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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society April 2023 Meeting: Nate Hendley on The Beatle Bandit
DESCRIPTION:Nate Hendley is a Toronto-based journalist and true-crime author. His most recent book\, The Beatle Bandit\, won the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence for Non-Fiction 2022. Nate has also written books about gangsters\, cons and hoaxes\, and bandit duo Bonnie and Clyde. For more information about Nate’s books and background\, visit his website at www.natehendley.com. \nThe Beatle Bandit: A Serial Bank Robber’s Deadly Heist\, A Cross-Country Manhunt\, and the Insanity Plea that Shook the Nation \nMatthew Kerry Smith was a troubled navy veteran who robbed Toronto-area banks in the early 1960s to finance a one-man revolution. On July 24\, 1964\, disguised in a Halloween mask and a “Beatle” wig\, Smith held up a bank at Bathurst Manor Plaza in North York\, Ontario. Smith killed a patron who tried to intervene\, then escaped. Dubbed “The Beatle Bandit” by the media\, Smith’s actions fueled a nationwide debate about gun control\, insanity pleas\, and the death penalty. \nThe book\, The Beatle Bandit\, written by Nate Hendley and published in November 2021 by Dundurn Press\, details Smith’s life. \nThis is an in-person program. No registration required. \nThis program is co-sponsored by the North York Historical Society and the Society and Recreation department of the North York Central Library.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-april-2023-meeting-nate-hendley-on-the-beatle-bandit/
LOCATION:North York Central Library\, 5120 Yonge St.\, North York\, ON\, M2N 5N9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society (Virtual): The Historic Willow Theatre - A Documentary
DESCRIPTION:Produced and presented by: \nThe North York Historical Society Youth Committee \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85619064385?pwd=QlRNOS9FVXJMS213MlFJYlIrbG5KUT09 \nMeeting ID: 856 1906 4385 \nPasscode: 695248 \nOne tap mobile \n+17806660144\,\,85619064385#\,\,\,\,*695248# Canada \n+12042727920\,\,85619064385#\,\,\,\,*695248# Canada \nDial by your location \n+1 647 374 4685 Canada \n+1 647 558 0588 Canada \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kegVUx5I0l
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-virtual-the-historic-willow-theatre-a-documentary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220613T130000
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society: North York 100th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:2022 IS A GRAND YEAR FOR NORTH YORK \n100 years ago\, on June 13\, 1922\, the Township of North York became a fully independent entity. \nOn June 13\, 2022\, there will be a celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the founding of North York. \nLocation: 5150 Yonge Street – The Mall at North York Centre \nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-north-york-100th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:North York Centre Mall\, 5150 Yonge St.\, North York\, Ontario\, M2N 6L8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220518T190000
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society May 2022 Meeting (Virtual): David Nickle on Mel Lastman
DESCRIPTION:Mel Lastman was mayor of North York for 24 years. His impact on the city was huge.  \nDAVID NICKLE will speak on the impact of Mel Lastman on North York and on the megacity of Toronto after amalgamation in 1998. \nHe was a long-time political journalist\, covering Toronto City Politics out of Toronto Community News’ City Hall Bureau. He is also a published author\, with several novels and a collection of stories (Monstrous Affections\, 2009) in print. \nHe will be focusing on the parts of Mel Lastman’s life with which he is most familiar\, which is to say from around 1990 to 2003\, but he will provide some perspective on earlier times too. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81807458577?pwd=RTlTaDJLUjVDOWIzSnRXTXR4Q1NkUT09 \nMeeting ID: 818 0745 8577\nPasscode: 384756
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-may-2022-meeting-virtual-david-nickle-on-mel-lastman/
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society April 2022 Meeting (Virtual): Yonge Street in the Rear View Mirror – Encore
DESCRIPTION:The NYHS is pleased to present “Yonge Street in the Rear View Mirror – Encore.” \nIn March 2021\, NYHS presented Marla Weingarten with ‘Yonge Street in the Rear-view Mirror’\, which proved to be the most popular program in many years. This year as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the formation of North York\, we are returning to Yonge Street and Marla Weingarten\, for an encore presentation of the history of Yonge Street in North York. \nYonge Street is the most iconic street in Canada. This famous artery has weaved a tapestry of history along its path for over 200 years. The North York Historical Society is pleased to bring you “Yonge Street in the Rear View Mirror – Encore.” A journey along the path from dirt to gravel\, from horses to cars\, to discover the many hidden stories of Yonge Street’s past and how life along this thoroughfare shaped North York through the years\, transforming it to the township\, borough\, city and part of the megacity of Toronto that it is today. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83000812545?pwd=WFUrenR3M0ZyUklYTFMvaEtjVVBFZz09 \nMeeting ID: 830 0081 2545\nPasscode: 160015
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-april-2022-meeting-virtual-yonge-street-in-the-rear-view-mirror-encore/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220316T190000
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society March 2022 Meeting (Virtual): The Thompson Family Farmhouse at 5324 Yonge Street\, Willowdale
DESCRIPTION:The NYHS is pleased to welcome Brian Weller on March 16\, 2022 at 7 pm who will be presenting the Thompson Pioneer Family\, beginning with the arrival of William John from Inverness\, Scotland in 1830….and what effect the Family had on Willowdale! \nGrandson of Wesley Thompson who was willed the Thompson Family Farm in 1948\, with the passing of his father\, Robert\, Brian has many fond memories of growing up on the ‘family farm’ that he would like to share. \nOriginally\, a fruit farm supplying the R. Thompson and Son Fruit Market\, the store has also been ‘Kitch’s Variety Store and is presently a Korean Restaurant (The Owl of Minerva)\, serving wonderful Bone Soup. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83049204584?pwd=OGdWVzFrYUU2eWRjTW4vcjhUYndhQT09 \nMeeting ID: 830 4920 4584\nPasscode: 919571
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-march-2022-meeting-the-thompson-family-farmhouse-at-5324-yonge-street-willowdale/
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society February 2022 Meeting (Virtual): Herb Carnegie – Community Builder
DESCRIPTION:Herb Carnegie – an exceptional man and a community builder in the history of North York.  \nHis 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 as a financial consultant and win several amateur golf championships at both the Ontario and Canada level. All of these achievements were based on a strong sense of good sportsmanship and fair play which Herb Carnegie set down in a document called the Future Aces Creed. This document has been signed by over 1 million school children as part of their sports participation. \nThis presentation will examine the life of Herb Carnegie with special emphasis on the Future Aces Creed and the direction that is put forward for youth in that document. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87564988315?pwd=WUlqTlRWNmk3dlB1N0dHSWZZcm10Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 875 6498 8315 \nPasscode: 276947 \n+1 647 374 4685 Canada \n+1 647 558 0588 Canada
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-february-2022-meeting-herb-carnegie-community-builder/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211208T190000
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society December 2021 Meeting & AGM
DESCRIPTION:The North York Historical Society’s Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday December 8\, 2021\, at 7:00 p.m. \nThis will be a virtual meeting\, online or by phone\, using Zoom. \nThe speaker for this AGM will be Rob Leverty\, Executive Director of The Ontario Historical Society\, presenting “Coming Full Circle: Lessons Learned from the History of Grassroots Heritage Preservation in Ontario.” \n\nThere is no need to pre-register. Please join us on the day! \nJoin the Zoom meeting by computer: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86837998445?pwd=ZU0zeVBGSzB6ak1TQUhmaGlRS01mQT09\nMeeting ID: 868 3799 8445\nPasscode: 139753 \n-or- \nJoin by phone: \n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kwaIJzHQ\nMeeting ID: 868 3799 8445
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-december-2021-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211117T190000
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society November 2021 Meeting: “HMS Ontario – Lost and Found" with Ray Peacock
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ray Peacock \nRay Peacock will talk of the historical background leading to the building and launch of the ship near what is now Kingston in 1780\, her involvement in the defence of the border\, and her subsequent loss and discovery in Lake Ontario. His slides include stills of the sunken ship when she was found and of his not-yet-completed model. \nBorn and brought up in the village of Port Sunlight\, the home of the soap company Lever Brothers\, near the city of Liverpool\, Ray has always lived near the sea and large lakes. As a boy he would often take the “Ferry ‘cross the Mersey” from Birkenhead to Liverpool\, where he watched the ships that plied their trade from the wharves and docks of the city that grew on ship building and the commerce of the world\, and which was the control centre of Atlantic Naval operations during WWII\, known as “The Western Approaches”. He was also not far from the entrance to the Manchester Ship Canal\, and would spend time watching the freighters of the world as they passed\, opening the inland City of Manchester to international trade. \nRay took a degree in Food Technology in London. He followed this with a career\, first in the meat industry\, then in the chocolate business. Ray and his family lived in a village near the ancient City of York\, with a history dating back to Viking and Roman times\, and an area hotly contested during the Civil War. Ray\, his wife and three children were “exported” to Canada in 1971 by his company\, and became Vice-president of Manufacturing of the Canadian branch of Rowntrees\, the makers of Kit Kat\, Coffee Crisp\, Smarties\, Black Magic and After Eight Mints. \nHe took up ship modeling as a hobby during our Canadian winters\, initially building from kits\, but later graduating to scratch building. Ray is a member of Metro Marine Modellers\, https://metromarine.org/ a club which has three divisions\, Static\, Scale and Sail\, which reflect the diverse range of vessels being modelled. \nIn addition to building his own models Ray also restores old and damaged models for private individuals and public institutions\, to museum-quality standards of accuracy and finish of hulls and rigging. His Admiralty-style model of the 22-gun ship HMS “Ontario”\, a “snow” which sank in the Lake in 1780\, was built after considerable research\, is considered to be the authentic model of the ship. \n\nThere is no need to pre-register. Please join us on the day! \nJoin the Zoom meeting by computer: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89205275103?pwd=YWt2ekQyNnVwTk1XWjNKQ2JER2I0Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 892 0527 5103\nPasscode: 201061 \n-or- \nJoin by phone: \n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kwaIJzHQ\nMeeting ID: 883 1247 9988
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-november-2021-meeting-hms-ontario-lost-and-found-with-ray-peacock/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211020T210000
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society October 2021 Meeting: “Early History of the North York Area" with Bill Aird
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bill Aird\, Board Member of the North York Historical Society \nThe land area that is currently known as North York was home to Aboriginal peoples for millennia before the coming of settler populations from Europe. \nIn the first part\, we discuss the process which lead to the exclusion of the aboriginal people from this area by the European authorities. \nIn the second part we follow the development of the area until the formation of North York as a self-governing entity separate from York County. \n\nThere is no need to pre-register. Please join us on the day! \nJoin the Zoom meeting by computer: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88312479988?pwd=QnM4TDZwRk5JbldnbExoTWxJR3N0dz09 \nMeeting ID: 883 1247 9988\nPasscode: 046245 \n-or- \nJoin by phone: \n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kwaIJzHQ\nMeeting ID: 883 1247 9988
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-october-2021-meeting-early-history-of-the-north-york-area-with-bill-aird/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210915T190000
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society September 2021 Meeting: “Amazing Women in Canadian History" with Lianne Harris
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lianne Harris\, B.A.\, B.F.A.(Ed)\, T.E.S.L. \nLianne Harris is the History and Social Studies Resource Consultant for the Toronto District School Board and Curriculum Advisor with Upper Canada College. She has honed her many years of teaching history into an engaging\, dynamic experience. To date\, she has taught over 70\,000 students and teachers and in 2003\, she was selected by W.O.M.A.D. as one of Toronto’s Women of Influence. \nShe is the author of many books including a Canadian Best Seller and has been a frequent guest on TV\, radio\, and as keynote speaker for various academic and professional organizations. She believes learning should be relevant\, enlightening\, and best of all- fun! Lianne has an extensive catalogue of talks she has prepared. When asked what she thought about preparing new talks\, she said she loved doing a new talk because then she can buy a new costume. \nDrawing from our hidden heritage\, women from the past have been our inspiration and our guidepost. Join historian and author Lianne Harris as she explores some of the fascinating lives and contributions of the past’s most inspiring Canadian women. Some we might have heard about\, others less so. Find out about women who were courageous\, creative\, compassionate\, and just plain daring! We are because they were! A wonderful way for everyone to familiarize themselves with a piece of the forgotten past!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-september-2021-meeting-amazing-women-in-canadian-history-with-lianne-harris/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="North York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nyhs.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102508
CREATED:20210618T150647Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Video Tour of Woodland Cultural Centre (Mohawk Institute Residential School)
DESCRIPTION:The Mohawk Institute is one of a handful of Residential School buildings left standing in Canada; one of two in Ontario. It is the only one that offered in-person guided tours of the building until its closure for repairs in 2016. To meet the demand for tours and continue to fulfill our mandate to educate\, Woodland Cultural Centre pivoted to offering virtual video tours. \nThe virtual tour follows our guide\, Lorrie Gallant\, into the school\, where she provides insight and information into the 140-year history of Mohawk Institute Residential School. During the tour you will see inside the building as Lorrie takes you through the girls’ and boys’ dormitories\, the cafeteria\, laundry room\, and more. In addition\, you will hear first-hand accounts from five Survivors of the Mohawk Institute. \nDuring the tour you may hear things that some viewers will find traumatic. We ask that you prepare yourselves for what you are about to witness and take time for self-care. For those of you working from home please be aware this tour is not suitable for children under 14 years of age and ask that you find a location in your home where you may watch the video without the presence of any children in your care. \n\nThere is no need to pre-register. Please join North York Historical Society on the day! \nJoin the Zoom meeting by computer: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/95741361539?pwd=OW5PYlYwaHNPZWd2ZWxHRThLQmVWZz09\nMeeting ID: 957 4136 1539\nPasscode: 556581 \n-or- \nJoin by phone: \n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aSPosq1tk\nMeeting ID: 957 4136 1539
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/virtual-video-tour-of-woodland-cultural-centre-mohawk-institute-residential-school/
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society May 2021 Meeting: “SNATCHED! The Unusual Kidnapping of Beer Tycoon John Labatt” with Susan Goldenberg
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Susan Goldenberg\, NYHS Director \nThe kidnapping in 1934 of John Sackville Labatt\, president of the big internationally well-known Labatt’s beer company\, of London\, Ontario\, set several firsts in Canadian history. Labatt was the first important Canadian to be kidnapped\, the first to be kidnapped for a high ransom\, equivalent to $3 million today. It was the first kidnapping in Canada to come to trial. Kidnapping is a very serious\, nasty crime and a wrong man was convicted. \nBut there was also bizarre humour which made it a very unusual kidnapping.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-may-2021-meeting-snatched-the-unusual-kidnapping-of-beer-tycoon-john-labatt-with-susan-goldenberg/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="North York Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nyhs.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102508
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society April 2021 Meeting: "Memories of North York" with Bill Aird
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bill Aird\, VP of the NYHS Board \nWWI was followed by a rapid expansion of the city of Toronto. The growth of population north of the city limits quickly caused problems with the largely agricultural region north of the city. For a number of reasons which will become evident in this talk this led to the beginning of North York as a region separate from York County. \nNorth York had a unique history during the Great Depression. WWII was followed by a great urbanization; changing North York from a rural farming area to the current urban giant. You may be reminded of fond memories\, or things you didn’t remember or even things you didn’t know about North York. Enjoy!
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-april-2021-meeting-memories-of-north-york-with-bill-aird/
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society March 2021 Meeting: "Yonge Street in the Rear View Mirror"
DESCRIPTION:The North York Historical Society is pleased to present “Yonge Street in the Rear View Mirror.” \nYonge Street\, the most iconic street in Canada. This famous artery has weaved a tapestry of history along its path for over 200 years. The North York Historical Society is pleased to bring you “Yonge Street in the Rear View Mirror.” A journey along the path from dirt to gravel\, from horses to cars\, to discover the many hidden stories of Yonge Street’s past and how life along this thoroughfare shaped North York through the years transforming it to the township\, city and borough that it is today. \nWhen: Wednesday March 24\, 2021\, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time \nWhere: Online by Zoom \nPresenter: Marla Weingarten\, North York Historical Society \nPlease register in advance for this meeting (no payment is required):\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpf-urrDorEtET_gt87-mQJd6MqRwftaoG \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-march-2021-meeting-yonge-street-in-the-rear-view-mirror/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200318T210000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: North York Historical Society March 2020 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Amazing Canadian Women in History \nLianne Harris\, B.A.\, B.F.A(Ed)\, T.E.S.L. \nLianne has been a history\, culture and social studies resource specialist with the Toronto District School Board almost 20 years and has been the guest instructor and workshop leader for teachers across many boards in Southern Ontario. To date she has taught over 80\,000 teachers and students (usually in authentic period clothing). \nIn 2003\, she was selected by W.O.M.A.D. as one of Toronto’s Women of Influence. \nLianne is the author of many books including two medieval novels and non-fiction books on Bangladesh\, India\, great women in history\, historical clothing and costuming\, and world travel photography. She is a contributing author of the Canadian best seller business book\, The Power of Women United. \nPursuing her love of art\, Lianne has been an exhibiting artist at the Royal Ontario Museum\, Roy Thomson Hall\, The IDA Gallery\, and The Shaw Festival. Appearing on TV and interviewed many times on the radio\, she has been the keynote presenter at many professional\, academic and organization events.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-march-2020-meeting/
LOCATION:North York Central Library\, 5120 Yonge St.\, North York\, ON\, M2N 5N9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102508
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society February 2020 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:History of Education in North York \nBill Aird\, Vice President of the North York Historical Society \nBeginning with a discussion of pre-European education\, to the earliest schools set up by settlers and the development of the infrastructure of the school system. \nThis talk includes examination of the contributions of two North York residents\, C. W. Jefferys and Herbert H. Carnegie\, to the content of education which continues to affect and improve the knowledge of students in North York and far beyond its boundaries. \n 
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-february-2020-meeting/
LOCATION:North York Central Library\, 5120 Yonge St.\, North York\, ON\, M2N 5N9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102508
CREATED:20190917T141030Z
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society October 2019 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Double Threat: Canadian Jews\, the Military and World War II \nAuthor and journalist Ellin Bessner interviewed over 300 veterans and their families to tell the story of how and why 17\,000 men and women from the Jewish community in Canada served to help defeat Hitler and the Axis in World War II. \nCo-sponsored by the North York Historical Society and the North York Central Library Society & Recreation Department.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-october-2019-meeting/
LOCATION:North York Central Library\, Auditorium\, 5120 Yonge St.\, North York\, ON\, M2N 59N\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190918T210000
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society September 2019 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:One Loyalist Descendant and Her Connection to Five American Historical Sites – And a Coin! \nSandra McNamara\, Genealogist\, Researcher\, Presenter of “Loyalist & Revolutionary War Research” will give a presentation on — One Loyalist Descendant and Her Connection to Five American Historical Sites – And a Coin! \nCo-sponsored by the North York Historical Society and the North York Central Library Society & Recreation Department.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-september-2019-meeting/
LOCATION:North York Central Library\, Auditorium\, 5120 Yonge St.\, North York\, ON\, M2N 59N\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190515T210000
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society May 2019 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Warning to the Faint of Heart: Tales from the Early Surveying of Ontario \nCharlie Wilkins\, Author / Journalist \nThis illustrated talk will highlight some of the more heroic and exotic schemes and ambitions that brought land surveyors to the fore in the making of Ontario during the 19th and early 20th centuries. \nCo-sponsored by the North York Historical Society and the North York Central Library Society & Recreation Department.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-may-2019-meeting/
LOCATION:North York Central Library\, Room 2/3\, 5120 Yonge St.\, North York\, ON\, M2N 59N\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190417T210000
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society April 2019 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tales of Toronto Transit \nTrevor Parkins-Sciberras and David Reigate\, Transit Historians \nJoin transit historians Trevor and David for a fascinating talk displaying amazing vintage photographs\, vintage film footage and Lego replicas of TTC vehicles. From horse drawn to motorized transit\, this tale covers 150 years of Toronto History. \nCo-sponsored by the North York Historical Society and the North York Central Library Society & Recreation Department. \nPhoto: davidpwhelan at Morguefile.com
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-april-2019-meeting/
LOCATION:North York Central Library\, Room 2/3\, 5120 Yonge St.\, North York\, ON\, M2N 59N\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T102508
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society March 2019 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:East York 1924-1997: Toronto’s Garden of Eden \nAlan Redway\, author\, retired lawyer\, retired politician \nThe book tells the story of East York from its incorporation as a separate municipality on January 1\, 1924\, made necessary as a direct result of the incorporation of North York in 1922\, up to and including its amalgamation on December 31\, 1997. \nAlan Redway is a retired lawyer\, born in Toronto\, with a degree in Commerce and Finance from the University of Toronto and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. Mr. Redway served for ten years on the council of the Borough of East York\, six of those years as the Mayor of East York and a member of Metropolitan Toronto Council and Executive Committee. Later he was elected to the parliament of Canada where he served for almost ten years as a Progressive Conservative member of the House of Commons and as Minister of State (Housing). He has written for Leaside Life and the East York Chronicle. In 2014 he published his first book\, Governing Toronto: Bringing Back the City that Worked. \nCo-sponsored by the North York Historical Society and the North York Central Library Society & Recreation Department.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-march-2019-meeting/
LOCATION:North York Central Library\, Room 2/3\, 5120 Yonge St.\, North York\, ON\, M2N 59N\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190220T210000
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SUMMARY:North York Historical Society February 2019 AGM & Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting\, followed by \nPortia White: Canada’s Original Superstar \nJoin Sheila White for the fascinating story of her famous aunt Portia White (1911-1968)\, a nationally recognized person of historical significance featured in museum and library collections. \nPortia White achieved international acclaim in the 1940s for her prowess as a classical concert singer from Nova Scotia\, made all the more significant and remarkable by her status as a single\, Black woman. Portia began her professional career relatively late\, at age 30\, after a breakthrough Toronto debut as a contralto. She toured half the world\, playing to packed halls and adoring audiences as a Columbia Concerts artist. \nCo-sponsored by the North York Historical Society and the North York Central Library Society & Recreation Department.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/north-york-historical-society-february-2019-agm-meeting/
LOCATION:North York Central Library\, Room 2/3\, 5120 Yonge St.\, North York\, ON\, M2N 59N\, Canada
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