Category Archives: HISTORICAL

HAPPY DOMINION DAY!!

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70 YEARS ON

I was out shooting birds this morning around the Ottawa airport and  unexpectedly got caught up in the official D-Day ceremonies. D-DAY FLYPAST, OTTAWA AIRPORT A DC-3 Dakota, “Canucks Unlimited” from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton, accompanied by … Continue reading

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CAPTAIN MARTIN McCLELLAN, 1771-27 May, 1813

  ST. MARK’S CHURCH, NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE  St. Mark’s is probably the most historic church in the Province of Ontario. The interior is festooned with memorabilia of  the early history of the Province. It was used by the British/Canadian forces as a … Continue reading

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CAMP X, WHITBY, ONTARIO

Great news from the federal government! Camp X, the famous WWII spy school that was the college of knowledge for notables such as Ian Fleming, creator of the greatest franchise in movie history and Wild Bill Donovan, creator of the … Continue reading

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WILLIAM WINTEMUTE, WAR OF 1812 VETERAN

Saturday, April 26 was the official unveiling of the War of 1812 Graveside Marker for my great-great-great grandfather,  trooper William Wintemute, who along with his fellow Niagara Light Dragoons participated in the victory of the Battle of Queenston Heights, October 13, … Continue reading

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HERE AND THERE

HERE AND THERE My new photobook, HERE AND THERE, is available for preview at my publisher’s website.

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WAPAHASHA

A Loyalist on the Upper Mississippi!!?? Who knew!! Wabasha’s other “Grumpy Old Man”!!! WAPASHA Dakota Chief Wapahasha stands guard on the shores of the Mighty Mississip.

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PEARL HARBOUR

GUN TURRET, USS ARIZONA Today is the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbour.

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NELSON MANDELA, RIP

NELSON MANDELA STATUE, SOUTH EMBANKMENT, LONDON, ENGLAND (Nelson & Mom ( who was cool long before country! ) circa 1977)

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THE RIDEAU WATERWAY

My new photobook, THE RIDEAU WATERWAY, A Region for all Seasons, is available for preview at my publisher’s website.

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