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Manitoulin Island is the largest freshwater island in the world. Its only land connection to the rest of Ontario is a 110yearold, onelane bridge. And it's falling apart.

In this video, we'll learn about the railway company that built the bridge and why it's so significant to many islanders, where it's become a symbol of their home. #LivingHistoryCA

Part two, on the Wasauksing Swing Bridge:
   • Another failing bridge and a century ...  

WATCH NEXT WEEK’S FOOTNOTES VIDEO FOR MORE ON THIS STORY!

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ABOUT THE SERIES:
Living History is a series of short documentaries about parts of our history that are still physically visible in some way, while also remaining relevant in the present day. Its first run will focus on stories in Ontario, with future goals of expanding across Canada and beyond. The first episode premiered on May 4, 2023, and there will be new videos (including Footnotes and other bonus content) every Thursday until December, 2023.

ABOUT THE CREATOR:
Warren Schlote is an awardwinning multimedia storyteller based in Sudbury, Ont. He has extensive experience in daily news journalism and feature writing, largely through The Manitoulin Expositor and CBC News, but creating documentaries remains his passion. Please visit https://WarrenSchlote.ca to learn more about Warren.