgian Bay, and how it was connected to a very special winter games hosted here in Collingwood.
Where is your favourite local spot to hang out in (or by) the water on those long, hot summer days? We would love to hear your swimming...
How do you remember a father you didn’t know? In today’s bonus summer episode we look at the story behind an important local memorial overlooking the harbour. See how one man’s attempt to give honour to his father, would only be fulfilled by similarly honouring more than fifty other families at the same time.
What is the one local monument or memorial that moves you most? Is it connected to your family or your own personal sto...
Join us as we tell the story of one local family who grew a business from a small market-farm and a dream, to (at the time) Ontario’s largest fruit and vegetable farming operation. A family run company that also helped to grow their community. A pillar of the community that touched the lives of nearly every other Collingwood family over the eighty years of the Smart Brothers business.
A beautiful summer day on the lake turns into a troubling mystery with a tragic ending. In this episode we tell the story of the day Collingwood was rocked by the sudden loss of eight young men and women, and the response of the community to a shared grief.
Following the story we invite the listeners to join us in all the activities we have planned for May is Museum month. From Our Climate Quest, to Blue Mountain Pottery and Staf...
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