Since it's pretty big locally, and the anniversary of the battle is today. I'd thought I'd post this for any history buffs here:
http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/542479--savage-fighting-at-the-battle-of-stoney-creek
http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/542113--the-battle-over-war-hero-billy-green
http://www.thespec.com/feature/article/541127--strange-fatality-wins-provincial-award
The battle was basically fought on the other side of town, although the British/Canadian staging area was quite a bit closer. It was a pretty important fight as well, since it ultimately put the kibosh on the American's 1813 campaign against Upper Canada.
For the history buffs: Stoney Creek
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For the history buffs: Stoney Creek
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(The End of Education)
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