Ed Butts

Ed Butts grew up in Guelph and is the author of more than 30 published books including Wartime: The First World War in A Canadian Town, which focuses on Guelph. He has written for numerous publications such as the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail, and has contributed to Historica, the online Canadian Encyclopedia. Ed lives in Guelph with his daughter Melanie and grandson Austin

Recent Work by Ed

Guelph's military contributions go beyond Lt.-Col. John McCrae

Brig.-Gen. Kenneth Torrance grew up in the city, transferred to the British Army and spent years in a Japanese PoW camp

May 20, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Several people killed in 1907 train derailment near Guelph

Were lives put at risk in the name of 'profits over people'?

Apr 30, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Guelph-born woman was Canada's first registered female architect

Marjorie Hill was recognized for designing new homes and converting old ones for veterans returning from the Second World War

Apr 23, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Elora's connection to the discovery of insulin ... through marriage

X-ray technician Marion Robertson of Elora wed Toronto doctor on the discovery team

Apr 9, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Guelph man credited with making the jockstrap truly protective

Hard cup added to belt that didn't prevent the pain of low blows

Apr 3, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

George Sleeman loved his beer and his baseball

The beer baron has been called 'the father of professional Canadian baseball'

Mar 20, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Guelph's housing crisis isn't new; returning WWII vets had trouble too

In 1946, a war veteran and his family rented a one-room 168 square-foot cabin for the modern day equivalent of $300 a week; at additional cost, kids had to stay with neighbours

Mar 5, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Guelph's connection to Canada's first moving picture shows

Magician John C. Green brought his act to town as manager of local theatres

Feb 19, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

A shameful moment in Guelph's baseball past

Black pitcher Bud Fowler signed with Guelph Maple Leafs in 1881, but teammates refused to play with him and he left

Jan 29, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Guelph lawyer made a name for himself handling big cases

E.F.B. Johnston grabbed headlines as defence counsel in many murder trials

Jan 22, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >