The Turkish genocide and deportation of the Armenian people took place between 1915 and 1923. During this time, many children were separated from their families or became orphans when they were forced ...  [+]

Halton Hills has been a popular filming location for various movies, TV shows and more throughout its history. Canadian productions have been the most common, but occasionally, Hollywood has also made ...  [+]

Henry Thomas Shepherd did not consider himself extraordinary despite being so well liked by those around him. He is remembered as being humble and steadfast in his beliefs – values he held high and ...  [+]

Discover the history behind street names in Halton Hills.
Alcott Drive: Gordon Alcott was the founder of the first minor hockey league in Ontario, known as Little NHL, in 1936. The league had a ...  [+]

Discover the history behind street names in Halton Hills.
Adams Court: The Adams family became known as the original settlers of Acton when brothers Zenas, Ezra and Rufus began to move thei ...  [+]

Discover the history behind street names in Halton Hills. Heslop Court: Rex Heslop was a developer who got his start developing Rexdale, Ontario and in the 1950s, began developing the Delrex ...  [+]

Discover the history behind street names in Halton Hills.
Kennedy Street: Members of the Kennedy family were some of the first settlers in the area that is now Georgetown. George Street: George ...  [+]

Discover the history behind street names in Halton Hills.
The Barber Family Barber Drive: The Barber brothers, William, James, Joseph and Robert, got their start in Georgetown with at least one of ...  [+]

The Dominion Seed House is recognized as one of Halton Hills' most historic and important businesses. Operating in Georgetown from approximately 1928 to 1994, it was once the largest mail order seed ...  [+]