June 6, 2026 marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day—the Allied invasion of Normandy. Toronto Branch is marking that turning-point in the Second World War with a special free in-person workshop on Sharing Military Family History. Whether you’re researching military ancestors, preserving family memories, or simply fascinated by history, this promises to be an inspiring afternoon. We’ll begin with a dramatic and personal presentation by keynote speaker Barbara Dickson on the history of Canada’s biggest […]
The Toronto Branch meeting took place on Monday May 25, via Zoom. Do you have captains, crew, ship-owners, insurers, bread-makers or pirates in your family tree? You might have an ancestor involved in the commercial shipping industry and not realize it. Our main May speaker, historian and writer Andrea Lister, showed us how and where to look for Seafaring Ancestors. The presentation was tailored for British and Canadian research. The presentation was recorded and […]
The Toronto Branch meeting took place on Monday April 27, via Zoom. Our main presentation this month was a beginner-friendly talk on Basic AI for Genealogists. Since its explosion into the field in 2024, artificial intelligence has transformed how we uncover our family histories, but it can seem overwhelming if you’re just starting out. Drawing on real-world examples, genealogist and computer wizard Natalie Webb broke down what AI is—and isn’t—to help you understand how […]
Toronto Branch is offering a special in-person event this spring titled Eureka Moments in (Genetic) Genealogy. Be sure to join us for this unique, fast-paced and free Saturday afternoon session to help you think like an expert when you interpret and build on DNA evidence in your genealogy research. This will not be a session about genetic theory or the basics of DNA testing. Instead, you’ll hear from real researchers with real problems like […]