Born on the Shawanaga First Nation, Francis Pegahmagabow would become one of the most decorated snipers of World War I, and a fervent activist for native rights. Includes Francis’ early days, ‘Peggy’ the sniper and Chief Pegahmagabow.

When Frank Langford began buying up property North of Parry Sound, rumors of a new goat farm circulated widely. But the explosives plants that evolved instead would prove to have a much bigger impact on the area. Includes Canadian Explosives Limited, Nobel, World War I, Cordite and British...