Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) 13 August 2015

Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -

New festival celebrated city's Irish roots 

Peterborough celebrated it's first Peter Robinson Festival, which was held July 31 and August the 1st at Morrow Park in the city. It was a great success, and now the organizers have their eyes on 2025 when Peterborough will celebrate it's 200th birthday.

Peter Robinson, the founder of the city, brought 2, 000 Irish settlers to the   area around Peterborough and to the Ottawa Valley in 1824-1825.  

The local newspaper has published a series of six articles on the Peter Robinson Settlers and they are in the Peterborough Examiner at http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ Just put Peter Robinson Settlers in the search box to access the articles. 

The best place that I found which tells the complete story of the Peter Robinson Settlers is at http://www.geni.com/projects/Irish-Peter-Robinson-Settlers-Canada/2553

Early Bird prices at conference closes August 14th 

The early bird registration deadline for the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa's (BIFHSGO) annual Family History Conference is tomorrow – Friday August the 14th. 

This year's conference will take place from September 18-20 in Ottawa. The conference themes are: 

· Scottish Family History

· Photographs in Genealogy

· Technology for Genealogists.

Speakers include: Maureen Taylor, Chris Paton and Thomas MacEntee. Pre-conference workshops are also offered. 

Program and registration information are available on the BIFHSGO website at http://www.bifhsgo.ca. 

Please note the new conference venue: Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, Ontario 

Meanwhile, happy researching!

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Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) 12 August 2015

Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -

For the month of August, the Kelowna Museum in Kelowna, British Columbia has a new display called Duty, Honour & Izzat – The Call to Flanders Fields for the month of August.

The press release says that “it uses displays that showcase, in fascinating detail and vivid visuals, the sacrifices made by Punjabis serving in the British Indian Army during the First World War. It examines their motivations for going to war and highlights the vital role they played fighting alongside their Canadian brothers-in-arms and other allied powers in the pursuit of victory in what came to be known as the Great War for Civilization.” 

The webpage is at http://www.kelownamuseums.ca/

The Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/kelowna.museums.society

Genealogy Back to Basics is being offered again in 2016 by the Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. 

It is a genealogical education session prior to the monthly presentation. It includes a short (30-45 minute) lecture on a genealogical topic, followed by a Question and Answer session with Ottawa Branch members. 

If you are new to family history research or need a refresher, come out and join us. The sessions are held on a Saturday at 10:30 am in Room 115 of the City of Ottawa Central Archives. Coffee and tea will be available throughout the morning. There is no charge for the session and all are invited to return at 1:00 pm for the monthly presentation. 

Check our website at http://ogsottawa.on.ca/ for details on the morning and afternoon presentations. 

For the first half of 2015, we covered Getting Started, Are You a Trust Me Genealogist?, Genetic Genealogy, Lineage Societies and Ottawa Resources. The fall schedule includes Genealogical Resources in Eastern Ontario, the Genealogical Proof Standard and Seven Common Genealogy Research Mistakes to Avoid. 

They are looking for volunteers! 

We are looking for local genealogists who are willing to give a Genealogy Back to Basics presentation in 2016. There is no reimbursement other than all the tea and coffee that you can drink as well as the appreciation of your fellow hobbyists. 

If you are interested in participating, contact Mike More at ottawaprogram@ogs.on.ca 

Their Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/groups/237267743111732/

Meanwhile, happy researching!

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Canadian Week in Review (CWR) 10 August 2015

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 

On August 3, 1995, the celebrated bush pilot, Clennell Haggerston “Punch” Dickins passed away. Dickins had a long and distinguished aviation career, serving in both First and Second World Wars, mapping the northern territories during the 1930s, and helping make Canada a leader in frontier aviation.

For further information, go to http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/cseh-twih/index_e.asp

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is located in Sault Ste. Marie, and it will be celebrating Bushplane Days September 19 and 20, 2015. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) was formed in 1987 by a small group of volunteers wishing to preserve Ontario's rich bushplane and firefighting heritage.

For further information, go to http://www.bushplane.com/

Newspaper Articles

Newfoundland

Heritage Shop on Signal Hill reopens after four-month closure

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/heritage-shop-on-signal-hill-reopens-after-four-month-closure-1.3176903

The Signal Hill Heritage Shop finally reopened Friday, after it was closed for four months due to construction on Cabot. 

Prince Edward Island

Stompin' Tom's P.E.I. homestead to become cultural attraction

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/stompin-tom-s-p-e-i-homestead-to-become-cultural-attraction-1.3175732

A new Stompin' Tom Connors tribute attraction will be built in Skinners Pond, on the western tip of P.E.I., where the Canadian folk icon grew. The 4,000-square-foot facility will be names the Stompin' Tom Centre and Schoolhouse museum.

Nova Scotia

More than 350 gather for historic Colley reunion in East Preston

http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/1303037-more-than-350-gather-for-historic-colley-reunion-in-east-preston

Harriet Fagan’s faith, and that of her fellow organizers of the Colley family reunion, was rewarded on the weekend as more than 350 people gathered in East Preston to celebrate the legacy of one of the oldest, most historic (and biggest) families in the area.

First World War touched everyday lives in Halifax, Atlantic Canada

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/first-world-war-touched-everyday-lives-in-halifax-atlantic-canada-1.3177160

While Canadian soldiers were fighting in Europe during the First World War, the effects of the conflict were increasingly felt on the home front — nowhere more so than in parts of Atlantic Canada.

Beinn Bhreagh declared a Nova Scotia heritage property

http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2015-07-31/article-4231642/Beinn-Bhreagh-declared-a-Nova-Scotia-heritage-property/1

Almost 130 years after Alexander Graham Bell first laid eyes on Beinn Bhreagh, the mountainside estate that has been the summer home to generations of his descendants has officially been declared a Nova Scotia heritage property.

Manitoba

Lower Fort Garry powwow commemorates Treaty 1 agreement

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/lower-fort-garry-powwow-commemorates-treaty-1-agreement-1.3178074

Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site hosted its annual Treaty 1 commemoration ceremony on Monday, marking an agreement between Canada's First Nations and the Crown that was made almost 150 years ago.

British Columbia

World War II bomber on display in Penticton, B.C.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/world-war-ii-bomber-on-display-in-penticton-b-c-1.3170304

A piece of Second World War history touched down in British Columbia's Okanagan region on Monday. One of the last remaining B-17 bombers flew into Penticton and will be on display for a week.

The Stories This Week

Posts return to their regular format tomorrow Tuesday 11 August 2015.

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Canadian Genealogy News 07 August 2015

We are at the Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe Convention in Gatineau (right across the river from Ottawa) in Quebec. 

The name of the convention is Researching Our German Roots in Poland and the Russian Empire.

The website is https://www.sggee.org/

The Canadian Week in Review (CWR) will be published as usual on Monday morning. 

Meanwhile, happy researching!

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Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) 06 August 2015

Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -

If you are going to be at the Fergus Scottish Festival this coming weekend, the Wellington Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is going to have a display there. 

Look for them in the area near the Avenue of the Clans.

Be sure to drop by the tent and see if Sheila, Catherine or Phyllis can assist you with your family research questions.

If you wart to see the good work that the Branch does, go to http://www.wellington.ogs.on.ca/index.html 

If you want to see the events at the Fergus Scottish Festival, go to http://www.fergusscottishfestival.com/

Meanwhile, Christine Woodcock who conducts tours of Scotland, will also be there. She will be helping out with Scottish research, specifically on the ScottishPeople Website at http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/

The Library and Archives Canada people have written that their project partner, Canadiana.org, recently has added the following digitized microfilms to the Héritage website. 

Please note that the titles have been translated for convenience, but the records are still in the language of origin. Searching in the original language will improve search results.

For further information, go to http://thediscoverblog.com/2015/08/05/latest-digitized-microfilms-on-the-heritage-portal/

In addition, most of these microfilms are not indexed, and it would be nice if they could give the links to the microfilm right in the web posting. In that way, all we would have to do is press on a particular title and go straight to the microfilm. 

Meanwhile, happy researching!

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Canadian Genealogy News 05 August 2015

Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -

Want to start your family history from scratch? 

Both the Hamilton and Niagara Peninsula Branches of the Ontario Genealogical Society are pleased to present Family History from Scratch: Basics and best practices for beginners and beyond!

It will be held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Grimsby, Ontario, and the topics will be - 

Want to start researching your family, but don’t know where to begin? 

Want to learn about multiple resources available for research?

Learn more about becoming a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society

Network with beginner, intermediate, advanced, and professional genealogists

Only $20.00 per registration!

Go to http://niagara.ogs.on.ca/registration1/sept_reg_event.php to register.

To find out more about the event, go to https://www.ogs.on.ca/niagara/12435-2

Now is the time to vote!

The voting has opened on the best Canadian genealogy websites - national and provincial at http://anglo-celtic-connections.blogspot.com/2015/08/vote-for-best-canadian-genealogy.html 

The survey, in addition, ask where you live, and your gender. 

Notice that you are voting for best websites only, not for the best blogs. 

Have a nice day researching!

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Canadian Genealogy News 05 August 2015

Here are some news items which have come across the desk this morning -

Both the Hamilton and Niagara Peninsula Branches of the Ontario Genealogical Society are pleased to present Family History from Scratch: Basics and best practices for beginners and beyond!

It will be held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church at Grimsby, Ontario, and the speakers will talk about -

Want to start researching your family, but don’t know where to begin?

Want to learn about multiple resources available for research?

Learn more about becoming a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society

Network with beginner, intermediate, advanced, and professional genealogists.

Only $20.00 per registration!

Go to http://niagara.ogs.on.ca/registration1/sept_reg_event.php to find out more, and register.

Have a nice day researching!

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Check the Canadian Week in Review (CWR) every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed last week’s edition, it is at
http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2015/08/canadian-news-in-review-cwr-03-august.html

It’s the ONLY news blog of its kind in Canada!