Then and Now

Then and Now shares historical photos and personal stories of past people, places, and events and connects them to their significance today. They are made possible through the continued support of Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Guelph woman's jungle adventure to evade capture during Second World War

Muriel Livesay spent three years hiding from Japanese troops in the Philippines

May 19, 2022 2:47 PM Read more >

Guelph brothers fought for the south during American civil war

Another Guelph man took up arms for the north

Apr 30, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

In 1945, two large, downtown fires exposed inadequacy in Guelph's firefighting equipment

As one fire still smouldered, and with firefighters exhausted, another ignited

Apr 3, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

The Irish luck of Peter Kelley: a tall tale of considerable truth

'The crime story you are about to read is true, with some embellishment for dramatic effect. Names have not been changed to protect the innocent, because everyone was guilty'

Mar 17, 2022 9:44 PM Read more >

Guelph movie star appeared in films with Humphrey Bogart, Gary Cooper, Bette Davis and more

Joe Sawyer appeared in more than 200 films during the 1930s through 1960s

Mar 17, 2022 11:24 AM Read more >

What was more startling than war news in 1944? Women allowed to drive taxis in Guelph

Someone came to the conclusion that if Rosie the Riveter could build ships and tanks, her sisters could drive cabs

Feb 19, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

That time Guelph (literally) lost its marbles

Popular children's game in short supply in 1945, given the war effort

Feb 1, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Local legend of Jesse James visit to Wellington County has another chapter

Man claims great-great grandmother gave him gold coin from notorious outlaw before she passed

Jan 16, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Gene Autry performances cleared Guelph streets in 1950

Just about everyone was at the show at Memorial Gardens

Jan 3, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Christmas presents cost a lot less 100 years ago

A look back at advertised prices in Guelph during the 1921 holiday season

Dec 5, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

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