Period: WWI–WWII

  • September 2, 2025
    John M. MacDonald (1843-1917) dies at age 74. His wife Jessie (1860-1953) lives to age 93.
  • September 2, 2025
    Arthur Spalding (1863-1932) sees a plane flying over his farm on South Pender for the first time on May 12th.
  • September 2, 2025
    First official record of a cottage at the Roesland Farm Resort being rented. The renters are the Gordon Gray family…
  • September 2, 2025
    Robert (Bert) Roe becomes a partner in the operation of the farm first owned by his parents, and continues to…
  • September 2, 2025
    The Canadian Pacific Steamship (CPSS) line begins regular ferry service to the Gulf Islands.
  • September 2, 2025
    Prohibition of the production, importation, and sale of alcohol is introduced in the United States. The Gulf Islands become a…
  • September 2, 2025
    The Coast Shale Company brick factory at Bricky Bay is closed and placed under caretaker status until its demolition in…
  • September 2, 2025
    The Howard Harris family leaves Pender for Saturna, and Albert Menzies retires to their home at Hope Bay. For the…
  • September 2, 2025
    A manse is built at Hope Bay for the Presbyterian Church minister and his family. It remains in good condition…
  • September 2, 2025
    Two teachers are now required for the Pender Island School, and Vivienne Geldart arrives to fill the new role. She…