Some institutions become such an essential part of a community that people take their presence for granted, trusting they'll always be there in times of need. But what happens when the institution itself is in crisis? In this final episode of the season we look at the history of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, beginning with a day in 1942, when the hospital faced just such a moment, and the people of Collingwood came together in a remarkable way, showing the strength and spirit of our community.

Following the story we invite our listeners to join us over the summer months for our one-of-a-kind children’s programming in July and August ... spaces fill up quickly so plan accordingly. We also invite you to check out our latest travelling exhibit from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 “A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada.” There is a reminder to keep an eye out (or an ear open) for our Summer Short Stories to tide you over until Season 5 begins in September. And finally a word of thanks to all who continue to make this podcast a reality (not the least of which is you the listeners!) As always, we would love to hear from you. Comments, questions, suggestions for story ideas? Let us know by dropping us a line [email protected] or leaving us a message 705-445-4811. See you all in September!

Episode Picture:

Undated postcard of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital and Nurses Home [Collingwood Museum Collection2105.6.2]

Research:

Evening Telegram June 24, 1942

Enterprise Bulletin, June 25, 1942

https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/then-and-now/then-and-now-collingwoods-hospital-retains-marine-tribute-for-over-135-years-8528877

Enterprise Bulletin, July 31, 1953

CGMH Annual Report, 1963

https://yourfuturehospital.com/about/about-page.php?id=1https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/health-minister-visits-collingwood-hospital-for-funding-announcement-9947056https://cgmh.on.ca/news-article/tomorrow-is-built-today-cgmh-and-cgmh-foundation-launch-bold-vision-for-the-future-

Links:

“The Country Doctor Who Organized a Town” Season 3, Episode 6https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Country-Doctor-Who-Organized-a-Town-e2f4shm“Miss Dawson’s Babies” Season 4, Episode 7https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/Miss-Dawsons-Babies-e2vh39n

She wasn’t the first ship built in Collingwood, but she was the first of her kind! In this episode we explore the remarkable story of Hull #1, Huronic, the first steel vessel constructed at the Collingwood Shipyards, and the first in a prestigious trio of steamships known as the Three Sisters. For nearly 50 years the Huronic sailed the Great Lakes but in the end, it was her connection to her sister ships that would draw the Huronic into the shadow of their misfortunes and seal her fate.

Following the story we invite you, our listeners to join us in celebrating May is Museum Month. A full schedule of events, exhibitions, and activities is on our website. www.collingwood.ca/museum And while on our website we also invite you give us your feedback as we begin crafting a new Master Plan to guide our programs, exhibits, and initiatives over the next five years. We want your voiceto be part of it.Episode Picture:

Undated photograph of the Huronic at the St. Marys Locks, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. [Collingwood Museum Collection998.22.2]

Research:

The Northern Advance September 19, 1901 p5 c4.

https://images.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca/36900/data

Landon, Fred. The Old Huronic, 1968, Collingwood Public Library Historical Files

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huronic_(steamship)

https://www.greatlakesvesselhistory.com/histories-by-name/h/huronic

https://mooremuseum.ca/marine-memories-hamonic/

https://thesarniajournal.ca/sad-death-hamonic/

https://museumsjaon.ca/tragedy-at-pier-9-the-ss-noronic-fire/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Noronic

https://worldhistoryproject.org/1949/9/17/ss-noronic-fire/

Links:

“Black Sunday” Season 1, Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GVQBk9e2hO4AajLsqIUBj?si=sfIdcf9TQFeO9RLRfy59Kg

“Lighting a Fire” Season 1, Episode 9 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6s65seNpd8HJFnaZtnYzc7?si=i4DHWty6QXi0KBVcpF0eOA

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

Good things often come in small packages, and Nurse Ethel May Dawson was a living testament to that. In this month’s podcast episode of Stories from Another Day, we honour the incredible legacy of a woman whose compassion and kindness shaped our community for decades. Though small in stature, Nurse Dawson’s impact was immeasurable. She dedicated her life to caring for the youngest and most vulnerable and her unwavering devotion continues to inspire us all.

After the story, we invite our listeners to join the Town of Collingwood in celebrating International Women’s Day with a flag-raising ceremony on March 6, followed by a panel discussion featuring several local women, each making their own meaningful contributions to our community. Additionally, be sure to visit the museum between March 17 and April 25 to experience the Canadian Language Museum’s traveling exhibit, Sign Languages of Canada.

Episode Picture:

All Saints’ Anglican Church clinic for mothers and children, 1931 [Collingwood Museum Collection X969.431.1]

Research:

https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/remember-this/collingwoods-florence-nightingale-spent-48-years-delivering-babies-and-caring-for-the-sick-2357662

Griffen, Isabel. “Commemorative service for Nurse”. Enterprise Bulletin. October 18, 2002.

Cowley, Christine E. “Butchers, Bakers and Building the Lakers: Voices of Collingwood”, 2008. Pg. 122.

Miles, Anita. The Chicago of the North: Anecdotes from Collingwood’s past. Town of Collingwood, 2004. pgs. 73-75.

Ethel Dawson Story told at Nurses Alumnae. Enterprise Bulletin Dec 13, 1972

Isabel Griffin typewritten essay, library research file

Links:

“The Country Doctor who Organized a Town” Season 3, Episode 6 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Country-Doctor-Who-Organized-a-Town-e2f4shm

In this month’s episode an intriguing old poster in the Museum’s collection leads us into the history of horse racing in Collingwood. Get ready for a wild ride as we discuss this popular pastime, some of its key figures (man and beast) and how it was an important part of many community celebrations for over a century.

Following the story we invite our listeners to join us at the museum for Family Day Fun on February 17 and to help us celebrate Heritage Week from February 17-23. We also ask for your help to finish the story! We are hoping that one or more of our listeners (or someone you know) might help us get across the finish line by assisting us in finding some key details about the final races run in Collingwood, and when the old race track was finally removed.

Episode Picture:

Horses racing on the Collingwood race track in front of the Grand Stand, 1907. [Collingwood Museum Collection X974.774.1]

Miles, Anita. “The Chicago of the North” Collingwood. 2004 p83.

Collingwood a Century in Confederation. N.p. n.p., p.26

The Story of Collingwood: 1858-1958,The Enterprise-Bulletin Presses Ltd., 1958. p. 43-44.

https://collingwoodsportshalloffame.ca/?p=22

https://collingwoodsportshalloffame.ca/?p=111

“Lighting a Fire” Season 1, Episode 9 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/Lighting-a-Fire-e17k586

Hockey season is in full swing, and we are celebrating our country’s beloved winter sport in this month’s episode featuring local hockey legend Eddie Bush. Learn about how his “never take defeat lying down” attitude led Eddie Bush to an extraordinary career and a lasting impact on our town.

After the story we give similar recognition to the late sports writer Scotty Carmichael who’s name now also fittingly resides on the Collingwood Sports Hall of Fame, and who served as the main source of information for this episode. We have a number of free copies of his book “Sports Personalities of Collingwood” that we would love to give out to our listeners. Just talk to our staff to get your copy while supplies last. And finally we ask for your suggestions for other worthwhile Collingwood athletes who’s stories deserve to be told. Let us know!

Eddie Bush Detroit Red Wings Hockey Card [courtesy of Trading Card Database]

https://collingwoodsportshalloffame.ca/Eddie_Bush.html

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8529189/edward-webster-bush

Carmichael, Scotty. Community Mourns Death of

https://icehockey.fandom.com/wiki/Eddie_Bush

https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/relatives-of-collingwoods-eddie-bush-gather-for-first-ever-family-reunion-1499265

“Blame Mickey” Season 1, Episode 16 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/Blame-Mickey-e1djm2n

Our story begins with car chases, gunfire and holiday parade mayhem on the festive downtown streets of Collingwood. It is a Christmas story unlike any other. Tune in to hear the outcome of this memorable Christmas Story and it’s lasting gift to our town.

Following the story we invite the listeners to check out a couple of our offerings for Christmas gifts. Come down to the museum or give us a call (705) 445-4811 (ext. 7221) to order digital reproductions of our historic photographs. The staff would love to help you find just the right one. Or come and see us at the Downtown Christmas Markets on December 13 and 20 and check out our newest branded t-shirts, sure to

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a very Blessed New Year from all of us at the Collingwood Museum.

Santa’s Sleigh [Photo by Irene Pradyszczuk, used with permission]

Research:

Enterprise Bulletin, January 27, 1996 p.1,2

Enterprise Bulletin, February 10, 1996 p.1,3

Enterprise Bulletin, February 14, 1996 p.1,2,3,4

Enterprise Bulletin, February 17, 1996 p.1,2,3,6,7

Enterprise Bulletin, February 21, 1996

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Kiss_Goodnight

Links:

“A Winter Olympics Swimming Record” Season 3, Bonus

Just in time for Remembrance Day, we tell the story of a Collingwood veteran, Captain Alan Telfer, whose time in the service during World War 1 took him to fascinating locations on multiple continents and embroiled him in the very stuff of later Hollywood movies. From England and France to India and Palestine, from trench warfare to espionage and Lawrence of Arabia ... see how this Collingwood native left his mark on the world.

Following the story we invite our listeners to join us at the Collingwood museum over the month of November to see three temporary exhibits all related to the legacies of Canada’s military history and the stories of local men and women who served their country. Each exhibit builds upon the others in a very profound and meaningful way. We also highlight a very special Collector’s Night in partnership with the Collingwood Legion, to be held on November 21 at the Legion’s Military Museum.

Episode Picture:

Alan Telfer in military uniform, undated. [Collingwood Museum Collection 986.10.1u]

Research:

A Life from the Stuff of Legends. Toronto Star April 23, 1983

https://www.biography.com/military-figures/te-lawrence

https://www.britannica.com/biography/T-E-Lawrence/Legacy

https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/who-was-lawrence-of-arabia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Tabsor

Links:

“The Telfer Brothers” Season 3, Episode 1

This episode is a harrowing tale of life and death in the single worst disaster to happen on Georgian Bay. The sinking of the steamship Asia in 1882 marked a tragic but important turning point in Great Lakes travel and public demand for greater safety. Learn Collingwood’s important role in this story, both before and after this terrible accident.

Steamship Asia, Unknown Location. [Collingwood Museum Collection 998.3.62]

Higgins, Robert. The Wreck of the Asia. Escart Press University of Waterloo. 1995.

“The Wabauno” Season 1, Episode 12

September marks the 95th anniversary of Collingwood’s concrete grain terminal, one of our town’s most recognizable landmarks from both land and water. But did you know that for over 160 years not one but three different grain elevators have graced our town’s harbour.  In this first episode of our fourth season we recount the enduring tale of our grain terminals’ history beginning in 1855 and continuing to this day.

Episode Picture:

Research:

Collingwood Terminals, Collingwood’s Second Big Link with the Lakes Enterprise Bulletin Nov. 26, 1970.

Old Landmark Elevator in Hands of Wreckers Enterprise Bulletin June 24 1937.

G.T.R Elevator Marks Fiftieth Anniversary Enterprise Bulletin May 19 1921.

Thom Robert. Growing Old Together. Canadian National Railway Magazine Feb. 12 1925.

Isabel Griffin. History of the Grain Elevators Enterprise Bulletin Aug 7 1996.

Built Heritage Assessment, Collingwood Grain Terminals, Town of Collingwood, ON, Archaeological Research Associates Ltd., December 2021.

Newspaper article “Looking Back Through The Years”

Newspaper article “Cement grain elevator first built in open water” by Isabel Griffin

Newspaper article “Steamer ‘Munising’ Brought First Cargo”

Links:

"Off the Rails" Season 2, Episode 10. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/Off-The-Rails-e24u5c6