Italian Canadian Archives Project's 2025 Conference “Saving Stories: Communities in Conversation”
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-25 | Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave West, Toronto, ON, M6A 1C3, Canada
The 2025 biannual ICAP conference aims to empower members of Italian-Canadian communities across Canada to preserve and protect their histories. It encourages participants to reflect on the vital role of archives as active tools that can support communities in telling their own stories on their own terms. This event will highlight case studies of preservation projects on Italians in Canada, and will offer practical strategies and generative conversations to support individuals in safeguarding their stories for future generations, no matter what stage of the process they are in. Register to join in-person or online.

Thornhill Historical Society Presentation "From Prosperity to Preservation"
2025-10-23 19:00 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Heintzman House, Bay Thorn Drive 135, Markham, Ontario, L3T 3V1, Canada
Mark your calendars and join us Thursday, October 23rd at the Heintzman House at 7:15-7:30pm for a special illustrated presentation with guest speaker Miranda Ellison who will take us on a journey From Prosperity to Preservation: The Story of Little Hall – a 14th century timber-framed merchant’s hall in Lavenham, one of England’s best-preserved medieval towns.

Town of York Historical Society - Shadows of the Past with Adam Bunch
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Toronto’s First Post Office, Adelaide Street East 260, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1N1, Canada
On October 21st and 23rd, join local favourite, Adam Bunch, for a special presentation just in time for the spooky season, as he tells the tales of phantoms, spirits and apparitions that are connected to many of the most dramatic moments from Toronto’s past. The spectres said to lurk in the shadows of our city are tied to war, rebellion, tragedy and transformation. Whether it’s the ghost of a murdered lighthouse keeper, the prime minister who spoke to the dead, or the demon of Queen Street West, the supernatural stories told about Toronto illuminate the history of the place we call home. Pre-registration is required and spots are strictly limited!
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Ontario Women’s History Network Conference "Women Navigating Civic Engagement in Canada"
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-25 | Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 1424 Clarke Rd, London, ON, N5X 4A1, Canada
Women Navigating Civic Engagement in Canada
Ontario Women’s History Network (OWHN) Conference
Date: October 24-25, 2025
Location: Fanshawe Pioneer Village – Enter at 1424 Clarke Road, London, Ontario
Breakfast and Lunch Included Saturday with Registration
Friday October 24, 2025:
7:00-8:30pm: Bonnie Sitter, “FINDING THE FARMERETTES: Recovering the Story of Teenage Girls Who Worked the Farms”
She was downsizing when it happened. Going through some old family photographs, Bonnie Sitter found a black-and-white photo of three teenage girls sitting on the running board of a car with a hoe, wide-brimmed hats, and bandanas. On the back was written “Farmerettes, about 1946”. Curious and intrigued, Bonnie recounts that she “went into research mode” and discovered that these three girls were among thousands of young Ontario women who were part of an extensive, government-sponsored war (and postwar) effort from 1941 to 1952. Together with her collaborator, the late Shirleyan English who was a former farmerette herself, they uncovered hundreds of stories and co-authored the 2019 book entitled Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes. That work has since been honoured by CANADA POST with a commemorative stamp, presented as a stage play, and more recently an award-winning documentary “We Lend a Hand.” We will hear from Bonnie about the process of researching, interviewing, and celebrating the story of the farmerettes and the significant contributions they made to the war effort and the provincial economy as agricultural labourers. With so many firsthand accounts and photographs to share, this will be an unforgettable evening that highlights a significant, yet little-known part of Ontario women’s history.
Saturday October 25, 2025:
9:00–10:00am – Paper Set #1: Cook Books, Common Law and Morro Castle Disaster (3 X 15 min presentations + 15 Q & A)

Rebecca Beausaert, U Guelph, “‘The Spartan Cook Book’ and the ‘great public issue’ of Temperance in Small-Town Ontario, 1902-1915”
Monda Halpern, Western, “By the Power Vested in Us: Self-Styled ‘Marriage’ in the Family of Bessie Starkman”
Sonia Halpern, Western, “Digging Deeper: How my Civic Engagement with a Cemetery Inspired Research about Morro Castle Victim Eva Hoffman,”

10:00–10:15am – break
10:15–11:15am – Teachers’ Panel: “Teachers’ Best Practices for Integrating Women’s History and Critical Thinking Pedagogy.”
11:15–11:30am – Break
11:30am–12:30pm – Keynote Address – Constance Backhouse: “Reflections on Chilly Climate Activism”
12:30pm – 1:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – 2:00pm – AGM
2:00pm – 3:00pm – Paper Set #2: Life Stages and Civic Engagement
Sarah Kittilsen, McGill, “’A Small Contribution to Speeding the Victory’: Rural Women and Girls in Wartime Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs, Nova Scotia, 1940 – 1945”

Tifanie Valade, UOttawa, “’L’ecole maternelle, adjointe de la mere,’ (Kindergarten, the mother’s assistant”). Women’s roles in promoting kindergarten education in Quebec in the 1960s”
Kate Bradley, UOttawa, “The Raging Grannies: A (Historical) Bedtime Story for Raging Girls”

3:00 –Wrap-Up Comments

Guelph Black Heritage Society - Bloom & Belong Summer Drop-In for BIPOC Youth
2025-10-24 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-31 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-07 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-14 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Heritage Hall, Essex Street 83, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3K9, Canada
Fridays in July & August
Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph
Open to youth ages 12–18
Free refreshments provided
Join us for a welcoming and empowering space where BIPOC youth can connect, create, and celebrate community all summer long. All are welcome.
Special thanks to the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board for their generous support of this initiative.
For more information, contact: info@guelphblackheritage.ca

Lang Pioneer Village Museum - Spooky All Hallows' Eve
2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, ON, K0L 2G0, Canada
You are in for a frightfully good time as the historic village transforms into an array of haunting scenes during Spooky All Hallows’ Eve, taking place on Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25 at Lang Pioneer Village Museum. From 6 pm to 9 pm each night, enjoy an evening of fun and games as you are introduced to the origins of some of our favourite Halloween traditions.
Hold onto your seat as a tractor and wagon takes you deeper into the darkness of the village. Discover the history of coffins and body snatching at the Carpenter Shop. Meet Stingy Jack and listen to his sorry tale. Witness a traditional 1890s Halloween party and take part in some party games. Be sure to watch out for the man-eating plant from Madagascar at the Fitzpatrick House, and
take a stroll through the graveyard. Hear the story of werewolves and give your best howl at the moon.
Visit the witch’s lair to find out your witch’s name, and see her swampy brew bubbling in her cauldron over the fire. Listen to sea shanties and pirate jokes in the Cider Barn, and see if you can find all the items on their treasure map. You just might receive a piece of treasure for yourself if you do. Take a trip to the stars on a magic carpet ride, visit the fairies at their lodge, and try some
hula hooping in the Agricultural Barn. If you are brave enough to enter the maze, make sure you don’t get lost!
Participate in a class on poisons and potions in the School House. Do you dare feel what is lurking in the mystery crocks at the Tinsmith Shop, or try a treat from the Botched Bakery? Witness the mind-bending magic show in the Weaver Shop (sets at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 but seating is limited)! Curious about what your future holds? If you ask her nicely, Madam Fortune just might
reveal what is to come.
Listen to the Michi Saagiig people’s tale of the Wendigo. Hear about paranormal investigations undertaken at the museum by ghost hunters, the Paranormal Seekers, and see some of the specialized equipment they use to make their discoveries. Warm up by the fire and learn about Samhain, a Celtic fire festival.
If your nerves are rattled and making you hungry, stop by the Hotel to purchase some delicious hot chocolate and sweet treats, or visit the Bewdley Lions Club food truck for some BBQ goods (cash only). Ben’s Kettle Corn will be on-site popping up fresh kettle corn, and you can purchase candy and sweet treats in the General Store as you learn about the origins of trick-or-treating.
Don’t forget to come disguised to blend in with the spirits and ghosts lurking in the Village, or have your face painted in the PCAHB Great Hall by Faces by 2. Children will receive treat bags at the end of the evening to enjoy on their way home.
Enjoy an evening of eerie fun and learn a thing or two about how Halloween traditions came to be with Spooky All Hallows’ Eve, Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25 at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! This all-ages event is sure to be a lot of fun, with just a little tomfoolery to get you into the Halloween spirit. Please note that while some origin stories are quite dark, this is not a frightful
experience. Admission is $17 for adults, $12 for students and seniors (60+), $9 for youths (ages 2-14), and free for children under 2. Family admission is also available for $45 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youths ages 2-14. Tickets for the event are available for purchase in advance online and at the door. On-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please visit www.langpioneervillage.ca.

Newcastle Walking Tour
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Clarington Public Library, Newcastle Branch, 150 King Ave. E., Newcastle, Ontario, L1B 1L5, Canada
Newcastle Library
Saturday, October 25
10-11 a.m.
Register now!
Cost $10+tax
Lace up your shoes! Explore Newcastle’s downtown, share stories of notable buildings and people, and end the tour with a presentation by the Newcastle Village & District Historical Society.
Presented with the Newcastle Village & District Historical Society.
NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the Newcastle Walking Tour will be held on Saturday, November 8. Registrants will be notified of any date change.

Town of York Historical Society - Toronto Stationary Show
2025-11-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Coming up on November 1st, we will be attending and sponsoring the Toronto Stationery Show at the Parkdale Hall, located at 1605 Queen Street West! With 60 plus exhibitors, artists and businesses, the TSS unites the community of stationery enthusiasts in the city and around the world who are passionate about snail mail and paper related goods. The event is free admission but we suggest getting there early as line ups and wait times get long fast.

Historical Society of Ottawa Speaker Series : Épopée maritime des Raftsmen
2025-11-01 13:00 | Ottawa Public Library, St-Laurent Branch, Coté Street 515, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 0Z8, Canada
Guest Speaker Isabelle Regout — Alexandre Pampalon, Musée des Cageux du fleuve Saint-Laurent
Several generations have put down roots in logging camps. These men felled gigantic white pines. In spring, the squared timber was assembled into rafts to form 500-metre-long logs. The Raftsmen sailed in these wooden cages from the Ottawa River to the St. Lawrence River. In Quebec City, the precious cargo was shipped overseas to supply British shipyards.
Dive into the history of these unusual 19th-century sailors, the Cageux!
Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.
Please note: this presentation will be conducted in French.

Lakeshore Asylum Cemetery Project - Fall Visit & Clean-Up
2025-11-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery, 231 Evans Ave., Etobicoke, ON, Ontario, Canada
The Lakeshore Asylum Cemetery Project invites you to join us for a “Fall visit and Clean-Up”. Saturday November 1 2055 (Rain or Shine) 1 to 3:00pm

To remember and honour in a dignified and respectful way the lives of the 1511 people buried in the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery and to acknowledge their contributions to our community.
Markers for 23 WW1 Veterans were installed by “Last Post” in 2020.
Recently 32 Indigenous individuals have been identified at the site.
We will be gathering to do some yard work and freshen up the grounds. Grass/Hedge clipper and Lawn-edger will be useful. You are welcome to join us. Donations of artificial flowers would also be appreciated.
For More information please contact: Among Friends, 416-251-8666
Directions to the Cemetery:
TTC – From the Royal York Subway take the #15 Evans bus to the northeast corner of Evans and Horner Avenue where the cemetery is located. (From Kipling Subway, take the #44 Kipling South bus to Evans Ave. and walk east.
Cars – The cemetery is just south of the onramp to the QEW where Evans and Horner meet. There is a parking lot on the south side of the Evans Ave.
PLEASE NOTE: The cemetery is not wheelchair accessible; there is little shade, and no water supply.

Middleport Heritage Society - VETERANS TRIBUTE
2025-11-09 13:00 | Onondaga Community Hall, 42 Brantford St., Brantford, Ontario, N3T 5L9, Canada
HONOURING Pte. James Oscar Fearman & Screening of the Award Winning Documentary,WE LEND A HAND: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes. Q&A with Bonnie Sitter and Colin Field.
Tickets $40.00 Luncheon Included
To Register – Please Visit www.middleportheritage.ca/call 905-317-0091 /email secretary@middleportheritage.ca

La Société d'histoire de Toronto HISTORITOUR - Le cimetière St. James : Histoires de guerres, histoires de soldats
2025-11-09 13:00 | St. James Cemetery, 631 Dundas St. W., Belleville, Ontario, K8N 4Z3, Canada
Guide : Gilles Huot
Point de départ : Entrée du cimetière (635 Parliament Street)
Arrivée : Retour au point de départ
Joignez-nous quelques jours avant le Jour du souvenir pour une visite d’un des plus beaux cimetières de Toronto : le cimetière St. James à Cabbagetown. Ce cimetière est encore en opération et a ouvert ses portes en 1844. Nous visiterons des sépultures et cénotaphes et raconterons plusieurs histoires : de jeunes soldats/étudiants tués pendant un conflit qui a aidé à faire naître le Canada, une survivante de la catastrophe du Lusitania, un soldat dont la dépouille a été volée… et plus encore.
Historitours 2025 – pas nécessaire de réserver. La SHT passe le chapeau à la fin de la visite, merci. Pas de chien.
Contacts : info@sht.ca

North York Central Library - Lest We Forget : North York's Eleven
2025-11-10 11:00 - 13:00 | North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, M2N 5N9, Canada
Greetings from North York Central Library!
The Library will be holding a session of Lest We Forget : North York’s Eleven on:
Monday November 10 11AM to 1PM in Room 101 of the North York Central Library.
This session will allow participants to look through a World War I personnel file of one of the eleven North York Soldiers who lost their lives with the Canadian Expeditionary Force in the First World War.
Interested participants, please call the Society & Recreation Department at 416-395-5660 to register as we would like the ratio of participants to records to be 2 to 1 and a few 3 to 1 (maximum 24 participants).
This session will consist of a presentation of the background of the project, what to look for in the records including the use of websites to help with further research. Participants should consider bringing a laptop to use electronic resources available.
This session is an opportunity to show all Torontonians (adults of all ages and youth) what happened to the eleven soldiers of North York who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Service of Canada. For resources and a background of the project, please see the web link at the end of this email. A resource package will be provided at the session to work from.
Hope to see you on Monday November 10 for 11AM!

2025 Taste Canada Awards Soirée
2025-11-10 17:30 - 22:00 | Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, 100 Front St. West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1E3, Canada
Taste Canada is dedicated to celebrating and promoting Canadian culinary authors through our year-round programs.
Our premier event, the Taste Canada Awards Soirée, is the highlight of the fall season. Join us for the biggest night in Canadian cookbooks on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. This is Canada’s only national, bilingual awards program dedicated to culinary writing, and it promises to be an exceptional evening.
Celebrated pastry chef, TV personality and award-winning cookbook author Anna Olson will host the ceremony, presenting gold and silver awards to the best English and French-language books. The excitement continues as we crown the winners of the Taste Canada Cooks the Books competition, presented by Canada Beef, and honour two new inductees into the Taste Canada Hall of Fame, presented by the Culinary Historians of Canada.
The night concludes with an incredible Chefs’ Celebration Reception. Mingle with some of Canada’s top industry professionals and culinary talent while celebrating seasonal ingredients and the vibrant, innovative and traditional spirit of Canadian cuisine prepared by some of the country’s finest chefs.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind evening. Come celebrate the best in Canadian culinary excellence with us.
Space is limited, so purchase your tickets soon!
Early bird prices are in effect until October 14, 2025.

Weston Historical Society - Remembrance Day Service
2025-11-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Weston Masonic Temple, 2040 Weston Rd, Weston, Ontario, M9P 2B1, Canada
Please join the Weston Historical Society, along with the Weston Masonic Temple, in honouring those who have sacrificed, served, and continue to serve the country we hold dear.
Tuesday November 11th at 10:45 am, procession from Weston Masonic Temple to Little Avenue Memorial Park at the Cenotaph.

Historical Society of Ottawa Speaker Series : A Holocaust Testimonial: My Father’s Story
2025-11-12 19:00 | online
Guest Speaker Phil Emberley
Following WWII, approximately 40,000 Holocaust survivors resettled in Canada. (Ottawa became home to many of those Holocaust survivors and hundreds of their descendants).
Phil’s father, Dieter, may be considered one of the more fortunate of those Jewish children to have experienced the dark days of 1930s Nazi Germany and the horrors of “Kristallnacht”.
Dieter was among the 10,000 Jewish children evacuated by the British government before the start of WWII. As was the case with the majority of these children, Dieter never saw his parents again.
Presented in partnership with the Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship.
Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.
Registration via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/HSO-12-Nov-2025

Hamilton Public Library Lecture: Stonehenge – Explore the Mystery with Mike Parker Pearson
2025-11-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Hamilton Public Library – Central Library, 55 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 3K1, Canada
In the past two decades, research on Stonehenge has revolutionized our understanding of this iconic stone circle and its builders. Archaeological excavations and a remarkable range of scientific methods have cast light on many new aspects of when, how and why Stonehenge was built. In this talk, archaeologist and Hooker Distinguished Visiting Professor Mike Parker Pearson draws on his more than two decades of research to explain many of this 5,000-year-old stone circle’s secrets.
The Hamilton Public Library have collaborated with McMaster University’s Departments of Anthropology/History/Greek & Roman Studies/School of Earth, Environment & Society to present this lecture to the public.
Central Library (55 York Blvd.) – 4th Floor
️ Thursday, November 13 – 6:30-9PM
️ Register your free spot at https://hpl.libnet.info/event/14759695

Town of York Historical Society - Atrocity on the Atlantic: Remembrance Day Presentation
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | online
Join author Nate Hendley for a special Remembrance Day event on November 13 as he presents his book “Atrocity on the Atlantic: Attack on a Hospital Ship during the Great War.” Learn about the true story behind the infamous attack on the Canadian military hospital ship, “The Llandovery Castle,” by a German U-Boat in the final months of the First World War and why the atrocity has been largely forgotten.
This is an online event with pre-registration required. Once registration has been complete a zoom link will be emailed to you. Please click here to purchase tickets!

Newcastle Village and District Historical Society - Heritage Speaker Series: Judith Clapperton
2025-11-15 14:30 - 15:30 | Sarah Jane Williams Museum, 62 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3A8, Canada
Heritage Speaker Series: Judith Clapperton
Saturday, November 15, 2:30 to 3:30
Sarah Jane Williams Museum
62 Temperance St., Bowmanville
Join Judith Clapperton, author of “Had They But Known Her,” as she reads from her book on Olive Wilmot and hosts a Q&A. The book arose from an article in the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society newsletter about Ms. Wilmot, which alluded to a mystery surrounding her untimely demise in 1903.

Albion Bolton Historical Society Meeting : The Home Front 1914-1918
2025-11-17 19:30 | Albion Bolton Community Centre (Meeting Room C, 2nd Floor), 150 Queen St. South, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1E3, Canada
The Albion Bolton Historical Society’s next meeting is on Monday, November 17th at the Albion Bolton Community Centre, Meeting Room C, 2nd Floor, 150 Queen Street South, Bolton for a 7:30 PM start. Nathan Hiller is presenting ‘The Home Front 1914-1918. Nathan will share what was happening locally and the contributions the community made during the First World War.

Many men answered the call to volunteer during the First World War and went overseas to serve. Back home in Canada there was also a concentrated effort to encourage the general population to do their part. Nathan will present how the men, women and even children of Albion, Bolton and Peel contributed, using local newspapers and other sources from the 1914-1918 war years. Our local communities rose to the challenge and accomplished some amazing achievements. Meanwhile daily life continued on the home front despite their hardships, losses and fears.

Glencoe & District Historical Society Presentation - Faith, Family and Migration: The Old Colony Mennonite Experience
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Glencoe Presbyterian Church, 177 Main Street, Glencoe, ON, N0L 1M0, Canada
Join us for a captivating presentation exploring the rich and complex history of the Mennonite people—from their radical beginnings during the 16th-century Anabaptist movement in Europe to their migrations across continents, including the journeys to Canada and Mexico.
This talk will guide attendees through centuries of faith, migration, and cultural identity, offering insights into how various Mennonite and Amish groups emerged, each with distinct beliefs, customs, and approaches to community life. Whether you’re curious about the theological roots of Anabaptism, the historical pressures that led to Mennonite migrations, or the differences between Old Colony, Conservative, and Progressive Mennonite communities (and how the Amish fit into this tapestry), there will be something here for everyone.
The presentation is grounded in historical research and delivered with respect for the simple and deeply intentional lives these communities choose to live. It’s both informative and personal, especially as it touches on themes from the recently published book, Not My Kind of Mennonite—a reflective and honest account of life in the Old Colony Mennonite tradition.
Maria Moore is a Canadian writer, advocate, and former registered nurse whose work explores themes of resilience, identity, generational trauma, and the search for personal empowerment. Raised in an Old Colony Mennonite community in Mexico, she later immigrated to Canada and spent over forty years working in healthcare, including mental health support. Her debut memoir, Not My Kind of Mennonite (FriesenPress, 2023), traces her family’s journey across borders and generations, shedding light on the silent struggles faced by many women and men in closed communities. Now living in southwestern Ontario with her husband and their dog, Maria continues to give back through volunteer work, board service, and public speaking that champions the voices of those too often overlooked.

Oakville Historical Society Speaker Night: First In, Last Out. Women's Division, Royal Canadian Air Force, World War II
2025-11-19 19:30 | online
The Oakville Historical Society is pleased to announce the speaker for our next “Speaker Night”, Ms. Glad Bryce, on Wednesday, November 19111, 2025. This will be held via ZOOM at 7:30 pm – so no travelling on a cold evening required!
Ms. Bryce is extremely accomplished, authoring many books, teaching at the high school, college and university levels, as well as being an accomplished athlete. She won 3 gold medals at the 2009 FINA World Swim Championships in Sweden. She is additionally a renowned water-colourist with her paintings appearing in many homes and galleries.
This presentation will provide a historical view of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Women’s Division, as well as Nursing sisters, during World War II. Ms. Bryce’s book, entitled “First in Last Out”, includes extensive photographs and documents detailing the history of the Women’s Division from its formation to its disbanding in 1946, as well as stories that show the contributions and bravery of the women who served.
Our presenter and author of this publication will share the stories of these women, showing they can be a source of inspiration for all people, as we learn of their challenging paths during the war. It is notable that when Queen Elizabeth was given a copy of Glad’s book “First !n Last Out” during a visit to Canada in 2010, she immediately began reading and was so engrossed, she almost missed her next appointment – and the book was placed in the Queen’s personal library, later sending Glad a personal letter complimenting her work.
One could write pages on this amazing presenter, and we hope you take the opportunity to meet her, via Zoom, on November 19th at 7:30 pm- via Zoom!
PLEASE NOTE: THE LINK TO CONNECT TO THE ZOOM PRESENTATION WILL BE SHARED IN THE FUTURE!

Guelph Black Heritage Society - Youth Opportunities Information Session with Service Canada
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Heritage Hall, Essex Street 83, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3K9, Canada
GBHS Heritage Horizon: Preparing the next generation to see further and dream bigger.
The Guelph Black Heritage Society is pleased to welcome Jenny from Service Canada.
Jenny will be providing an overview of the programs and services available to youth, including opportunities to explore careers in government, the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), apprenticeships, the Explore Program, and the Child Learning Bond. She will also outline how to effectively access and use Service Canada’s resources to support education, training, and future planning.
This session is an excellent opportunity for youth to gain clear information and guidance as they navigate their next steps.

Streetsville Historical Society - GUEST SPEAKER TED BARRIS
2025-11-20 19:00 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 139, 101 Church Street, Streetsville, ON, L5M 1M6, Canada
We welcome our guest speaker Ted Barris, an accomplished author, journalist, broadcaster, and retired Centennial College professor. He will be speaking on his newly published book, Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour, the greatest aerial battle in history. The last time he spoke at the Legion there was an enthusiastic turnout, so we are looking forward to his return. He has been publicly commended by Canadian vets for stressing the accomplishments of Canadians in service. His signed books will be available for sale.
For information call Bernice at 905-826-7198
Refreshments Served. All are welcome, free of charge.
A donation to the Eden Food for Change food bank is appreciated!

Lang Pioneer Village Museum Christmas Bazaar & Raffle
2025-11-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, ON, K0L 2G0, Canada
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping and support local small businesses this holiday season with the Christmas Bazaar & Raffle, taking place Saturday, November 22 from 9 am to 2 pm at Lang Pioneer Village Museum. This indoor/outdoor market at the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building will feature more than 25 local vendors selling unique hand-crafted gift items and holiday décor.
Enjoy a hot beverage or sweet treat while you browse the selection of goods. With hand-carved, turned, and burned wooden items like charcuterie boards and birdhouses, beeswax items, delicious preserves, knit, sewn, and crocheted goods, hand-crafted bath salts and scrubs, jewelry, pottery, Christmas décor, tinware, and more, you are sure to find something for even the hardest to buy for!
In addition to holiday shopping, the event features a large raffle with over $2,000 worth of gift baskets, handmade gift items, and fully decorated trees to be won. Soup, buns, sweet treats, and refreshments will be available for purchase from the PCAHB kitchen.
If you are looking for unique gifts for a loved one this holiday season, be sure to visit Lang Pioneer Village Museum’s Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 22 from 9 am to 2 pm. The Bazaar takes place at the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building at 146 Lang Road (the Museum’s north entrance). Admission is by donation. There is no ATM on-site, so shoppers are encouraged to bring cash. For more information on our upcoming events, please visit our website at www.langpioneervillage.ca.
