Family-run businesses are the heart and soul of local communities, and Collingwood is no exception. This is the story of one such business that despite changing times, changing business models and changing names, became an enduring part of daily life in Collingwood. Listen to the story of how Keith’s Dairy became a beloved institution, deeply woven into the very fabric of Collingwood’s history in the 20th century.

Following the story we thank listener Helen Taylor who suggested this episode and provided most of the research. Do you have a story you would like us to tell? We would love to hear from you. Send us an email, [email protected], give us a call 705-445-4811, or leave a comment on our podcast page or on our Facebook page and let us know your story idea! Episode Picture:

Keith’s Dairy Collingwood Milk Bottle [Collingwood Museum Collection 990.9.9]

Research:

Keith’s Dairy Make Addition to Plant. Enterprise Bulletin. June 3, 1937. Cowley, Christine E. “Butchers, Bakers and Building the Lakers: Voices of Collingwood”, 2008. p.252-253. Taylor, Helen. Reflections of a Dairyman’s Daughter. Presentation to the Collingwood and District Historical Society. Nov. 3, 2003.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Spot_%28soft_drink%29Keith, John. Keith’s Dairy A Collingwood Family Business 1917 to 1954. Presentation to the Collingwood and District Historical Society. Nov. 3, 2003.

Coukell, Gordon and Elaine Williamson. The Cheese Factories, Creameries, and Dairies of Clearview Township and Collingwood. 2015.

Links:

“The Kiltie Band” Season 2, Episode 8https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Kiltie-Band-e21c3f4“The Bombers that Built Houses” Season 1 Episode 14

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Bombers-that-Built-Houses-e1b05bt

“The Brightest Spot in Town!” Season 2 Episode 5

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Brightest-Spot-in-Town-e1sk15g“Tornaveen” Season 3 Episode 5

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/Tornaveen-e2e0luo“The Smart Brothers” Season 3 Episode 10https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Smart-Brothers-e2k90u2