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latest stories by david yates, for the signal star RCAF Centralia Cold War crashes As a NATO country sandwiched between the U.S. and U.S.S.R., Canada never had the option of neutrality during the Cold War.
With a passion for writing and telling stories local historian and author David Yates has released his third book, ‘That Freedom Might Survive’.
Apr 11, 2024 · HURON – Local author and historian David Yates has just released his latest book, Gothic Huron: Heroes, Rogues, Murders, Daring, Bawdy Houses and Other Tales.
Nov 18, 2021 · Yates said the book is a an eclectic collection of almost 60 stories covering everything from Walt Disney’s famous visit to the county in 1947 to discover his Canadian roots through to the Goderich tornado in 2011.
- Out of The Woods: Chronicles and Characters of Huron County
- Out of The Blue: Further Discoveries in Huron County History
- That Freedom Might Survive
- The Times of Our Lives
- Admiral Henry Wolsey Bayfield
- Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes
- Agriculture Today: A Portrait of Family Farms in Ontario
- The Beauty and Bounty of Huron County
by David YatesEach short entry is filled with human interest and details that open a window to the county’s past and its characters. Arranged in chronological order – from the time of the region’s Indigenous people through to early settlement and finally to Canada’s coming of age during the Great War.
by David Yates‘Out of the Blue’ is the second book chronicling the history of Huron County in vignette form, all originally appearing in various newspapers of Huron County during Yates’ time as a columnist. The pieces range from 1884 to the Royal Tour of 1939.
by David YatesDavid shares stories of those who served in Huron County, and those left behind. Explore the stories of how Huron supported the War effort…you may be surprised!
by David YatesIn David’s latest book – the fourth of this group is an eclectic collection of almost 60 stories covering everything from Walt Disney’s famous visit to discover his Canadian roots in Huron County in 1947 through to the Goderich tornado in 2011. David Yates Books Available at Fincher’s, The Book Peddler, The Blyth Citizen, Bayfield Vil...
by David Yates The Bayfield HIstorical Society & Archives http://www.bayfieldhistorical.ca/(check link for ordering) have recently published a book on a Canadian historical figure who was instrumental in ensuring the safe navigation for emigration to Canada (Ontario and Quebec) in the 1800s. The Book is 50 pages and in full color with photos, excer...
by Bonnie Sitter – Bonnie tells the little-known story of young women who left their homes to work on farms during the Second World War to address the labour shortage from the war.
By local authors Bonnie Sitter, Telfer Wegg and Fred Helwig – an informal coffee table style book that highlights families from around rural Ontario and the farms they run. Not only does the book feature information about the featured families, it also includes detailed facts about farming and hundreds of pictures of farming culture. There are thre...
Journey to the Heartland of rural Ontario to explore the diverse attractions of Huron County. Explore both celebrated and lesser known points as photographers David Bishop, Bonnie Sitter and Telfer Wegg share 169 of their favourite photographs from all areas of the County
Find David Yates of Goderich Signal Star's articles, email address, contact information, Twitter and more.
Originally from Windsor, Yates has spent the last 45 years living between Goderich and Bayfield. Just retired from 30 years of teaching secondary school history, Yates is a man who has contributed to the community in other ways as well.
