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Free access to MyHeritage’s WWII records to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
On May 8, 1945, World War II came to an end in Europe. Known as VE Day — Victory in Europe Day — it marks the official surrender of Nazi Germany and the beginning of the end of the most … Continue reading
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17 more Ontario papers available on Newspapers.com
Newspapers.com yesterday added 17 Ontario newspapers to its online collection, with the Niagara region being the big winner. Here are the latest additions: The Evening JournalSt. Catharines1919 – 1920 The TimesSt. Catharines1869 – 1875 Evening JournalSt. Catharines1871 – 1873 The … Continue reading
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Hybrid presentation this Thursday on Acadian soldiers in WWI
The Gorsebrook Research Institute for Atlantic Canada Studies has invited Dr. Gregory M.W. Kennedy to deliver his presentation, Lost in the Crowd: Acadian Soldiers of Canada’s First World War, on Thursday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. Atlantic time. This will … Continue reading
Reminder: Findmypast’s newspaper collection is free this weekend, starting now
From today until October 28, Findmypast’s entire newspaper collection is free to search. This free offer is part of a four-weekend run-up to Remembrance Day. Each weekend, there will be a different collection made completely free to use, culminating in … Continue reading
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Free virtual presentation — Exploring Library and Archives Canada Online with Ken McKinlay
On Monday, October 28, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time, the Oakville Public Library in Ontario will host the free virtual presentation, Exploring Library and Archives Canada Online, delivered by Ken McKinlay. Over the past few years the website for Library and … Continue reading
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Save 25% on a one-year subscription to Généalogie Québec
From September 26 to 30, the Drouin Institute is offering a 25 percent discount on annual subscriptions to Généalogie Québec. The offer is only available through this link.
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Shoe sculptures to raise awareness of Irish Famine in Canada
A special cargo of bronze famine shoes left Galway, Ireland last night aboard the Marine Institute’s RV Celtic Explorer to cross the Atlantic to Newfoundland. The shoe sculptures, which pay tribute to the millions affected by the devastating famine of … Continue reading
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New Irish Honorary Consuls appointed in Edmonton and Quebec City
Two new honorary consuls of Ireland have been appointed in Canada during a visit this week by Tánaiste Micheál Martin. Mr. Martin visited Canada as part of the Irish government’s global St. Patrick’s Program and he made the announcements. Colm … Continue reading
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Anglican Church donates land for future site of Montreal memorial to Irish Famine immigrants
The Anglican Church has donated the parcel of land near Victoria Bridge in Montreal to memorialize 6,000 Irish immigrants who died in the city more than a century-and-a-half ago. The site at the Black Rock Monument will eventually be turned … Continue reading
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Five free Ontario Ancestors virtual presentations this week
Five branches at Ontario Ancestors are offering a variety of topics in their free virtual, and sometimes hybrid, meetings, ranging from Eastern European research to life in Upper Canada and Canadians in the First World War. All are open to … Continue reading
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