I have come across the following Canadian genealogy, history and heritage websites, social media, and newspaper articles this past week that were of interest to me, and I thought you might be interested in them, too.
This Week in Canadian History
Women in Nova Scotia were granted the right to vote
In 1918, women in Nova Scotia were granted the right to vote.
Nova Scotia was the 6th province in which women were granted the right to vote and hold office on 26 April 1918 after the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario.
To read read more, go to http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/womens-suffrage/
Roman Catholic Jesuits arrived in Canada at Quebec from France
In 1625, the first Roman Catholic Jesuits arrived in Canada at Quebec from France
The Jesuits first came to New France as missionaries in 1611. Pierre Biard and Enemond Massé arrived at Port-Royal on 22 May 1611. Massé was driven out of Acadia by the English but was among the first group of Jesuits who arrived at Québec in June 1625.
To read read more, go to http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/jesuits/
Social Media
(Photos) HANTS HISTORY: April 28, 2016 edition
Here's a look at what was making the news 25 and 50 years ago in the Hants Journal.
(Photos) Shelburne's history comes to life
http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Columnists/2016-04-29/article-4504792/Shelburnes-history-comes-to-life/1
http://www.capebretonpost.com/Opinion/Columnists/2016-04-29/article-4504792/Shelburnes-history-comes-to-life/1
But once I started to follow the Lighthouse Route, along the southwest coast between Yarmouth and Halifax, I was also made aware of the fascinating history of this part of our province, especially with regard to the United Empire Loyalists.
My hometown! And it is the town that my paternal grandfather helped to found in 1783! Everything he says about it is true, it's a living museum.
Newspaper Articles
Newfoundland-Labrador
More than half of N.L. libraries closing in wake of budget cuts
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/newfoundland-labrador-library-closures-1.3555133
The library board in Newfoundland and Labrador announced sweeping changes to its services Wednesday, adopting a regional library model which will see 54 branches close in the next two years.
Nova Scotia
Huge granite harvest table assembled in Grand Pré
The long-anticipated installation of the 16-seat table took place April 18.
Halifax group wants heritage designation for Young Avenue building
The committee voted to move the Yonge Avenue site ahead of three other potential heritage sites in order to have Regional Council look at granting the property heritage status.
Shand House to remain ‘mostly closed’ by province
The historic Shand House was donated to the Province of Nova Scotia in Gwendolyn Shand’s will in the 1980s under the condition that it be operated as a museum.
But it has been closed for most of the time by the province.
Prince Edward Island
Lights, camera, action: seniors share stories on video
The tradition of telling family stories is taking at 21st century turn in a new program from the P.E.I. Seniors Citizen' Federation called "I Have a Story."
It's a three-part workshop where seniors learn how to talk on camera and then record a ten minute video, sharing part of their life story.
Ontario
Historic guided bus tour through Perth, Tay Valley Township June 4
If time travel is possible then become one of the visitors from the future on June 4. Tickets are going fast for this guided bus tour through historic Perth and Tay Valley Township, in celebrating their 200th anniversary.
Tickets for the full event, which includes the catered lunch, are $30 per person. Also available a limited number of tickets for the luncheon and afternoon speaker portion for only $15 per person.
Cheques can be made payable to Lanark County Genealogical Society and mailed to Lanark County Genealogical Society, Glen Tay Bus Tour Group, P.O. Box 512 Perth, ON. K7H 3K4.
PayPal option is available. Information is available at: lanarkgenealogy.com.
The Lanark County Genealogical Society is https://lanarkgenealogy.com/
Canada 150: NCC approves $630K transformation of vacant Victoria Island warehouse
Canada 150: NCC approves $630K transformation of vacant Victoria Island warehouse
The National Capital Commission board has approved a $630,000 plan to restore a stone warehouse on Victoria Island as part of a plan to create "Confederation pavilions" for Canada's 150th birthday.
NCC board approves victims of communism memorial in Garden of the Provinces and Territories
A memorial for victims of communism can be built in the Garden of the Provinces and Territories after the National Capital Commission board approved a federal land use request at its meeting Thursday morning.
To be completed 2019.
Memorial for More Than 1,000 Fallen Italian-Canadian Workers Unveiled in Toronto
A memorial honouring more than 1,000 Italian workers who died in workplace accidents in Ontario was unveiled at Villa Charities' Toronto campus today.
The unveiling ceremony coincides with the International Day of Mourning for workers killed, injured or disabled on the job.
Bank of Canada announces short list of women being considered for bank note
The short list in alphabetical order:
Pitseolak Ashoona (c. 1904-1983)
Emily Carr (1871-1945)
Thérèse Casgrain (1896-1981)
Viola Desmond (1914-1965)
Lotta Hitschmanova (1909-1990)
E. Pauline Johnson (1861-1913)
Elizabeth (Elsie) MacGill (1905-1980)
Nellie McClung (1873-1951)
Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942)
Fanny (Bobbie) Rosenfeld (1905-1969)
Gabrielle Roy (1909-1983)
Idola Saint-Jean (1880-1945)
REMEMBERING OUR YESTERDAYS: Genealogist Bill Gladstone suggests publishing a book is next step after filling in gaps in a family tree
In genealogy, you either publish your research or it perishes: what other fate awaits your unkempt assortment of files and papers that no one else can sort out or understand?
Manitoba
Celebrating Ukrainian migration to Canada
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/herald/correspondent/Celebrating-Ukrainian-migration-to-Canada-376993391.html
Did you know 2016 marks the 125th anniversary of Ukrainians in Canada?
The first wave of Ukrainian immigration to Canada began in 1891.
Alberta
Southminster church gets Historic Designation
The church, located at 1011 4 Ave. S., has a long history in Lethbridge, and is associated with boom-period religious development in the city.
Originally known as the third Wesley Methodist Church, it was built between 1913 and 1914 to house the growing Methodist population. Several additions were since made to the building including Wesley Hall in 1914, Southminster Hall in 1950 and Buchanan Chapel in 1961.
British Columbia
Maple Ridge cemetery helps local history live on
About two years ago, Maple Ridge Historical Society president Erica Williams and society chair Brenda Smith decided it was time to share the rich history found inside the Maple Ridge Cemetery with community members
Antique tractor rebuilt by Canadian history lover
George Hoffman brought a 1911 Rumely back to life
A history buff from Surrey, British Columbia needed help from other parts of Western Canada and the United States to bring an antique tractor back to life.
It took George Hoffman 22 years, but he finally rebuilt a 24-foot, 1911 Rumely steam tractor from scratch
The North
Franklin Expedition: Exploration of HMS Erebus wreck may reveal more than artifacts
The eerie video hints at some of the secrets that may lie hidden in the wreck of HMS Erebus.
In the images shown recently by Parks Canada, there's a seaman's chest and a galley stove lying amid the timbers of the reinforced British wooden warship that was one-half of Sir John Franklin's doomed quest to find the Northwest Passage.
Canadian Stories this Week
FamilySearch Wiki
Have you noticed that the FamilySearch Wiki has been changing? And that it includes the Canada 's Wiki.
They have modified the following -
the navigation has changed from the right side of the screen to the left
country and state pages are being redesigned for easier use. This redesign will take place as close to the time of the new release as possible, but may not be completed when the upgrade takes place
The URL for the Wiki has been changed for better usability to https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Main_Page
The upgraded version of the Wiki will be editable in all browsers, including Chrome, and all article will be retained in the new upgraded version of the Wiki.
the navigation has changed from the right side of the screen to the left
country and state pages are being redesigned for easier use. This redesign will take place as close to the time of the new release as possible, but may not be completed when the upgrade takes place
The URL for the Wiki has been changed for better usability to https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Main_Page
The upgraded version of the Wiki will be editable in all browsers, including Chrome, and all article will be retained in the new upgraded version of the Wiki.
I am at the Wiki nearly everyday, and find it very clean and crisp now. The places are very easy to find, and easy to use. Now, if only we would completely fill in the missing pages in the Canadian pages so that everyone could use them.
But I would like to say "thank you" to the people at FamilySearch for making the Wiki so popular, and they await to hear about your input on the new look and feel of the new Wiki.
Kitchener Public Library Genealogy Fair
Kitchener Public Library Genealogy Fair
This year the library will have Jen Baldwin of FindMyPast and Twitter’s #genchat at the Kitchener Public Library Genealogy Fair in Ontario.
If you are planning to go to the library on Saturday November 5, 2016 as an exhibitor, speaker or vendor, please have your completed application form to them by Monday May 16, 2016.
You can email your completed form to genealogyfair@kpl.or or fax it to us at 519-743-1261 or send it by post to Sheila’s attention at the address shown on the application form.
I also got a reminder from FindMyPast headquarters in Britain this week saying that there are new Canadian records coming next week – I wonder what they be!
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