The Ontario Historical Society

Streetsville Historical Society: Ted Barris on The Battle of the Atlantic
2022-12-01 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Streetsville Legion Branch 139, 101 Church Street, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 1M6, Canada
Ted Barris will be a guest speaker Thursday December 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm upstairs at the Streetsville Legion Branch 139. He will be speaking on his newly published book, The Battle of the Atlantic, the longest battle of WWII and one which involved many Canadian veterans. He says he wrote it while we were all confined by Covid. 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. In the 20th century’s greatest war, one battlefield held the key to victory or defeat – the North Atlantic. It took 2,074 days and nights to determine its outcome, but the Battle of the Atlantic proved the turning point of the Second World War.
In 1939, Canada’s navy went to war with exactly 13 warships and about 3,500 sailors. During the desperate Atlantic crossings, the RCN grew to 400 fighting ships and over 100,000 men and women in uniform. By V-E Day in 1945, it had become the 4th largest navy in the world. The Battle of the Atlantic proved to be Canada’s longest continuous military engagement of the war. The story of Canada’s naval awakening in the bloody battle to get convoys to Britain, is a Canadian wartime saga for the ages. Ted Barris has published 19 non-fiction books, half of them wartime histories. His book The Great Escape: A Canadian Story won the 2014 Libris Award as Best Non-Fiction Book in Canada. His book Dam Busters: Canadian Airmen and the Secret Raid Against Nazi Germany received the 2019 NORAD Trophy from the RCAF Association. And his book Rush to Danger: Medics in the Line of Fire was listed for the 2020 Charles Taylor Prize for Non-Fiction in Canada. Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory is Ted’s 20th published non-fiction book.
For information call 905-826-7198 or 905-814-5958
Refreshments Served
All are welcome, free of charge

Town of York Historical Society (In-Person and Virtual): "Death or Canada: The Irish Famine Migration to Canada, 1847" with Dr. Mark G. McGowan
2022-12-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1N1, Canada
We are thrilled to announce the speakers and dates for the Town of York Historical Society’s “Annual Author Series”! Presentations will begin promptly at 7pm and will be followed by a short question and answer period. This year, you have the option between joining us via Zoom or in-person.
About this event:
Dr. Mark G. McGowan will speak about his most recently published book, Death or Canada: The Irish Famine Migration to Canada, 1847, and his exploration of this migration’s impact on Toronto.
“Historian Mark McGowan delves beneath the surface of statistics and brings to light the stories of men and women who had to face a desperate choice: almost certain death from starvation in Ireland, or a perilous sea voyage to a faraway place called Canada.”
About the Author:
Mark G McGowan is a Full Professor of History & Celtic Studies at the University of Toronto. From 2002-2011 and from 2020-2022 he served as Principal and Vice-President of the University of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto. He is the author of numerous award-winning books and articles on the Catholic Church in Canada and on Irish migration to North America. His most recent work focuses on 1,700 Irish Famine orphans who were received in Canada in 1847-1848. Mark is the recipient of four university teaching awards.

Seventh Town Historical Society: Christmas in the Village
2022-12-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Ameliasburgh Heritage Village, 517 County Rd 19, Ameliasburgh, Ontario, K0K 1A0, Canada
Join us during Ameliasburgh’s Christmas in the Village event and meet with a couple of our ancestors. Details to follow.

Model Railroad Club of Toronto Holiday Show
2022-12-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-28 11:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Model Railroad Club of Toronto, 11 Curity Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4B 1X4, Canada
The Model Railroad Club of Toronto invites you to visit our holiday shows.
We’ve been busy creating new scenes and architecture!

Inspired by the Central Ontario Railway, MRCT captures some of the flavour of Central Ontario Railway on our layout through industries and natural features, and by naming passenger cars after towns along the original route.
Sat. Dec. 3 & Sun. Dec. 4
Wed. Dec 28 & Thurs. Dec. 29
11 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Children $10, Seniors $12, Adults $15, Family rate: $45.
11 Curity Avenue, Toronto M4B 1X4
416-536-8927
info@modelrailroadclub.com
http://www.modelrailroadclub.com/
Note: basement location, with stairs.
Parking is free, and TTC access is via the 91 Woodbine Bus from Woodbine Station.

Friends of the South Grey Museum (In-Person and Virtual): "No Bed of Roses: Agnes Macphail’s Life in Politics" Documentary Premiere
2022-12-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Annesley United Church, 82 Toronto St S, Markdale, Ontario, N0C 1H0, Canada
Friends of the South Grey Museum was incorporated by affiliation with the Ontario Historical Society in 2013.

Join the Friends of the South Grey Museum as we pay homage to Agnes Campbell Macphail — the Lady from Grey —on Saturday evening, December 3, 2022, at Annesley United Church, Markdale. Doors open at 6:30 pm: program begins at 7:00 pm.
Plan to be in attendance for the Premiere showing of a locally produced documentary: “No Bed of Roses: Agnes Macphail’s Life in Politics.” Through narration and readings this highly creative production showcases the talents of local personalities and is generously illustrated by regional photography and art.
One hundred years ago, Agnes Macphail made history when she took her seat in the House of Commons, Ottawa, as Canada’s very first female to be elected MP.
Join us for complementary coffee and desserts following the production. The Friends thank the Grey Bruce Community Foundation and the Municipality of Grey Highlands for funding support.
Free will donations appreciated. Masks optional, but recommended.
For additional details and streaming information turn to www.annesley.events.
RSVP for in-person event: https://www.universe.com/events/no-bed-of-roses-agnes-macphails-life-in-politics-premier-screening-tickets-06BTJK
RSVP for virtual event: https://www.universe.com/events/no-bed-of-roses-agnes-macphails-life-in-politics-streaming-live-premiere-tickets-4D5Z7Y

Culinary Historians of Canada (Virtual): Hearth-Warming Holiday Traditions 2022
2022-12-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 | online
7 fantastic speakers from across Canada will discuss their favourite winter holiday foods & festivities and the traditions they celebrate.
About this event
Returning for a second year, this online event, taking place on subsequent Sundays in December, will surely get you feeling festive. Seven different speakers from across Canada will be discussing December food and holiday traditions and the importance of these festivities to them. Hosted by author and CHC member John Ota, these speakers will highlight some of their favourite foods, how they like to gather with loved ones, and the little ways they make the dark days of December special.
After hearing what they’re cooking up, maybe you’ll start a new holiday tradition of your own!
This event will be taking place on Zoom. Tickets for one show are $10 for CHC Members and $17.50 for non-members. Buy both dates together and save money on your ticket price: $17 for both events for CHC Members and $30 for non-members.
Episode 1: Sunday December 4, 1-2pm EST
Speakers include:
1) Writer Sheilah Roberts-Lukins from St. Philips, NFLD, writes about the food and food history of Canada’s eastern-most province. Her latest book, Bottoms-up: A History of Alcohol in Newfoundland and Labrador. was released in 2020.
2) Floyd P. Favel is the curator of the Chief Poundmaker Museum, located on the Poundmaker Reserve in Saskatchewan. He is also a theatre theorist, essayist and Director of the Poundmaker Indigenous Performance Festival. His book on Indigenous theatre methods, the first of its kind, has just been published in Poland.
3) Fogo Island Inn Executive Sous-Chef Timothy Charles of Newfoundland was a founding member of the Kitchen Team. He believes in tapping into our heritage to create a better future, and he loves working with the vast natural larder at the Inn’s doorstep.
Episode 2: Sunday December 11, 1-2pm EST
Speakers include:
1) Grace Cameron, is an editor, writer, communications professional, and creator of Jamaican Eats Magazine, a source for people interested in Caribbean food and culture. She has taught in Jamaica and produced many Caribbean-based food food events in the Toronto area.
2) Don Genova is a Victoria-based award-winning freelance writer and broadcaster specializing in food and travel. He has written two books about local food and food artisans from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
3) One of Canada’s most respected food voices, Bonnie Stern is the founder of the Bonnie Stern School of Cooking in Toronto which she opened and operated from 1973 to 2011. She’ll be joined by her daughter, Anna Rupert, a speech-language pathologist, health and social care manager, researcher, and consultant in Toronto.
4) Chef Michael Smith, Inn at Bay Fortune, PEI, is a member of the Order of Canada, Prince Edward Island’s Food Ambassador, a best-selling cookbook author, innkeeper, educator, professional chef and home cook. Chef Michael is the host and judge of numerous cooking shows seen on Food Network Canada and in more than 100 other countries. His 11 cookbooks have all been best sellers and he regularly travels the globe hosting special culinary events.

Guelph Historical Society Evenings with History: The Life of Dr. Henry Orton
2022-12-06 19:30 | Guelph Museum, 52 Norfolk St, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 4H8, Canada
Speaker: Sandra Lucs
In 1834, Dr. Henry Orton immigrated to Guelph, seeking to escape the English class system and attracted by the prospect of land ownership. Sandra Lucs has focused her M.A. studies on an investigation into the life of Dr. Orton. The contents of his memoirs and 85 letters written between 1834 and 1854 and held at the University of Guelph Archives offer a rich trove of information about the strategies he pursued to make a living in his new home country.

UEL Association of Canada - Governor Simcoe Branch (Virtual and In-Person): December 2022 Meeting
2022-12-07 19:30 | St. David’s Anglican Church, 49 Donlands Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M4J 3N5, Canada
“A Biography of Charles William Jefferys” — Presentation by Richard Fiennes-Clinton
In-person and on Zoom; Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcu2hqjMpH9U-HYnzfkzJwg6_0TokV_Gv
Charles William Jefferys was an illustrator who is best remembered for his drawings, sketches and paintings of Canadian history. In the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, he published several books of meticulously researched historical imagery. This work included information about the United Empire Loyalists. Later critics have objected that Jefferys’ work is “too old fashioned”, or not culturally sensitive enough. In this biography, we will examine this part of his legacy too, and explore the lasting value of Jeffery’s work.
Richard Fiennes-Clinton has operated an historical walking tour company called “Muddy York Walking Tours” for many years. He is also the recent author of a book on Toronto’s early history called Muddy York: A History of Toronto Until 1834.
Richard has made a number of presentations to Gov. Simcoe Branch on a variety of topics related to the history of Toronto. The well-researched content is presented on numerous slides; his rapid presentation style allows him to cover a lot of material.
The meeting will take place in the downstairs meeting room at St. David’s Church, 49 Donlands (please note, NOT St. David’s Towers at 51 Donlands).
If you plan to attend in person, RSVP to Anne Neuman at anneneuman@hotmail.com or 905-888-1278.

Weston Historical Society 40th Annual Hymn Sing
2022-12-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Ontario
The Weston Historical Society will be hosting its 40th Annual Old-fashioned Christmas Carol & Hymn Sing
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Weston Park Baptist Church, 1871 Weston Road
RSVP: weston.on.hs@gmail.com
All Are Welcome!
Refreshments will be served after the event.
Donations of non-perishable item would be greatly appreciated for the Weston Area Emergency Support.

Town of York Historical Society: Tales of Christmas Past
2022-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 | online
Join us on December 8th for a festive evening as we learn about the Christmas traditions of days gone by!
Many of us who celebrate Christmas have traditions that we feel are steeped and time honoured. But most of them aren’t as old as we might think. Hardly any of the Christmas traditions that we know today were widely celebrated when the Town of York was founded back in 1793, and can instead be dated to the Victorian era. But we’ll also look back at a time, before the Town of York even started, that Christmas was outlawed and celebrating it was illegal. Whether you’re passionate about putting up the Christmas decorations, or like to channel your inner Scrooge, you’ll be sure to find something of interest in this presentation!
About the Speaker:
Richard Fiennes-Clinton has been involved in the local Toronto historical community for over 30 years. He gives walking tours all across Toronto, but has also organized a lot of archival material, which he uses to give illustrated talks on more than 200 years of Toronto history. He is also the author of a book called “Muddy York – A History of Toronto Until 1834”, copies of which are available for purchase at Toronto’s First Post Office.

Jack Pine Gallery Holiday Artisan Market at John McKenzie House
2022-12-10 09:00 - 18:00 | John McKenzie House, 34 Parkview Ave., North York, Ontario, M2N 3Y2, Canada
Back by popular demand, the Holiday Artisan Market brings together local artisan makers so you can discover unique, one of a kind gifts.
Celebrate the season on the grounds of historic John Mckenzie House. A perfect venue to discover a wide range of artisan makers; gift cards, paintings and prints, pottery, chocolate, jewelry, wearables and more!
You’re not just giving a gift when you shop the Holiday Artisan Market, you’re celebrating local Ontario talent. The perfect gifts from everyone on your list
Shop local, support local!

Streetsville Historical Society: Come Home for the Holiday
2022-12-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Leslie Log House, 4415 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 3G8, Canada
— Meet Santa and receive a gift
— Take your own picture of your children with Santa
— Christmas treats beside the fire
— Play board games
— Fun for the Family with Free admission
Donations for the Food Bank are Appreciated
For information: call 905-814-5958

National Trust for Canada (Virtual): Building Community Through Diversifying Partners and Audience Representation (Part 1)
2022-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 | online
Heritage leaders and historic places are increasingly recognizing the imperative to build relationships, reach new audiences and make space for narratives that tell a more inclusive story of Canada. It can be difficult to know where to start this process, and the National Trust is offering a series of webinars to introduce these concepts and address some of the unique challenges that historic places face in Canada.
These webinars will offer an informed exploration of diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism in historic places and equip participants to transform their storytelling going forward with confidence. We will identify potential barriers to more inclusive ways of storytelling, and provide opportunities for intercultural knowledge sharing and exchange, to identify best practices in telling more diverse stories.
This webinar will be available as part of our “Diversity and Inclusion in Historic Places Resource Kit” for Historic Places Days 2023, and is made possible with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
This webinar series will be presented with Karen Carter.
Karen Carter is the president and founder of Karen Carter and Associates Cultural Consulting, a company focused on building new community centered cultural organizations, projects and initiatives. She has over 25 years of experience working and volunteering in a range of arts, culture and heritage settings. She is the former Executive Director of Heritage Toronto, a City of Toronto agency responsible for the education and promotion of Toronto’s heritage. She is the founding Executive Director of Myseum of Toronto and co-founder of Black Artists’ Network and Dialogue (BAND), the organization is dedicated to the promotion of Black arts and culture in Canada and abroad. Karen’s most recent project is as co-founder of The BIPOC Fellowship to help support the development of a more diverse cultural landscape in Canada.

Museum of Lennox and Addington: A Winter's Eve Light
2022-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Lennox & Addington, 97 Thomas Street East, Napanee, ON, K7R 1L1, Canada
Join us for an extra special Tuesday Night at the Museum!
This year, we are hosting A Winter’s Eve Light – a celebration of lights and nature. You are welcome at the Museum of Lennox and Addington to enjoy the outdoors and see a special performance by NorthFIRE Circus Arts. This high energy fire show, with beautifully choreographed fire performances will amaze you. NorthFIRE features a diverse set of highly skilled variety circus performers specializing in fire hoops, acrobatics, Canada’s best electric violin player Dr. Draw, and exceptional pyrotechnics. This high energy show is perfect for the whole family. The choreographed fire acts will astonish you!
You will also meet some magical Winter characters roaming the Museum grounds. The NorthFIRE performances* will take place at the following times:
6:15pm – 6:30pm
7:00pm – 7:15pm
7:45pm – 8pm
*Please note: These will be repeat performances to ensure that all visitors get a chance to enjoy the show! We encourage you to explore the Courtyard and Museum once you have seen a performance.
After the performance, be sure to check out the Museum courtyards that will be decorated for the season – be sure to have a visit with the reindeer! After that, come inside to warm up and enjoy the sounds of Django’s Kitchen, self-described as gypsy-jazz. Feel inspired by museum exhibits, and perhaps spot Santa in our galleries. Check a few things off your shopping list and pick up some lovely items in the Museum gift shop. This event is sure to be wonderful time at the Museum to celebrate the gifts of the season!
No pre-registration is required for this special evening. Free for all to attend.

Ontario Black History Society 2022 Annual General Meeting
2022-12-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Ontario
Members and Friends of the Ontario Black History Society are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday December 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please Note: Only members in good financial standing of the Ontario Black History Society are able to vote.
For more information email admin@blackhistorysociety.ca or call 416-867-9420
Location: TBD

Toronto Railway Museum (Virtual): Train Tracks to Ski Tracks
2022-12-15 19:00 - 20:30 | online
Join us for “Train Tracks to Ski Tracks”, an online lecture on December 15!
The Craigleith Station has welcomed travellers since the 1880s. Tourist travellers to the area initially took the waters and the air for their health and enjoyed local spas along the rail line. However, with the development of the ski industry along the Niagara Escarpment specialized ski trains created opportunities for winter fun for city dwellers. Join Craigleith Heritage Depot Curator Andrea Wilson as she shares the story of the ski train and its impact on the Craigleith Station and the local community.
Tickets for this event are free, although registration is required. Please note this event has a limited capacity. If the event sells out, please email manager@trha.ca to be added to the waitlist.
Attendees will get access to our exclusive Zoom meeting room, where they can engage directly with the presenter and museum historians in a post-lecture Q&A. The event will begin at 7pm Eastern Standard Time, and will end at approximately 8:30pm EST.

National Trust for Canada (Virtual): How to Find and Secure Grants for your Heritage Project (Fundraising Webinar Bundle Part 2)
2022-12-16 13:00 - 13:45 | online
In the heritage and cultural sectors, grants can be a critical source of funding to help you build and grow your project. But, how do you find the right fit? And, what are funders looking for? In this webinar, we’ll help you navigate the world of grants, giving you helpful tips that take you from research to application.
Did you miss Part 1 – Getting Ready to Fundraise: How to create a fundraising plan that works for your organization? Register for Part 2 and get instant access to the recording.

Museum of Lennox and Addington: Mingle & Jingle at the Museum!
2022-12-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Lennox & Addington, 97 Thomas Street East, Napanee, ON, K7R 1L1, Canada
Join us at the Museum for a fun and festive holiday shopping experience! In partnership with the Downtown Napanee 15th Annual Late Night Shopping Party, the Museum will be open late for you to get some holiday shopping done while enjoying our exhibits and beautifully decorated holiday Courtyard. Admission to the Museum is FREE. We will be offering 10% off all books in our retail area as an added bonus!
Enjoy some treats and cider while you’re here, and the musical talents of Joe Ramsay, a local singer-songwriter finger-style guitarist. He covers popular songs by artists like James Taylor, Jim Croce, Dan Fogelberg and Joni Mitchell, as well as his own original music. Joe is known for his intricate guitar stylings and unique arrangements of classic folk songs. He can be heard most Saturdays from 11 to 2 at Ellena’s cafe.
No pre-registration required to attend this special night. See you soon!

Kensington Market Historical Society Roving AGM and Tour
2022-12-18 11:00 | Kensington Market, 80 Bellevue Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2N7, Canada
Roam the Market with us on an informal tour as we present our yearly reports at stops along the way.
Have a coffee!
Do some shopping!
Ask us questions about Market history!
Meet at 80 Bellevue Avenue
RSVP: info@kmhs.ca

Toronto Railway Museum: Christmas at the Roundhouse
2022-12-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Toronto Railway Museum, 255 Bremner Blvd, Stall 17, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3M9, Canada
Get a taste of Christmas cheer at the Roundhouse on December 18!
On December 18, join the Toronto Railway Museum at the Roundhouse Farmers’ Market to enjoy a set of Christmas performances that will brighten the hearts of young and old! Capture the moment with a Christmas picture with Santa, sip a festive drink, and visit the Toronto Railway Museum booth.
Go further and stop by the Museum in Stall 17 of the Roundhouse, explore exhibits, create your own souvenir through our craft train activity, and climb aboard an 1896 wooden parlour car!
Admission to the Roundhouse Farmers’ Market is free.
The market is located inside Locomotive Hall in Bay 10 at the Steam Whistle Brewery – 255 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, ON M5V 3M9.

Thunder Bay Museum: Spectacular Science at the Museum Drop-In Event
2022-12-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Thunder Bay Museum, 425 Donald St E., Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 5V1, Canada
Need some excitement in your holiday break? We are bringing two of Thunder Bay’s favourites together for a fun-filled afternoon! Science North will be setting up in the Thunder Bay Museum for an amazing afternoon of science-filled fun. Hands-on science activities, take-home science kits, and complete challenges for the chance to win a prize! Tour the museum exhibits AND check out our amazing friends at Science North. Fun for all ages! No need to register as this is a drop-in event.

Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society Annual President's Reception (In-Person and Virtual)
2023-01-08 13:30 | Thunder Bay Museum, 425 Donald St E., Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 5V1, Canada
Join the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society for our annual President’s Reception.
This event will be in-person and in compliance with all current Ontario COVID-19 protocols. Refreshments will be available during the event and admission is free for all attendees.

Click here to watch the event virtually.
Agenda

— Remarks by the TBHMS President – Dr. Michel Beaulieu
— Staff Recognition: Marissa Nieminen (5 years of service with the Thunder Bay Museum), Michael deJong (5 years of service with the Thunder Bay Museum)
— Volunteer Recognition
— Volunteer of the Year
— President’s Service Award

National Trust for Canada (Virtual): Public Engagement and Community Outreach (Part 2)
2023-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 | online
FREE
Historic places are recognizing the imperative to build relationships, reach new audiences and make space for narratives that tell a more inclusive story of Canada. It can be difficult to know where to start this process, and the Trust is offering a series of webinars to introduce these concepts and address some of the unique challenges that historic places face.
These webinars will offer an informed exploration of diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism in historic places and equip participants to transform their storytelling going forward. We will identify potential barriers to more inclusive ways of storytelling, and provide opportunities for intercultural knowledge sharing and exchange, to identify best practices in telling more diverse stories.
In this webinar we will be going on a deeper dive with lessons learned, and informed next steps when it comes to community outreach, and relationship building with new audiences to historic places open to the public.
**If you have questions about this work that you would like addressed as part of the webinar please email Kvuorimaki@nationaltrustcanada.ca by Jan 4, 2023.
This webinar will be available as part of our “Diversity and Inclusion in Historic Places Resource Kit” for Historic Places Days 2023, and is made possible with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
This webinar series is presented with Karen Carter, president and founder of Karen Carter and Associates Cultural Consulting- focused on building new community centered cultural organizations, projects and initiatives. She has over 25 years of experience working and volunteering in a range of arts, culture and heritage settings. She is the former Executive Director of Heritage Toronto, founding Executive Director of Myseum of Toronto and co-founder of Black Artists’ Network and Dialogue (BAND). Karen’s most recent project is as co-founder of The BIPOC Fellowship to help support the development of a more diverse cultural landscape in Canada.

The Historical Society of Ottawa: Whitton or Dewar?
2023-01-11 13:00 | Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5M2, Canada
Guest Speakers: Elisabeth Arnold, Ottawa City Councillor, Somerset Ward, 1994-2003 | Dave Mullington, Author “Charlotte: The Last Suffragette” and “Chain of Office: Biographical Sketches of the Early Mayors of Ottawa (1847-1948)”
Marion Dewar or Charlotte Whitton? Which one was Ottawa’s most remarkable mayor? Join us as our two esteemed speakers each defend their chosen candidate for Ottawa’s “most remarkable mayor” of all time!
All are welcome to attend without charge.

National Trust for Canada (Virtual): Gathering of the Heritage Sector: Taking Action on Bill C-23, New Federal Heritage Legislation
2023-01-11 14:30 - 15:30 | online
FREE
Bill C23 – An Act respecting places, persons and events of national historic significance or national interest, archaeological resources, and cultural and natural heritage – is at Second Reading in the House of Commons, with the first round of debate completed on Dec 2. A working group has prepared a response with recommended amendments to the Bill. This response is being circulated for signature by organizations and individuals. Register for this Gathering to ask your questions about the sector’s response and how to sign on, and learn how you can be part of efforts to ensure that the sector’s recommended improvements to the Bill get traction!

Esquesing Historical Society January Meeting: Heritage Halton Hills
2023-01-11 19:00 | The Studio, Halton Hills Cultural Centre, 9 Church St., Georgetown, Ontario, L7G 2A3
Since last January, Heritage Halton Hills has continued their designation work. Heritage Halton Hills members John Mark Rowe and Ray Denny will provide updates on the recently designated buildings in Halton Hills and discuss pending designations.
