Monday, June 2, 2014

Canadian Week in Review - 02 June 2014

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.


Events in History


Samuel Cunard
On June 1, 1840, Samuel Cunard, an owner of a fleet of ships from Halifax, navigated his 700-tonne wooden paddlewheel steamer, Unicorn, to Halifax; Nova Scotia, after a two-week trip from Liverpool with 27 passengers onboard.

To learn more about Samuel Cunard, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Cunard

In 1873, Prince Edward Island officially enters Confederation as a province of Canada
To learn about Canada’s smallest province, read about it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Edward_Island

Joe Shuster and Superman
On July 10, 1914 in Toronto, Ontario, Joe Shuster was born. Who was Joe Shuster, you ask? He was a comic book artist and the son of Jewish immigrants from Rotterdam who drew the DC Comics character, Superman, the DC Comics character, Superman. He was a cousin of one of Canada's most popular comedians, Frank Shuster (of Wayne & Shuster fame).

To learn about Joe Shuster, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Shuster


Social Media


Research Guide to the Don River (Ontario)
http://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/local-history-genealogy/2014/05/getting-started-the-don-river-and-its-valley-are-defining-features-of-the-city-of-toronto-water-power-industry-expresswa.html
This is one of the features of the city of Toronto, and this webpage on the Toronto Public library website gives a good overview of the Don River area of the city.

Starting Points: Researching Canadian Immigration and Ethnic History
https://www.pier21.ca/blog/jan-raska/starting-points-researching-canadian-immigration-and-ethnic-history#footnote-1
This blog post can give you an overview of Canadian immigration and ethnic history, and suggests some starting points to help get you started on your research.


Newspaper Articles


Settlement in Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children case 'very significant'
http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/settlement-in-nova-scotia-home-for-colored-children-case-very-significant-1.1846237#ixzz33IJT7uby
A law professor is describing the legal settlement between the Nova Scotia government and former residents of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children as “very significant.”

Lost war medals returned to Nova Scotia granddaughter
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/lost-war-medals-returned-to-nova-scotia-granddaughter-1.2660092
Two weeks ago, Heather Desveaux from Nova Scotia made a stunning discovery - medals from both world wars belonging to her grandfather and great-grandfather.
Read how she succeeded in getting them back from a collector in Calgary.

CBC offers sneak peek at Book of Negroes
http://www.novanewsnow.com/News/2014-05-30/article-3744114/CBC-offers-sneak-peek-at-Book-of-Negroes/1
The filming of the TV series, The Book of Negroes, has wrapped up in Nova Scotia, and the CBC has a sneak preview. It will be aired next winter.

Cloverdale’s heritage charm is a draw for provincial conference http://www.cloverdalereporter.com/community/260970341.html
British Columbia Historical Federation’s 2014 conference will be underway next weekend in the beautiful town of at Cloverdale. There are all sorts of things to see and experience.

Allied paratroopers tour Polish military history museum
http://www.dvidshub.net/news/131743/allied-paratroopers-tour-polish-military-
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry joined their counterparts in Poland’s 16th Airborne Battalion on a tour of the central European nation’s military history at the Museum of Polish Arms in Kolobrzeg, Poland.

Canada’s Titanic – The Empress of Ireland: Discover the story of Canada’s greatest maritime disaster
http://ottawastart.com/story/23519.php
Read about the newest exhibit at Canada’s Museum of History just unveiled this past week.

Accent: Celebrating Northern Ontario's mining history
http://www.thesudburystar.com/2014/05/30/accent-celebrating-northern-ontarios-mining-history
Did you know that Northern Ontario also had discoveries in mining like the 1903 silver boom in Cobalt, the gold rushes in Kirkland Lake (1911), and the Red Lake (1925), and Hemlo (1981)?

Local students in Halifax for provincial heritage fair
http://www.trurodaily.com/News/Local/2014-05-29/article-3742456/Local-students-in-Halifax-for-provincial-heritage-fair/1
Students are gathering in Halifax for the Heritage Fair this week.

WW II aircraft and remains recovered from Vancouver Island mountainside
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ww-ii-aircraft-and-remains-recovered-from-vancouver-island-mountainside-1.2659691
A Second World War training aircraft and the remains of four airmen (one of which was a Canadian), who went missing in 1942 have been recovered from a remote logging site on Vancouver Island.

Cemetery find ups city budget
http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/05/27/cemetery-find-ups-city-budget
Additional archaeological studies cost the city of Ottawa an extra $1.8 million when an old graveyard turned up on Queen Street last year during Light Rail Transit (LRT) construction work.

Ed Coleman's history: Memories of the war
http://www.novanewsnow.com/Opinion/Columnists/2014-05-25/article-3737454/Ed-Colemans-history%3A-Memories-of-the-war/1
Read how the memory of a cavalry charge at the Battle of Vimy Ridge brought back memories of the First World War. 

Nova Scotia calls off long-awaited Bluenose II test drive
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/05/28/nova_scotia_calls_off_longawaited_bluenose_ii_test_drive.html
The Bluenose II has run into another legal roadblock in doing test runs in Lunenburg.

New Brunswick to Celebrate Acadian Heritage with Maine & Quebec
http://www.travelvideo.tv/news/canada/05-28-2014/new-brunswick-to-celebrate-acadian-heritage-with-maine-quebec
From August 8 to 24, 2014, more than 600,000 of their descendants will return to the area, known as “Acadia of the Lands and Forest” for the World Acadian Congress (or Congrès Mondial Acadien, CMA), a huge international event held every five years as a salute to Acadian heritage.

‘Forgotten Empress’ sank 100 years ago, took 1,012 lives
http://o.canada.com/news/national/forgotten-empress-sank-100-years-ago-took-1012-lives
Another article written about the sinking of the Empress of Ireland.

What are Canada’s most important headlines? Canadians can vote on their favourite front pages
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/what-are-canada-s-most-important-headlines-1.2660660
This is a neat idea - what is the most important newspaper headline that you have seen?

Vets made history
http://www.leaderpost.com/Vets+made+history/9895036/story.html
Read about the 16-day pilgrimage of remembrance to northwest Europe, where the author was able to walk in the places our veterans once trod during two world wars.

Nova Scotia’s Baddeck beckons with culture, heritage
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2014/jun/01/nova-scotias-baddeck-beckons-with-culture/?CID=happeningnow
Discover all of the sights to see at Baddeck, including a museum dedicated to Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, among other imventions.

Seven things you didn't know about a WWI Commonwealth Cemetery
http://www.thestar.com/news/walking_the_western_front/2014/05/photo_essay__understanding_a_wwi_commonwealth_cemetery.html
This is a photo essay of WWI Commonwealth Cemeteries taken by Richard Lautens. (Special to the CWR by Gail Dever and her blog, Genealogy à la carte)

For Kids: Making tracks in history, fantasy
http://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment/books/Kids+Making+tracks+history+fantasy/9888616/story.html?utm_content=buffer73a2a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
This is a book called Boundless, which is centered around a boy named Edward Mallandaine at the opening of the transcontinental railline that united the country. (Special to the CWR by Montreal's Gail Dever)

Story of the Week


70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Canada and Canadians will be well-represented in France next weekend as they commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

And there will be ceremonies all across Canada, and in Ottawa.

On June 6th, the Government of Canada and the Canadian War Museum will hold a Commemorative Ceremony for the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Landing at Normandy, at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
From 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., the Theatre of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum will present a live broadcast of the ceremonies to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy in France
From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., 14:00 at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, a ceremony will take placeto mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

To see what is taking place near where you live, go to http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/second-world-war/d-day/70th-anniversary 

To read up on D-Day and the Battle of Normandy go to 
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/second-world-war/d-day

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 June 9, 2014.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Canadian Week in Review

Check the Canadian Week in Review tomorrow morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

It has the latest news covered in New/Updated Websites, History, Social Media, and Newspaper Articles. 

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

It has been a regular post every Monday morning since April 23, 2012.

GANS office open this afternoon

Pamela Wile has just sent this notice.

If you are in Halifax today, why don’t you stop into the office at GANS for a chat, or to do some research in their library?

"Cemetery season has arrived, but you might want to do a little research before you head out to find those headstones. Drop in to see us this afternoon.

Sunday, June 1
GANS Office Open
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm - 3258 Isleville Street, Halifax, NS

The Office is open to everyone. Stop by to chat, do some internet research, check out our library or buy a publication or membership. Bring a friend!"



Twitter: @NSAncestors

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Doors Open Ottawa 2014


The Canadian Conservation Institute has sent me this notice to post. They will be taking part in the Door Open Ottawa 2014 to be held over the summer months in Ottawa.

"We invite you to join us at the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) during Doors Open Ottawa on Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to explore the fascinating world of conservation and conservation science. Tour CCI laboratories and speak with our conservators and conservation scientists about the work we do to preserve Canada’s heritage.

Visit us to view the following artifacts: the Salzinnes Antiphonal, a rare cultural and ecclesiastical 16th- century liturgical manuscript written in iron gall ink on parchment; a gut skin parka made of strips of walrus intestines that dates back to the Classic Thule Period, approximately 500 years ago; and a Niagara Falls panoramic photo described as the largest one-piece, one-exposure photo enlargement in the world. Also, learn about the pests of cultural property and how to control them in collections, find out which materials can damage historic objects simply by being near them, see a demonstration of photographic and radiographic techniques used in the examination of paintings and museum objects, and much more.

If you are unable to join us on June 7, we will also be open to the public on Thursday, July 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as part of our involvement in Canada History Week". 

The CCI is located at 1030 Innes Road (southeast corner of Innes and St. Laurent), Ottawa. 

Their website is at http://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/in

Friday, May 30, 2014

Ottawa Branch of the OGS meeting will be held tomorrow

Tomorrow Saturday May 31st, at 1 o’clock at the Ottawa City Archives on Tallwood Drive (Room 115), the Ottawa Branch of the OGS meeting will be held.

Are You a "Trust Me" Genealogist? - Citation of Sources: The Why and How will be presented by Heather Oakley who will explore the reasons why genealogists need to provide a citation of their sources of information. Additionally, she will show many examples of how all types of sources should be cited in their family history research.

This meeting will be simulcast for members who can't join us in person. 


Their website is http://ogsottawa.on.ca 

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Empress of Ireland

  

I have just been to the website of the museum devoted to the sinking of the Empress of Ireland at http://www.empress2014.ca/seclangen/home.html.

It was today that the Empress of Ireland sank after being in a collision with the SS Storstad in dense fog off of Rimouski, Quebec. More than 1,000 people lost their lives.

You can read about the sinking of the ship, read the personal stories of the people who were on the ship, and you can plan your visit to the museum at Pointe-au-Père (near Rimouski), Quebec.

You can even plan a boat tour of the place that the ship went down, and you can witness the images of the ship via underwater sonar!

The museum is open until October 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day.

You can also revisit my post The Empress of Ireland - May 29, 1914 at
http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-empress-of-ireland-may-29-1914.html

LAC releases its latest podcast - Underwater Canada: Investigation Shipwrecks.

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has released its latest podcast episode - Underwater Canada: Investigation Shipwrecks. 

In part, the press release says that - 

"In honour of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Empress of Ireland, Marc-André Bernier, Chief of Parks Canada’s Underwater Archaeology Service, joins us to discuss shipwrecks, their importance in Canadian history, and how LAC plays an important role in researching, discovering and investigating them". 


There is also a transcription of the podcast on the website.