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The @dcb_dbc (@dbc_dcb en français) could not have been happier to collaborate with @NHenryDixon on this work -- we are excited for readers to see the 'behind the scenes' of it all! @Spacing story: spacing.ca/toronto/2025/0… Bios: biographi.ca/en/topics/topi…
Until November 11, a digital display of 117,000 poppies will illuminate the Senate building, in Ottawa. Each poppy honors a Canadian soldier who fell in battle. #LestWeForget their courage and sacrifice. @VeteransENG_CA | @RoyalCdnLegion
Bio of the Day: Annie Amelia Chesley (d. 1910), nursing superintendent and instructor. In 1897 several of Ottawa’s leading citizens had founded St Luke’s Hospital; Chesley was named lady superintendent. She was also active in the wider nursing profession. biographi.ca/en/bio/chesley…
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SCOTT, THOMAS SEATON – Dictionary of Canadian Biography
SCOTT, THOMAS SEATON, architect and office holder; b. 16 Aug. 1826 in Birkenhead, England; m. 28 April 1859 Mary Mackenzie in Montreal, and they had three sons and a daughter; d. 15 or 16 June 1895...
Our next FREE LECTURE looks at the varied career of architect Thomas Seaton Scott (1826-1895), from his formative yrs. in Britain to his time as Chief Architect at Public Works + more! Join us w. speaker David Jeanes Nov. 19 on ZOOM / Info + Registration @ shop.heritageottawa.org/en/lecture-ser…
A milestone night for Nazem Kadri! 🔥 Presented by @ServiceNow
Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham along with Heritage Winnipeg’s Cindy Tugwell, Take Pride Winnipeg’s Tom Ethans and artist Jen Mosienko were on hand today to assist @MBHHF President Jordy Douglas formally unveil the spectacular Winnipeg Victorias mural at 436 Main St.
Bio of the Day: Charlotte Heise (Führer) (1834–1907), midwife and author. She served as a midwife in #Montreal from about 1859 until shortly before her death in 1907. It was a pivotal time in the history of obstetrics there. biographi.ca/en/bio/heise_c…
#RemembranceDay: William A. White championed the determination of Black men to serve in #WWI, led recruitment efforts for the No.2 Construction Battalion, and was their chaplain and honorary captain. ow.ly/V1lb50C2WSz / ow.ly/F85S50C2WSA @VeteransENG_CA
#NewBio! Margaret Gascoigne (1876–1934), educator, school administrator, and musician. She immigrated to #Montreal in 1913 and opened The Study, a private English-language girls’ school, which developed a reputation for high educational achievement. biographi.ca/en/bio/gascoig…
It is November! Have you read our new bios from October? 📖 Maurice Hutton biographi.ca/en/bio/hutton_… 📖 Herbert Snell biographi.ca/en/bio/snell_h… 📖 Eugene Kingsley biographi.ca/en/bio/kingsle… 📖 Marjory MacMurchy (Willison) biographi.ca/en/bio/macmurc… 📖 Edward Odlum biographi.ca/en/bio/odlum_e…
#RemembranceDay Francis McGee ("One-eyed Frank McGee") (1882–1916) was one of the first players inducted into the @HockeyHallFame in 1945. He was killed in 1916 near Courcelette, France, during the Somme offensive of #WorldWarI. biographi.ca/en/bio/mcgee_f… @VeteransENG_CA #WWI
Bio of the Day: Sewell Prescott Moody (d. 1875), lumberman. In 1862 he formed a syndicate to build a steam sawmill at New Westminster. This was the first mill of any size on the mainland of #BritishColumbia. biographi.ca/en/bio/moody_s…
On Nov. 4, 1979, as people stormed the US Embassy in Tehran, Iran, dozens of diplomats and their spouses were captured and held hostage. But seven escaped and were sheltered by Canadians for the next two months. This is the story of The Canadian Caper. For six days after the…
As we move towards #RemembranceDay, we highlight two nurses who served in #WWI and beyond: Margaret MacDonald, nurse and nursing administrator, and Clare Gass, nurse and medical social worker. biographi.ca/en/bio/macdona… and biographi.ca/en/bio/gass_le…
Coming up on Sunday, November 9th!
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Mark the occasion with the Memory Project’s online panel event on Tuesday, November 4, one week before Remembrance Day. Hear three veterans in a conversation moderated by Carol Off.
Bio of the Day: Joshua Upham (1741–1808), judge and politician. A representative of the Massachusetts tory élite who supported the British during the American revolution, lawyer he nonetheless sympathized with the colonists’ grievances. #NewBrunswick biographi.ca/en/bio/upham_j…
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UPHAM, JOSHUA – Dictionary of Canadian Biography
A representative of the Massachusetts tory élite who supported the British during the American revolution, lawyer Joshua Upham (1741–1808) nonetheless sympathized with the colonists’ grievances. When...
Francis Pegahmagabow was one of the most effective snipers of the First World War. Highly decorated for his service, he is remembered as one of Canada's greatest soldiers. After the war, he became an activist for his people. This is his story. Raised by elder Noah Nebimanyquod,…
Jean Davey served as a doctor during the Second World War. She was the first female doctor to be granted a commission in a medical branch of the Canadian military. After the war, she spent her life educating new generations of doctors. This is her story. Jean Davey was born in…
#RemembranceDay: Joseph Kaeble took part in the famous offensive against #VimyRidge. He died in June 1918. He was awarded the Victoria Cross, the first French Canadian soldier to be given this honour. biographi.ca/en/bio/kaeble_… / biographi.ca/en/theme_first… @VeteransENG_CA
Champion in Hong Kong! 🏆 Victoria Mboko lifted the trophy in a thrilling three-set match against Cristina Bucsa, winning 7-5, 6-7 (9), and 6-2. Just another awesome win for the Canadian this season! 🤩 @nationalbank
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