North York will be Turning 100 in 2022!
November 19, 2021The North York Historical Society will be celebrating this milestone with programs, events and stories to share. On June 13, 1922 a Bill was passed… Read more
NYHS Seeks Volunteer Webmaster to Join the Board of Directors
October 5, 2021The North York Historical Society is seeking a volunteer Webmaster to join our Board of Directors. The Webmaster will be responsible for management of an… Read more
NYHS Seeks Volunteer Treasurer to Join the Board of Directors
October 5, 2021The North York Historical Society is seeking a Treasurer responsible for updating the financial statements on a monthly basis. This volunteer position would also be… Read more
NYHS Memorial Fund for John Laraway
June 13, 2021John Laraway was a long time and active member of the NYHS. He passed away last Fall 2020. The NYHS Board has decided to make… Read more
NYHS Welcomes Grace Anyu Sun as New Youth Committee Coordinator
May 1, 2021The NYHS is pleased to announce that Grace Anyu Sun has joined us as Coordinator of the new NYHS Youth Committee. We’ve asked Grace to… Read more
NYHS Launches New Logo
December 15, 2020The North York Historical Society is pleased to share our new logo! It features an image of the Golden Lion in front of the historic… Read more
NYHS Tours North York Natural Heritage Sites with Edith George
November 17, 2020On October 14, 2020, a glorious fall morning, NYHS President Glenn Bonnetta and Director Sheryl Adelkind received a socially-distanced tour of several North York sites… Read more
New HistoricTO Walking Tours
August 16, 2020Wednesday, July 29 – Friday, September 4 Toronto History Museums welcomes you to HistoricTO – a new cultural experience that connects Toronto’s communities through time-ticketed,… Read more
Announcing New Acquisition: 1971 Battle of Montgomery’s Tavern (1837) Re-Enactment Scrapbook
July 10, 2020The Society recently received a special donation of an album of photographs taken at a re-enactment of the Battle of Montgomery’s Tavern which took place… Read more
Help Save 250-Year-Old North York Tree
February 10, 2020North Yorker Edith George is fundraising to saving a magnificent and historic red oak tree in North York’s Humbermede neighbourhood. Please have a look at… Read more
New Historical Plaque for North York’s O’Sullivan’s Hotel Unveiled
July 30, 2019On Saturday July 20, 2019, the North York Historical Society was proud to join Councillor Shelley Carroll and Heritage Toronto to unveil a new historical… Read more
NYHS Joins Heritage Toronto to Unveil New Historical Plaque for North York’s Golden Lion Hotel
May 4, 2019On Saturday May 4, 2019, the North York Historical Society was proud to join Councillor John Filion and Heritage Toronto to unveil a new historical… Read more
NYHS Remembers Sculptor Adrienne Alison
February 6, 2019The North York Historical Society is saddened to learn of the death of Toronto sculptor Adrienne Alison, on November 14, 2018. Adrienne was very special to… Read more
NYHS Visits Guild Park and Gardens
January 28, 2019Guild Park and Gardens was visited by an enthusiastic group of members of the NYHS on Sunday, June 10, 2018 for the members-only outing. Select any… Read more
NYHS Meets with Willowdale MPP Stan Cho
November 13, 2018On November 6, 2018, North York Historical Society President Glenn Bonnetta and Director Marla Weingarten met with new Willowdale MPP Stan Cho, elected in June… Read more
NYHS Launches Toronto.com Local History Column
July 17, 2018Following our recent news (Announcing NYHS’s New Local History Column), the NYHS is very pleased to share our first piece on Toronto.com, written by NYHS… Read more
Announcing NYHS’s New Local History Column
June 15, 2018Great news! Starting in July 2018, the North York Historical Society will be presenting a local history column online at toronto.com and in the North York… Read more
ACO Launches Questions for MPP Candidates
May 22, 2018From ACO Built Heritage News – Issue No. 269 – May 21, 2018, by Catherine Nasmith Architectural Conservancy Ontario has released a set of questions… Read more
Future City of Toronto Museum
March 1, 2018In an “Opinion” article on January 22nd, Alex Bozikovic wrote in the Globe & Mail that “Old City Hall towers over Toronto. The grand sandstone pile… Read more
NYHS Honours Four 35-Year Volunteers
August 2, 2017Elizabeth and Robert McQuillan, on the left, and Edith & Geoff Geduld on the right, were all presented this year with a 35-year award for service… Read more
NYHS Remembers Barbara Kane, August 5, 1921 – April 4, 2017
August 1, 2017The NYHS presents an excerpt from the Society’s Oral History interview with Barbara Kane. I grew up in Windsor, Ontario and came to Toronto in… Read more
NYHS Members Edith & Geoff Geduld Honoured with Ontario Historical Society Cruikshank Medal
June 10, 2017The Ontario Historical Society’s Cruikshank Medal is presented on rare occasions to individuals who have performed with distinction on behalf of the Society. This year, the… Read more
NYHS Remembers Donalda Ewart Badone (Née Hastie), 1927-2016
July 1, 2016Long time NYHS member and Gibson House Volunteer. She and her husband, Louis (1924-2012), lived in Willowdale for over 50 years. She worked for many years… Read more
NYHS Wins 2015 Urban Hero Award
November 26, 2015The North York Historical Society is honoured to have received a North York Mirror Urban Hero award for arts, recognizing the Society for its work to… Read more
Ontario Historical Society Launches New Ontario History Reference Library
September 1, 2015Provided by Sarah McCabe, who as a newly graduated librarian looking for a volunteer opportunity, was delighted to lead the project. Sarah is now Project… Read more
NYHS Recognized with Provincial Heritage Award
June 20, 2015The North York Historical Society has been awarded the Ontario Historical Society’s 2014 Scadding Award of Excellence, which recognizes a historical society or heritage group… Read more
North York Historical Society Donates Valuable Collection to North York Public Library
April 1, 2015By Andrea Izzo Originally published in the April 2015 of the Ontario Historical Society’s OHS Bulletin. Republished with permission. When local history author Scott Kennedy… Read more
North York’s Heritage Hero: Mary Ann Cross
January 20, 2015Our congratulations to Mary Ann Cross, member of the North York Community Preservation Panel and a member of the North York Historical Society. On Thursday… Read more
NYHS Contributes to Peter Powning’s “Spire Stelae: Impressions of a Community” Sculptures at Cranbrooke Village
June 6, 2014In November 2013, residents of North York were invited to participate in the creation of two public art sculptures by Canadian artist Peter Powning. The… Read more
Adrienne Alison, Sculptor
September 1, 2013The North York Historical Society has sponsored two of Adrienne Alison’s realist bronzes: C. W. Jefferys, Canada’s foremost historical artist, is located in the park at… Read more
The Case of the Mystery Ravine Ruins … a Duncan Family Legacy?
June 1, 2011On May 31, 2011 the CBC Radio (99.1) Metro Morning program carried a piece about some mystery ruins in the York Mills & Don Mills… Read more
2011 Jane’s Walk
May 7, 2011On May 7, 2011, the North York Historical Society teamed with the Don Watershed Regeneration Council to present an overview of the history of Hogg’s… Read more
