"SIR JOHN STEPHEN WILLISON 1856-1927" - Zurich, Ontario - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

This plaque has been recently relocated to here. The 2016 Google Streetview does not show a plaque in this location, but about 100 metres east on Main Street. The English side is very faded. The French side is in good shape as it has been hidden from the sun, but is nearly impossible to read because it's so close to the building.

The plaque reads:

One of Canada's most influential political journalists and a strong advocate of the Imperial Federation movement, Willison was born on a farm about 6.5 kilometres northeast of here. He began his career in 1881 with the London Advertiser. Two years later, he joined the Toronto Globe and in 1890 was appointed chief editor of that newspaper. In 1902, he resigned to become editor of the independent Toronto Daily News (1902-1917) and in 1910 was named Canadian correspondent of the London Times. Willison was knighted in 1913 for his contribution to journalism. His many written works include a notable biography of Sir Wilfred Laurier.

Address or location of plaque: Main Street, just east of Goshen Street Physical location of plaque: Village "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": none This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person' Condition of sign: Poor Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes ! What is the second/third language?: French A web-site for more details.: Not listed

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