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The battalion was originally raised at Exhibition Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on 6 November 1914. As part of the 4th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division, the 19th went from its station in Toronto, Canada, to West Sandling Camp, Shorncliffe, England, 23 May 1915. It disembarked in France on 15 September 1915, where it fought as part of the 4th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war and disbanded on 15 September 1920. It is perpetuated by The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's).

The head of McMaster University was given the title of Chancellor until 1950 when George P. Gilmour was given the title of President and Vice-Chancellor and a new Chancellor, E. Carey Fox was chosen. Gilmour had been Chancellor of McMaster University since 1941.

Since 1950 seven presidents have headed McMaster University: George P. Gilmour, 1950-1961; Henry G. Thode, 1961-1972; Arthur N. Bourns, 1972-1980; Alvin A. Lee, 1980-1990; Geraldine A. Kenney-Wallace, 1990-1995; Peter J. George, 1995-2010; Patrick Deane, 2010-present.

McMaster University was founded in 1887 in Toronto, Ont. and named after Senator William McMaster who had bequeathed sufficient funding to endow an Christian institution of higher learning. It opened in Toronto in 1890. Inadequate facilities and the gift of land in Hamilton prompted the institution to relocate in 1930. Until 1957 the Governors of the University were elected by the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec. In that year, the University became a non-denominational institution.

The head of McMaster University was given the title of Chancellor until 1950 when George P. Gilmour was given the title of President and Vice-Chancellor and a new Chancellor, E. Carey Fox was chosen. Gilmour had been Chancellor of McMaster University since 1941. Since 1950 seven presidents have headed McMaster University: George P. Gilmour, 1950-1961; Henry G. Thode, 1961-1972; Arthur N. Bourns, 1972-1980; Alvin A. Lee, 1980-1990; Geraldine A. Kenney-Wallace, 1990-1995; Peter J. George, 1995-2010; Patrick Deane, 2010-present.

The newspaper was first published by Lord Northcliffe and was the first paper to produce articles aimed at women. It continues to publish today.

The first YMCA in Canada opened in Montreal in 1851. Canadian YMCA War Services started fifteen years later. During the First World War they offered recreational and educational opportunities. This included the partnership with Canadian universities, known as Khaki College/University, to provide education and job training to prepare troops for their return to civilian life.

Members of Local 8483 are employees of Secord Manufacturing, Concar Tool.

Members of Local 8179 are employees of Hammant Car.

Members of Local 8095 are employees of Westank-Willock.

The members of Local 6979 are employees of Federated Genco.

The members of Local 6203 were employees of Rushbank Metal Industries. The Local is no longer active.

Members of Local 5995 are employees of Welmet Industries.

The members of Local 5328 are employees of the Parkdale Works of the Steel Company of Canada (Stelco).

Members of Local 4166 are employees of Robertson Building Systems.

The members of local 3696 are employees of Norton Company of Canada, Hamilton, Ont.

Members of Local 2950 are employees of Greening Industries Ltd., Hamilton Division.

The members of Local 2940 are employees of Canron Ltd., Foundry Division.

The U.S. Base Hospital was established by the University of Pennsylvania under the direction of the American Red Cross. It was mobilized in November 1917. Nurses were ordered to report to Ellis Island in February 1918. In April 1918 the nurses left Ellis Island and were joined with the officers and men from Camp Merrit on the USS Leviathan. They arrived in Brest, France on 2 May 1918. From there they went to Chatel Guyon where Base Hospital 20 was set up.

The United Rubber Worker of America merged with the United Steel Workers of America in July 1995. The members of Local 113 probably worked for the Firestone plant in Hamilton, Ont. which is now closed.

The United Packinghouse Workers of America (UPWA), later the United Packinghouse, Food and Allied Workers, was a labor union that represented workers in the meatpacking industry.

Trenton Air Station was the hub of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan in Canada during World War II.