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Apr
28
Wed
2021
April 2021 Meeting: Memories of North York with Bill Aird @ online by Zoom
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm

Bill AirdSpeaker: Bill Aird, VP of the NYHS Board

WWI was followed by a rapid expansion of the city of Toronto. The growth of population north of the city limits quickly caused problems with the largely agricultural region north of the city. For a number of reasons which will become evident in this talk this led to the beginning of North York as a region separate from York County.

North York had a unique history during the Great Depression. WWII was followed by a great urbanization; changing North York from a rural farming area to the current urban giant. You may be reminded of fond memories, or things you didn’t remember or even things you didn’t know about North York. Enjoy!


There is no need to pre-register. Please join us on the day!

Join the Zoom meeting by computer:

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Meeting ID: 938 6238 1663
Passcode: 514307

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+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
Meeting ID: 938 6238 1663
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May
19
Wed
2021
May 2021 Meeting: “SNATCHED! The Unusual Kidnapping of Beer Tycoon John Labatt” with Susan Goldenberg @ online by Zoom
May 19 @ 7:00 pm

Speaker: Susan Goldenberg, NYHS Director

Snatched: The Unusual Kidnapping of Beer Tycoon John Labatt

The kidnapping in 1934 of John Sackville Labatt, president of the big internationally well-known Labatt’s beer company, of London, Ontario, set several firsts in Canadian history. Labatt was the first important Canadian to be kidnapped, the first to be kidnapped for a high ransom, equivalent to $3 million today. It was the first kidnapping in Canada to come to trial. Kidnapping is a very serious, nasty crime and a wrong man was convicted.

But there was also bizarre humour which made it a very unusual kidnapping.


There is no need to pre-register. Please join us on the day!

Join the Zoom meeting by computer:

https://zoom.us/j/93511668961?pwd=dmI2MXBrbWlZQTBwRWZaRFFLSFErdz09
Meeting ID: 935 1166 8961
Passcode: 966534

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Join by phone:

+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
Meeting ID: 935 1166 8961

Jun
5
Sat
2021
Richmond Hill Public Library Presents “Our Story to Tell: A Museum Collection” @ online by Zoom
Jun 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Our Story to Tell: A Museum Collection

Join Richmond Hill Heritage Services for a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of the Artifact Storage Facility!

About this event

Learn about what we collect, how to acquire artifacts, and how to preserve them. Plus, get a preview of the newly renovated Heritage Centre!

This program will be hosted on Zoom. Priority will be given to confirmed RHPL members.

How to access the program:

In order to participate in this program, you’ll need to log in to Zoom using a secure link and password. This information will be sent to the email address you’ve provided. If you have not received an email from the program lead by the day of the program, please contact the Library at askus@rhpl.ca. Be sure to check your spam folder.

Please note that all participants must register for this program in advance. Do not share the program link or password among friends and family. You can, however, direct them to the registration page.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/our-story-to-tell-a-museum-collection-tickets-145903522363