Summer Pleasures in Guelph

While people continued to work during the long, sweltering summer months, they did have one occasion to look forward to - the company picnic. This was a major event.Picnics and…

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Deadly Construction: Scaffolding

Some workers were not protected by the Factory Act. Particularly neglected were construction workers and civic employees. In the 19th century, there was no uniform requirement for erecting and maintaining…

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Relief Work

The Great Depression spread across Canada, comfortably and unevenly settling in for the duration of the 1930s. In Guelph, some employers continued to employ workers. Yet, they did so at…

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War Work

During both World Wars, the entire country became mobilized. Companies that once produced everyday items were retooled for war production. Guelph was no different than other communities across Canada. It…

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Birthday Bash at the Museum

Labouring All Our Lives First AnniversaryOn May 1st, 2016, LAOLs celebrated its first anniversary in style.The event was co-partnered by the Guelph Civic Museum. In attendance were local luminaries James…

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Day of Mourning

Mourn For The Dead; Fight For The LivingIn 1907, 13 employees working at Taylor-Forbes in Guelph suffered a variety of injuries. That was a banner year for accidents. They ranged…

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