Richard MacLeod

Newmarket resident Richard MacLeod — the History Hound — has been a local historian for more than 40 years. He writes a weekly feature about our town's history in partnership with NewmarketToday, conducts heritage lectures and walking tours of local interest, and leads local oral history interviews

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Recent Work by Richard

REMEMBER THIS: Were we really better off in the 'good old days'?

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod reviews historical analysis that shows many aspects of life have improved over time

Aug 31, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

REMEMBER THIS: Few could afford TVs in its early days

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod takes a look back at the hesitant beginnings of television in the early 1950s with the launch of CBC

Jul 27, 2024 11:07 AM Read more >

REMEMBER THIS: Ryerson was influential — for better and worse

History Hound Richard MacLeod examines Egerton Ryerson's controversial impact on Canadian education system

Jul 20, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

REMEMBER THIS: Canadians were quick to jump on horseless carriage trend

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod highlights the many 'firsts' in Canadian auto history

Jul 6, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

REMEMBER THIS: Which Canadian TV shows are most popular?

History Hound Richard MacLeod brings back some memories, from Romper Room to watching Canada face off against the U.S. in Olympic hockey

Jun 22, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

REMEMBER THIS: Augustus Jones helped pave way to today's communities

History Hound Richard MacLeod looks back at an influential figure in Upper Canada who was a land surveyor and road builder

Jun 15, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

REMEMBER THIS: The neighbourly history of Newmarket and Aurora

History Hound Richard MacLeod celebrates launch of AuroraToday with look at history shared by the two towns

Jun 1, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >