Monthly Archives: November 2017

Online exhibit about Peterborough, Ontario and WWI

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Gail Dever

The Trent University Archives in Peterborough, Ontario this week announced the launch of a new online museum, entitled Peterborough and the First World War, by its history department and students. The university expects the digital exhibition will be a “tremendous resource … Continue reading →

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Names added to Mount Royal Cemetery on Cimetières du Québec

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Gail Dever

The folks from the Cimetières du Québec website announced that 800 names have been added to its listing about the Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal — one of the largest in Canada. While non-denominational today, Mount Royal Cemetery was a … Continue reading →

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Looking for a photo of Private James Ross MacPherson of Nova Scotia and British Columbia

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Gail Dever

Do you own a photo of Private James Ross MacPherson from Corne Mills, Nova Scotia, who served with the 193rd Canadian Expenditionary Force? John Hurst in London, England is looking for a photo of this Canadian serviceman who lost his … Continue reading →

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AncestryDNA breaks holiday sales record for Black Friday to Cyber Monday

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Gail Dever

Nine months after the big Northeast blackout of 1965 that affected Ontario and the northeastern United States, they say a lot of babies were born. After the big weekend Black Friday sale, I’m hoping a similar phenomenon will happen, that … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia Archives unveils photos of buildings damaged by 1917 Halifax Explosion

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Gail Dever

In honour of the 100-year anniversary of the Halifax explosion, the Nova Scotia Archives has prepared an online exhibit showcasing some never before seen photos of the damage caused to buildings in the surrounding area. The exhibit holds 123 photos … Continue reading →

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Webinar about mtDNA tests

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Gail Dever

The Southern California Genealogical Society will host a free webinar, Your Mom’s mtDNA, presented by Diahan Southard, on Saturday, December 2, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. The mtDNA test is among the more expensive of DNA testing options and most find … Continue reading →

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Ask the head of Library and Archives Canada a question

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Gail Dever

Genealogists, here’s your chance to ask the Librarian and Archivist of Canada a question. Dr. Guy Berthiaume — @GuyBerthiaume2  — is asking people to tweet him a question — and he will answer it on December 4, between 11:30 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Quebec archival centre issues request for home movies

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Gail Dever

The Centre d’archives de Laval wants to preserve the heritage of Laval, Quebec and would like to see any home movies taken there. The archival centre in Laval wants to see films and videos of family activities, local sports, and … Continue reading →

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Compare satellite image of Montreal to 1947 aerial photo with the click of your mouse

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Gail Dever

There is a very cool, very simple website that allows visitors to easily compare streets and buildings in a 1947 aerial view of Montreal with modern-day structures that appear in satellite images. The map was created about four years ago, but … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — November 25, 2017

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Ontario Update by Sherri on CanadaGenWeb’s Cemetery Project. Did Old King Coal Kill in Your Family History? by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections. Finding the 1868 Richmond-White Marriage Record … Continue reading →

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