About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
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1812 – Part 15: Aftermath — Building the Rideau Canal
Although the War of 1812 is over there is still concern that the Americans might invade again and the British remain vulnerable to attack … Continue reading
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Billy Green and Balderdash
In the late 1790’s, the town of Newark (today’s Niagara-on-the-lake) was the capital of the Province of Upper Canada. During the American Revolution a … Continue reading
1812 – Part 3 – The Story of Billy Green
During the War of 1812, when the Gage family was imprisoned in the basement and their Stoney Creek home taken over by American … Continue reading