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Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Silverton's Fingland Cabin and Blacksmith Shop a rare glimpse into a lifestyle long gone
Silverton's Canada Day celebrations included a special demonstration at the historic Fingland Cabin and Blacksmith Shop, the Village's oldest surviving building. Local historian Jamie Barber offered two guided tours of the building, sharing information about the cabin's history and its long-time resident, Mr. Alfred 'Fred' Fingland. Fred called the cabin home from 1897 to 1940. The cabin was built in 1896 by Jack Roberts. In May 1897, Fred bought the lot and building and moved in with his partner, Charlie Brandt, though Charlie moved away after several years. 'Fred was, in some ways, a typical early Silverton resident,' said Barber. 'Most of the early people that showed up here were Americans. Very few families or respectable women showed up in the early days.' Fred was a blacksmith, first working at various mines in the Silverton Camp. Shortly after he came to town, he obtained three-quarters ownership of the L.H. Gold Mine on Red Mountain. The remaining quarter was owned by James Madison Monroe Benedum, an American assayer living in Silverton. Fred later bought him out and held onto the L.H. mine, believing it would one day be the economic cornerstone of Silverton. He also owned various other mining prospects, which he worked or leased out. 'Fred was a bit atypical in that he was from Ontario,' said Barber, 'but like most early residents, he was a poor bachelor.' Though Fred never married, he was a respectable, contributing citizen. When the Village was first incorporated in the 1930s, Fred was the first Village Clerk. He was also a school trustee for many years. Throughout his whole time in the village, he lived in the same cabin, which remains much as it was during Fred's days – quaint, humble, and simple. After Fred left Silverton in 1948, the Fingland Cabin came to be owned by the Scaia family, who rented it out, often to single men. In the 1970s, the Wells family bought it, using it as a summer guest house. In the 1990s, the cabin was badly in need of repairs. The Wells family donated the cabin to the Silverton Historical Society, which relocated it 60 feet from its original location to its present site, near the bridge on Main Street. The society restored the cabin to be true to the prospector's or miner's log cabins that were a familiar sight throughout the Slocan mining district – a rare glimpse into a lifestyle now long gone. Jamie Barber was responsible for setting up the blacksmith shop, and has been offering blacksmith demonstrations during the July 1 celebrations for many years. His son-in-law, Jan Vreys, manned the fire and forge this year. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big Brother Cat ‘Makes Baby Belly Laugh' Like the Sweetest Sibling
Big Brother Cat 'Makes Baby Belly Laugh' Like the Sweetest Sibling originally appeared on Parade Pets. Everybody hopes that their fur baby and their actual human baby will get along. It's something a lot of people get very worried about, especially as their due date nears. What if they hate each other? How do we keep everyone safe? There comes a moment, though, when everything officially becomes worth it. For one family, that moment was on Tuesday, July 1st, when one baby's big brother cat officially became the first to make her belly laugh. She's really cracking up: The Little Hearth House has got to be the best house in the world to grow up in. This may have been the first belly laugh from the baby, but it certainly won't be the last. It was a huge relief for mom, who had been so worried the two of them wouldn't get along!In case you can't see, he's batting at a piece of dust or something floating through the air. He wanted that thing away from his new baby sister! What if it made her sneeze? Sneezing isn't fun, and he wants her to have the most fun ever. This video is a little bit of a throwback: she's grown up a little bit now, and luckily, they're still best friends. He likes her even more now: she can walk, she knows better than to tug on his tail, and sometimes she drops snacks. Toddlers are awesome! There was something so special about her being so little, though. She used to love giving him kisses, and it was just too cute: Cats and babies can get along great, but it's really on you to make sure everything stays good. When you're introducing them, it's important for you to make sure the baby doesn't overwhelm the cat. Keep hold of them on your lap and make sure not to let them grab at them! Grabbing is one of the first thing a baby learns, and it's a very important thing. However, until they get out of the Grabbing Things phase, don't be surprised if your cat chooses to avoid the baby. This big boy is so brave, though, and he's so kind! He really loves making her belly laugh! 🐶🐾🐾 Big Brother Cat 'Makes Baby Belly Laugh' Like the Sweetest Sibling first appeared on Parade Pets on Jul 8, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
South China Morning Post
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong motorists mark 28th handover anniversary with celebratory harbour crossing
Henry Fong, 66, drives his car to join the Hong Kong Ferry Holdings Company's celebratory cruise... Henry Fong, 66, drives his car to join the Hong Kong Ferry Holdings Company's celebratory cruise for the July 1... share
Calgary Herald
02-07-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
TSN's ultimate insider Bob McKenzie announces his retirement from a life of hockey scoops
He has been one of the ultimate hockey insiders for the better part of five decades, and now TSN's Bob McKenzie is trading in scoops for a full-on life of retirement and relaxation. Article content One of the best regarded hockey voices in the business announced his retirement on Tuesday as the July 1 free-agent frenzy wound down and the NHL drifted towards another off-season. Article content Article content 'Today's Free Agent Frenzy is the last working day in a 48-year professional career that included stops at The Sault Star, The Globe and Mail, The Hockey News (twice), The Toronto Star, TSN, ESPN and NBC, amongst others,' McKenzie wrote on X announcing his departure from a lifetime of gathering and dispensing hockey news and insight. 'It's been quite a ride.' Article content Article content McKenzie, who will turn 69 in August, had been semi-retired for the past several years but felt it was time to walk away from the sport that has been his passion and his livelihood for so long. Article content 'Today is my retirement day,' McKenzie said on air while sporting a TSN blazer with an old-school network logo. 'Shutting 'er down after 48 years. It goes by in the blink of an eye.' That journey, through so many outlets, saw McKenzie rise to become one of the most trusted voices in the sport — an insider with a keen analyst's touch — who informed generations of hockey fans. Whether it was breaking NHL deals, shining with his role in TSN's coverage of the world juniors, or his in-depth breakdown of prospects and draft coverage, he's long been one of the best in the business. Article content Article content 'I decided a few months ago it's as nice a time as any to call it a career with the expiry of my current contract,' McKenzie wrote. 'If I had been so inclined to continue doing the world juniors and draft rankings etc. at TSN, the opportunity was certainly there for me to do so. And I'm so grateful to TSN for that.' Article content Fitting to a long and influential career, TSN signed off its July 1 NHL coverage with an at-times emotional look back at McKenzie's career highlights, ending with him surrounded by colleagues new and old on the studio set. Article content 'I don't know if there's anyone who intersects Canada, journalism and hockey like Bob McKenzie,' TSN's host James Duthie said of McKenzie, who was recognized by the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015 when he was that year's recipient of the Elmer Ferguson Award. Article content So much of what we see on hockey telecasts today has its roots in McKenzie's work. He brought coverage of prospects and the NHL draft into a different and more in-depth realm and championed July 1 and the free-agent frenzy as must-watch television. As much as McKenzie loved (and lived) for the world juniors — certainly high on the lengthy list of his much-watch work — McKenzie said he is looking forward to a different pace over the Christmas holidays. And a life of leisure away from the camera.
Ottawa Citizen
02-07-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
TSN's ultimate insider Bob McKenzie announces his retirement from a life of hockey scoops
He has been one of the ultimate hockey insiders for the better part of five decades, and now TSN's Bob McKenzie is trading in scoops for a full-on life of retirement and relaxation. Article content One of the best regarded hockey voices in the business announced his retirement on Tuesday as the July 1 free-agent frenzy wound down and the NHL drifted towards another off-season. Article content Article content 'Today's Free Agent Frenzy is the last working day in a 48-year professional career that included stops at The Sault Star, The Globe and Mail, The Hockey News (twice), The Toronto Star, TSN, ESPN and NBC, amongst others,' McKenzie wrote on X announcing his departure from a lifetime of gathering and dispensing hockey news and insight. 'It's been quite a ride.' Article content Article content McKenzie, who will turn 69 in August, had been semi-retired for the past several years but felt it was time to walk away from the sport that has been his passion and his livelihood for so long. Article content 'Today is my retirement day,' McKenzie said on air while sporting a TSN blazer with an old-school network logo. 'Shutting 'er down after 48 years. It goes by in the blink of an eye.' That journey, through so many outlets, saw McKenzie rise to become one of the most trusted voices in the sport — an insider with a keen analyst's touch — who informed generations of hockey fans. Whether it was breaking NHL deals, shining with his role in TSN's coverage of the world juniors, or his in-depth breakdown of prospects and draft coverage, he's long been one of the best in the business. Article content Article content 'I decided a few months ago it's as nice a time as any to call it a career with the expiry of my current contract,' McKenzie wrote. 'If I had been so inclined to continue doing the world juniors and draft rankings etc. at TSN, the opportunity was certainly there for me to do so. And I'm so grateful to TSN for that.' Article content Fitting to a long and influential career, TSN signed off its July 1 NHL coverage with an at-times emotional look back at McKenzie's career highlights, ending with him surrounded by colleagues new and old on the studio set. Article content 'I don't know if there's anyone who intersects Canada, journalism and hockey like Bob McKenzie,' TSN's host James Duthie said of McKenzie, who was recognized by the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015 when he was that year's recipient of the Elmer Ferguson Award. Article content So much of what we see on hockey telecasts today has its roots in McKenzie's work. He brought coverage of prospects and the NHL draft into a different and more in-depth realm and championed July 1 and the free-agent frenzy as must-watch television. As much as McKenzie loved (and lived) for the world juniors — certainly high on the lengthy list of his much-watch work — McKenzie said he is looking forward to a different pace over the Christmas holidays. And a life of leisure away from the camera.
