HISTORY MOMENTS II, launched in August 2010 at the Regent Theatre in Picton, is a series of short vignettes on local history themes showcase the rich heritage of Prince Edward County.
HISTORY MOMENTS is a series of short, video vignettes on local history themes - "popular history" that tells old stories to new audiences. Launched in September 2009 at the Regent Theatre in Picton, the series is now under development in several other Ontario communities.
In March 1959, a team of farm boys, seasoned hockey veterans and promising rookies represented Canada at the World Hockey Championships in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The Belleville McFarlands lost only one game on their way to capturing the world title.
The book, A Century of Co-operation by Ian MacPherson traces the origins of the co-operative and credit union movement in Canada.
Today, co-operatives and credit unions are a fixture of many Canadian communities. But they were forged from hard times over a century ago when farmers, fishermen and rural residents sought to take greater control of their lives and communities by creating their own businesses to process and market their products and services. It was - and remains - a practical, economic alternative that fostered community engagement, local ownership and sustainable business practices.
History Lives Here Journal
Launch of the 2010 History Moments Series
August 9th, 2010.
In his introduction, Peter Lockyer discussed the importance of preserving local history and supporting community heritage...
Peter Lockyer
Peter is an experienced broadcast journalist, independent television producer and communications consultant with extensive national and international experience.