Past Forward: Oshawa's Forgotten Stories
by Oshawa Public Libraries
Hosted by the Oshawa Public Library, Past Forward takes you on a journey through Oshawa's rich and often overlooked history. Each episode features conversations with local historians, archivists, and curators, uncovering the hidden stories and key moments that have shaped this vibrant city. Whether you’ve lived here all your life or are just getting to know Oshawa, this podcast offers a fascinating look at the events, people, and milestones that continue to define the place we call home. Join us and discover Oshawa like never before!
Episodes
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Stories from the Oshawa Museum
In this episode, we chat with Lisa Terech, a passionate storyteller and proud advocate for Oshawa’s rich history. In the role of Community Engagement at the Oshawa Museum, Lisa participates in developing and delivering creative and engaging programs, and she keeps the museum’s social media…
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Stories from the Canadian Tank Museum
In this episode, we’ll be speaking with Jeremy Blowers of the Canadian Tank Museum, home of the Ontario Regiment Museum and Canada's largest collection of operational military vehicles. Hear fascinating stories from Oshawa’s rich military history, including the local impact of World War II and…
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Stories from the Robert McLaughlin Gallery
We’re joined by Sonya Jones, Curator of Collections at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. We explore the legacy of the Painters Eleven, Ontario’s first abstract art collective, and uncover the captivating story of Thomas Bouckley, the self-taught historian whose remarkable photo collection preserves...
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Stories from Parkwood Estate
In this episode, Samantha George, the Curator at Parkwood National Historic Site, the Oshawa home of the late R.S. McLaughlin, Canadian auto baron and founder of General Motors of Canada. She'll be giving us the inside scoop on the fascinating lives of R.S. and Adelaide McLaughlin and their...
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Stories from the Canadian Automotive Museum
Discover Oshawa’s rich automotive history in this episode as I chat with Dumaresq de Pencier, Exhibit & Special Project Coordinator at the Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa. From a world-class collection of 85+ vehicles spanning a century to the largest archive of Canadian motoring literature,...
About this show
Hosted by the Oshawa Public Library, Past Forward takes you on a journey through Oshawa's rich and often overlooked history. Each episode features conversations with local historians, archivists, and curators, uncovering the hidden stories and key moments that have shaped this vibrant city. Whether you’ve lived here all your life or are just getting to know Oshawa, this podcast offers a fascinating look at the events, people, and milestones that continue to define the place we call home. Join us and discover Oshawa like never before!
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Oshawa Public Libraries
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