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We are wrapping up Season Five of Stories from Another Day with another special collaboration with our friends at the Craigleith Heritage Depot, exploring the shared stories and connections the Town of Collingwood and the Town of the Blue Mountains.   In the final episode of the season, host Ken Maher and guest co-host, Josh Skelton take a closer look at one of the region’s most iconic and celebrated businesses: Blue Mountain Pottery.  From its unmistakable glaze to its lasting impact on Canadian design and local history, this episode uncovers the story behind the beloved name. Episode Picture: Photo courtesy of the Collection of the Craigleith Heritage Depot.Research: Weider, George. Blue Mountain pg 51-53 Biernacki, Conrad and Milks, Todd “Dating Blue Mountain Pottery and Glazes” Interview with Sue Tupy, from Blue Clay “Fled the Iron Curtain, Now Top Ceramicist” Toronto Star, December 3, 1957. Interviews with Sue Tupy, Conrad Biernacki and Bruce Dyer in Blue Clay. “History of Blue Mountain Pottery” Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin, undated. Interviews with Michael Stanzione and George Weider in Blue Clay. “Part of Area Fame Rests On Blue Mountain Pottery, Blue Mountain Pottery” Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin, March 30 , 1977, p7. Collingwood Times 1974. Interviews with Eswar and Shashi Prasad in Blue Clay. “Blue Mountain Pottery Reaches for the Top”, Enterprise Bulletin, January 27 th , 1988. McKewan, Angela. “End of an Era at Blue Mountain”, Business Times, September 2004. Links: "Skiing and Blue Mountain" Season 5 Episode 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wKKPmnae70igdGQvl98kK?si=ee9dfe8071a148af

A full 15 minutes before the scheduled launch of Hull 192, on May 29, 1969, nearly 200 workers remained beneath the ship completing final launch preparations in Collingwood. Without warning, disaster struck as the ship broke free prematurely, surging into the launch basin. In this episode we explore the tragedy, the heartbreak, and the extraordinary acts of heroism that unfolded on that day 57 years ago. Episode Picture: Tadoussac docked at the Port of Toronto during the winter of 2026 [Copyright Irene Pradyszczuk. ] Research: Potts, Jeffery & Susan. Hull #192 Side Launch Accident,Collingwood Shipyard May 29, 1969 Enterprise Bulletin. June 5, 1969 Enterprise Bulletin. May 28, 1994 Enterprise Bulletin. July 3, 1969 Links: "A Memorial to His Father" Season 3 Bonus Summer Episode https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/A-Memorial-to-His-Father-e2lpo9q "The Norman P. Clement" Season 2 Episode 6 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Norman-P--Clement-e1u3im1"The Last Chapter" Season 1 Episode 26 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Last-Chapter-e1kd0mh "Beginning at the End" Season 1 Episode 1 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/Beginning-at-the-End-e100arj

In this episode we explore the rise and eventual decline of Collingwood’s Grand Opera House, a vibrant venue that welcomed international stars to local talent alike, hosting everything from plays and musicals to public meetings and community fundraisers. Following the story we invite our listeners to join us in celebrating Archive Awareness Week, and call for your assistance in a very special opportunity connected to it. We also invite everyone to come to the museum and take in our newest Community Collectors Exhibit  “Hidden for A Century: Inside Collingwood Collegiate’s Time Capsule.” You won't want to miss this one! Episode Picture: An interior view of the Grand Opera House. Date unknown. [Collingwood Museum Collection, X969.636.2]Research: The Bulletin, June 29 1890 Cowley, Christine. Butchers, Bakers, & Building the Lakers. p.16. Arp, Barbara. Reflections. p 110. Collingwood Public Library Local History Files Collingwood Bulletin May 31, 1917. Enterprise Bulletin May 1, 1947. Links: "A Day of Tall Work and Many Tears" Season 1, Episode 10 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/A-Day-of-Tall-Work-and-Many-Tears-e18694q "Preserving the Past and Ensuring the Future" Season 5, Episode 7 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/Preserving-the-Past-and-Ensuring-the-Future-The-Birnie-Sisters-e3fgf18 "The Kiltie Band" Season 2, Episode 8 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Kiltie-Band-e21c3f4 "Letters to Mother" Season 3, Episode 3 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/Letters-To-Mother-e2bajjv "A School on the Move" Season 5, Episode 4 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/A-School-on-the-Move-The-Story-of-Collingwood-Collegiate-Institute-e3bfckr "Eddie Bush" Season 4, Episode 5 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/Eddie-Bush-e2t0dsm

In this episode we invite you to step back in time and discover the remarkable story of two sisters whose lives left a lasting mark on their community and beyond. Elizabeth “Annie” Birnie, a beloved Collingwood teacher and accomplished artist, and Amelia “Jessie” Birnie, a medical doctor and pioneer in infant health. Each followed a different path, and both left a powerful, lasting mark on the world around them. Research: The Saturday News. September 3, 1910. Collingwood Bulletin, July 28, 1921. “These Mural Paintings are from the brush of Elizabeth Annie Birnie” informational pamphlet accompanying the brass tablet erected at the Collingwood Carnegie Library in 1921. https://sites.rootsweb.com/~canqbogs/pdf_files/Brearley_Female_Physicians_Toronto.pdf https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1214952287303228&id=100063654036098&set=a.501284082003389 Episode Picture: Several members of the Birnie family pose for a photograph outside of their family home on Pine Street. [Collingwood Museum Collection, X969.509.1] Links: "The Museum that Wasn't" Season 1 Episode 23 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Museum-That-Wasnt-e1ig37a "Lilies for the Soul" Season 2 Episode 7 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/Lilies-For-The-Soul-e1vqft3 "The One that Flew Away" Season 2 Episode 9 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/The-One-That-Flew-Away-e2336ii

The death of young Gloria “Glory” Whalen in May 1903 sent shockwaves through Collingwood and drew widespread attention throughout Ontario, with newspapers across the province reporting on the investigation into her death. In this episode we examine the community impact of one of Ontario’s longest running cold cases. Episode Picture This illustration of Gloria Whalen was published in a 1903 newspaper. Research Collingwood Bulletin. June 4 1903. Enterprise Messenger,June 11, 1903. Toronto Star October 17, 1903. Adams, Morgan Ian. Glory: A Lamentable Condition of Affairs. McNulty Printing, Collingwood ON. 2007 Enterprise Messenger. November 19, 1903. Links The Country Doctor who Organized a Town. Season 3 Episode 6 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/nuHKh11mc0b The Elegant Lady who Built our Town Season 2 Episode 1 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/uQRN9y9mc0b Off the Rails Season 2 Episode 10 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/LhXUt78mc0b

Born in Collingwood before it was even a town, Captain James McNabb grew up alongside the waters that would shape his remarkable life.  In this episode we explore the story of Captain McNabb, a lifelong Great Lakes mariner whose career was filled with legendary adventures, hard-earned experience, and unforgettable moments on the water. Following the story we give the listeners a glimpse into some exciting changes coming soon to the museum and we begin the new year with a few well deserved thanks! Episode Picture: Fishing shacks dot Collingwood’s shore in the 1870s [Collingwood Museum Collection, X973.582.1] Research: McNabb, James. Short Stories of Vessel Days on the Great Lakes, by Land and Water. c. 1910 Sandell, Marion. Keepers of the Light. The Print Shop Colingwood Ltd. 1993. The Collingwood Bulletin. Nov. 20, 1913. Links: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/il59H0nmjZb

This episode takes a deep and thoughtful journey through the history of Collingwood Collegiate Institute, from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to the vibrant school community we know today. Whether you walked the halls yourself or simply love learning about Collingwood’s past, this episode reminds us how a school can anchor a community. Following the story we invite our listeners to consider supporting the work of the museum in making Collingwood’s history accessible to everyone. Donations help us protect artifacts, develop meaningful exhibits and provide hands-on educational programs. Episode Picture: Collingwood Collegiate Institute, 1874-1923 [CollingwoodMuseum Collection, X976.622.1] Research: Collingwood Collegiate – A History – 1857-1993 Collingwood Enterprise January 7, 1926. Enterprise Bulletin. April 1, 1954. https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/after-2-high-schools-confirmed-in-wasaga-trustee-pushing-for-cci-replacement-10793471 Links:“The Museum that Wasn’t” Season 1 Episode 23.https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/V6tI9yvGAYb “Coming Home ... Again” Season 1 Episode 16.https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/X2a02CvGAYb

As we open on the month of remembrance, this episode shares one soldier’s extraordinary experience during the Second World War. It serves as a moving reminder that those who served were, for the most part, everyday sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and friends and neighbours who faced unimaginable circumstances with courage and resilience. Following the story we invite the listeners to join us on the Museum grounds on Tuesday November 11 not only for the town's annual Remembrance Day service, but for a special tour of the grounds and their history of those who served our town and our nation. We also invite everyone to join us later in the month for a joint evening at the Collingwood Legion for a special collector's event. The event takes place in the Legion's Military Museum on Wednesday November 19 from 7-8:30 pm and is a wonderful opportunity to share personal stories and find out a little more history of those medals and military items your family may have sitting at home. Episode Picture:Cenotaph Ceremony sometime between 1932 and 1965 [Collingwood Museum Collection X2014.47.1] Research: https://48thhighlanders.ca/actions/lamone-crossing/ Collingwood Public Library Historical Files https://legionmagazine.com/operation-chuckle-no-laughing-matter-army-part-87/ https://www.assoknowledge.org/freedom-for-italy/operation-chuckle-and-1st-canadian-corps Links: "An Officer, A Gentleman, and a Spy" Season 4 Episode 3 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/LNlZQoB1PXb "Letters to Mother" Season 3 Episode 3 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/2nSZVVH1PXb "The Ridgway Brothers" Season 2 Episode 3 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/dtWyR9K1PXb "Coming Home ... Again" Season 1 Episode 16 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/QRW7EEO1PXb

On April 4, 1915, a fire sparked by faulty wiring tore through the Bryan Manufacturing Company’s factory located on Huron Street. The fire consumed the building, but fortunately, no lives were lost. The bigger blaze came afterwards, in the days and weeks of public debate between the company’s owners and the town over what would rise from the ashes. Much of that drama played out in the opinion pages of local newspapers.  Episode Picture: Bryan Manufacturing Company’s newly constructed warehouse on the north side of Huron Street, 1894. [Collingwood Museum Collection, X972.8.1] Research: The Messenger, July 1915 The Messenger July 20, 1915 Enterprise Messenger August 1915 Commercial Directory, Collingwood Bulletin, 1906 Shaw, Melissa. Then and Now: Huron Street Business rises from ashes of 1915 fire. Collingwood Today, November 24, 2023. https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/then-and-now/then-and-now-huron-street-business-rises-from-ashes-of-1915-fire-7874769 Canada Lumberman. March 15, 1935. MacMurchy, J.T. THe Growth of the Town, Enterprise Bulletin, date unknown. Links: Tornaveen. Season3 Episode 5 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/NvgROvOM3Wb A Day of Tall Work and Many Tears. Season 1 Episode 10 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/VNqrEITM3Wb

The season begins with a special collaboration with our friends at the Craigleith Heritage Depot, highlighting one of the many stories that connect the histories of Collingwood and the Blue Mountains. Join host Ken Maher and guest co-host, Josh Skelton as they dive into the history of early skiing in the region and trace the rise of Blue Mountain Resort. Following the Story we invite listeners to join us at each of our museums for some exciting upcoming events. Collingwood Museum's Annual Shipyard Social and Craigleith Heritage Depot's Daughters of Aatenstic: Life Lessons from Seven Generations. Check out their respective Facebook pages for more details. https://www.facebook.com/collingwoodmuseum ; https://www.facebook.com/CraigleithDepot Episode Picture: In this pre-1940 photograph, people stand in line for a sleigh ride at the Bayview Ski Trail entrance. The sign to the left reads: “Welcome to Bayview Ski Trails, No Entrance Fee, 1000 Foot Tow, Owner and Operated By Doherty Brothers [Collingwood Museum Collection, 988.7.4] Research: Arp, Barbara. Editor. Reflections. 1983 Hall, Fred. Editor. Fifty Years of Skiing in Southern Ontario with the Toronto Ski Club. 1974. Shannon, Bill. Editor. An Illustrated History of Collingwood Township. 1979. Wieder, George. Blue Mountain. 1990. Archival Sources: 2016-011-S04-F12 Bill Shannon Fonds, Craigleith Heritage Depot Collection. Research Files, Craigleith Heritage Depot. Research Files, Collingwood Museum. Web Sources: https://collingwoodsportshalloffame.ca/?paged=8&cat=28 https://collingwoodskiclub.com/about-us https://www.bluemountain.ca/mountain/history Links: "The Smart Brothers" Season 3, Episode 10. https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/bXBtGxe0cWb "The Terminals" Season 4, Episode 1. https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/lMwmSve0cWb "Never Miss an Opportunity" Season 1, Episode 6. https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7sOBFpt0cWb "Off the Rails" Season 2, Episode 10. https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/KtJXuxp0cWb

This summer, we’re setting sail beyond Collingwood! Join us as we follow the incredible adventures of ships built right here in Collingwood - travelling oceans, crossing decades, and surviving wars, disasters, and even a few identity changes! In this, our last summer episode, we uncover the unexpected careers of Hull 71, Charles Dick, and Hull 86, Gate Lifter No. 1. and see how form follows function as their unusual jobs influenced the very way they were designed. Episode Picture: Gate Lifter No. 1 departs Collingwood Harbour on October 23, 1930, under tow by the tugboats James Whalen  and Muscallonge. [Collingwood Museum Collection, X971.867.1] Research: Gillham, Skip. Ships of Collingwood. Glenaden Press, Vineland ON. https://collingwoodhistoricalsociety.com/stories/f/the-collingwood-shipyard-and-the-welland-canal#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20world's%20outstanding,of%20which%20weighs%20500%20tons Links: Check out Stories From Another Day on MillionPodcasts ⁠https://www.millionpodcasts.com/local-history-podcasts/⁠

This summer, we’re setting sail beyond Collingwood! Join us as we follow the incredible adventures of ships built right here in Collingwood - travelling oceans, crossing decades, and surviving wars, disasters, and even a few identity changes! In this episode we are tracing the journeys of ships like Hull 25, Hiram Robinson and Hull 81, J.H. Carter as they head off on very different paths across Ontario and Quebec. Episode Picture: Train tracks run through the Collingwood Shipyards. [Collingwood Museum Collection, X969.239.1] Research: Gillham, Skip. Ships of Collingwood. Glenaden Press, Vineland ON. Wilson, Garth “A History of Shipbuilding and Naval Architecture in Canada” https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2018/mstc-cstm/NM97-2-1-4-eng.pdf 1994. pg 53. Links: Check out Stories From Another Day on MillionPodcastshttps://www.millionpodcasts.com/local-history-podcasts/

This summer, we’re setting sail beyond Collingwood! Join us as we follow the incredible adventures of ships built right here in Collingwood - travelling oceans, crossing decades, and surviving wars, disasters, and even a few identity changes! In this episode we meet the stubby stars of Toronto’s waterfront, Hulls 198 and 199, Harvey H. Simpson and Gladys M. Simpson, who were literally cut down to size by regulation changes in the 1980s. Then listen to the amazing story of Hull 12, Helena, later renamed Daniel McAllister, Canada’s largest preserved tug and Collingwood’s oldest surviving hull at 118 years old. Episode Picture: Undated photograph of the tug Helena. [Collingwood Museum Collection, 983.60.33] Research: Gillham, Skip. Ships of Collingwood. Glenaden Press, Vineland ON. https://tugboatinformation.com/tug.cfm?id=546

This summer, we’re setting sail beyond Collingwood! Join us as we follow the incredible adventures of ships built right here in Collingwood - travelling oceans, crossing decades, and surviving wars, disasters, and even a few identity changes! Meet Hull 31, Estevan, the first ship commissioned by the Federal Government for the Canadian Department of Marine and Fisheries in 1912. She took a 27,358 km trip around South America to reach the West Coast. Then there’s Hull 5, Emerson, launched in 1903, this ship’s extensive history included transatlantic voyages, war service, and being sunk three different times. Following the short story we invite our listeners to take in our new Community Exhibit marking the 25th anniversary of the Beinn Gorm Highlanders and join us on July 22 for a free concert put on by the museum and the band to mark the occasion. Episode Picture: Black and white photograph of the steamer Estevan in the Collingwood Harbour in 1912. Crew prepare for its long journey to Vancouver Island, British Columbia. [Collingwood Museum Collection, X974.567.1] Research: https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/remember-this/this-was-the-first-ship-commissioned-in-collingwood-by-the-federal-government-1592944 Gillham, Skip. Ships of Collingwood. Glenaden Press, Vineland ON.

Some institutions become such an essential part of a community that people take their presence for granted, trusting they'll always be there in times of need. But what happens when the institution itself is in crisis? In this final episode of the season we look at the history of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, beginning with a day in 1942, when the hospital faced just such a moment, and the people of Collingwood came together in a remarkable way, showing the strength and spirit of our community. Following the story we invite our listeners to join us over the summer months for our one-of-a-kind children’s programming in July and August ... spaces fill up quickly so plan accordingly. We also invite you to check out our latest travelling exhibit from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 “A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada.” There is a reminder to keep an eye out (or an ear open) for our Summer Short Stories to tide you over until Season 5 begins in September. And finally a word of thanks to all who continue to make this podcast a reality (not the least of which is you the listeners!) As always, we would love to hear from you. Comments, questions, suggestions for story ideas? Let us know by dropping us a line [email protected] or leaving us a message 705-445-4811. See you all in September! Episode Picture: Undated postcard of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital and Nurses Home [Collingwood Museum Collection2105.6.2] Research: Evening Telegram June 24, 1942 Enterprise Bulletin, June 25, 1942 https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/then-and-now/then-and-now-collingwoods-hospital-retains-marine-tribute-for-over-135-years-8528877 Enterprise Bulletin, July 31, 1953 CGMH Annual Report, 1963 https://yourfuturehospital.com/about/about-page.php?id=1https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/health-minister-visits-collingwood-hospital-for-funding-announcement-9947056https://cgmh.on.ca/news-article/tomorrow-is-built-today-cgmh-and-cgmh-foundation-launch-bold-vision-for-the-future- Links: “The Country Doctor Who Organized a Town” Season 3, Episode 6https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Country-Doctor-Who-Organized-a-Town-e2f4shm“Miss Dawson’s Babies” Season 4, Episode 7https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/Miss-Dawsons-Babies-e2vh39n