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CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Man in his 90's donates War of 1812 artifact to Stratford museum
Gorden Willder holds the ammunition pouch believed to be from the War of 1812. (CTV News/Ashley Bacon) An ammunition holder believed to be from the 1700s has a new home at the Stratford Perth Museum after a man says he found it more than eight decades ago. Gordon Willder was only 15-years-old in 1945, when he and his grandfather began renovating their home on Cobourg street in Stratford. 'That was a long time ago, and I've kept it ever since,' said Willder, referring to what the pair found that day. When an interior wall came down, it unearthed a treasure. 'Out popped this ammunition pouch and it was buried in sawdust, which was installation in those days,' said Willder, who is now 95-years-old. Gorden Willder Gorden Willder holds the ammunition pouch believed to be from the War of 1812. (CTV News/Ashley Bacon) For the last 80 years, the ammunition belt has been carefully kept at the Willder home, according to Willder's daughter Debora Reid. 'It was just part of the decoration. Mom and dad decorated their house so lovely, and it was just part of it,' said Reid. 'I never really thought much of it.' Willder believes after all these years, it's time to pass it on. 'I didn't want money for it. I just wanted to give it to verify the history of it and that's hopefully what's happening here in this museum,' Willder said. He is now donating the artifact to the Stratford Perth Museum. 'This wonderful item that came to the museum on Monday is a cartridge holder or an ammo pouch that contained shot and balls,' explained. Kelly McIntosh, general manager at the museum. 'Our collections manager has dated it back to not only the War of 1812 but earlier to the 1700s.' The belt is believed to have been used in the War of 1812 and with the local militia before it somehow ended up in a wall. 'What we can determine is that whoever had this at the house, at that time in 1945 - which was 146 Cobourg Street, that they probably brought it here,' said McIntosh. Gorden Willder Gorden Willder holds the ammunition pouch believed to be from the War of 1812. (CTV News/Ashley Bacon) Bringing with it a lifetime of memories and history to pass along. 'I'm glad the museum here has verified that, and I'm happy about it. I can sleep better now,' added Willder. Museum staff said they are grateful for the donation. 'It's probably one of the artifacts in the best shape that we have dating back that early. And it's great because we already have an exhibit about this history, and we'll be able to tell it's story,' said McIntosh. After being a treasured family heirloom for so long, it will be another few weeks before the public can view it on display at the Stratford Perth Museum.
News.com.au
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Can't wait to see you again soon in heaven': Justin Bieber mourns death of his grandfather
Justin Bieber is mourning the death of his grandfather Bruce Dale. The Sorry singer penned a touching tribute via Instagram to the late patriarch, who died on Thursday, according to an online obituary. 'Papa, I always took all ur money lol. I remember u specifically telling me, gramma gave u an allowance of 20 dollars for the WEEK!' Bieber recalled in his post Saturday. 'I would always convince you to spend on snacks at the hockey game on Friday nights. Reluctantly you always gave it to me,' he added alongside a throwback photo of the duo taken in 2009. 'Corn nuts, skittles, gum balls, chuck a puck, slush puppies.' Bieber, 31, continued, 'Shout out to the jr b referees Beatty, Fagon, Flanagan lmfao. For enduring all of my grandpa's heckling for all of your horrible referee calls lmfao. My grandpa wasn't shy in letting them know that they were being pieces of sh**s.' The Lonely singer, whose mental health has sparked concern in recent months, also noted, 'I can't wait to see u again soon in heaven.' He added, 'Until then I know ur watching down probly still heckling Beatty or Fagon for missing that cross check call in the corner there lmfao.' 'I will miss u. I will ache. And I'll sit and let myself remember all of the wonderful times we've had,' Bieber concluded the heartfelt post. Dale's obituary states he died 'peacefully' at the Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth. He's survived by his four children: Candie Toper, Chris Mallette, Chris Dale and Pattie Mallette — Bieber's mother. The Grammy winner and his wife, Hailey Bieber, are listed among Dale's three grandchildren. Their son, Jack Blues Bieber, whom they welcomed in August 2024, was also named with Dale's great grandchildren. Dale spoke about his relationship with his famous grandson in an emotional February 2018 interview at the Steps to Stardom Exhibition at Stratford Perth Museum in Bieber's hometown where he recalled going to the singer's first show. 'I don't know,' he answered when asked what makes him emotional about Bieber. 'It just happens. I can sit and talk with anybody about anything, but when it comes to talking about him, I just get emotional.' Dale's death comes just days after the Beauty and a Beat singer, who made headlines after lashing out at paparazzi in recent weeks, declared he won't be bullied out of Hollywood. 'Everyone telling me to move from La,' he said. 'U think I'm gonna get bullied to leave where my influence is most needed? How can we make a change if we run away from the darkness?' Bieber shared that he's 'been caught up in the transactional nature of Hollywood,' describing the vague admission as 'embarrassing.'
Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Justin and Hailey Bieber mourn grandfather Bruce Dale's death, share heartbreaking tribute: ‘I can't wait to see u again soon in heaven…'
Justin Bieber is mourning the death of his grandfather Bruce Dale, who died at the age of 80. In a string of social media updates, the popstar, reeling from the loss of his 'Papa,' shared a montage of videos from childhood, photos reminiscing about his early days, and how he used to convince his grandfather for corn nuts, Skittles, gum balls, sneaking them under granny's watchful eyes. In one post, both Hailey and Justin looked visibly heartbroken as fans jumped into the comments section to console them. This tough time in Justin's life comes just as he is surrounded by claims about his mental health, rumours about marriage, constant paparazzi clashes, and questionable social media posts recalling his past mistakes, sometimes even labelling himself as a fraud. Lately, fans have noticed he's been looking tired and worn out. Justin and Hailey pay tribute to grandpa Bruce Dale 'Papa, I always took all ur money lol. I remember u specifically telling me, gramma gave u an allowance of 20 dollars for the WEEK,' Justin Bieber wrote in a social media post alongside a photo from his childhood admiring his grandpa, who passed away peacefully on Thursday at the Rotary Hospice in Stratford Perth. Describing some sweet and memorable moments from their time together, the 'Yummy' crooner wrote how he used to convince his grandpa to take him to hockey games on Friday nights, even though Bruce was supposed to save that money. He also gave a funny shoutout to the hockey referees who had to put up with Bruce's heckling during games, 'Shout out to the jr b referees Beatty, Fagon, Flanagan lmfao.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO He laughed about how his grandpa would call out the referees without holding back, saying, 'My grandpa wasn't shy in letting them know that they were being pieces of s–ts.' Justin's tribute ended with a heartbreaking line, 'I can't wait to see u again soon in heaven… I will miss u. I will ache. And I'll sit and let myself remember all of the wonderful times we've had.' Minutes later, Hailey Bieber reposted Justin's tribute on her Instagram Story and simply wrote. 'Love you, Grandpa Bruce.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) Fans quickly filled Justin Bieber's Instagram with love and condolences. One fan commented, 'Sending every drop of love I have man. And praying for all Love to find you and strengthen you every step and moment of the way.' Another added, 'Bruce was such a light to be around. Sending you and your family my love.' Bruce Dale's death came as a major shock to Justin's fans as well. For the unversed, he actually appeared in Justin's famous 2011 documentary Never Say Never. Years later, Bruce even helped showcase the pop star's early career at the Stratford Perth Museum, which held an exhibit about the singer. Justin shared a second post, a black-and-white video from his childhood, where he is seen slipping out of his mother's hand to run towards his grandpa, who joyfully hugs him before pulling him into a tight embrace. 'Poor baby, probably the only time he felt safe. Praying for you, Justin, and that all the things that harm you come to an end,' a fan wrote. 'Midnight 'til morning, call if you need somebody, I will be there for you. You were there for us, Justin. We are here for you,' another fan wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) According to Bruce Dale's official obituary, he is survived by his children — sons Chris Mallette and Chris Dale, and daughters Candie Toper and Pattie Mallette (Justin's mom). His grandchildren include Amanda Buck, Justin and Chantel McNaught. His great-grandkids are Austin, Lucas, Riley, Raymond, Reese, and Jack-Blues. Justin Bieber announced his new album comeback last year and has since been dropping glimpses and updates about it. However, fans who were once excited are now growing concerned over his questionable behaviour. On April 24, he posted a message on his Instagram Story that felt like a direct response to all the noise: 'JESUS FORGIVES WHO THE CULTURE NEVER FORGIVES.' He explained that even though people on the internet constantly trash him, he reminds himself that he has his own issues too, and if God can forgive him, he can find peace without stooping to their level. Also quashing all the marriage rumours surrounding his relationship with Hailey, he joked that if he were someone else looking at his life with Hailey, he might be jealous too. He didn't hold back: 'Honestly, if I were you, it would be hard not to be jealous if I saw me and Hailey going so brazyyy. It's really up to us, and that's understandable why people can't stand it. I don't blame 'em.'
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Justin Bieber announces his grandfather Bruce Dale dies aged 80
Justin Bieber is mourning the death of his grandfather, Bruce Dale. The 31-year-old singer shared an emotional tribute to his grandfather, who died at the age of 80, on Instagram Saturday. The post included a throwback photo from 2009 of the pair, with Bieber's hands holding onto Dale's face. 'Papa, I always took all ur money lol. I remember u specifically telling me, gramma gave u an allowance of 20 dollars for the WEEK!' he wrote. 'I would always convince you to spend on snacks at the hockey game on Friday nights. Reluctantly, you always gave it to me. Corn nuts, skittles, gum balls, chuck a puck, slush puppies.' Bieber continued the caption by recalling more fond memories with his grandfather and expressing how much he'll miss him. 'For enduring all of my grandpas heckling for all of your horrible referee calls grandpa wasn't shy in letting them know that they were being pieces of s****. I can't wait to see u again soon in heaven,' he added. 'Until then I know ur watching down probly still heckling Beatty or Fagon for missing that cross check call in the corner there, lmfao.' 'I will miss u. I will ache. And I'll sit and let myself remember all of the wonderful times we've had,' he concluded. According to an obituary, Dale, who's the father of Bieber's mother, Pattie Mallette, 'passed away peacefully' at the Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth in Stratford, Ontario, on Thursday. Along with Mallette, Dale had three other children: Candie Toper, Chris Mallette, and Chris Dale. He was the husband of Diane Dale. The obituary notes that Bieber is one of Dale's three grandchildren. Dale also had six grandchildren, including Jack Blues, Bieber and his wife Hailey's seven-month-old son, Dale made multiple appearances in Bieber's work, including in the 2020 Justin Bieber: Seasons docuseries and the 2011 Never Say Never documentary musical. Dale previously opened up about his relationship with the 'Peaches' singer. During an interview at the Stratford Perth Museum in 2018, leading up to the opening of an exhibit in honor of Biber, Dale recalled seeing his grandson 'on the stage for the first time.' '[It] was amazing,' he said. 'Grandma and I drove eight hours to get to [Bieber's] first show, and he didn't know we were coming.' When asked why he got so emotional at Bieber's show, Dale responded: 'I don't know. It just happens. I can sit and talk with anybody about anything, but when it comes to talking about him, I just get emotional.'
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Justin Bieber mourns the demise of his grandfather
Singer Justin Bieber penned an emotional post in memory of his maternal grandfather , Bruce Dale , who passed away on April 24. On Saturday, Justin took to Instagram and recalled his fond memories with his grandfather. He wrote, "Papa , I always took all ur money lol. I remember u specifically telling me, gramma gave u an allowance of 20 dollars for the WEEK! I would always convince you to spend on snacks at the hockey game on Friday nights. Reluctantly you always gave it to me. Corn nuts, skittles, gum balls, chuck a puck, slush puppies , Shout out to the jr b referees Beatty, Fagon, Flanagan lmfao For enduring all of my grandpas heckling for all of your horrible referee calls lmfao , my grandpa wasn't shy in letting them know that they were being pieces of shits." Justin also shared an adorable picture from his childhood with his grandfather. "I can't wait to see u again soon in heaven .Until then I know ur watching down probly still heckling Beatty or Fagon for missing that cross check call in the corner there lmfao I will miss u. I will ache And I'll sit and let myself remember all of the wonderful times we've had," he further said. Dale, father of Bieber's mom, Pattie Mallette , was a longtime supporter of his grandson's career. He appeared in Bieber's 2011 documentary, Never Say Never, and shared memories during a 2018 interview at the Stratford Perth Museum, which featured an exhibit dedicated to the pop star, as per Billboard. In addition to Justin, Dale's obituary also mentioned the singer's wife, Hailey, their son Jack Blues, Dale's other children, and his wife, Diane.
