Putting a name to the new industrial area was a task undertaken with care --the intention to celebrate the connection of the history of the land to the future needs of a growing community - something this land had done for generations, provide for the future.
Yarmouth Yards ties together the land's regional significance and the rich history of St. Thomas as the Railway City. Today, Mike is joined in the St. Thomas City Council Chambers by City Councillor Steve Peters. Steve is a former Mayor of St. Thomas and MPP for London Middlesex Elgin, and a local historian with a wealth of knowledge about our area. We are excited to welcome Steve back in future episodes to speak more about our local history and how industry, from railroads to automotive manufacturing, has shaped the formation of our City. *Note the CALIPSO Festival in Port Stanley stands for Come And Live In Port Stanley, Ontario, and runs August 2-5, 2024, in Port Stanley. So, while it may not be connected to the arrival of settlers on the Calypso, it is a fun coincidence.
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