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      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 then felt compelled to join the air force once he saw the severity of the war. He talks about his …

      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 core for five years. While training with them, he was issued uniforms and Ross Rifles from the First World War …

      In this interview, Wess McIntosh speaks about his extensive involvement with the Canadian forces, first with the naval reserves and then with the airforce. Wes joined the navy in 1933, but he also started learning to fly in 1934. From there, he received his private pilot’s license in 1934 and …

      The male half of a wedding party that was taken at the Oakville Club. Left to right: Stuart Smith, London ON; Bill Russell, Oakville; Terry Regan, groom, Oakville; George Hagey, deceased; Pete Moorhouse, White Rock BC; Bob Snowball, deceased.

      The old gas pumps that were once located at the B-A Service Station run by Mr. Shipley in the 1930s.

      Bob Hughes visiting Frank Harris' tombstone located in the Canadian Cemetery in Nolton, Netherlands. Frank Harris died in Holland in the closing days of the war with the 48th Highlanders.

      The varsity rugby team at Appleby College, 1947. William (Bill) Banting is seated, front row, far left. Credit; Appleby College Archives

      Aerial view of Toronto Township.

      Winifred Bray née Brooman with all her grandchildren. In back row from left to right are: Liz McGuire, Cindy Ribble, Win holding baby Lisa Rollinson, Jamie McGuire and Stephanie McGuire. In front row from left to right are: Jon McGuire, Kathy McGuire, Dennis Rollinson, Allen Ribble and Diane Rollinson.

 Oakville Beaver, September 3, 1982, p. 3     Images showing the Metro Marine buildings located in Bronte Harbor.

      This photo was taken in May 1906 before the family left England for Canada. In back row from left to right are Fred Robert Phillips (Louisa's brother) and Robert Brooman. In the front row from left to right are Winifred Mary Brooman, Louisa Brooman née Phillips and Phyllis Ruth Brooman. …

      Phyl Brooman, age 16 sits at the entrance to the Devil's Cave in Oakville.

      This bridge was in place before Randall Street and Rebecca Street were linked up with the new road bridge over Sixteen Mile Creek. It used to carry electric trolleys from Hamilton until their cessation in 1926. Until 1960 it was used as a pedestrian footbridge.

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      Mr. Guild's daughter welcoming a customer to the store.

      John Barry French and his wife pose for a picture for the newspaper

      Image of Sandy Beach, now called Bronte Beach. From here, the left side, you can see the east and west piers, and the fishing shanties.

      Two paddlers heading north on the 16 Mile Creek back to the Burloak Canoe Club. One of the first things when I moved to the area is that 16 Mile Creek is so named as it is 16 miles from Burlington Bay/Hamilton Harbour.

      Walking down the Harbour, I noticed a man watching the boats come and go, in and out of the Marina. He sat there like no one and nothing could disturb him. I was fascinated by this lone man next to the lone lighthouse. I couldn't help but notice how similar …

      GLEN G TUGBOAT FOR SALE 65' long powered by GM diesel, working washroom, shower, vanity, almost complete. Currently mored below Oakville bridge in Oakville harbour. Priced to sell, $39,000. Will consider trades.