Peter D. Hambly 🇨🇦
@peterdhambly.bsky.social
Retired: Commercial banker (Meridian CU, Bank of Montreal), Certified Financial Planner, 5-term councillor for Town of Hanover, On
Husband/dad; University of Western Ontario alumnus; Gold Life Master of ACBL (bridge); bibliophile; atheist; Ricardian; 🇨🇦
Husband/dad; University of Western Ontario alumnus; Gold Life Master of ACBL (bridge); bibliophile; atheist; Ricardian; 🇨🇦
OTD 1859: English naturalist Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, which suggests humans evolved from apes, is published amid great controversy
Well done Charles. The abuse he took was terrible however he was correct.
Well done Charles. The abuse he took was terrible however he was correct.
November 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
OTD 1859: English naturalist Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, which suggests humans evolved from apes, is published amid great controversy
Well done Charles. The abuse he took was terrible however he was correct.
Well done Charles. The abuse he took was terrible however he was correct.
Town Crier Jennifer Olivero & Mayor Sue Paterson kick off the Lighting of the Square tonight at Heritage Square, Hanover
November 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Town Crier Jennifer Olivero & Mayor Sue Paterson kick off the Lighting of the Square tonight at Heritage Square, Hanover
My dad, Flying Officer Kenneth P. Hambly. Served in WWII. Lived a good life.
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
My dad, Flying Officer Kenneth P. Hambly. Served in WWII. Lived a good life.
A ceremonial final spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) at Craigellachie, British Columbia, at 9:22 am on November 7, 1885.
November 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A ceremonial final spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) at Craigellachie, British Columbia, at 9:22 am on November 7, 1885.
OTD 1972 - Paul Henderson scores the goal of the century to save the day as Canada beats Russia in their first head-to-head battle. We were all quite worried for a while. Whew!
September 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
OTD 1972 - Paul Henderson scores the goal of the century to save the day as Canada beats Russia in their first head-to-head battle. We were all quite worried for a while. Whew!
My letter on speed cameras in today's Globe and Mail
September 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
My letter on speed cameras in today's Globe and Mail
An interesting number for the Blue Jays.
September 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
An interesting number for the Blue Jays.
Very nice, however that mural was replaced a few years ago.
September 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Very nice, however that mural was replaced a few years ago.
I work hard to restrain myself while on social media. My daughter gave me this T-shirt. Appropriate.
September 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I work hard to restrain myself while on social media. My daughter gave me this T-shirt. Appropriate.
September 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Memoriam in today's Globe and Mail.
August 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Memoriam in today's Globe and Mail.
Hanover Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 70th anniversary today with Mayor Sue Paterson, MP Alex Ruff, & MPP Paul Vickers, et al. I'm pleased to be a Past President, once upon a time.
August 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Hanover Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 70th anniversary today with Mayor Sue Paterson, MP Alex Ruff, & MPP Paul Vickers, et al. I'm pleased to be a Past President, once upon a time.
Hanover water tower taking shape, closely watched by the town's first water tower.
August 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Hanover water tower taking shape, closely watched by the town's first water tower.
One of our greatest Canadians. RIP.
OTD 1958: Terry Fox is born in Winnipeg. Fox, who was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 18 and had his right leg amputated, began a run across Canada in 1980 to raise money for cancer research that captured the hearts of many Canadians.
OTD 1958: Terry Fox is born in Winnipeg. Fox, who was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 18 and had his right leg amputated, began a run across Canada in 1980 to raise money for cancer research that captured the hearts of many Canadians.
July 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
One of our greatest Canadians. RIP.
OTD 1958: Terry Fox is born in Winnipeg. Fox, who was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 18 and had his right leg amputated, began a run across Canada in 1980 to raise money for cancer research that captured the hearts of many Canadians.
OTD 1958: Terry Fox is born in Winnipeg. Fox, who was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 18 and had his right leg amputated, began a run across Canada in 1980 to raise money for cancer research that captured the hearts of many Canadians.
Volkswagen coming to Hanover this fall.
July 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Volkswagen coming to Hanover this fall.
Ontario Lawn Bowls Association Open Fours Championships in Town of Hanover this weekend. Mayor Sue Paterson welcomed the bowlers.
June 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Ontario Lawn Bowls Association Open Fours Championships in Town of Hanover this weekend. Mayor Sue Paterson welcomed the bowlers.
Busy time at the Hanover Volunteer fair. Lots of opportunities to help your community.
June 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Busy time at the Hanover Volunteer fair. Lots of opportunities to help your community.
A flotilla of ‘little ships’ sail out of Kent at the start of Dunkirk 85, a commemorative cruise to Dunkirk to mark the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo.
May 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A flotilla of ‘little ships’ sail out of Kent at the start of Dunkirk 85, a commemorative cruise to Dunkirk to mark the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo.
The base for our Town of Hanover water tower is complete. Looking good.
May 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The base for our Town of Hanover water tower is complete. Looking good.
OTD 1937: The Hindenburg, a German hydrogen-filled airship, burns and crashes in Lakehurst, N.J. Nearly 40 people on board died. "Oh, the humanity."
The end of an era of lighter-than-air travel.
The end of an era of lighter-than-air travel.
May 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
OTD 1937: The Hindenburg, a German hydrogen-filled airship, burns and crashes in Lakehurst, N.J. Nearly 40 people on board died. "Oh, the humanity."
The end of an era of lighter-than-air travel.
The end of an era of lighter-than-air travel.
OTD 1970: The Kent State massacre - the killing of four and wounding of nine unarmed college students by the Ohio National Guard on the Kent State University campus.
The nadir for American anti-war protests.
The nadir for American anti-war protests.
May 4, 2025 at 10:42 AM
OTD 1970: The Kent State massacre - the killing of four and wounding of nine unarmed college students by the Ohio National Guard on the Kent State University campus.
The nadir for American anti-war protests.
The nadir for American anti-war protests.
OTD 1926: The future Queen Elizabeth II is born in London. Her parents were the Duke and Duchess of York, who became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1936. The younger Elizabeth assumed the throne when her father died in 1952.
A wonderful monarch.
A wonderful monarch.
April 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
OTD 1926: The future Queen Elizabeth II is born in London. Her parents were the Duke and Duchess of York, who became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1936. The younger Elizabeth assumed the throne when her father died in 1952.
A wonderful monarch.
A wonderful monarch.
New water tower under construction in Hanover, On
April 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
New water tower under construction in Hanover, On
Change is ongoing.
March 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Change is ongoing.