Peggy Homans Chapman🇨🇦
@atlanticgen.bsky.social
Genealogy nerd and lover of dogs and cats. True #NovaScotia mix of many heritages. Keen on #DNA. Local history fan. Did once love travel. #PLCGS #Newfoundland #ChannelIslands Maybe #kentEngland #GenealogyCanada
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On Monday, Dec. 1 we will be holding a Halifax and West Community Council meeting. There will be two public hearings.
To speak in-person, pre-register with the Clerk's office by Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m. or at the meeting. For Zoom, register by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28. Agenda: buff.ly/5X2FXPN
To speak in-person, pre-register with the Clerk's office by Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m. or at the meeting. For Zoom, register by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28. Agenda: buff.ly/5X2FXPN
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
On Monday, Dec. 1 we will be holding a Halifax and West Community Council meeting. There will be two public hearings.
To speak in-person, pre-register with the Clerk's office by Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m. or at the meeting. For Zoom, register by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28. Agenda: buff.ly/5X2FXPN
To speak in-person, pre-register with the Clerk's office by Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m. or at the meeting. For Zoom, register by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28. Agenda: buff.ly/5X2FXPN
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ATTN GENEALOGISTS: Please read and share this post - important info on #AI and #photo regeneration. @craigenorg.bsky.social #craigen #artificialintelligence
Excellent piece by The Quantum Record on #AI and photo regeneration that cites Coalition for Responsible AI in Genealogy photo policy. #craigen #quantumrecord #artificialintelligence
@craigenorg.bsky.social
thequantumrecord.com/science-news...
@craigenorg.bsky.social
thequantumrecord.com/science-news...
Genealogists Warn that AI Image Generators Threaten Historical Records - The Quantum Record
AI is useful for piecing together fragmented historical records, but genealogists warn that image generators distort old and damaged photos.
thequantumrecord.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
ATTN GENEALOGISTS: Please read and share this post - important info on #AI and #photo regeneration. @craigenorg.bsky.social #craigen #artificialintelligence
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Carney's Liberals Narrowly Avoid Election With Weird Budget Vote Bathed In Theatrics youtu.be/iLKsGO_mCG4?...
Carney's Liberals Narrowly Avoid Election With Weird Budget Vote Bathed In Theatrics
YouTube video by The Rational National
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Carney's Liberals Narrowly Avoid Election With Weird Budget Vote Bathed In Theatrics youtu.be/iLKsGO_mCG4?...
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A gold pocket watch recovered from the body of one of the richest passengers on the Titanic is expected to fetch £1m at auction.
#Titanic #Auction
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Titanic #Auction
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Titanic passenger's pocket watch expected to fetch £1m at auction
The watch belonged to Bavarian-born American businessman Isidor Straus, who died in the disaster.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A gold pocket watch recovered from the body of one of the richest passengers on the Titanic is expected to fetch £1m at auction.
#Titanic #Auction
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Titanic #Auction
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This Sunday November 16 is an OPEN RESEARCH DAY at the #BCGS Library! #genealogy #FamilyHistory
More info: www.bcgs.ca/library
More info: www.bcgs.ca/library
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This Sunday November 16 is an OPEN RESEARCH DAY at the #BCGS Library! #genealogy #FamilyHistory
More info: www.bcgs.ca/library
More info: www.bcgs.ca/library
Soundslike a good course fo beginners.
🧬 Curious about DNA & family history?
Join expert Mia Bennett for our 3-week online evening course:
Introduction to DNA
26 Nov–10 Dec 2025 | 19:00–20:15
Learn how to choose a test, interpret results & use DNA in your research.
Recordings until 7 Jan
portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
#GenHour
Join expert Mia Bennett for our 3-week online evening course:
Introduction to DNA
26 Nov–10 Dec 2025 | 19:00–20:15
Learn how to choose a test, interpret results & use DNA in your research.
Recordings until 7 Jan
portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
#GenHour
Introduction to DNA
3 Week Evening Course with Mia Bennett, expert in genetic genealogy
portal.sog.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Soundslike a good course fo beginners.
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Scottish GENES Webinar - The Godly Commonwealth: Discover Scottish Church Records
Sat 29 Nov 2025, 7pm UK
In this talk I'll look at over 300 years of Kirk history in Scotland, & discuss its impact for locating records for research.
Registration £10 via us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#genealogy
Sat 29 Nov 2025, 7pm UK
In this talk I'll look at over 300 years of Kirk history in Scotland, & discuss its impact for locating records for research.
Registration £10 via us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#genealogy
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Scottish GENES Webinar - The Godly Commonwealth: Discover Scottish Church Records
Sat 29 Nov 2025, 7pm UK
In this talk I'll look at over 300 years of Kirk history in Scotland, & discuss its impact for locating records for research.
Registration £10 via us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#genealogy
Sat 29 Nov 2025, 7pm UK
In this talk I'll look at over 300 years of Kirk history in Scotland, & discuss its impact for locating records for research.
Registration £10 via us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#genealogy
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US president Donald Trump may not look too kindly upon Canada, but according to a new Leger poll, American voters don't share his hostility. Poll analyst @338canada.bsky.social explores how Canadians have managed to maintain their friendly image: thewalrus.ca/americans-still-...
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
US president Donald Trump may not look too kindly upon Canada, but according to a new Leger poll, American voters don't share his hostility. Poll analyst @338canada.bsky.social explores how Canadians have managed to maintain their friendly image: thewalrus.ca/americans-still-...
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🎧🌳 From short walks down the lane, to voyages across the world, when doing family history we discover that our ancestors sometimes moved about more than we might think. What was it that made them move though? Podcast cohosts Nathan and Helen chat about push-pull factors...
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🎧🌳 From short walks down the lane, to voyages across the world, when doing family history we discover that our ancestors sometimes moved about more than we might think. What was it that made them move though? Podcast cohosts Nathan and Helen chat about push-pull factors...
Well Ford handed Trump what he wanted but how will Ford explain to auto industry? And of course many US people will not understand that provincial premier not in charge. Sigh….
Trump is posting on Truth Social that he's terminating negotiations with Canada over a "fake" ad criticizing tariffs (that was run by Ontario, and which isn't fake.)
It's all theatre. There was never a deal to be gotten. Trump just wants to claim victory. #giftlink www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
It's all theatre. There was never a deal to be gotten. Trump just wants to claim victory. #giftlink www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
October 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Well Ford handed Trump what he wanted but how will Ford explain to auto industry? And of course many US people will not understand that provincial premier not in charge. Sigh….
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Today is Persons Day.
This day honours The Persons Case, which ended in a victory for The Famous Five on Oct. 18, 1929. The ruling declared women to be persons under the law and qualified to sit in the Senate.
This is the story of that case.
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This day honours The Persons Case, which ended in a victory for The Famous Five on Oct. 18, 1929. The ruling declared women to be persons under the law and qualified to sit in the Senate.
This is the story of that case.
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October 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today is Persons Day.
This day honours The Persons Case, which ended in a victory for The Famous Five on Oct. 18, 1929. The ruling declared women to be persons under the law and qualified to sit in the Senate.
This is the story of that case.
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This day honours The Persons Case, which ended in a victory for The Famous Five on Oct. 18, 1929. The ruling declared women to be persons under the law and qualified to sit in the Senate.
This is the story of that case.
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This is your chance to ask your questions of experts to discover how society dealt with - and recorded info about – ancestors who were poor, “mentally unfit”, and criminal.
October 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This is your chance to ask your questions of experts to discover how society dealt with - and recorded info about – ancestors who were poor, “mentally unfit”, and criminal.
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We have no cats today but say hello to the library car park snail. 🐌
We think he was on his way to borrow a book but he's not arrived yet.
We think he was on his way to borrow a book but he's not arrived yet.
October 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We have no cats today but say hello to the library car park snail. 🐌
We think he was on his way to borrow a book but he's not arrived yet.
We think he was on his way to borrow a book but he's not arrived yet.
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Omg #genealogy people there’s an Onion article about us!
Weird Relative At Family Reunion Knows How Everyone Related To Each Other https://theonion.com/weird-relative-at-family-reunion-knows-how-everyone-rel-1819579336/
October 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Omg #genealogy people there’s an Onion article about us!
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Marcelle Ferron was one of the most important French-Canadian artists of the 20th century.
Best-known for her stained glass work, her art can be found across Quebec where she is celebrated as an icon.
This is her story.
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Best-known for her stained glass work, her art can be found across Quebec where she is celebrated as an icon.
This is her story.
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October 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Marcelle Ferron was one of the most important French-Canadian artists of the 20th century.
Best-known for her stained glass work, her art can be found across Quebec where she is celebrated as an icon.
This is her story.
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Best-known for her stained glass work, her art can be found across Quebec where she is celebrated as an icon.
This is her story.
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I have loved Glenn Gould for so long. Was able to take a 6 wk course on Gould that added to my inspiration. We would listen to music, eat the brand of cookies he loved, and learn more about his life.
He was one of the greatest musicians Canada ever produced.
Celebrated for his distinctive piano style and vision, he was called a maverick and genius.
His work in the studio became legendary in a life cut far too short.
This is the story of Glenn Gould.
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Celebrated for his distinctive piano style and vision, he was called a maverick and genius.
His work in the studio became legendary in a life cut far too short.
This is the story of Glenn Gould.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I have loved Glenn Gould for so long. Was able to take a 6 wk course on Gould that added to my inspiration. We would listen to music, eat the brand of cookies he loved, and learn more about his life.
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Hot of the press! In this new article by @danielloftus.projectinfant.ie, explore the do's and don'ts for using Find a Grave: 🔗 bit.ly/46VRMBG #genealogy #familyhistory #findagrave
The Do’s and Don’ts of Find a Grave - Family Tree Magazine
Find a Grave is an excellent tool for genealogists. This article offers some tips of what to do and what to avoid as you use it.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Hot of the press! In this new article by @danielloftus.projectinfant.ie, explore the do's and don'ts for using Find a Grave: 🔗 bit.ly/46VRMBG #genealogy #familyhistory #findagrave
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Canada has recognized the State of Palestine 🇵🇸 a historic step away from U.S. policy.
But recognition isn’t enough. Canada must go further: sanctions, accountability, real support for peace.
CBC is covering it-- because without CBC, we’d only hear the U.S. version.
📌 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
But recognition isn’t enough. Canada must go further: sanctions, accountability, real support for peace.
CBC is covering it-- because without CBC, we’d only hear the U.S. version.
📌 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
September 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Canada has recognized the State of Palestine 🇵🇸 a historic step away from U.S. policy.
But recognition isn’t enough. Canada must go further: sanctions, accountability, real support for peace.
CBC is covering it-- because without CBC, we’d only hear the U.S. version.
📌 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
But recognition isn’t enough. Canada must go further: sanctions, accountability, real support for peace.
CBC is covering it-- because without CBC, we’d only hear the U.S. version.
📌 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
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Fundraising continues for the Ottawa Humane Society through Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run that me, my wife Alison, and our dog Muggins will be participating in.
In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!
Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!
Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
September 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Fundraising continues for the Ottawa Humane Society through Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run that me, my wife Alison, and our dog Muggins will be participating in.
In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!
Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
In these dark times, make a difference to animals truly in need. Any amount is welcome!
Donate now:
joinme.ottawahumane.ca/walkrun/team...
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Were your ancestors among the thousands of Britons who lived in India during colonial rule? Here's how to research their lives online:
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
September 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Were your ancestors among the thousands of Britons who lived in India during colonial rule? Here's how to research their lives online:
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
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Canada places 200% tariff on little Canadian flags Americans wear while travelling
Canada places 200% tariff on little Canadian flags Americans wear while travelling
OTTAWA – As US President Trump’s unilaterally-launched trade war continues, Canadians have struck back with counter-tariffs on a valued American item: the little Canadian flag patches Americans put on...
www.thebeaverton.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Canada places 200% tariff on little Canadian flags Americans wear while travelling
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What does ethnicity mean, and how can you tell your ethnicity with a DNA test? Find out with our guide 🧬
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
September 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
What does ethnicity mean, and how can you tell your ethnicity with a DNA test? Find out with our guide 🧬
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
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I’m not advocating ignoring it all, but remember to take time out every now and then ❤️
September 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I’m not advocating ignoring it all, but remember to take time out every now and then ❤️
One of my irritants is the increased powers of provinces- Canadian rights should not shift based on a bias of provincial leaders and fear of federal government to have equivalent rights for all Canada.🇨🇦
Absolutely. Canadian rights should be guaranteed. You can’t lose them by moving from one province to another.
Our rights should be inalienable.
"It argued repeated use of the clause amounts to "indirectly amending the Constitution," and that the court should be able to rule on whether it can result in the "irreparable impairment" of Canadians' rights."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"It argued repeated use of the clause amounts to "indirectly amending the Constitution," and that the court should be able to rule on whether it can result in the "irreparable impairment" of Canadians' rights."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
September 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
One of my irritants is the increased powers of provinces- Canadian rights should not shift based on a bias of provincial leaders and fear of federal government to have equivalent rights for all Canada.🇨🇦