Monthly Archives: March 2026

New podcast series re-examines the Irish Famine through the life of one man who survived it

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Gail Dever

As the release of the 1926 Irish Census approaches, a new four‑part series of A Family History Of… podcast launches on all streaming platforms today, taking listeners deep into one of the most devastating chapters of Irish history: the Great … Continue reading →

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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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Two OGS virtual presentations — Farmerettes and How MyHeritage uses AI to make newspapers searchable

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Gail Dever

The Ontario Genealogical Society and its Huron County Branch are each hosting a free virtual presentation this week. Both are open to members and non-members. The presentations take place in Eastern time. Wednesday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. — Huron County … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — March 28, 2026

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsInside the Archives: Digitizing 6 Million Day School Records by Brianne Boucher and Beth Greenhorn on Knowledge Exchange. Research Resource – Kent Wills Index by Teresa Basińska Eckford on Writing My Past. … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia family history writing contest open to all

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Gail Dever

Do you have a good story about your ancestors and relatives who lived in Nova Scotia? Or a story about how you broke down a brick wall? If so, perhaps you’d consider entering the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia’s (GANS) … Continue reading →

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Remains of WWI soldier Private Albert Henry Detmold identified

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Gail Dever

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified human remains recovered in Loos-en-Gohelle, France, as those of Private Albert Henry Detmold. His identity was confirmed through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological, and DNA analysis. Albert (Bert) … Continue reading →

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Quebec pledges $600K for Montreal’s Irish Memorial Park

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Gail Dever

The memorial project at the Irish Monument site in Montreal will receive a $600,000 contribution from the Quebec government. Chantal Rouleau, the provincial minister responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action, made the announcement Sunday as the St. Patrick’s Day … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia births for 1925 going online this spring

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Gail Dever

Nova Scotia Archives has completed the transfer of 1925 birth registrations from the Office of Vital Statistics. They are now processing, scanning and indexing in preparation for a late spring 2026 release. If you require a certified paper copy of … Continue reading →

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OGS virtual presentations — Finding books and documents online, engaging young people in family history, and navigating the Archives of Ontario’s new website

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Gail Dever

It’s a quieter week than usual for virtual presentations at the Ontario Genealogical Society, but there are still good learning opportunities. These presentations are free to all who register. The following take place in Eastern Daylight Time. Monday, March 23, … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — March 21, 2026

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsWe have to organise! Fight the cuts to Canadian Heritage and Memory Institutions by Dr. Gillian Leitch on Gilliandr’s Blog. LAC Departmental Plan 2026-2027 by John Reid on Anglo-Celtic Connections. The Certificate … Continue reading →

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