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- Geoffrey SmithIn this interview, Geoffrey Smith talks about his experiences working in the navy and operating sonar equipment as an Anti-Submarine Detection and Investigation Officer. He describes how he ended up in this specialized division formed by Britain after World War I in order to more effectively hunt submarines. Geoffrey goes …In this interview, Geoffrey Smith talks about his experiences working in the navy and operating sonar equipment as an Anti-Submarine Detection and Investigation Officer. He describes how he ended up …Oakville Public Library
- Alan John CutmoreIn this interview, Alan John Cutmore talks about his experiences in the Canadian navy. In 1938, Alan and his family moved to Oakville from Toronto. He was seventeen. He and his brother went into the service in 1942. In June of that year he went to Halifax for training in …In this interview, Alan John Cutmore talks about his experiences in the Canadian navy. In 1938, Alan and his family moved to Oakville from Toronto. He was seventeen. He and …Oakville Public Library
- Bernard W. RichIn this interview, Bernard Rich speaks about his experiences as a pilot during the Second World War. Bernard explains that he joined the airforce when he was 19 years old because he couldn’t find work in Quebec City with him being so close to the draft age. After working as …In this interview, Bernard Rich speaks about his experiences as a pilot during the Second World War. Bernard explains that he joined the airforce when he was 19 years old …Oakville Public Library
- Bill ShieldsIn this interview, Bill Shields talks about signing up with the Royal Canadian Navy and being torpedoed while serving in March 1945. Bill went to Hamilton to join the navy and trained there for six weeks before being sent to Nova Scotia and then overseas to Scotland. In Scotland, he …In this interview, Bill Shields talks about signing up with the Royal Canadian Navy and being torpedoed while serving in March 1945. Bill went to Hamilton to join the navy …Oakville Public Library
- David SenstIn this interview, David Senst speaks about his involvement prior to and in World War II. David joined the army back in 1937 and was actually in Norway for some time when Russia was threatening Finland. He was present at the defence of Calais, while 250,000 British troops were trying …In this interview, David Senst speaks about his involvement prior to and in World War II. David joined the army back in 1937 and was actually in Norway for some …Oakville Public Library
- Donald LeaverIn this interview, Donald Leaver tells about his experience as an officer during World War II. Donald joined the militia in 1940 with the Lorne Scots and trained in Niagara. Wanting to get into the war and see some action, he took his tests to become an officer in Toronto …In this interview, Donald Leaver tells about his experience as an officer during World War II. Donald joined the militia in 1940 with the Lorne Scots and trained in Niagara. …Oakville Public Library
- Frank WaywellIn this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but then felt compelled to join the air force once he saw the severity of the war. He talks about his …In this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but …Oakville Public Library
- Harry BarrettIn this interview, Harry Barrett, former mayor of Oakville, talks about his experiences prior to and in the Second World War. Harry speaks about joining and training with the cadet core for five years. While training with them, he was issued uniforms and Ross Rifles from the First World War …In this interview, Harry Barrett, former mayor of Oakville, talks about his experiences prior to and in the Second World War. Harry speaks about joining and training with the cadet …Oakville Public Library
- Hugh O'DonnellIn this interview, Hugh O’Donnell talks about his experiences as a paratrooper in World War II. Hugh was born in Glasgow in 1922 and transferred into the paratroopers after Churchill stated that anyone who wished to join them would be released from other duties. Among his memories, he speaks about …In this interview, Hugh O’Donnell talks about his experiences as a paratrooper in World War II. Hugh was born in Glasgow in 1922 and transferred into the paratroopers after Churchill …Oakville Public Library
- Ivan MavrinacIn this interview, Ivan Mavrinac talks about working as a Non-Commission Officer of Records at Petawawa, Ontario in World War II. Born in Croatia in 1920, Ivan and his family moved to Canada in 1929. He graduated in 1939 from a three year commercial course and was invited to join …In this interview, Ivan Mavrinac talks about working as a Non-Commission Officer of Records at Petawawa, Ontario in World War II. Born in Croatia in 1920, Ivan and his family …Oakville Public Library
- Stanley McIsaacVideo Interview taped in Chalk River Ontario. Stan describes what life was like growing up in Bissett Creek Ontario and shares information about his family.Video Interview taped in Chalk River Ontario. Stan describes what life was like growing up in Bissett Creek Ontario and shares information about his family.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Joy SmithIn this interview, Joy Smith discusses being a trainer during World War II as a Non-Commission Officer. Joy explains that she originally became involved in the war effort because her father was a major in the First World War and a colonel of the Queen’s Own Rangers in the Second …In this interview, Joy Smith discusses being a trainer during World War II as a Non-Commission Officer. Joy explains that she originally became involved in the war effort because her …Oakville Public Library
- Ancestors in the Attic - Cenotaph - Part I - Episode 3030This episode of Ancestors in the Attic focuses on Karl Tombak, a student of Oakville Trafalgar High School in 2008. Karl investigates the death of Major Robert Gordon Slater of the Royal Highland Regiment of Canada, one of the names on his high school cenotaph, with the assistance of this …This episode of Ancestors in the Attic focuses on Karl Tombak, a student of Oakville Trafalgar High School in 2008. Karl investigates the death of Major Robert Gordon Slater of …Oakville Public Library
- Ancestors in the Attic - Cenotaph - Part 2 - Episode 3031This episode of Ancestors in the Attic focuses on Ian Egglestone, a student of Oakville Trafalgar High School in 2008. Ian investigates the death of Pilot Officer Peter Barnicke of the Royal Canadian Air Force, one of the names on his high school cenotaph, with the assistance of this television …This episode of Ancestors in the Attic focuses on Ian Egglestone, a student of Oakville Trafalgar High School in 2008. Ian investigates the death of Pilot Officer Peter Barnicke of …Oakville Public Library
- Ernie BoudreauErnie Boudreau discusses life in Mackey as he remembers it as a child and later as an adult. He discusses life on the farm, his family and neighbours, as well as his time in the military.Ernie Boudreau discusses life in Mackey as he remembers it as a child and later as an adult. He discusses life on the farm, his family and neighbours, as well …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- November 11: Remembrance Day 2020 in BobcaygeonA live broadcast of Bobcaygeon's Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Bobcaygeon Legion.A live broadcast of Bobcaygeon's Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Bobcaygeon Legion.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- November 11: Remembrance Day 2020 in LindsayThe Lindsay Remembrance Day ceremony was attended by a reduced crowd due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Lindsay Remembrance Day ceremony was attended by a reduced crowd due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Cathy Allen Ladieswear In-Store Spring Virtual Fashion ShowVideo available to view on request.Video available to view on request.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- Film sur la procession funéraire de Joseph BrunetFilm muet sur la procession funéraire de Joseph Brunet, le 10 juin 1948. On y voit: le curé Hudon, une foule nombreuses et un corbillard tiré par des chevaux.Film muet sur la procession funéraire de Joseph Brunet, le 10 juin 1948. On y voit: le curé Hudon, une foule nombreuses et un corbillard tiré par des chevaux.Bibliothèque Publique de Clarence-Rockland
- Edgar Leblanc InterviewAn interview with Edgar Leblanc about his childhood in Schreiber and what it was like to live back in those days.An interview with Edgar Leblanc about his childhood in Schreiber and what it was like to live back in those days.Schreiber Public Library