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      Photograph of the Statue of Laura Secord at the Valiants Memorial in Ottawa

      This building was originally a Loyal Orange Lodge (L.O.L.) and was constructed in 1855. It was one of the earliest structures in Bervie. In 1960 Bervie WI purchased the hall. The next year they moved the building across the road. After renovations and restorations, it has been enjoyed by members, …

      After a number of accidents, Boxall WI petitioned Southwold Township, Elgin County, and the Ontario Department of Highways for a Flashing light at the dangerous intersection at Iona Road and Talbot Line (Highway #3). In 1998, a flashing light was installed after the Province downloaded the care of Highway #3 …

      The King's Regiment, officially abbreviated as KINGS, was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the King's Division. It was formed on 1 September 1958 by the amalgamation of The King's Regiment (Liverpool) which had been raised in 1685 and The Manchester Regiment which traced its history to …

 Bartleman, The Hon. James K., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 14 Dec 2006, 164-169     The speaker's fifth Christmas luncheon. Highlighting the service, past and present, of Canada's military men and women as well as one of Toronto's most outstanding charity organizations. Imagining the Empire Club back during the Second World War having similar luncheons to honour soldiers coming back from the front. The war …

 Pirie, Dr. Madsen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 16 Nov 2006, 132-141     Taxes in Canada. Problems with the British tax system. Remarks on the past, present, and future. The past - privitization. The Thatcher era in Britain. How privitization in Britain affected things in Canada. The present - globalization. One of the largest forces in human history. How it is affecting almost …

 Tanenbaum, Joey, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 26 Oct 2006, 103-111     The history and story of the speaker's grandparents lives - how they came to Canada, how they built a business - all leading to the family's current philanthropic endeavours.

 Fell, Anthony S.; Rosenberg, David A.; Nagy, Miklos, CFA, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 5 Jan 2006, 231-250     Anthony S. Fell. Focus on two market segments: the outlook for commodity prices in general and secondly gold prices. Focus on the longer term - five years to a decade or more. Why a long view is essential in commodities. Some facts. A positive view based on several fundamentals - …

 Martin, The Rt. Hon. Paul, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 11 Jan 2006, 251-262     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. An election campaign that will come down to a very clear difference of values between the speaker and Stephen Harper. Accomplishments and achievements. Differences with Mr. Harper about the future of Canada - sharp and …

 Harris, Jim, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 12 Jan 2006, 263-277     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The Green Party, working to help share a sustainable future - working to defend Canada. On track in this election to elect our first Green MP and change Canadian politics forever. Potential to make that …

 Crispino, Len, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 18 Jan 2006, 278-288     A discussion of a recent report published by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce called "Fairness in Confederation." An outline of the dangers of the $23-billion fiscal gap between what Ontarians pay to the federal government and whay they receive back in services. Six recommendations to address the imbalance and restore …

 Watt, Jamie, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 27 Jan 2006, 289-305     A tendency to forget just how tough Canadian voters can be when they get mad. Some lessons learned from the recent campaign. The new coalition dubbed the "New Harper Conservatives." The verdict of the recent campaign and what it will mean to government in Canada Delivering on some key commitments …

 Kirby, The Hon. Michael J.L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 2 Feb 2006, 306-322     The hot political issue that is health care. The focus on shortening wait-times. The final report on the acute health-care system in Canada - "The Health of Canadians." The recommendation that goverments adopt a health-care guarantee. What that would mean for Canadians. The health-care guarantee as an idea whose time …

 Cullen, Pefter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 9 Feb 2006, 323-337     A topic that impacts every business. The new battlefield - shaped by the Internet and its increasingly vital role in all aspects of business and personal life. The bad news. Damage incurred by businesses and customers and its impact on the issue of trust. Some facts from a recent study. …

 Le Pan, Nicholas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 16 Feb 2006, 338-349     Function of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). Two topics to share: the state of the financial institutions and pension plans regulated by OSFI and the speaker's view of important factors for success in regulation going forward. The discussion followed under these headings: OSFI's Mandate; State of …

 Morgan, Gwyn, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 22 Feb 2006, 350-363     Some personal reminiscences and history of the speaker. Factors in the success in life's journey. Focussing on ethical values and more specifically the critical importance of high ethical values in the people chosen for leadership positions in our country. The importance of strong Canadian-headquartered enterprises and the importance of building …

 Lazaridis, Mike, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 2 Mar 2006, 364-377     The importance of education. Exceeding our own limitations. Factors of stress and competition. Learning the tools of accomplishment. Some history of Research in Motion. The importance of the university environment. Entering an intersting time of paradox - an era of great prosperity. The reality of what is happening around the …

 Flewelling, David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 16 Mar 2006, 392-404     Some anecdotal history of motoring. The neglect of our National Highway System by Canadian public-policy makers. Some facts and figures about our National Highway System. Ways in which our way of life is changing. The crisis of the state of our national highways. The need to act now to repair …

 Daniel, Patrick D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 23 Mar 2006, 405-415     Talking about energy - supply, demand, opportunities and challenges. Doing so in the context of the need for visionary leadership in Canada, as well as for bold action. When things are going well as the best time to plan. The lack of vision from political and business leaders and citizens …

 McGuinty, The Hon. Dalton, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 28 Mar 2006, 416-425     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Details of Ontario`s new budget. No new taxes or tax increases. Encouraging business investment. Additional investment in health care. Increase in funding for universities and colleges. Doubling student aid. Improving Ontario`s transportation infrastructure. Some health …