Dennis Carter-Edwards, a retired historian was employed for several years with the Trent Severn Waterway. On November 2, 2016 he shared with us some of the tales of the “Scandals and Scoundrels” that were involved in it’s construction. The Trent-Severn Waterway is well known for its world class engineering features such as the Peterborough Lift Lock and the intriguing story of its construction over a period of 87 years. What is not well known is the story of the scoundrels, scallywags, connivers and rascals who were also part of the canal’s construction and operation. Dubious local characters were involved in brawls, bribes and boondoggles, as Dennis, so colourfully explained to us.