Tag Archives: Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Obituaries website finds new home

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Gail Dever

Effective April 25, the Nova Scotia Obituaries website, NSobit.ca, will be hosted by the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia (GANS). But be patient. Volunteers at GANS are working at setting up the obituary records on their website, but it may … Continue reading →

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New collection of books for sale at the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Gail Dever

The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia (GANS) has launched a new collection of local history books in their online gift shop, both straightforward histories and historical novels. Topics include genealogical research in Nova Scotia, Black Loyalists, Highland settlers and women, … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia to re-open Tuesday with COVID-19 protocols in place

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Gail Dever

The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia (GANS) will become the first Canadian genealogical society to resume some activities when it opens its office and the Terry Punch Research Library, by appointment only, on Tuesday, June 23. In an email message … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — August 13, 2016

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Enjoying the Story of Westmount by Tracey Arial on Genealogy Ensemble. Atlantic Canada’s Irish Immigrants: a fish and timber story by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections. Ghost towns, roads … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — January 17, 2015

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Research in France on a Carignan Soldier, Part 2 by Gail Moreau-DesHarnais on The French Genealogy Blog. Where Do I Find Ontario Birth Registration Records? by Ken McKinlay on Family Tree … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia to hold 8-week genealogy 101 course

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Gail Dever

Starting February 2, the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia (GANS) will hold an eight-week course, Introduction to Genealogy – a Course for Beginners. The course will be held Monday evenings for eight weeks and is intended to provide beginners with … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia to hold open house at new premises

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Gail Dever

The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia (GANS) will hold an open house Saturday, November 29, at 2:00 p.m., to welcome everyone to see their new library and office space in Dartmouth. Several months ago, GANS resided in a former store … Continue reading →

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