Any compilation of short stories is going to be a mixed-bag, because of mixed authors and genres, but I enjoyed this one, though only a handful fell into the realm of historical fiction. ottawahistoryhub.com/capital-myst...
Sparks Street is one of the oldest streets in Ottawa, and was the home to Nicholas Sparks before Ottawa, and even before Bytown. Give a listen to the story of the namesake here in Chapter 21: ottawahistoryhub.com/chapter-2
I had a stroll around the Canadian War Museum this past weekend. Wasn't really my cup of tea, and I think $23 per head was a little expensive. ottawahistoryhub.com/war-museum
Bradish Billings is the topic of this week’s episode. You know the name, you know the bridge, come learn about the person and his time! ottawahistoryhub.com/chapter-2
Police and fire services did not begin as essential public services in Bytown but gradually emerged as the town grew. This week in “Keeping Bytown Safe”, we look at how that happened over the early years of the settlement. ottawahistoryhub.com/chapter-2
Nicholas Sparks was an Irish immigrant who became one of Bytown’s leading citizens. Leveraging connections with the Wrights, Sparks was the richest man in Bytown throughout the early life of the settlement.
There are a lot of good small museums in the Ottawa area. Osgoode is a great example! ottawahistoryhub.com/osgoode-town...
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Ottawa History Hub Podcast
In early Bytown, public safety emerged long before formal civic institutions. This is the story of how police and fire services were gradually brought into play as the city grew.
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Bradish Billings was a moderately success farmer on the Rideau before the canal, and became a rural magnate with its construction. This is his story!
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Discover Osgoode Township's rich rural history and heritage through the Ottawa History Hub, including museum exhibits on farming, local heroes, and community life.
