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British Columbia Genealogical Society redesigns website to attract family historians young and old

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Gail Dever

The British Columbia Genealogical Society last week launched a new website, designed to make it easy for members and visitors to navigate and to appeal to family historians of all ages, who are used to researching online. The society has … Continue reading →

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Savoir faire — Have members brainstormed the future of your genealogical society?

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Gail Dever

I’ve hung around and sipped chilled Chardonnay with genealogists long enough to know many have opinions about what their society should be doing to ensure it continues to thrive. I’ve no doubt expressed a few of my own thoughts. Genealogical … Continue reading →

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BC Genealogical Society goes digital with quarterly journal

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Gail Dever

A Canadian genealogical society has decided to permanently convert its paper journal to digital only — and with the price of postage in Canada, it’s no surprise. As much as genealogists like to read paper copies, it’s time to accept it’s … Continue reading →

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BC Genealogical Society received grant to digitize personal family histories

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Gail Dever

The British Columbia Genealogical Society (BCGS) has received funding to digitize pedigree charts, family trees, and family information sheets that form the oldest part of their holdings. With a $4,609 grant from Library and Archives Canada’s Documentary Heritage Communities Program, … Continue reading →

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Savoir faire — BC Genealogical Society announces family history book award winners

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Gail Dever

If you are looking for some summer genealogy reading, you may want to look at the winners of the 2014 British Columbia Genealogical Society Family History Book Awards that were announced at an awards evening on June 13 in Burnaby. … Continue reading →

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BCGS all-day seminar with Jill Morelli

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Gail Dever

The British Columbia Genealogical Society will hold an all-day seminar with Jill Morelli on Saturday, May 9. Ms. Morelli will present the following topics: The “Push” and the “Pull”: Emigration Decision-Making in the 19th Century. From Scandinavia to the United … Continue reading →

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