Ed Butts

Ed Butts grew up in Guelph and is the author of more than 30 published books including Wartime: The First World War in A Canadian Town, which focuses on Guelph. He has written for numerous publications such as the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail, and has contributed to Historica, the online Canadian Encyclopedia. Ed lives in Guelph with his daughter Melanie and grandson Austin

Recent Work by Ed

Gang of children behind Guelph's post-Second World War crime spree

Within days, 16 businesses broken into; culprits found to be between seven and 14 years old

Feb 1, 2025 7:15 AM Read more >

The time when the peaceful Elora/Fergus became a battleground

When Indigenous nations battled over beaver pelts, the peaceful Attawandaron Nation was caught in the middle

Jan 19, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

Guelph couple fostered 175 children, adopted six

During 50th wedding anniversary, they were surrounded by more than 40 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren

Jan 5, 2025 7:45 AM Read more >

Theatrical set design was among Guelph artist Rolph Scarlett's talents

Works exhibited in galleries throughout Canada and the United States, including Guggenheim Museum

Dec 22, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Global issues influenced past local Christmas celebrations

Great Depression, Second World War evident in GCVI yearbooks of the day

Dec 8, 2024 7:30 PM Read more >

Guelph was the 'capital of the Kingdom of Scatterland' in 1827

'Travelling about twelve miles through a rich and luxuriant country, we entered the forest of Guelph,' recounts friend of city founder in letter

Nov 30, 2024 9:15 AM Read more >

Guelph artist wanted official status during Second World War

Painter was particularly known for portraits of Guelph, including iconic buildings being town down

Nov 24, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Guelph's Graham brothers among those killed in the Second World War

Cecil and Thomas Graham were killed a few weeks apart in 1944

Nov 11, 2024 9:51 AM Read more >

That time American currency wasn't accepted in Guelph

Local businesses responded after American president proclaimed 'banking holiday' that impacted trade

Oct 26, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

Quiet Guelph was rocked by theft spree back in 1908

Items recovered included boots, sacks of barley and 600 pounds of pork

Oct 19, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >