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Drummond Islanders (Part 3:The Beausoleil's)

Art Duval

Sep 25, 20195 min read

Drummond Islanders (Part 3:The Beausoleil's)

So, with this entry I return to blogging. I recently spent time on Beausoleil Island at a men's retreat and it made me think of Louis...

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Art Duval

May 29, 20197 min read

The Men of Penetang (Chapter 2)

These conditions would not be easy but would be oh so brief. Within a year they would be recruited and trained and be on the front lines

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Art Duval

May 23, 20194 min read

The Drummond Islanders (part 2)

This is a brief overview of some things that I have researched about the Drummond Islanders. I hope you enjoy

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Art Duval

May 16, 20193 min read

Mysteries of Huronia

Mysteries of Huronia Molson Site Artifacts Years ago I was to be a chaperone on a school trip to the Simcoe County District School board...

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Art Duval

May 8, 20194 min read

The Men From Penetang

Men from Penetanguishene that fought in the first world war.

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Art Duval

May 1, 20196 min read

The Drummond Islanders

It's maple syrup season, and that was the time the Laramie's and the Lepine's were preparing to make an epic voyage in a small batteaux....

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Art Duval

Apr 23, 20194 min read

When you forgot what you bought

Penetanguishene was purchased, fumbled, then purchased again. This is a little bit of that story.

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I have been researching the history of my area, Penetang, Lafontaine and Georgian Bay and find my self with too much on my mind. So I am blogging to free up some space and share the rich history of the area.

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