Nostalgia

My First Car: Remembering the 1956 Morris Oxford

Like many first cars, this 1956 Morris Oxford had its fair share of quirks—and then some!


Remembering Our First Christmas in Canada

In the winter of 1963, this Irish family celebrated their first Christmas in Toronto. The snow was like nothing they...


Rick Mercer: As Kids, My Brother and I Stole the Perfect Christmas Tree

In this excerpt from his book, Talking to Canadians, Rick Mercer confesses to a yuletide heist that made for an...


What a Country Christmas Was Like in the 1950s

After the chores were done, family fun, lots of food and good cheer took centre stage.


Remembering the Classics: My First Car

You're always nostalgic about your first car—even if it was a 1938 sedan with a dead battery.


There’s Nothing Like the Smell of Fresh-Baked Bread

The scent—both at home and in faraway places—lingers long and sweetly in my memory.


This is How We Used the Kitchen Stove in the Great Depression

During the Great Depression, the old stove was the heart and soul of the kitchen—and family life.


Car Gazing: Restoring Our 1967 Camaro Convertible

There’s much joy to be had in reflecting on a car that’s been such a big part of your life....

For Farm Kids Like Me, the Fields Were Where You Learned to Drive

Steering the tractor in low gear was the first step towards getting my driver's licence.


After 40 Years, This Man Was Reunited With His Beloved 1968 Camaro

When Allan Gold sold his 1968 Rally Sport Z28 Camaro, he never imagined it would become an iconic collectors’ item....


Confessions of a Door-to-Door Salesman

Developing a positive attitude selling vacuum cleaners in the '70s served this go-getter well later in life.


A Wagonload of Fun!

Dad's 1960 Ford station wagon and camper paved the way to many great memories.


Putting London’s First Airport Back on the Map

A little-known airfield in Ontario aided the Allies in WWII.


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You Won’t Believe How Much These Celebrity-Owned Cars Fetched at Auction

When the world’s rich and famous decide to sell their cars, the simple fact that the vehicle was owned by...


An Essay I Wrote During the Great Depression is a Time Capsule of Small-Town Prairie Life

Despite the tough economic times, life was rich in the friendly Prairie village of Blumenort.


Revisiting My Late Grandfather’s Vintage Camera Collection

He loved his cameras—and now they're a family treasure.


It Was the Twilight of Radio—But the Dawn of Television

Charlottetown's Bernard J. Callaghan reflects on the 1950s programs that defined his childhood. How many of these classic series do...

Life Lessons I Learned From My Grandfather

Sometimes you do not get what you want in life, but in the end, what you get is better than...


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These Childhood Toys Are Now Worth Thousands

Are you sitting on a gold mine without even realizing it? These old toys and action figures could fetch big...


What It Was Like Living in Edmonton in the 1940s

Although much has changed, the memories of our old house on Edmonton’s 92nd Street will never fade.


My Father, My Hero

Honouring the legendary Wilf Hiebert: Blacksmith and welder.


Life Lessons We Can All Learn From the Great Depression

During the Great Depression, you learned to make do—or do without.


What Laundry Day Was Like in the 1930s

Sharing fond memories of what doing the laundry entailed back in the “Dirty Thirties.”

These Vintage Car Advertisements Haven’t Aged Well

Marketing has come a long way since the '50s.


The Day I Realized What the Love of a Mother Means

Appreciating a mom who showed her love through deeds rather than words.


Check Out This 100-Year-Old Prairie Homestead, Then and Now

If the walls of this house could talk, what stories they would tell...


Hockey Night in Hedley, B.C.

Fond memories of a small but vibrant town and their love of Canada's favourite pastime.


Riding the Rails: In Praise of Trains

Despite changes over the years, train travel still holds great appeal.


A Truckload of Memories: The 1935 Maple Leaf

To some, that 1935 Maple Leaf was a decrepit old relic. To Ken Skjonsby, it was an old friend.