Members and friends of the Elgin Regiment joined in for the traditional toasts during the annual New Year's Levee at the St. Thomas Armoury. It's one of several levees held January 1st across Elgin County.

When you think of food, do you think about where it came from? Not just the farmer who tended the crop or the field it grew in (although supporting local is a high priority) but what region of the world the dish has roots in?

WWI gunner Murray Benner was killed in France in September 1918 and he is commemorated on the Aylmer cenotaph where his name appears 7th on the left. Susan Gold’s years of transcription and research chronicles the story of her great uncle’s experiences as a member of the Canadian Field Artillery.  “7th Name Down on the Left” is a fascinating narrative of the lives of one Elgin County family from 1903 to 1918. She presented it at the November meeting of the Elgin Historical Society in conjunction with the Elgin County Museum. The care, curiosity and dedication which she has devoted to her research and the passion with which she presents it make for a spell-binding and invaluable opportunity to gain a unique perspective on the lives of Canada’s WWI soldiers.

They’ve been “working on the railroad” for many years. Now, four long-standing St. Thomas and area railway heritage organizations have announced a plan to pursue an amalgamation of their operations.
 

The Feast at the Forge is presented annually by the Sparta & District Historical Society. This year's event was a flashback to the foods, costumes and entertainment of 1900.