John Ewart arrived in the Town of York (now Toronto) from Scotland in 1818.  In a short twelve-year span starting in 1820, Ewart was involved in the first great building projects that helped the two small outposts of York and London gain their civic footholds.  As Upper Canada’s first architect in these towns, his works include the east wing of Osgoode Hall, the Court Houses, and Jails in both towns, and the original buildings for: St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Toronto General Hospital, and the Upper Canada College.  He was also a founding member of several prominent organizations such as the Mechanics’ Institute (forerunner of the world’s second busiest library system – The Toronto Public Library). His story is told by Ewart’s descendant, Janet Ewart FitzGerald, who brings her great-great grandfather’s achievements into print for the first time.  Writer and researcher Harry von Bommel assists FitzGerald in weaving Ewart’s life together with the history of Upper Canada.  We see how a relatively unknown figure makes his mark among the colony’s elites and becomes father-in-law to Ontario’s longest serving premier, Sir Oliver Mowatt. Along with those who have architectural interests, this story will intrigue anyone whose forebears were also present while Canada took its first steps towards nationhood.

John Ewart Architect for a New World: Upper Canada's First Architect in York and London

Ewart FitzGerald, Janet

Legacies Inc.

Our Presence Has Roots: The Ongoing Story of Deohaeko Support Network

Klees, Janet

Practical Leadership is designed to bring out the best of what you already know and do, while adding specific ideas, strategies and techniques to help you achieve even greater excellence in your work.

Practical Leadership: The 9 Management Skills Needed for Health Professionals to Thrive in the 21st Century

Business & Money

Van Bommel, Harry

Management & Leadership

Happier More Often

Self-Help

Happiness

Gordon Ferguson is a quiet and humble leader. He knows what he wants to do and quietly finds a way to do it. He leads by example. He shows people what is important to him in a situation, and he just goes out and does it. He enjoys the spotlight, but he doesn’t seek it out. Life hasn’t been easy for Gord, and he doesn’t hold grudges. He is an eternal optimist. His hope for the future and positive outlook on life has been the determining factor to his success. He is loyal and committed to the values that he holds dear to his heart. He knows what is right and what he needs in his life, and he is not afraid to stand up and talk about it. Born with a developmental disability, Gordon was institutionalized for most of his youth. His proudest achievement, other than marrying his wife Donna, was helping to close the very institution whose staff abused and mistreated him. This closure, along with all institutions in Ontario for people with developmental disabilities, is only the crowing glory of his life's work. He has also founded and led a People First branch in Brockville, Ontario and has been an active board member of the Brockville and District Association for Community Involvement. He is a home owner, a leader, and an avid music and sports cards collector. His life has been rich with dedicated family and friends who have benefited from his wisdom and kindness.

Never Going Back: The Gordon Ferguson Story: Lessons from a Life of Courage, Strength and Love

Biographies & Memoirs

Ferguson, Gordon

Leaders & Notable People

Journey of a Paper Son: A memoir by Hung Der

Der, Hung

Memoirs

Thoughts

Parenting & Relationships

Family Relationships

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