Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Four, count 'em, spaces remaining in this three part course. 012
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Many of these records are now every-word-searchable. The traditional court-created indexes are still your first stop, but now you can also search for family beneficiaries, neighbours, witnesses and places. Register for the course, and I'll tell you all about it. 041
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 03/08/2026I'll be there, with fellow registrants from all across Canada and at least 10 US states. Join us for the live lecture on Zoom if you can, or catch the recording for about a week afterwards. 000
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 27/07/2026The 2026 Toronto History Lecture is Aug 4. The virtual crowd is growing. We're expecting guests from coast-to coast in Canada and 7 US states. You should come, too, to hear Dr. Melanie Knight present: A Grocery Store, a Library, and the Struggle for Space. torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront... 056
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Just a couple of weeks to go before the 2026 Toronto History Lecture. Aug 4, 7:30pm, FREE. Register for your Zoom link: torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront.... Dr. Melanie Knight will tell us about the Home Service Association, a Black community organization in Toronto with roots back to 1918. 032
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Wonderful photos--particularly the top left. 110
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 01/05/2026New DCB biography: Dr. Groves was an innovator and is still a legend in Fergus, Ontario. (And I didn't know about his pet alligator!) 010
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraTom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 23/02/2026No other word has done more damage to the craft of writing in recent years than “content”. Even if you’re using the word “content” ironically, or as a cute little joke, don’t. When someone calls writing “content” they’re pissing on someone’s hard work & passion. “Content” is Technosatan’s henchword. 491468466
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Still time to register for this unique event tomorrow afternoon in Toronto. A dozen presentations on how including DNA testing in your toolbox can help your research. FREE. And with door prizes! 011
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 29/03/2026We're on the hunt for someone with a Toronto story to tell. The 2026 Toronto History Lecture will be held via Zoom on August 4—our 15th annual THL. We're open to proposals on any aspect or era of Toronto history. For previous topics and submission details: torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront... 032
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Who knew that skating was such a big deal in 1860s Toronto? Well-padded with winter wool clothing, skates gave you freedom and speed, and a great excuse to help your sweetheart stay upright. Read Bob's post! 010
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Tonight, March 23, join us via Zoom at 7:30 for our monthly meeting. FREE. Opening act: Toronto's First Post Office Museum's archival and artifact collection with Rebecca Rizzo. Main event: Marian Press on Finding digitized books and documents. torontofamilyhistory.org/march-2026-m... 022
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Archives @torontoarchives.cityof.toronto.ca · 23/03/2026It's Building Permit Week! #DYK that the fancy design on the edge of old building permit stubs is a security feature called a guilloché? If there were doubts about a permit's authenticity, its torn serrated edge could be compared with the stub in the City's records. 092
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraNiCHE Canada @nichecanada.bsky.social · 20/02/2026"The city’s form and function emerged from both the internal dynamics and feedback loops of its population, businesses, and industries, and their reliance on resource hinterlands..." - Andrew Watson niche-canada.org/2026/01/29/f... #envhist #cdnhist #urbanhistory #torontoniche-canada.orgFeeding, Fuelling, and Building the Foundations of Toronto: Sources for Exploring Historic Urban MetabolismUsing harbour ledgers, the "Assembling a City" project reconstructs Toronto’s nineteenth-century urban metabolism, tracing fruit, coal, and stone flows linking city and hinterlands. 042
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraLibrary and Archives Canada @library-archives.canada.ca · 06/03/2026Ahead of #IWD2026 on March 8, enjoy this special unboxing as archivist Rebecca Sykes lifts the lid on the Elsie Gregory MacGill fonds, revealing treasures from the personal life and groundbreaking career of this remarkable woman. #NEM2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgYQ...youtube.comUnboxing With An Archivist – The Elsie MacGill FondsYouTube video by Library and Archives Canada 094
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraAdam Bunch @adambunch.bsky.social · 05/03/2026A weird walking tour for Friday The Thirteenth! Filled with strange and twisted true tales from the history of Toronto. Pay what you like — just meet outside Old City Hall at 7pm on March 13! 1159
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraColleen Murray @cmgenealogy.bsky.social · 28/02/2026My blog post about the uptick in Canadian Citizenship record requests, and the changes in the amalgamation plans for some Ontario religious archives #genealogy #familyhistory #CanadianGenealogy www.cmgenealogy.com/post/canadia...cmgenealogy.comCanadian Citizenship Requests & Church ArchivesDemand for birth registrations and baptism records is increasing, as more people seek Canadian Citizenship. But how easy is it to obtain these records? 0115
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Congrats to @peelarchives.bsky.social for this little book. Interesting format and lots of sources for further research. 122
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Tonight, Feb 23 at 7:30, join us online to hear about Ken McKinlay's Top 10 Tips For Being a Better Researcher. Free. torontofamilyhistory.org/event/top-te...torontofamilyhistory.org 022
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 08/02/2026Beautiful. The large structure on the far right might be the general hospital? 001
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 28/01/2026An index, no matter how remarkable, is just that. Be sure to use the finding aids included as part of the digitized collection, to take you to the actual records at the Archives of Ontario or on FamilySearch. 011
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Toronto Branch funded the digitization of the fiche-based Ontario Land Records Index in 2025. First published in 1979 by Archives of Ontario, now free at @archive.org. More than 28,000 pages that unlock Crown Land records. See the recordings of Jan17 launch: torontofamilyhistory.org/projects/arc... 112
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraJeremy Hopkin @jeremyhopkin.bsky.social · 14/12/2025On December 14, 1918, Toronto streetcars finally crossed the Prince Edward Viaduct for the first time, linking Bloor and Danforth across the Don Valley. #OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #bloorviaduct #princeedwardviaduct #streetcar #transit #ttc #donvalley #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin 1122
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraGillian Moorecroft @gillianrae.bsky.social · 09/11/2025Nice to see my dad and uncle listed on the Hartman Jones school memorial and the Moorecroft boys on the Leslie Street school memorial. Lots of info provided on the site about the schools in question. The Second World War memorials at many schools were illuminated by A J Casson #remembranceweek 021
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Tonight at 7:30 pm! There's still time to register for our October branch meeting. Come hear Drew Von Hasselbach tell the story of The Dead from Down the Street, with opening act OISE Library's Special Collections. Register for your Zoom link here: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/dead-f... 034
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Fascinating article about looms produced in Scarborough, Ontario, their role WWII veteran rehabilitation, and impact on hand loom weaving in Canada. 030
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraInternet Archive Canada 🍁 @internetarchiveca.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Ontario Land Records Index is now digitized and freely available to the public: archive.org/details/onta.... Thanks to the collaboration with the Archives of Ontario, @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social, OurDigitalWorld and CRKN. internetarchivecanada.org/2025/09/24/n...internetarchivecanada.orgNow Online! Ontario Land Records Index – Internet Archive Canada 3128
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Excellent alt text: dopey windows. More emphasis on the faux boulders, though. A remarkable choice! 020
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraGil Penalosa @penalosag.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Biidaasige Park!! The new park everyone is talking about!! Fantastic team design, construction, TO's P&R, TRCA, led by amazing Waterfront Toronto. Shannon Baker Project Director does amazing 30 min presentation, from moving Don River, planting thousands of trees... Watch & share: bit.ly/4mSiIYg 012
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 20/08/2025The two Ontario land record courses this fall organized by @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social are filling fast. Both Sept and Nov series are at about 2/3 capacity. Jump in quick if you want a spot! torontofamilyhistory.org/learn-about-... 040
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Tomorrow, August 14, is the final day to view the recording of the 2025 Toronto History Lecture. 010
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 08/08/2025If you missed the 2025 Toronto History Lecture on Tuesday (or just want to see it again) you're in luck. @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social recorded the lecture and it is available to view until August 14: torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront... 020
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 06/08/2025"Toronto's Changing Street Names" with Wayne Reeves. This Thursday 7:00 pm at TRL www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?E... 042
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraAdam Bunch @adambunch.bsky.social · 04/08/2025I’ll be at the clubhouse in Riverdale Park until 4pm! 2112
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Toronto has a large streetcar network but did you know other cities in North America also have streetcars? Cincinnati has the Connector, a colourful modern electric system that riders can board for free: www.cincinnati-oh.gov/streetcar/cincinnati-oh.govThe ConnectorThe Cincinnati Bell Connector is an electric mode of transportation operating in its first phase on a 4-mile loop connecting key communities in the city's urban core. 101
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Or visit San Francisco and ride on a historic streetcar on their F Line: www.sftravel.com/article/guid...sftravel.comGuide to San Francisco's Historic F Line StreetcarHop aboard San Francisco's F Line streetcar and you'll be taken to some of the city's best restaurants, hotels, and attractions. 101
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Join us on Tuesday August 5 at 7:00 pm to learn more about Toronto's iconic streetcars. Pictured here is the classic PCC streetcar that was retired in 1995. The Toronto History Lecture is free for all but you must pre-register. torontofamilyhistory.org/event/the-to... 013
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraJane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Each summer @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social holds a very special event to remember a friend. The 2025 Toronto History Lecture is Tues Aug 5 at 7:00 on Zoom. @briandoucet.bsky.social & Michael Doucet present Toronto's Streetcars: How the past shapes the present torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront... 065
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Each summer @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social holds a very special event to remember a friend. The 2025 Toronto History Lecture is Tues Aug 5 at 7:00 on Zoom. @briandoucet.bsky.social & Michael Doucet present Toronto's Streetcars: How the past shapes the present torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront... 065
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraDr. Natasha Henry-Dixon @nhenrydixon.bsky.social · 09/07/2025On July 9, 1793 the Act to Limit Slavery passed, influenced by the Chloe Cooley incident. Read about it and her life here: 043
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraInternet Archive Canada 🍁 @internetarchiveca.bsky.social · 01/07/2025 🇨🇦 Wishing everyone a Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦! gifcities.org/gram/35d4bc2... Send a Gifgram to a pal - part of the GifCities project at @archive.org 🎆 08625
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 29/06/2025In the summer of 1903, Toronto had a party—a four-day blowout over the Dominion Day holiday—July 1 to 4. More than 4,000 former Torontonians were invited to the Toronto Home Comers' Festival. I wrote a thing. wherethestorytakesme.ca/home-comers-... 020
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraToronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Thinking of taking a genealogy research trip? Then you'll want to attend our next in-person only meeting. Join us on June 14 at 1pm at the North York Public Library for Preparing for a Genealogy Holiday. All are welcome but you'll need to register in advance: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/prepar... 041
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Local robins were pretty happy, too. Worms not so much. 020
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Very interesting tour of items tucked away in the undercroft in the 1930s and where they've ended up. 110
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Tomorrow evening, May 6, there's an online opportunity to learn about researching your Italian ancestors with @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social and a bunch of friendly Canadians. Don't miss it. torontofamilyhistory.org/event/italia...torontofamilyhistory.org 010
Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · 03/05/2025NOTE: The deadline for this call for proposals for the 2025 Toronto History Lecture has been extended until May 3. Don't delay! 010
Reposted by Jane MacNamaraAdam Bunch @adambunch.bsky.social · 02/05/2025I’ll be on Metro Morning at 8:20am tomorrow talking about my Scandalous Tour of Old Toronto. I’m leading it as part of Jane’s Walk (@janeswalk.bsky.social) and it’s totally free! Just meet on Saturday at 3pm at the little clock tower in the Distillery! www.janeswalkfestivalto.com/saturday-may... 0112