While we’re on the subject of newspapers, let’s take a look at the intense rivalry between two early newspapers: The Creston Review, started by John J. Atherton, and the Creston Echo – also started by John J. Atherton. On August …
Creative History
In The Broussonian Brouhaha, the newspapers gave us enough information to piece together the whole story – but that’s not always the case! Here are a few examples of mysterious bits of news that have shown up in the old …
English Class
Yesterday, we presented a dramatic comedy in which C.F. Hayes, the editor of the Creston Review newspaper, took issue with the teaching methods of Charles Brousson, principal at the Creston School. Hayes refers in particular to a report from the …
The Broussonian Brouhaha
In the late spring and summer of 1918, the Creston Review newspaper was filled with editorials and tidbits of news, mostly written by C.F. Hayes, the editor of the paper, about a controversy at the Creston School. It started with …
Go Birding!
Yesterday, we told you about some of the new bird species that have been observed in Creston over the years. The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is a fantastic place for you to check out the local bird life yourself …
Local History Goes to the Birds
Today, to help you through the isolation, we invite you to keep an eye on the bird-brains in your neighbourhood – literally. There are many bird species that live in town, and if you’re in a rural neighbourhood there are …
Women After War
Today’s Daily Dose of History is inspired by a project that co-worker Alyson is tackling. As always, since we want to give you something to do, we’ve got a couple of questions for you to ponder. We’re all probably familiar …
Take a Tour!
Yesterday, we hinted that Pioneer Cemetery is full of interesting stories. For today’s Daily Dose of History, we intend to prove it – with a virtual tour of Pioneer Cemetery itself! We’ve created a gallery of photos of people buried …
Hidden History at Pioneer Cemetery
Have you ever wandered through Pioneer Cemetery and read the inscriptions on the stones? Many contain only the standard information, giving no hint about the long, full lives of their owners. But there are a few that make you want …
Speaking of Photographs…
Your daily dose of history for today is pretty much guaranteed to get you completely sidetracked for the rest of the day. Last summer, thanks to the very hard work of summer student Madison Lacoursiere, funding from the BC History …