On August 27, 2018, the Coldwater Legion lowered its flags to honour Lance Corporal William Metcalfe Newlove of Coldwater, who was killed in action 100 years ago while serving on the front lines in France. William Newlove was born on May 3, 1883, in Richmond, Yorkshire, England. By the beginning of the First World War, William had moved to Canada and was residing in Coldwater. On November 11, 1915, he enlisted in Orillia with the 157th Overseas Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He was 32 years old and married. On his Attestation Form he is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, with brown eyes and brown hair. He identified his religious denomination as Church of England, and his
On Saturday August 18, seven members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater travelled to the CNE in Toronto to take part in the annual Warriors Day Parade. Posing for a group photo before the parade are, left to right: Comrades Rick Morse; Gill Baird; Cathy Larkins; Betty-Jean Murray; Carole Baird; and Norm Marion. Missing from the photo is Randy Rice, who was marching with the Airborne Forces contingent.
From August 10 to 12, 2018, thousands of people landed in the village of Coldwater to take part in the 8th annual Coldwater Steampunk Festival. Steampunk enthusiasts walked the streets dressed for the occasion in Victorian era costumes, mostly on the "Oceanic" theme, inspired by Jules Verne's 19th Century classic 20,000 Leagues under the sea. Taking place over the three day period were a classic car show, artists and artisans demonstrations, live music, magic shows, and steam power engines demonstrations. This year's main event day contests included arts, costume, and photography competitions. And of course, the traditional Scavenger Hunt for kids and teens. In addition to hosting thirs
