I have come across the following Canadian websites, social media websites, and newspaper articles this past week that were of interest to me, and I thought you might be interested in them, too.
History Week in Canada
Genealogists will remember that on 02 September 1752, the Gregorian calendar was adopted in England. And it changed everything: the ‘double date’ found its way into our lexicon.
For a history, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar
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In 1909, the Scarborough Beach Park, in suburban Toronto, hosted North America's first air show. However, the American plane, "The Flyer," was forced to make an emergency landing in Lake Ontario seconds after taking off. In 1995, seven British military airmen were killed when their RAF Nimrod jet slammed into Lake Ontario at the Canadian National Expedition Air Show in Toronto.
To read about these events, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_International_Air_Show
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Social Media
The First World War: Excerpts from the dairy of Woodman Leonard
This is the third installment in the diary of Woodman Leonard.
For the first installment, go to http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/08/15/the-first-world-war-excerpts-from-the-diary-of-woodman-leonard from the Canadian Week in Review 18 August 2014 http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2014/08/canadian-week-in-review-18-august-2014_18.html
For the second installment, go to http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/08/21/the-first-world-war-excerpts-from-the-diary-of-woodman-leonardhttp://www.ottawasun.com/2014/08/21/the-first-world-war-excerpts-from-the-diary-of-woodman-leonard from the Canadian Week in Review 25 August 2014 http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2014/08/canadian-week-in-review-25-august-2014.html
For the first installment, go to http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/08/15/the-first-world-war-excerpts-from-the-diary-of-woodman-leonard from the Canadian Week in Review 18 August 2014 http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2014/08/canadian-week-in-review-18-august-2014_18.html
For the second installment, go to http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/08/21/the-first-world-war-excerpts-from-the-diary-of-woodman-leonardhttp://www.ottawasun.com/2014/08/21/the-first-world-war-excerpts-from-the-diary-of-woodman-leonard from the Canadian Week in Review 25 August 2014 http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2014/08/canadian-week-in-review-25-august-2014.html
(Blog) The 200th Birthday of Sir George-Étienne Cartier, a Prominent Father of Confederation
Last week marked the 200th birthday of one of Canada’s most important historical figures, Sir George-Étienne Cartier, a leading Father of Confederation. Cartier was born on September 6, 1814 in Sainte-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada.
(Video) Sharing Prince Edward Island's black history
It’s a stage production called Tales from the Old Stock: Stories and Songs of P.E.I Black History, and after it finishes its runs at the Confederation Centre, it will be shown in Island schools.
(Video) Saskatoon landmark little known part of province’s history
Forestry Farm Park little-known part of Saskatchewan’s history.
(Blog) A Forgotten Hero of World War I
A blog about the First World War has been written in which the author recognizes that it was an “arduous endeavor for Canada and very nearly tore it apart. But when the war was over, Canada would emerge as a stronger country even if the rest of the world’s attention was directed elsewhere”.
Newfoundland
Newfoundland’s ‘Blue Puttees’ made a name for themselves in historic First World War battles
The former British colony and dominion raised the volunteer Newfoundland Regiment, or First 500, without official government involvement, such was the zeal to enlist.
Beothuk homes, fireplace unearthed on Exploits River
An archeological dig on an island in the middle of Newfoundland's Exploits River is shedding light on how the Beothuk people cooked, lived, and socialized.
Nova Scotia
http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/celebrating-aboriginal-arts-and-heritage-1943950.htm
The Acadia First Nation will present its 30th annual Pow Wow from September 12 to 14 in the Chester Municipal District, Nova Scotia. Aboriginal people and members of the broader community will come together to take part in activities such as traditional dancing, drumming, and a smudging ceremony. Workshops and demonstrations will highlight Mi'kmaq culture, and a sweat lodge will be open.
Quick Facts
- Acadia First Nation is located in southwestern Nova Scotia and is made up of five Mi'kmaq reserves: Gold River, Medway, Ponhook Lake, Wildcat, and Yarmouth. These were established between 1820 and 1887.
- Pow wows celebrate Aboriginal music, dance, crafts and food, and provide an opportunity for participants—which include Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people—to appreciate Aboriginal culture.
- About 3,000 people are expected to attend the 2014 Gold River Pow Wow.
Sable Island: A Living Treasure
Sable Island is Canada's newest national park reserve, identified as a national treasure, preserved in legislation for future generations to enjoy. Make sure you take the time to look at the photos.
New Brunswick
New Ireland: How Maine almost became part of Canada at the end of the War of 1812
http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/09/03/new-ireland-how-maine-almost-became-part-of-canada-at-the-end-of-the-war-of-1812/
Did you know that pre-Confederation Canada seized Northern Maine during the final months of the War of 1812, sensing little local ability to resist and well aware of the strategic value of controlling the region separating Quebec and New Brunswick?
Did you know that pre-Confederation Canada seized Northern Maine during the final months of the War of 1812, sensing little local ability to resist and well aware of the strategic value of controlling the region separating Quebec and New Brunswick?
Ontario
Canada Post celebrates the Charlottetown Conference 150th anniversary with commemorative envelope
Today, Canada Post is issuing a new commemorative envelope to recognize the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference that began on September 1, 1864 – a historic milestone in Canadian history, marking the discussions of representatives from the colonies of British North America.
Cross-Canada relay salutes unit’s history
Cross-Canada relay salutes unit’s history
http://www.lfpress.com/2014/08/29/cross-canada-relay-salutes-units-history
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry is running a reply as they retrace the same steps their forefathers marched on the eve of their entrance into the war.
How Toronto’s Labour Day parade began
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry is running a reply as they retrace the same steps their forefathers marched on the eve of their entrance into the war.
How Toronto’s Labour Day parade began
In 1872, 10,000 people took to Toronto’s streets to fight for a nine-hour workday. And labour leaders say there’s still a reason to walk.
Ontario Creates Five New Provincial Parks
Ontario Creates Five New Provincial Parks
Ontario, in partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, is opening five new provincial parks and expanding three others.
British Columbia
Peace Region buildings vie for best in B.C.
http://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/news/local/peace-region-buildings-vie-for-best-in-b-c-1.1339641
A jail, a re-imagined Post Office, a nearly century-old pub, and a grain elevator-turned-art gallery are representing the Peace Region in the BC’s Best Buildings contest put on by the Architecture Foundation of British Columbia.
Story of the Week
(Editorial) Another OGS Branch to fold?
The news in Canada this week has been full of concern as another Ontario Genealogical Society Branch may have to fold its doors. The Norfolk Branch may close.
You can get more of the story at http://www.simcoereformer.ca/2014/09/04/genealogy-society-could-fold
You can get more of the story at http://www.simcoereformer.ca/2014/09/04/genealogy-society-could-fold
The closing of the Norfolk Branch will be the second to close in recent months (the Haldimand County Branch declared itself dormant), and it is hoped that Norfolk will choose the same option. The website is at http://www.ogs.on.ca/norfolk/
And now I wonder if the new word will be ‘consolidation’. Will some Branches consolidate into larger branches because the membership just isn’t there? So a Branch that has 200 members may consolidate with another Branch who has 300 members in hopes that the new Branch with 500 members can survive.
But where will it end? Will the OGS return to the way it was back in the 1960s when it first started with no branches. I feel that a conversation must be started to stop the eroding.
The word has to get out to the public that they should join these branches if they want to solve their brick walls, as they are holders of the material which will enhance what is available online, or is the material on which the online content is based. Either way, you can't do without the branches, and their holdings.
Any suggestions?
Reminder: Check the Canadian Week in Review next Monday for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada. It’s the ONLY news blog of its kind in country!
The next post will be on 15 September 2014.
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