About the Author

Paul Arculus was born in England but graduated from High School in Ontario and received his post secondary education in Canada and in the United States.
He has a B.A. in Psychology from McMaster University, a B.Ed from the University of Toronto, an M.A in history and an M.S.in Ed, both from Niagara University in New York.
He taught in several locations in Ontario and in England but spent the last 20 years of his career teaching history at Port Perry High School.
Since retiring he has written extensively on Canadian history and has published several books.
His latest book, a biography of Dr. Edwin Campbell, a local boy who became a founder of the Chevrolet Motor Company is entitled Durant's Right-Hand Man.
He is also a regular contributor to Focus on Scugog, a monthly news and information magazine in the municipality of Scugog.
Paul has given talks on Ontario History to Historical Societies, Genealogical Societies and community groups, all over Southern Ontario.
He has also given historical walks in communities in Scugog Township including Port Perry, Greenbank, Prince Albert and Blackstock.
For his work in Canadian History he has received a number of awards including the lieutenant Governor`s Ontario Heritage Award in 2009 and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee award in 2013.
Paul lives in Port Perry with his wife Isabel who is a retired elementary school teacher. They have three sons, all married and living in Ontario....