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Before red meant stop and green meant go, there was heated debate, public votes and even pedestrian protests over whether Sault Ste. Marie needed traffic signals at all

Thousands of residents owe their emergency response skills to one man—George Featherstone, founder of St. John Nursing Division No. 118

From the archives of the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library: Every autumn, Mockingbird Hill Farm transforms into a wonderful fall paradise

In the summer of 1928, reports of a mysterious sea creature off Pine Island captivated readers across Ontario. But what was believed to be a freshwater whale turned out to be something far more familiar

During both world wars, while soldiers fought overseas, a different kind of battle was being waged at home—on Canada’s farms. With labour shortages threatening food production, thousands of young women stepped up as 'Farmerettes' to keep agriculture alive

It may have had an unfortunate name, but toilet soap was once the secret weapon of Hollywood’s leading ladies and local ladies in the know

'Public business cannot be conducted by men and women—they must all be members.' With this belief, Mrs. Mary Morgan helped redefine what leadership looked like in Algoma's schools.

During both World Wars, Canadians on the home front picked up their needles and yarn—not just as a hobby, but as an act of patriotism. Hand-knit socks became one of the most essential comforts sent overseas to soldiers

In 1988, a young girl from Bruce Mines captured national attention when she became the face of a popular household brand — Fleecy Fabric Softener

Known affectionately as the ‘Brave Little Lady of the Light,’ Esther Harvey took over her husband’s duties at Thessalon Point Lighthouse in 1915 and became a maritime legend on Lake Huron