L’Orignal works toward restoring church bell
“We’re delighted to finally take action! The parish has approved our plan. Together, the community will save the church bell
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Local History
Local History
A night with the Phantoms of Yore . . in Ontario’s oldest prison
The Phantoms of Yore are still haunting the L’Orignal Old Jail at night in preparation for their two Summer 2018
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The moose has arrived. L’Orignal is on the map!
L’Orignal is now on the (unofficial) Great Canadian Landmark Map joining Rankin Inlet’s Giant Inukshuk, Cowichan’s 205 hockey stick, Vegerville’s
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Three students to work on North Glengarry Heritage projects
The Township of North Glengarry has hired three Heritage Coordinators to work, over various periods this summer, on heritage projects
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Historian Michel Prévost says preservation of heritage churches too big a burden for parishes
Saving a steeple is good. Saving heritage in its entirety would be better. That was part of Michel Prévost’s message
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Phantoms of Yore haunt the L’Orignal Old Jail
Starting this spring, the L’Orignal Old Jail will be occasionally haunted by new nocturnal tenants: the Phantoms of Yore. If
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Dalkeith Historical Society hosting Photoville on June 16th
The Dalkeith Historical Society is gearing up for Photoville on June 16th – a new event that will showcase stories
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History in Review: A slow march through 125 years of archives
Review intern Umaia Perlin is spending a few days each week going through the newspaper’s extensive archives. The Review 125
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A short history of provincial politics in Glengarry-Prescott-Russell
Glengarry-Prescott-Russell is the most easterly provincial riding. Bordered by Quebec on two sides, the majority of its voters are francophone,
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Glengarry Pioneer Museum ramps up for June
Glengarry Pioneer Museum is ramping up for June with MacLeod exhibits and Clan Gathering, followed by a “Smith-In” Blacksmith weekend
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