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      Ken Smith describes how the largest mutitions plant in Canada transformed itself so quickly into the Town of Ajax.

      Ken Smith describes the various jobs he had at Defence Industries Limited.

      Turning and finishing 25 pound shells at Defence Industries Limited. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.

      Louise Johnson describes the type of work she did at Defence Industries Limited.

      This project was created with the support of the Friends of the Ajax Public Library and Veridian Connections. Audio, video and photos courtesy of the Town of Ajax Archives and Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada. Special thanks to original Bomb Girl Louise Johnson and former Ajax Mayor Ken …

      Ken Smith describes what it was like to get around both inside and outside of Defence Industries Limited.

      Louise Johnson describes the various positions she held at Defence Industries Limited.

      Louise Johnson arrived at D.I.L. from Saskatchewan. She discusses how she met her husband Russell at the plant.

      Rifle butts produced at Defence Industries Limited. Video courtesy of the Public Relations Department of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Limited. Toronto, Canada.

      1. Adding audio files Enhance your digital collections by adding Oral Histories and other audio files. This webinar will show you how.

      On 22 May 2015, students of St. Dominic Catholic Elementary school, along with several staff members and trustees, came together to honour veterans and fallen soldiers at the Bronte Veterans Garden. Throughout 2015, Grade 7 history students held interviews with members of the Canadian Armed Forces, which culminated in the …

      Your designated site administrator is responsible for certain aspects of the VITA workflows and hosted site display. This introduction will walk through the customization options and branding workflows for your VITA site. Learning to manage and customize your site is good for any new site administrators and existing VITA users.

      1. Adding a record with a file A basic walk through of adding a new record and uploading an image file, plus a reverse view. Learn about uploading files, using alternate display options like reverse and detail views. 2. Adding descriptive data The most viewed part of your record is …

      Tracy from reprocessing, Ross Memorial Hospital, has a message for the public. Reprocessing is the important task of sterilizing hospital equipment before reuse.

      Guiter player Richard Kyle for The Tragically Hip cover band, The Tragically Hits, has organized "Sing Bobcaygeon from Your Front Porch," asking Bobcaygeon residents to come out and sing 'Bobcaygeon' song in support of the community.

      Mayor Andy Letham provided a video update recapping the Special Council meeting held on the morning of March 17, 2020 and highlighting the municipality's business continuity plan

      Natalie McMaster and family played "The St. Patty's Pick Me Up" for those who were not able to enjoy their traditional St. Patrick's Day habits due to COVID-19.

      Mayor Andy Letham updated the municipality in a video message following a Council meeting. Council made provisions to ensure continued essential services, but Council would not meet again until at least the end of April. The Mayor asked for the public to be patient with staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, …

      Mayor Andy Letham shared a message for the public, urging residents not to panic, not to hoard, and be thankful for healthcare workers.

      The Peterborough Singers were proud to be part of the Bobcaygeon (By the Tragically Hip) sing along in support of Bobcaygeon, Ontario and The Pinecrest Nursing Home as they continued to battle the COVID outbreak. Thanks to The Tragically Hits for organizing this sing. Our choir chose to sing along …