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BC genealogist and speaker M. Diane Rogers has passed away

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Gail Dever

M. Diane Rogers, a long-time genealogist, educator, speaker, former president and active member of the British Columbia Genealogical Society (BCGS), and former secretary of the Vancouver Branch of the United Empire Loyalists Association, passed away after a brief illness at … Continue reading →

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Early difference-maker: Brenda Dougall Merriman recognized for her contributions to Ontario genealogy research

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Gail Dever

The Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS),has honoured one of its “early difference-makers,” Brenda Dougall Merriman, in the latest issue of its newsletter, Toronto Tree. Brenda is described as “the woman who literally wrote the book on researching … Continue reading →

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New website for New Brunswick Genealogical Society

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Gail Dever

The New Brunswick Genealogical Society (NBGS) recently launched a new website. Scroll down the home page to see the resources the society offers. Most are for members only. When society members log in for the first time to the new … Continue reading →

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Connect with like-minded genealogists by attending or hosting a watch party during a virtual conference

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Gail Dever

The biggest drawback about attending a virtual conference is the lack of social contact with fellow genealogists and the speakers in the halls and marketplace and at the banquet. My friends and I miss our debriefing sessions in our hotel … Continue reading →

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BIFHSGO recognized for exceptional contributions to genealogy

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Gail Dever

Congratulations to the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa! The National Genealogical Society yesterday, during the second day of its family history conference in Louisville, Kentucky, presented the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa with an … Continue reading →

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Genealogical society newsletters to read online for free

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Gail Dever

The Grande Prairie & District Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society has made a great addition to its website that is available to all for free. Right now, in their Current Newsletters section, you can read recent newsletters and journals … Continue reading →

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Quebec Federation of Genealogy Societies awards literary prize to André LaRose, author of book about a family in Beauharnois

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Gail Dever

The Fédération québécoise des sociétés de généalogie (Quebec Federation of Genealogy Societies) has awarded its first Roland J. Auger Literary Prize to André LaRose for his book, Joseph Barthélémy Robert et son cercle familial, 1826-1951. Portrait d’une famille d’entrepreneurs de Beauharnois. … Continue reading →

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Beware of ‘genealogy’ scams

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Gail Dever

Unfortunately, there seems to be no end to the number of scammers who try to take our money. They even try to scam genealogists. A family history society in England yesterday sent an email to former members, and probably to … Continue reading →

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Christine Woodcock named OGS president

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Gail Dever

The Ontario Genealogical Society’s board of directors yesterday announced that Christine Woodcock has been appointed as its president until June 2026. Most recently, Christine was the co-chair of the Scottish special interest group (SIG), and since that time, the SIG … Continue reading →

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John Boeren from The Netherlands becomes president-elect of Association of Professional Genealogists

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Gail Dever

The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) this week announced the results of their election. John Boeren from The Netherlands was named president, along with three other officers and five board members from the United States and one board member from … Continue reading →

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