Statistics Canada Workshops in Halifax and Moncton

This notice arrived in my inbox this morning. I am not affiliated or involved in the workshops. I am passing on the information for anyone who may be interested. 1. Introduction to Basic Statistics (1 day) 10H0104   Quebec City   Tuesday, April 4 in English   Wednesday, April 12 in French   Moncton  …

Column: A Glimpse into our Money History

Between today and Wednesday, my genealogy column, Roots to the Past, is available in the following Atlantic Canada newspapers: Saturday: The Citizen (Amherst) Saturday: Times & Transcript (Moncton) Wednesday: The Lunenburg County Progress Bulletin (Lunenburg County) Title: A Glimpse into our Money History Snippet: Money is always changing. I’m not talking about its inflation value. I’m talking about what money is called…

Column: Exploring Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives

Between today and Wednesday, my genealogy column, Roots to the Past, is available in the following Atlantic Canada newspapers: Saturday: The Citizen (Amherst) Saturday: Times & Transcript (Moncton) Wednesday: The Lunenburg County Progress Bulletin (Lunenburg County) Title: Exploring Gjenvick-Gjønvik Archives Snippet: Back in the 1950s, my father worked on sea-going vessels. He travelled from port to port on the Atlantic Ocean, often…