Herb Carnegie – an exceptional man and a community builder in the history of North York. His skills as a hockey player never got him to the NHL because of racist policies against Blacks. After a successful career in the industrial leagues, he went on to set up a hockey school, have a successful career...

Bonnie Sitter - Farmerettes She is the co-author of a number of books, including one on Farmerettes (which is the topic she will be speaking to us on). Apparently one of our members is quoted in the book, June Hitchcox as she was a Farmerette. It should also be noted that our virtual OHS Speakers...

Join the Toronto Railway Museum and producer Anne Tait on February 17 and go behind the scenes of award-winning film “Iron Road”. An epic, action-packed movie about the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway’s transcontinental railway, attendees are encouraged to watch the film before tuning in to the lecture (visit the event page for where...

Exhibit Opening Reception - Old Faces by Dan Philips The Town of York Historical Society presents "Old Faces", an art exhibit by Dan Philips. The exhibit will run from February 17th to April 26th 2022. Artist Statement This series of pieces came about as I tried to come to terms with the City of Toronto...

Andie Bulman, author of Salt Beef Buckets: A Love Story, explores the stories and culinary traditions of Newfoundland. Salt Beef Buckets: A Love Story. the new book by Andie Bulman, explores the stories and culinary traditions of Newfoundland. There's a lot to know about this beautiful place, known as "The Rock" by locals, but here are...