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This work explores the interrelationship between humans and plants within the Princess Point culture. Princess Point is the archaeological cultural context in which a shift from an economy based on foraging to one that incorporated horticulture occurred in what is now southern Ontario. The earliest dates for evidence of corn horticulture in Ontario are from the Princess Point period (ca. 1570 to 970B.P.). The basis of this study of the Princess Point is to explore the origins of agriculture, together with plant use generally in southern Ontario, and to gain a better understanding of a time when people were changing their subsistence pattern from one based on wild plant resources during the Middle Woodland to one that incorporated crops. Contents: Chapter One: Introduction; Chapter Two: Princess Point; Chapter Three: Plant Evidence: Sampling and Methods; Chapter Four: Identification and Quantification of Plant Remains; Chapter Five: Princess Point Plant Use; Chapter Six: Discussion and Conclusions. ... Read more

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Chapters: The Black Fly Song, Deer Trail Route, Haweater, Highgrader, Red Rock Folk Festival. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 20. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: "The Black Fly Song" is a song by Wade Hemsworth, written in 1949, about working in the wilds of Northern Ontario. It is an enduring classic of Canadian folk music, covered by a variety of other artists. A new version of the song (with accompanying vocals by Kate and Anna McGarrigle) which had a completely different tempo to the original, was made into an animated short film by Christopher Hinton and the National Film Board in 1991, and was nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 64th Academy Awards in 1992. Although Hemsworth had stated he wrote the song while in Labrador, the song talks about the experiences Hemsworth encountered while accompanying an Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario crew surveying the Little Abitibi River to the determine the feasibility of erecting a dam. He also mentioned "I wasn't with Black Toby that was another expedition. I was writing a song; I wasn't writing literature." It has been described as a "breakneck romp", characterized by a lively pace, though the first and last verses are reflective and slower. In addition, the verses for the most part hold an upbeat key, coming into contact with the abrasive chorus. Hemsworth provided a folksy tone and Canadian raising, and added some unique touchings. To illustrate resent for the flies, he places heavy emphasis on "black" in the words "black fly", but arguably the most distinct part of the song is where the word "Ontario" is bemoaned "On-terr-eye-oh-eye-oh" (a pronunciation also used at times by other artists, such as Alan Mills and Stan Rogers). First Verse 'Twas early in the spring when I decided to goTo work up in the woods in ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=7846977 ... Read more

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Chapters: Open House Arts Collective, Rock the Park, Western Fair, Grand Theatre, Ontario, London Ontario Live Arts Festival, London Public Library, London International Hot Air Balloon Festival, Sunfest, London Fringe Theatre Festival, Home County Folk Festival. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 39. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Open House Arts Collective is a group of artists, musicians, and art enthusiasts based in London, Ontario. The group is also referred to as the Oh! Arts Collective, an abbreviation of Open House. Its goal is to "motivate, support, and inspire" the London arts community through creative events. The Open House Arts Collective was formed in 2008 by a number of active parties in London including: the Viking Swimmers of 1926, a previous arts collective; the Yale Speakeasy, a local music venue; and local musicians, including several members of Olenka and the Autumn Lovers. Many of the founding members currently attend or graduated from secondary and post secondary school in London, Ontario including Fanshawe College, University of Western Ontario and H. B. Beal Secondary School in the BealArt program. The organization is recognized by the City of London Arts Council and the Ontario Nonprofit Network. Open House has organized, promoted or sponsored music and art shows at the Alex P. Keaton, Call the Office, the Yale Speakeasy, the Black Shire Pub, Colborne Street United Church, the East Village Arts Co-op, Forest City Gallery, Chauser's Pub, Pandemic Nightclub and others with artists from the London area and abroad, including bands from across Canada, the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. Open House organized and promoted a White Album Tribute Show at the London Music Club as the Viking Swimmers of 1926. The organization also partnered with...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=21374212 ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Museums in Windsor, Ontario, Musical Groups From Windsor, Ontario, the Tea Party, Art Gallery of Windsor, Corky and the Juice Pigs, Ashes of Soma, the Brothers-In-Law, Windsor's Community Museum, Windsor-detroit International Freedom Festival, Windsor Light Music Theatre, Bluesfest International Windsor, Odette Sculpture Park. Excerpt: The Tea Party was a Canadian rock band with blues, progressive rock, Indian and Middle Eastern influences, dubbed "Moroccan roll" by the media. Active throughout the 1990s up until 2005 when the band broke up, The Tea Party released eight albums on EMI Music Canada, selling 1.6 million records worldwide, and achieving a #1 Canadian single "Heaven Coming Down" in 1999. The Tea Party toured Canada on twenty-one occasions and Australia on twelve. In November 2002, The Tea Party toured Canada with symphony orchestras reinterpreting a decade's worth of shared songwriting. Their career together ended abruptly in 2005 due to creative differences. The Tea Party was formed in 1990 by Jeff Martin, Stuart Chatwood and Jeff Burrows after a marathon jam session at the Cherry Beach Rehearsal Studios in Toronto. Each member had previously played together during their teenage years in a number of different bands in Windsor, Ontario, where they were originally from. They had decided to name their new group The Tea Party after the infamous hash sessions of famous Beat generation poets Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs. The Tea Party released their eponymous debut album in 1991, distributing it through their own label Eternal Discs. The album drew influences from psychedelic rock and blues, and was produced by Martin; album production was something Martin would continue with for all of The Tea Party's albums, as... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=288166 ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Museums in Peterborough, Ontario, Musical Groups From Peterborough, Ontario, Thousand Foot Krutch, Hawk Nelson, Peterborough Lift Lock, Peterborough Museum ... Read more

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Chapters: Media in Kingston, Ontario, Museums in Kingston, Ontario, Musical Groups From Kingston, Ontario, the Tragically Hip, Royal Military College of Canada Museum, Bedouin Soundclash, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Museum of Health Care, Ckws-Tv, the Arrogant Worms, Kingston Penitentiary, Bellevue House, Fort Henry Guard, Fort Henry, Ontario, Kingston Canadian Film Festival, Weeping Tile, the Inbreds, I Hate Sally, the Mahones, Luther Wright and the Wrongs, Golden Words, Low Level Flight, Headstones, Theatre Kingston, International Hockey Hall of Fame, Reelout Queer Film + Video Festival, Kingston Symphony, the Queen's Journal, Murney Tower, Kingston Whig-Standard, Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir, Kingston This Week, Kingston Symphony Orchestra. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 119. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Tragically Hip, often referred to simply as The Hip, is a Canadian rock band from Kingston, Ontario, consisting of Gordon Downie (lead vocals and guitar), Paul Langlois (guitar), Rob Baker (guitar), Gord Sinclair (bass) and Johnny Fay (drums). Davis Manning previously played Alto Saxophone with the band before leaving in 1986. Since their formation in 1983 they have released 12 studio albums, 2 live albums, and 46 singles. They have received numerous Canadian Music awards, including 14 Juno Awards. The Tragically Hip formed in 1983. They took their name from a skit in the Michael Nesmith movie Elephant Parts. In the mid 80s they performed in small music venues in Ontario until being discovered by MCA. They were then signed to a long-term record deal with MCA, and recorded the self-titled EP The Tragically Hip. They followed up with 1989's Up to Here. This album produced two hit singles, "Blow At High Dough" and "New Orleans Is Sinking". Road Apples followed in 1991, ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=255150 ... Read more

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Chapters: Exit. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 57. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Hamilton, Ontario's culture has built on its historical and social background. Interesting attractions include a museum of aircraft (Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum), HMCS Haida National Historic Site, historic naval ship; Canada's most famous warship and the last remaining Tribal Class in the world, a stately residence of a Prime Minister of Upper Canada (Dundurn Castle), a functioning nuclear reactor at McMaster University, a horticultural haven (Royal Botanical Gardens), the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, African Lion Safari and Christ the King Cathedral. Art Gallery Hamilton, rooftop Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts Building, James Street SouthGrowth in the arts and culture sector has garnered high level media attention for Hamilton. A Globe and Mail article in 2006, entitled "Go West, Young Artist," focused on the growing art scene in Hamilton. The second Friday of every month there's a James North Art Crawl where people experience many flavours of art and stroll the lively sidewalks and savour the tastes of nearby cafes and restaurants. James Street is one of Hamilton's most historic neighbourhoods. The Factory: Hamilton Media Arts Centre , opened up a new home on James Street North in 2006. Hamilton Artists Inc. is also located in the downtown core on Colbourne St. and James St. North. It's one of the oldest artists run centres in Canada and has been operating for over 32 years. It has a membership of over 250 artists from around the area. Recently they featured the work of Attila Richard Lukacs. Art galleries are springing up on many streets across the City: James Street, Locke Street and King Street, to name a few. This, coupled with growth in the Downtown condo market which is draw...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=9017341 ... Read more

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In "Popular Politics and Political Culture in Upper Canada, 1800-1850", Carol Wilton shows us that ordinary Canadians were much more involved in the political process than previous accounts have lead us to believe. They demonstrated their interest in politics, and their commitment to a particular viewpoint, by active participation in the petitioning movements that were an important element of provincial political culture. Wilton demonstrates that by the 1830s, the political energies of Upper Canadians were far more likely to be channelled through petitioning movements than election campaigns. Petitioning movements, which were connected not only with public meetings but with demonstrations and parades, were also increasingly associated with political violence. The resulting assaults, riots, and effigy-burnings - prominent features of Tory governance - not only contributed to the striking political polarization of the population but also helped provoke the Rebellion of 1837.Wilton provides new insights into the careers of leading figures, explores the developing ethnic and religious conflicts in the context of the petitioning movements, and illuminates the question of officially sponsored political violence. Through a thorough examination of primary resources, including a wide range of newspapers, Colonial Office records, published records of the Upper Canadian government, pamphlet literature, and private correspondence, Wilton demonstrates how the province's dissidents challenged established patterns of paternalism, subverted official notions of hierarchy, and promoted the development of an expanded public sphere in ways that had a lasting influence on the province's political culture. ... Read more

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Chapters: Finnish Labour Temple, Thunder Bay Public Library, Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, the Hoito, Magnus Theatre, Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Canadian Lakehead Exhibition, Persian, Coat of Arms of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Bay Street Film Festival, Flag of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Centennial Conservatory, Italian Cultural Centre. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 45. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Finnish Labour Temple -The construction of the Finnish Labour Temple was initiated by two organizations, the Finnish-American Workers' League Imatra #9 and the "Uusi Yritys" or New Attempt Temperance Society, who formed the Finnish Building Company. The lot for the hall had been purchased by socialist local in June 1907 and blueprints for the hall had already been prepared in early December 1908 by architect C.W. Wheeler. The building opened its doors to the public in March 1910, holding three consecutive days of opening ceremonies. The inscription on the top of the building reads "Labor Omnia Vincet," meaning "labour conquers all." Already in 1910, the hall was referred to as the "Port Arthur Finnish Socialist's Local Temple" as the socialist local had become the majority share holder in the hall and was connected to the Port Arthur Branch of the Socialist Party of Canada. The Temperance Society had basically become a committee of the socialist local. By December 1910, however, foreign language locals of the Socialist Party had been expelled from the party. In 1911, a new organization called the Finnish Socialist Organization of Canada had been formed, which then became affiliated to the Social Democratic Party of Canada. In January 1910, during the first annual meeting of the Finnish Building Company, the membership voted to rent the downstairs of the hall to the Finnish Publis...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=5396805 ... Read more

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Chapters: Mussie, Storyland, O'brien Theatre, Logos Land, Renfrew Fair. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 22. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Mussie is an alleged sea monster reported to be living in Muskrat Lake, 75 miles (121 km) northwest of Ottawa, capital of Canada. The legend has gone a through a gradual image change over the years. In the past the creature was depicted with shameless wild exaggeration. Classified as a "hepaxalor" and endowed with three eyes and sharp teeth, Mussie was shown as a great serpent towering over its prey. However, the interest of several "Mussie enthusiasts" of various professional grades has helped to organize witness accounts and streamline the modern perception of Mussie. It is now most popularly imagined as an unknown type of marine mammal, sharing traits with a seal or walrus. Local folklore says that while exploring the region over 300 years ago, Samuel de Champlain learned from the natives of the area of a legendary creature that lived in the lake. Though the legend may certainly descend from native lore, no mention is given of it in Champlain's memoirs. Nevertheless, the myth survived with help from a sign which once welcomed visitors to Cobden. The sign featured Champlain holding his famous lost astrolabe while looking out over Muskrat Lake. In the lake, prominently displayed, is Mussie, depicted as having three eyes and a long tongue. The sign is inaccurate in many ways, least of all in giving the impression that Champlain had actually encountered the creature. Though the sign has been replaced, its impact is still felt. Champlain is still the traditional starting point for any Mussie tale. Muskrat Lake, like many other lakes, was formed when the glaciers of the last ice age receded about 10,000 years ago. At that point it was part of t...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=3555352 ... Read more

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Chapters: Culture of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Musical Groups From Niagara Region, Alexisonfire, Marineland, Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, City and Colour, Lmt Connection, Maid of the Mist, Honeymoon Suite, Street Pharmacy, Newworldson, Attack in Black, Table Rock Center, Great Lake Swimmers, Shaw Festival, Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, Garden City Productions, Brighton Rock, Sleep the Season, Maple Leaf Village, Canal Days, Wave, Casino Niagara, Journey Behind the Falls, Don Vail, Chore, Niagara Heritage Trail. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 109. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Alexisonfire (pronounced "Alexis On Fire") is a five-piece, Juno-nominated post-hardcore band that formed in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada in 2001. The band consists of George Pettit (vocals), Dallas Green (guitar, piano, vocals), Wade MacNeil (guitar, vocals), Chris Steele (bass), and Jordan Hastings (drums). They describe their music as "the sound of two Catholic high-school girls in mid-knife-fight" (a reference to their song "A Dagger Through the Heart of St. Angeles", also the inspiration for their debut album cover art). When the band came out of the underground like an "utterly captivating car-accident-in-progress" in late 2001, it was enough to impress critics and attain a gold certification for their self-titled debut album. The band has released three more very successful studio albums: Watch Out! in 2004, Crisis in 2006, both which have achieved platinum certification in Canada and Old Crows/Young Cardinals in 2009. Alexisonfire was formed in late 2001 as the result of a three-band break up. Pettit was playing bass in a tech-metal band called Condemning Salemn, Green was a lead singer and guitar player in Helicon Blue, and MacNeil and Steele played in a Pop-punk band called Plan 9. These ban...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=897503 ... Read more

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Chapters: Marineland, Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, Maid of the Mist, Table Rock Center, Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, Maple Leaf Village, Casino Niagara, Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Heritage Trail. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 43. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Marineland is a themed amusement and animal exhibition park in the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Owing to its proximity to the falls and other natural park areas and its blend of animal attractions and rides, it is one of the main tourist destinations in Niagara Falls, Canada. The park first opened in 1961 as "Niagara Game Farm", without any of the current marine attractions or rides. The original Niagara Game Farm was essentially a small zoo, a large part of which was a petting zoo. Within a few years, the marine attractions were added, and the park's name was changed to "Niagara Marineland And Game Farm", and by 1966 it was officially just "Marineland And Game Farm". In the 1970s Kandu(2) the killer whale became the park's major attraction, the "And Game Farm" part of the name was dropped. It was also around this time that the park began adding rides such as Dragon Mountain to encourage teenagers and younger visitors. Their park's slogan for many years has been "Everyone Loves Marineland". An earlier slogan was "Happiness is Marineland." During the summer months they ran commercials in Ontario, Quebec, Pennsylvania, and Western New York television stations featuring a jingle that highlights the features of the park, with new verses added for new attractions every year. The park's mascot is known as King Waldorf, a walrus dressed like a king. The park also ran a campground named after him.. Some versions of the jingle have been sung by Suzie McNeil. Marineland is generally open from the Victoria Da...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=2007473 ... Read more