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University of Victoria Libraries honours Dave Obee

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Gail Dever

Dave Obee, one of Canada’s most popular genealogy speakers, received the University of Victoria Libraries Honorary Library and Archivist Award. During the day, he is editor and publisher of the Victoria Times Colonist newspaper in British Columbia, The university also … Continue reading →

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Dave Obee to receive journalism award

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Gail Dever

Popular Canadian genealogist Dave Obee, who is also editor-in-chief of the Times Colonist in Victoria, British Columbia, will receive the 2017 Bill Good Award at the 31st Annual Jack Webster Awards Dinner on October 12, 2017. The Bill Good Award honours a BC journalist, … Continue reading →

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10 things I learned at the OGS conference in Ottawa #OGSConf2017

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Gail Dever

It took a few days, but I have now fully recovered from the Ontario Genealogical Society’s conference in Ottawa, June 16 to 18 — but my brain is still spinning. It was a busy three days filled with learning and … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Gems podcast features Canadian genealogist Dave Obee

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Gail Dever

The latest episode of the Genealogy Gems podcast features an interview with Canadian genealogy expert Dave Obee. Starting at the 43-minute mark, Mr. Obee talks with host Lisa Louise Cooke about Canadian census records. “Canadian census returns have the headings … Continue reading →

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