My cartoon in today's Toronto Star

For King and Country is an ongoing project that transcribes war memorials located in Toronto schools and other organizations. The database contains more than 50,000 names of those who served in the First and Second World Wars. Learn more: torontofamilyhistory.org/kingandcount... #remembranceweek

REMINDER: Everyone is welcome at BIFHSGO's military themed talks this Saturday 8 November. Also - at the breaks pick up an addition for your collection at the free book grab. For more information, or to register to join the meeting online: www.bifhsgo.ca/events

The recording from Drew Von Hasselbach's presentation of The Dead from Down the Street is available on our website until about November 25. A timely presentation for #RemembranceWeek: torontofamilyhistory.org/toronto-bran... #lestweforget

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Tim Cook. One of Canada's best historians, his books were fantastic. He was nice enough to give me a tour of the Canadian War Museum where he was the chief historian. A truly great Canadian.

Tonight at 7:30 pm! There's still time to register for our October branch meeting. Come hear Drew Von Hasselbach tell the story of The Dead from Down the Street, with opening act OISE Library's Special Collections. Register for your Zoom link here: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/dead-f...

Our next branch meeting will be held virtually on Monday October 27 at 7:30 pm. Presenter Drew von Hasselbach will present The Dead from Down the Street about our First World War dead. Free to attend, all are welcome. Click here to learn more and register: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/dead-f...

One week to go! We can't wait for this special in-person Y-DNA workshop and hope to see you there. Visit our website to register and learn more: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/whys-o...

There's still time to register for our all day in-person workshop with Y-DNA expert David Vance from Family Tree DNA. Join us on Saturday October 18 at Lansing United Church to learn the latest in this exciting field. Only $85/$70 for OGS members: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/whys-o...

Ontario Land Records Index is now digitized and freely available to the public: archive.org/details/onta.... Thanks to the collaboration with the Archives of Ontario, @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social, OurDigitalWorld and CRKN. internetarchivecanada.org/2025/09/24/n...

Tonight at 7:30 pm! There's still time to register for tonight's branch meeting. Join us at 7:30 pm for What is my "biological" surname and opening act Genealogy and Presbyterian church records. Click here for your Zoom link: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/what-i...

Join us virtually for our September branch meeting on Monday September 22 at 7:30 pm. Beth Adams will share how she answered her partner's question: What is my "biological" surname. All are welcome, click here for more information and to register: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/what-i...

Our first meeting of the fall will be held in person next Saturday September 20 at 1 pm! Join us at the North York Central Library to learn about Preserving Family Archives from conservationist Kyla Ubbink. All are welcome, no need to pre-register. torontofamilyhistory.org/event/preser...

Did you miss the 2025 Toronto History Lecture? Or would you like to enjoy it again? Check out the recording of Toronto Streetcars: How the past shapes the present by Brian Doucet and Michael Doucet. Available until about August 14 here: torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront...

Tomorrow! Join us at St. Matthew's Clubhouse from 1 to 4 PM for some FREE Simcoe Day festivities! We hope to see you there! Details: www.eventbrite.ca/e/simcoe-day...

Each summer @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social holds a very special event to remember a friend. The 2025 Toronto History Lecture is Tues Aug 5 at 7:00 on Zoom. @briandoucet.bsky.social & Michael Doucet present Toronto's Streetcars: How the past shapes the present torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront...

Toronto has a large streetcar network but did you know other cities in North America also have streetcars? Cincinnati has the Connector, a colourful modern electric system that riders can board for free: www.cincinnati-oh.gov/streetcar/

Perfect weather today to scout out my Canada Day tour for Tuesday… TORONTO VS THE UNITED STATES: A HISTORY TOUR will be filled with tales of cross-border tensions. Just meet outside the SE corner of the CBC building (by Simcoe Park) at 3pm.

Tonight at 7:30 pm! There's still time to register for our last branch meeting before the summer break. Join us virtually to hear about Toronto's Home Comers' Festival: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/home-c...

Tonight at 7:30 pm! Don't miss Italian Immigration to Canada: A Deep Dive presented by Pamela Vittorio. Join us live or watch the recording at your leisure. You can register here: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/italia...

You can read all about Lt. Fitch, his family, and the painting of his demise in this investigative memoir by his cousin. Available through @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social torontofamilyhistory.shop/item/the-sto...

Our next branch meeting will be held virtually on June 23 at 7:30 pm. Jane MacNamara will tell us about The Toronto's Home Comers' Festival, a 4-day celebration held over the Dominion Day long weekend in 1903. Click here for more information and to register: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/home-c...

There's still time to register for our next webinar series, a two-part course on Italian research. Join Pamela Vittorio virtually on June 19 and 26 at 7:30 pm for a deep dive into Italian Immigration to Canada. Only $24/$20 for OGS members: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/italia...

You won't want to miss our next in-person branch meeting! Join us at the North York Central Library on Saturday June 14 at 1:30 pm to learn how to plan a genealogy trip. Free and all are welcome! Register here: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/prepar...

Save the date! We'll be hosting an advanced-level in-person workshop on Y-DNA to be presented by David Vance of Family Tree DNA. The full-day session will be held on October 18 at Lansing United Church. Click here to be notified when registration opens: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/whys-o...

We're excited to announce the 2025 Toronto History Lecture: Toronto’s Streetcars: How the Past Shapes the Present. Dr. Brian Doucet and Dr. Michael Doucet will present virtually on Tuesday, August 5 at 7:00 pm. Click here for more information and to register: torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront...

Thinking of taking a genealogy research trip? Then you'll want to attend our next in-person only meeting. Join us on June 14 at 1pm at the North York Public Library for Preparing for a Genealogy Holiday. All are welcome but you'll need to register in advance: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/prepar...

Tonight at 7:30 pm! There's still time to register for our May branch meeting. Join us for Paul Jones' presentation Finding the Father of Regina Diamond Pearl Hole. Register here: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/findin...

Henry Spinney died of inflammation in 1851 at age 26. He was buried in Toronto's Potter’s Field and his marker and remains were moved to Mount Pleasant Cemetery in 1875. A team from the OGS Toronto Branch @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social uncovered his marker in 2024 with the help of the cemetery.

The next Toronto Branch meeting will be held virtually on Monday, May 26th at 7:30 pm. Join us for an informative and entertaining case study presented by Paul Jones: Finding the Father of Regina Diamond Pearl Hole. Click here to learn more and register: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/findin...

Tonight at 7:30 pm! There's still time to register for our virtual introduction to Italian research presented by Pamela Vittorio. Only $12/$10 for OGS members. Pronti, partenza, via! torontofamilyhistory.org/event/italia...

Interested in learning about your Italian roots? Join Pamela Vittorio on May 6 for an intro session on Italian research and then on June 19 and 26 for a deep dive into records of immigration. Click here to learn more and register for these virtual sessions: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/italia...

Please note that our Branch website was down temporarily yesterday, May 1. Due to the outage, we have extended our deadline for proposals for the 2025 Toronto History Lecture until tomorrow May 3: torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront...

Tonight at 7:30 pm! There's still time to register for our branch meeting featuring Daniel Horowitz. After you vote come join us for a fun Interactive Pop Quiz that will test your knowledge of genealogy. Click here to register: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/quiz/

Our special in-person meeting is almost here! Join us tomorrow at 1 pm at the North York Central Library to hear AI and Genealogy: Possibilities and Pitfalls. Last chance to register: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/possib...

Toronto's libraries in 1933. Another great find from the TPL digital archives.

Interested in presenting the 2025 Toronto History Lecture on August 5? We're still accepting proposals. What's your Toronto story? Get in touch before May 1: torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront...

Interested in learning about Artificial Intelligence and genealogy? Join us for an in-person only meeting on Saturday April 26 at 1 pm at the North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street. All are welcome but you'll need to register in advance: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/possib...

Calling all Toronto Historians! The Toronto History Lecture returns this year on Tuesday August 5. If you have an interesting Toronto story to tell please contact us. We're accepting proposals until May 10. Click here for more information: torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toronto-history-lecture/

Tonight at 7:30! There's still time to register for our March branch meeting. Join us for our Members' Story Night. All are welcome. Click here for our personal Zoom link: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/story-... #genealogy

Our next branch meeting will be held virtually on Monday, March 24 at 7:30 pm. Join us to hear three special family stories and learn how the presenters uncovered crucial and sometimes surprising details. Click here for more information and to register: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/story-...

Have you tried the new FamilySearch Full-Text Search? For my take on this astounding new tool, and where it can lead you, see my Feb 24 webinar for @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social. Online until March 25: torontofamilyhistory.org/toronto-bran...

There's still time to register for our next meeting! Join us on Monday February 24 to hear Marian Press discuss Digital Humanities & Family History, with opening act by Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social on FamilySearch's Full Text Search. Click here: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/digita...

Our next branch meeting will be held virtually on Monday February 24 at 7:30 pm. Wondering how Digital Humanities and Family History connect? Join us and speaker Marian Press to learn more. Free for all to attend but pre-registration is required: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/digita...

Tonight at 7:30 pm! There's still time to register for our first branch meeting of 2025. Join us via Zoom for Michael Nettleton with Taming the Digital Tiger and our opening act Exploring the United Church of Canada Archives. Register here: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/taming...

It's almost time for our first branch meeting of 2025! Join us virtually on January 27 at 7:30 pm to hear Michael Nettleton present Taming the Digital Tiger. All are welcome. Click here to find out more and register: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/taming... #webinar #genealogy

One of Toronto Branch's major projects is For King and Country, an ongoing project to record names from Toronto school war memorials. The latest update, 900 names from the Academy of Medicine in Toronto, was added at the end of 2024. Learn more here: torontofamilyhistory.org/kingandcount...