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Upcoming Events Across Ontario

North York Historical Society May 2023 Meeting: Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection by Craig Colby

North York Central Library, Room 1, 2nd floor (west side of atrium - use elevator outside library) 5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, Canada

In March 2020, during the great COVID-19 lockdown, television producer Craig Colby’s work disappeared. He marked the time by wearing a different baseball hat every day, posting a picture with a story about each one on social media. A community of friends started sharing their hats and stories, too. After 125 days, Craig ran out...

North York Historical Society presents Adam Bunch, The Toronto Book of Love

North York Central Library, Room 1, 2nd floor (west side of atrium - use elevator outside library) 5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, Canada

The North York Historical Society is excited to have renowned author Adam Bunch present The Toronto Book of Love, that shares fascinating true tales of romance, marriage, and lust: From the scandalous love affairs of the city's early settlers to the prime minister's wife partying with rock stars on her anniversary; from First Nations marriage...

North York Historical Society Presents Mark Bulgutch

North York Central Library - Room 101 Yonge Street 5120, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The North York Historical Society, in partnership with the North York Central Library is pleased to bring former CBC producer, Mark Bulgutch, to present his latest book, How Canada Works. Co-authored with Peter Mansbridge, How Canada Works uncovers first-person stories about the unique people and professions that make Canada work. As seating is limited, please...

North York Historical Society – Adam Bunch “Toronto’s Founding Dog & How He Almost Got Eaten”

North York Central Library - Room 101 Yonge Street 5120, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Where: North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street - Room 101 When: June 19th, 2024 @ 7:00 PM “It was the summer of 1793. The summer our city was founded”  The first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada: John Graves Simcoe and his family sailed on the HMS Mississauga from Niagara to find a new capital for the...

North York Historical Society presents Sheila White – The Letters: Postmark Prejudice in Black and White

North York Central Library - Room 101 Yonge Street 5120, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

No cost to attend and no registration needed! When: Wednesday October 16, 2024 Time: 7:00 pm Where: North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street, Room #1 The North York Historical Society welcomes Sheila White to present her book, The Letters: Postmark Prejudice in Black and White. Based on the true romance story of her East...