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Tag Archives: Ontario Genealogical Society Conference 2017
This week’s crème de la crème — July 24, 2021
Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. BlogsFinding on the Ground: Then and Now in Ontario by Ken McKinlay on Family Tree Knots. Immigration before 1865 at Library and Archives Canada Part 1 by Candice McDonald on Finding Your Canadian … Continue reading
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10 things I learned at the OGS conference in Ottawa #OGSConf2017
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
This week’s crème de la crème — June 24, 2017
Some of the bijoux I discovered this week to share with you today on Quebec’s Saint-Jean Baptiste Day. Bonne fête! Blogs The OGS Conference June 2017 – attending virtually from afar by Penny Allen on UK to Canada Genealogy. Guy … Continue reading
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OGS conference begins this week — Marketplace open to public #OGSConf2017
In a few days, I will leave for Ottawa to speak at the Ontario Genealogical Society’s conference, taking place at Algonquin College from June 16 to 18, to attend workshops and presentations, and get together with new and old friends. This … Continue reading
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Super sale on Ancestry DNA kits at OGS conference next week
Fabulous news from Lesley Anderson of Ancestry.ca for those attending the Ontario Genealogical Conference in Ottawa, June 16 to 19. There will be an exclusive super sale on Ancestry DNA kits at the event. Instead of the regular price of … Continue reading
OGS conference — Walk-in registration, accommodations, live streaming details
The Ontario Genealogical Society’s conference begins in only 10 days at Algonquin College in Ottawa, and if you have not already registered, you can still attend. All walk-ins are welcome and registration will be at the door. For a limited … Continue reading
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Live streaming of OGS conference opening ceremonies, keynote and plenary lectures
Before its monthly webinar began last night, the Ontario Genealogical Society released “breaking news” that the opening ceremonies and the opening plenary lecture at the upcoming conference in Ottawa will be live streamed. This is great news for people who … Continue reading
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Last day to register online and order meals for OGS conference #OGSconf2017
Today, Friday, May 19, is the last day to register online for the Ontario Genealogical Society’s annual conference and take advantage of lower fees. After online registration ends, you will be able to register in person at the door, but the conference … Continue reading
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This week’s crème de la crème — April 29, 2017
Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Religious Records Part 7 – The Territories by Candice McDonald on Finding Your Canadian Story. Find an Ancestor to Canada in Poor Law Union Records by Lorine McGinnis Schulze on Olive … Continue reading
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One week left to take advantage of #OGSConf2017 early-bird registration
If you’ve been thinking about attending the Ontario Genealogical Society’s conference in Ottawa this June and you like to save money, now would be the time to register. Until Friday, March 31, you can take advantage of the reduced-price, early-bird … Continue reading
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