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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Ottawa French Language Speaker Series: CHÂTEAU LAURIER : SI LES MURS POUVAIENT PARLER
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker\nDominique Lajoie\,   Historian\, Lecturer \nIn Ottawa\, just beside the Rideau Canal locks that empty into the Ottawa River\, lies an architectural treasure. For more than a century\, it has opened its doors to the rich and famous\, politicians and even the broadcast offices of CBC Radio. If the walls of the Château Laurier could talk\, what secrets could they reveal? \nAdmission is free. All are welcome to attend. \nPlease note: this presentation will be conducted in French.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/historical-society-of-ottawa-french-language-speaker-series-chateau-laurier-si-les-murs-pouvaient-parler/
LOCATION:Ottawa Public Library\, St-Laurent Branch\, Coté Street 515\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1K 0Z8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241106T193000
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SUMMARY:Swansea Historical Society Meeting "Grenadier Pond"
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for the next meeting of the Swansea Historical Society\, scheduled for 7:30 pm\, Wednesday evening\, November the 6th\, 2024.  We hope you can join us\, either in-person or on-line. \nOur speaker for November will be Ken Stark\, discussing both the natural and human history surrounding the Grenadier Pond. \nThe presentation will cover the Pond’s geological formation and the evolution of human activity ever since.  Once primarily a source of food\, it now provides visitors an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities\, including many recreational pursuits.  As the jewel of High Park\, Grenadier Pond supports a variety of flora and fauna\, some of which are unique to the region.  As with any body of water\, there is an element of risk to its users.  A summary of the unfortunate accidents and tragedies of the last 100+years will be discussed.  Also to be shared are a few interesting stories from the past involving Grenadier Pond as a central character. \nKen is a long-time Swansea resident who lives close to Grenadier Pond.  He regularly visits the pond\, enjoying its beauty and as a place of respite in the middle of the city.  From childhood memories as a visitor to Toronto in the 1960’s through the present\, Ken has participated in various activities on and around the Pond.  At the October Annual General Meeting\, he was elected Vice-President of the Swansea Historical Society. \nThe November meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format so that participants can attend in-person at the Town Hall (95 Lavinia Avenue) or connect on-line using the Zoom tool.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/swansea-historical-society-meeting-grenadier-pond/
LOCATION:Swansea Town Hall\, 95 Lavinia Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6S 3H9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Swansea Historical Society":MAILTO:swanseahistoricalsociety@gmail.com
GEO:43.647655;-79.4778149
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T103000
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SUMMARY:La Société d'histoire de Toronto HISTORITOUR - Les soldats qui reposent au cimetière Mount Pleasant
DESCRIPTION:Guides : Rolande Smith et Christine Rutland. \nDépart : 10h30 Grille d’entrée du cimetière sur la rue Yonge*\, au nord de St. Clair. Métro St. Clair. \nArrivée: retour à grille de la rue Yonge \nMarquons ensemble à notre façon l’Armistice du 11 novembre. En parcourant les allées du cimetière nous présenterons les tombes et cénotaphes à la mémoire des soldats canadiens qui ont combattu dans les guerres ici et outremer. Nous verrons aussi des monuments en l’honneur de divers régiments canadiens ainsi que des plaques historiques\, telle celle en l’honneur de William G. Barker\, un pilote qui reçut la Croix de Victoria. Nous parlerons du rôle que Toronto a joué pendant les deux Guerres mondiales avec ses usines d’armement et de construction d’avions\, ses camps d’entraînement de pilotes\, etc. \nPas de chien\nPas nécessaire de réserver – La SHT passera le chapeau à la fin de la visite \nContact : info@sht.ca \n*NOTE IMPORTANTE\, il n’y a pas de numéro à la grille du cimetière sur la rue Yonge. N’allez surtout pas à un numéro quelconque que vous pourriez trouver sur internet\, c’est simplement l’adresse du bureau administratif.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/la-societe-dhistoire-de-toronto-historitour-les-soldats-qui-reposent-au-cimetiere-mount-pleasant/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Cemetery
ORGANIZER;CN="La Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9 d%E2%80%99histoire de Toronto":MAILTO:info@sht.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260511T124730
CREATED:20241031T145307Z
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SUMMARY:The Night at the Coptic Museum of Canada - Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore our collection! On display for the first time will be the Museum’s Wissa Wassef tapestry collection …. and  icons of the same period. \nThe storage cupboards will be open to explore other treasures and volunteers will be there to share stories about artists\, preservation  secrets and more….\n\nFirst 10 visitors will receive a gift!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-night-at-the-coptic-museum-of-canada-open-house/
LOCATION:Coptic Museum of Canada\, 41 Glendinning Ave.\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1W 3E2
ORGANIZER;CN="Coptic Museum of Canada":MAILTO:copticmuseumcanada@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T190000
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SUMMARY:La Société d'histoire de Toronto CONFÉRENCE - Le Canada en Franche-Comté lors de la Première Guerre mondiale
DESCRIPTION:Conférencier : Jean-Louis Grosmaire\, Écrivain\, géographe \n  \nL’immense engagement du Canada lors des deux grandes guerres mondiales est connu de la majorité des gens.  Ce que l’on sait moins\, c’est que des soldats canadiens\, et plus particulièrement acadiens\, furent envoyés loin du front\, en Franche-Comté\, pour contribuer à l’effort de guerre du Canada. Pourquoi et comment ces jeunes vécurent-ils ce séjour en Comté ?  Pourquoi certains d’entre eux sont-ils morts dans les montagnes du Jura ? \n  \nC’est l’objet du livre Acadissima de Jean-Louis Grosmaire\, Prix France-Acadie 2021\, et c’est le thème de cette conférence. \n  \nVous devez vous inscrire pour recevoir le lien ZOOM \n 
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/la-societe-dhistoire-de-toronto-historitour-les-immeubles-dhabitation-aimes-et-meprises-de-larchitecte-uno-prii-2-2-2/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="La Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9 d%E2%80%99histoire de Toronto":MAILTO:info@sht.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T193000
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SUMMARY:Grimsby Historical Society Speaker Series: The Lorenz and Enigma
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tim Speed \nTim Speed from the Canadian Warplane Heritage\nMuseum will be presenting “The Lorenz and\nEnigma.” During WW2\, Germany had two\nuncrackable coding machines used by the Army\,\nAir Force and Navy. How did they work and how\ndid the Bletchley Park cryptanalysts solve their\nsecrets and develop “intelligent” \nGHS members: Complimentary\nNon-members: $10.00
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/grimsby-historical-society-speaker-series-lorenz/
LOCATION:Livingston Activity Centre\, Livingston Avenue 18\, Grimsby\, Ontario\, L3M 1K7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Grimsby Historical Society":MAILTO:info@grimsbyhistoricalsociety.com
GEO:43.1966523;-79.5669621
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260511T124730
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SUMMARY:Albion Bolton Historical Society Presentation "OH CANADA! Our Home & Inventive Land!"
DESCRIPTION:From a life-long passion for Canadian Inventors\, Professor Mark Rector inspired his students with tales of great Canadian inventions. Mark will share many intriguing and poignant tales of amazing Canadian ingenuity. This multimedia road show presentation will have you cheering for Canada as he relates many stories from the book including the tragedy of the Avro Arrow\, the triumph of millions saved by the pacemaker and the most intricate robot ever built\, the Canadarm. Mark will also tell the triumphant story of his project with four students that made history with a world’s first. \nQuestions? Contact Nathan at 905-584-2801 or nhillerphoto@bell.net
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/albion-bolton-historical-society-presentation-oh-canada-our-home-inventive-land/
LOCATION:Albion Bolton Community Centre (Meeting Room C\, 2nd Floor)\, 150 Queen St. South\, Bolton\, Ontario\, L7E 1E3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Albion Bolton Historical Society":MAILTO:nhillerphoto@bell.net
GEO:43.8760991;-79.7355183
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T124730
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SUMMARY:Oshawa Museum Official Launch - Untold Oshawa: An Expanded History
DESCRIPTION:The Oshawa Museum invites you to the official launch of our newest publication\, Untold Oshawa: An Expanded History. \nUntold Oshawa begins a more inclusive story. Here\, you will find stories of some of Oshawa’s early settlers from marginalized communities\, a look into the impact of labour unions in Oshawa\, on the experiences of children who emigrated without family\, and early efforts to break down gender barriers. Untold Oshawa also documents important moments for the Chinese community in Oshawa\, in the environmental impact of local industry\, and more. \nMeticulously research and written in an engaging\, accessible style\, Untold Oshawa shines a spotlight on the tapestry of experiences that have shaped the city. \nDate: Tuesday\, November 19\, 2024\nTime: 6pm\nLocation: Oshawa Public Library\, McLaughlin Branch\, lower level auditorium \nThe official launch is free to attend and will feature a presentation by Oshawa Museum staff. Melissa Cole\, Lisa Terech\, and Jennifer Weymark will discuss the book\, its themes\, research methods\, and favourite stories from within. Pre-ordered copies of the book will be available for pick up with copies also available for purchase. \n  \n  \nPre-order your copy of Untold Oshawa and pick it up at the launch! \nPre-order link: bit.ly/UntoldOshawa
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/oshawa-museum-official-launch-untold-oshawa-an-expanded-history/
LOCATION:Oshawa Public Library McLaughlin Branch\, 65 Bagot Street\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, L1H 1N2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Oshawa Museum":MAILTO:programming@oshawamuseum.org
GEO:43.8947735;-78.8649812
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260511T124730
CREATED:20241028T132910Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Society Ottawa Special Event – National Research Council Tour
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce this upcoming HSO Special Event\, an exclusive two-hour private tour of the historic NRC building at 100 Sussex Drive. \nPlease note\, however\, tour spaces are extremely limited so please confirm your attendance as soon as possible if you are interested so as to avoid disappointment. \nThere is no charge to HSO members and guests to participate in this event. \nPlease confirm by email ASAP if you wish to attend: \npresident@historicalsocietyottawa.ca \nTour start time:  Wednesday\, November 20 @ 10:00 a.m. \nThis rare private tour of the main National Research Council facility will be a “historical walk & talk” and will include the auditorium\, old national science library\, portrait area\, original stacks and the Gerhard Herzberg Museum. \nAttendees will be required to sign in at the main entrance prior to the 10:00 a.m. start time.  Please indicate in your email if you will be using a wheelchair.  The tour will be wheelchair-friendly however arrangements will need to be made regarding the entry point. \nParking available on the east side of the building. \nVisit our website for full details: https://www.historicalsocietyottawa.ca/activities/events/eventdetail/148/16\,17\,18\,19\,20\,21\,22/hso-tour-national-research-council-100-sussex-drive \n 
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/historical-society-ottawa-special-event-national-research-council-tour/
LOCATION:Regional Municipality of Peel
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
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