Monthly Archives: May 2023

Ontario Ancestors’ webinar on Peel Archives

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Gail Dever

There appears to be only one online presentation at Ontario Ancestors this week. Sunday, May 28, 2:00 p.m. Eastern time — Halton-Peel BranchWhat’s New at the Region of Peel Archives by Kyle Neill Kyle Neill, one of the Region of … Continue reading →

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Findmypast — Anglo-Boer War and Scottish records

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Gail Dever

Last week at Findmypast, they increased the number of records for the Anglo-Boer War and added Scottish records from the small county of Nairnshire. Anglo-Boer War records 1899-1902 If your ancestor served in the Anglo-Boer War, you may find them here. … Continue reading →

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Library and Archives Canada contributes $1.5 million for 38 digitization projects

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Gail Dever

Through its Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP), Library and Archives Canada will contribute $1.5 million to support 38 projects across the country. The funding will help local recipient organizations acquire the tools that they need to adapt to the digital … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — May 20, 2023

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs postsCanadiana Series Additions This Week by John Reid on Anglo-Celtic Connections. British Acadia: The Beginnings by Patrick Lacroix on Query the Past. Readying for Release of 1931 Canadian Census by Marian B. … Continue reading →

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Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan releases new website

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Gail Dever

Without any fanfare, the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan last week launched its re-designed website that is more modern-looking and cleaner than the previous one. It also appears to be easier to navigate. The Family History Research link appears on the … Continue reading →

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BAnQ union members reach tentative agreement

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Gail Dever

The union representing employees at the Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec announced Sunday evening it had reached an agreement in principle with the employer. The union, affiliated with the CSN, had launched a five-day strike on Thursday in the … Continue reading →

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Nine opportunities to attend an Ontario Ancestors presentation or drop-in — all online

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Gail Dever

Ontario Ancestors’ branches aren’t slowing down this week with eight of them offering online or hybrid presentations or virtual drop-ins, along with a special interest group. Monday, May 15, 2:00 p.m. — Sudbury District BranchAh, Sweet Mystery of Wife by … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — May 13, 2023

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsWhy we are excited about the 1931 Census by Sara Chatfield on Library and Archives Canada Blog. Coffee Chat Series: Canadian voters lists for Asians and other disenfranchised folks by Linda Yip … Continue reading →

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Free access to Newspapers.com until Sunday

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Gail Dever

Update: If you cannot access this free offer through your Ancestry account, create a free Newspapers.com account. At least one person has had difficulty using their free Ancestry account to explore all the newspapers. Forget about doing any chores for … Continue reading →

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Two BIFHSGO hybrid presentations — Zotero and New Netherland roots of Canadians

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Gail Dever

The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa will host a free hybrid meeting tomorrow, Saturday, May 13 that includes two presentations. You may attend in person or watch online. 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.  — Education TalkZotero – Reasons … Continue reading →

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