Monthly Archives: November 2024

This week’s crème de la crème — November 29, 2024

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsUS Records with 35,103 Canadians and Unveiling Travel Times Across England & Wales by John Reid on Anglo-Celtic Connections. LAC’s collection of labour union charters by Dalton Campbell on Library and Archives … Continue reading

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More free links to Ontario newspapers now available on The Ancestor Hunt

Kenneth R. Marks of The Ancestor Hunt has updated his lengthy list of links to historic Ontario newspapers that are available online for free. He has compiled his list from newspapers that are available on several websites, including Canadiana, Google … Continue reading

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Care and preservation of family heirlooms with the Archives of Ontario — Free virtual presentation

Adriane VanSeggelen, the Conservator at the Archives of Ontario, will deliver the virtual presentation, Care and Preservation of Family Heirlooms, on Thursday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. The presentation is hosted by the Oakville Public Library in Ontario. … Continue reading

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Alberta Genealogical Society hybrid presentation on the ‘Indigenous Peoples of Canada’

The Edmonton Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society will host a hybrid meeting that will include its annual general meeting and the presentation, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, delivered by Sheila Genaille, on Saturday, November 30. The annual general meetings begins … Continue reading

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40% off new Newspapers.com subscriptions

From now until December 8, a new subscription to all the newspapers available on Newspapers.com is 40 percent off. A six-month subscription is on sale for USD$44.90 (about CDN$63), down from USD$74.90 (about CDN$105). This is a one-time, non-renewing subscription. … Continue reading

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Victoria Genealogical Society’s hybrid workshop on Quebec genealogy takes place this Saturday

The Victoria Genealogical Society in British Columbia will host the hybrid presentation, Quebec Genealogy: Beyond the basics, delivered by Denis Fortier, on Saturday, November 30, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time. This engaging workshop will show you the best resources and … Continue reading

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Black Friday deals on MyHeritage and Ancestry DNA kits

If you’ve been thinking about buying a DNA kit for yourself and giving one as a gift, now may be the time to do so. MyHeritageMyHeritage DNA kits are at the their lowest price ever — CDN$45 (USD$29), down from … Continue reading

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Ontario Ancestors’ free virtual presentations this week feature ‘great moments’ and researching ancestors who served in the RCAF

As Ontario Ancestors and its branches wind down for the holidays, it appears there are only two branches holding virtual presentations this week. Monday, November 25, 7:30 p.m. — Toronto BranchGreat Moments in Genealogy Nine branch members will each present … Continue reading

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Findmypast adds more than 500,000 British and British Empire military records

This past week, there were 512,275 additions on Findmypast from Britain and the British Empire, including promotions, medals and service records. British Empire Awards & Medals 1917-2023Stretching back to the First World War, this new set contains the names of … Continue reading

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This week’s crème de la crème — November 23, 2024

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsDiscovering the Resilient Spirit of Canada’s Early French Settlers by John Reid on Anglo-Celtic Connections. More WWII Morning Reports using the NARA Catalog by Dr. Margaret M. McMahon on A Week … Continue reading

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