Carney's Liberals Narrowly Avoid Election With Weird Budget Vote Bathed In Theatrics youtu.be/iLKsGO_mCG4?...

A gold pocket watch recovered from the body of one of the richest passengers on the Titanic is expected to fetch £1m at auction. #Titanic #Auction www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This Sunday November 16 is an OPEN RESEARCH DAY at the #BCGS Library! #genealogy #FamilyHistory More info: www.bcgs.ca/library

Soundslike a good course fo beginners.

Scottish GENES Webinar - The Godly Commonwealth: Discover Scottish Church Records Sat 29 Nov 2025, 7pm UK In this talk I'll look at over 300 years of Kirk history in Scotland, & discuss its impact for locating records for research. Registration £10 via us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #genealogy

US president Donald Trump may not look too kindly upon Canada, but according to a new Leger poll, American voters don't share his hostility. Poll analyst @338canada.bsky.social explores how Canadians have managed to maintain their friendly image: thewalrus.ca/americans-still-...

🎧🌳 From short walks down the lane, to voyages across the world, when doing family history we discover that our ancestors sometimes moved about more than we might think. What was it that made them move though? Podcast cohosts Nathan and Helen chat about push-pull factors...

Well Ford handed Trump what he wanted but how will Ford explain to auto industry? And of course many US people will not understand that provincial premier not in charge. Sigh….

Today is Persons Day. This day honours The Persons Case, which ended in a victory for The Famous Five on Oct. 18, 1929. The ruling declared women to be persons under the law and qualified to sit in the Senate. This is the story of that case. 🧵 1/12

This is your chance to ask your questions of experts to discover how society dealt with - and recorded info about – ancestors who were poor, “mentally unfit”, and criminal.

We have no cats today but say hello to the library car park snail. 🐌 We think he was on his way to borrow a book but he's not arrived yet.

Omg #genealogy people there’s an Onion article about us!

Marcelle Ferron was one of the most important French-Canadian artists of the 20th century. Best-known for her stained glass work, her art can be found across Quebec where she is celebrated as an icon. This is her story. 🧵 1/8

I have loved Glenn Gould for so long. Was able to take a 6 wk course on Gould that added to my inspiration. We would listen to music, eat the brand of cookies he loved, and learn more about his life.

Hot of the press! In this new article by @danielloftus.projectinfant.ie, explore the do's and don'ts for using Find a Grave: 🔗 bit.ly/46VRMBG #genealogy #familyhistory #findagrave

Canada has recognized the State of Palestine 🇵🇸 a historic step away from U.S. policy. But recognition isn’t enough. Canada must go further: sanctions, accountability, real support for peace. CBC is covering it-- because without CBC, we’d only hear the U.S. version. 📌 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....

Fundraising continues for the Ottawa Humane Society through Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run that me, my wife Alison, and our dog Muggins will be participating in. In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome! Donate now: joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...

Were your ancestors among the thousands of Britons who lived in India during colonial rule? Here's how to research their lives online: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Canada places 200% tariff on little Canadian flags Americans wear while travelling

What does ethnicity mean, and how can you tell your ethnicity with a DNA test? Find out with our guide 🧬 www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

I’m not advocating ignoring it all, but remember to take time out every now and then ❤️

One of my irritants is the increased powers of provinces- Canadian rights should not shift based on a bias of provincial leaders and fear of federal government to have equivalent rights for all Canada.🇨🇦

🎙️NEW EPISODE: The eloquent and inspiring @georgemonbiot.bsky.social joins us to share his wisdom on how progressives can shape the next decade. For starters: ever heard of Public Luxury?

🏡 A new 144-bed long-term care home, Opal Ridge Hall, has opened in Dartmouth. Each resident will have a private room and washroom. This is the 5th of over 50 homes to be built by 2032, adding to Nova Scotia’s generational investment in seniors’ care news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/09/1... #SeniorsCare

This is Finny. He doesn’t go chasing waterfalls. He carefully studies their timing and arrives in advance. 14/10 very impressive (TT: jordancain70)

Scotland says nae to Ancestry. #genealogy www.independent.ie/business/anc...

Any Cowlings out there researching their family history? I’m looking for male-male line descendants (or those with cousins who could be persuaded) to join the Y-DNA project. 🧬 🌳 #OneNameStudy #DNAsurnameproject #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry tinyurl.com/caxft4fr

For those who attended my talk on Writing #Genealogy Client Reports at the Society of Genealogists this week, here is more detail on my upcoming book, Genealogy Methods and Techniques - A Practical Guide to Research. Sign up for updates too. www.professionalfamilyhistory.co.uk/writing-on-g...

Morin Heights Edwin Holgate 1960

Dear @mark-carney.bsky.social I just found this blogpost that I wrote 13 years ago when you and your family spent a few days with our then-MP Scott Brison. I think it's still quite accurate, especially the last paragraph, so I hope you'll (re)read it earthsciencesociety.com/2012/12/20/d...

The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa kicks off the fall with their monthly meeting on Saturday, 13 September. Join us in-person at Knox Presbyterian Church at 120 Lisgar St. in Ottawa, or online. More info: www.bifhsgo.ca/events #genealogy

Ken Dryden was the best. I loved him as much as you can love someone who is not part of your family. RIP to an exquisite human being.

So much winning.

Have you found your family in ship's passenger lists? Discover how to trace your ancestors' travels with our guide: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

If you are a Member of NIFHS and want to extend your knowledge of DNA, come along to our DNA Special Interest Group. We are so fortunate (and grateful) to have extremely knowledgeable DNA experts in our Society to lead this group and keep us on the right track in our DNA research!

BREAKING: Findmypast announces 'biggest offer ever', with an incredible 50% off one-year subscriptions! 🥳 www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/tutorials/fi...

“Results from a randomized controlled trial reveal that vitamin D supplementation helps maintain telomeres, protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that shorten during aging and are linked to the development of certain diseases.” #isogg #telomeres #epigenetics news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

On 19 October, Nathan Dylan Goodwin will present “Finding Henry” at 3:45 p.m. Nathan will explain the range of genealogical methodology approaches, archives and DNA testing used to discover the identity of an illegitimate child's biological father. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS #genealogy

I just talked about this issue to a friend who thought I was overreacting. Well…. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

Unfortunately Alberta is the only place in Canada where the government, not the majority of people, follow the worst of current US culture. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

These AI ads using Carney are pretty obvious fakes but today I watched a 45 min video on Youtube and fake ad interfered 4 times! Why does Youtube allow this?

The New Yorker is on the nose this Back to School season.

Manoe Charles Pachter 2009

Moose with Sun Benjamin Chee Chee ~ Ojibwe 1974

On 19 October Sarah Wise will present “The Undesirables (Mental Institutions)” at 9 a.m. Sarah will tell us how the British government put thousands of ordinary working-class people into “mental deficiency” institutions; and offer examples of those affected. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS #genealogy

Excellent news for #familysearch users