Annette Fulford
@avidgenie.bsky.social
Canadian researcher who specializes in First World War Brides. Also interested in soldiers dependents 1914-1921 and Canadian Immigration History.
First World War Brides https://wwiwarbrides.blogspot.com/
First World War Brides https://wwiwarbrides.blogspot.com/
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Annette Fulford
@avidgenie.bsky.social
· Sep 24
Canadian war bride's story shared by her granddaughter
YouTube video by CBC News
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My grandmother Grace married a Canadian soldier and arrived in Canada on this day in 1919 at the Port of Quebec. It was a 68-page letter written to her parents which began my interest in First World War Brides. . #warbrides #FWW www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7wU...
Long overdue honours for First World War veteran held in Vancouver vancouversun.com/news/long-ov...
Long overdue honours for First World War veteran held in Vancouver
The long journey of Pte. Sentaro Omoto, a Japanese Canadian soldier who served in the First World War, was commemorated on Tuesday at Mountain View Cemetery
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August 27, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Long overdue honours for First World War veteran held in Vancouver vancouversun.com/news/long-ov...
My friend Andrea of Absolutely Literate does genealogy presentations. Perhaps your genealogy group might find one of interest. Check out the presentation options her website at www.absolutelyliterate.com/presentation...
Presentations and Workshops
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May 6, 2026 at 9:34 PM
My friend Andrea of Absolutely Literate does genealogy presentations. Perhaps your genealogy group might find one of interest. Check out the presentation options her website at www.absolutelyliterate.com/presentation...
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May is Asian Heritage Month! The OCCA Communities Association is celebrating with a series of events, including a presentation on "Genealogy 101" by BCGS's own @past-presence.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.ca/e/ahm-knowle...
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AHM Knowledge Series - Genaology 101 With Linda
Every family has a story. Discover yours with genealogy expert Linda Yip. Learn the "work backwards" method on May 5. Free and online! (134
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April 29, 2026 at 4:42 AM
May is Asian Heritage Month! The OCCA Communities Association is celebrating with a series of events, including a presentation on "Genealogy 101" by BCGS's own @past-presence.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.ca/e/ahm-knowle...
www.eventbrite.ca/e/ahm-knowle...
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At 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic.
Within a few hours, she was at the bottom of the ocean.
Among the survivors and dead were many Canadians and soon-to-be Canadians.
Here are just a few of those Canadians.
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Within a few hours, she was at the bottom of the ocean.
Among the survivors and dead were many Canadians and soon-to-be Canadians.
Here are just a few of those Canadians.
🧵 1/15
April 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
At 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic.
Within a few hours, she was at the bottom of the ocean.
Among the survivors and dead were many Canadians and soon-to-be Canadians.
Here are just a few of those Canadians.
🧵 1/15
Within a few hours, she was at the bottom of the ocean.
Among the survivors and dead were many Canadians and soon-to-be Canadians.
Here are just a few of those Canadians.
🧵 1/15
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Statistics Canada has now completed transferring the National Registration File From The Second World War to @library-archives.canada.ca. Library and Archives Canada is now assessing the collection and determining how it will provide access to it.
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
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Preserving the National Registration File - Canada.ca
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April 7, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Statistics Canada has now completed transferring the National Registration File From The Second World War to @library-archives.canada.ca. Library and Archives Canada is now assessing the collection and determining how it will provide access to it.
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Canadian History You Never Knew: Japanese Canadians Fought at Vimy, Too by Debbie Jiang on May 13, 2026 at 1:30 pm from the Richmond Public Library in person and online yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69be0...
Canadian History You Never Knew: Japanese Canadians Fought at Vimy, Too (Hybrid Online)
This page is for online participation. If you wish to join the program in-person, please visit the Hybrid In-person page. "The 200 men go not only as soldiers to fight in the Canadian war. They go to ...
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April 5, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Canadian History You Never Knew: Japanese Canadians Fought at Vimy, Too by Debbie Jiang on May 13, 2026 at 1:30 pm from the Richmond Public Library in person and online yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69be0...
"As WWI raged on across Europe, one Canadian solider dreamed of returning home to a ranching future."
A farmer's dream www.country-guide.ca/features/a-f...
A farmer's dream www.country-guide.ca/features/a-f...
A farmer's dream - Country Guide
A B.C. Century Farm started with the dream of a soldier on the battlefields of WWI.
www.country-guide.ca
March 5, 2026 at 1:56 AM
"As WWI raged on across Europe, one Canadian solider dreamed of returning home to a ranching future."
A farmer's dream www.country-guide.ca/features/a-f...
A farmer's dream www.country-guide.ca/features/a-f...
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Dave Obee has quite a list of interests & knowledge; as a renowned author, historian, & geneologist, he's a popular speaker.
We’re excited to have him join us for a #TalkAndTea - speaking on how #DNA is changing family history research!
March 8th 2-4pm, $10 cash @ door.
#yyjevents #LogCabinMuseum
We’re excited to have him join us for a #TalkAndTea - speaking on how #DNA is changing family history research!
March 8th 2-4pm, $10 cash @ door.
#yyjevents #LogCabinMuseum
February 24, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Dave Obee has quite a list of interests & knowledge; as a renowned author, historian, & geneologist, he's a popular speaker.
We’re excited to have him join us for a #TalkAndTea - speaking on how #DNA is changing family history research!
March 8th 2-4pm, $10 cash @ door.
#yyjevents #LogCabinMuseum
We’re excited to have him join us for a #TalkAndTea - speaking on how #DNA is changing family history research!
March 8th 2-4pm, $10 cash @ door.
#yyjevents #LogCabinMuseum
Looking for Newfoundland WWI War Brides
New Project Aims to Uncover Stories of WWI War Brides
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New Project Aims to Uncover Stories of WWI War Brides
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New Project Aims to Uncover Stories of WWI War Brides
There will be a presentation and launch of a website for a project aiming to collect data on war brides - spec...
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February 17, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Looking for Newfoundland WWI War Brides
New Project Aims to Uncover Stories of WWI War Brides
vocm.com/2026/02/15/2...
New Project Aims to Uncover Stories of WWI War Brides
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It was on February 10, 1919, that the first official dependent ship, the Tunisian, arrived after WWI. An Order in Council was passed in January with plans to bring soldiers' families home to Canada. Many of these were war brides. It was the first of 73 dependent ships in 1919. #WWI #FWW #Warbrides
February 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
It was on February 10, 1919, that the first official dependent ship, the Tunisian, arrived after WWI. An Order in Council was passed in January with plans to bring soldiers' families home to Canada. Many of these were war brides. It was the first of 73 dependent ships in 1919. #WWI #FWW #Warbrides
The Daily Mail, November 22, 1919
February 10, 2026 at 5:54 AM
The Daily Mail, November 22, 1919
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Good news - The annual update on the Irishgenealogy site is launched today: births 1925, marriages 1950, deaths 1975 have been added: www.irishgenealogy.ie/search/
February 9, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Good news - The annual update on the Irishgenealogy site is launched today: births 1925, marriages 1950, deaths 1975 have been added: www.irishgenealogy.ie/search/
It was 80 years ago on February 5, 1946, that the Mauretania set sail to Canada as the first official ship for war brides after the Second World War. #warbrides #WW2
February 8, 2026 at 4:06 PM
It was 80 years ago on February 5, 1946, that the Mauretania set sail to Canada as the first official ship for war brides after the Second World War. #warbrides #WW2
An Order-in-Council was passed on January 29, 1919, with plans to bring home soldiers' dependents including thousands of war brides after WWI. The first official ship would arrive in February 1919. #warbrides #FWW
January 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM
An Order-in-Council was passed on January 29, 1919, with plans to bring home soldiers' dependents including thousands of war brides after WWI. The first official ship would arrive in February 1919. #warbrides #FWW
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"William Head Quarantine Station [was] once as well-known as Ellis Island" via @past-presence.bsky.social #genealogy #FamilyHistory
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Held on the west coast: the history of Albert Head and William Head Quarantine Stations (1884-1958)
Explore the history of Canada's quarantine stations, including Albert Head and William Head, and their roles during 19th-century pandemics.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
"William Head Quarantine Station [was] once as well-known as Ellis Island" via @past-presence.bsky.social #genealogy #FamilyHistory
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past-presence.com/2025/11/30/h...
Born of War, Reunited by DNA: A Canadian Soldier’s Sons Find Each Other blog.myheritage.com/2025/12/born...
Born of War, Reunited by DNA: A Canadian Soldier’s Sons Find Each Other - MyHeritage Blog
When Amber took a DNA test, she uncovered her grandfather’s Canadian half-brother—solving a 79-year WWII mystery. Read how their families reunited.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Born of War, Reunited by DNA: A Canadian Soldier’s Sons Find Each Other blog.myheritage.com/2025/12/born...
YWCA National Immigration Secretary, Mrs. Burrington Ham was given a gold watch for her volunteer work after the Halifax explosion. For more info on her go to wwiwarbrides.blogspot.com/2019/03/ywca...
December 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
YWCA National Immigration Secretary, Mrs. Burrington Ham was given a gold watch for her volunteer work after the Halifax explosion. For more info on her go to wwiwarbrides.blogspot.com/2019/03/ywca...
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Empowering and Impactful Women of Caledon: Carine Strong | justsayincaledon.com/empowering-a...
Empowering and Impactful Women of Caledon: Carine Strong - Just Sayin' Caledon
Share this… Copy Facebook Bluesky Threads Twitter Linkedin Print Let’s face it. Women have the capacity to change the world. Those who apply their vision, intelligence, and creativity, with integrity,...
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November 29, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Victoria’s Bay Street Armoury to be renamed after Canadian General Arthur Currie cheknews.ca/victorias-ba...
Victoria’s Bay Street Armoury to be renamed after Canadian General Arthur Currie
The imposing brick armoury along Victoria’s Bay Street will soon be renamed after a First World War general with ties to the city.
cheknews.ca
November 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Victoria’s Bay Street Armoury to be renamed after Canadian General Arthur Currie cheknews.ca/victorias-ba...
The Death Penny: Langford Legion explores the mystery of William MacLeod
Read more at: oakbaynews.com/2025/11/13/t...
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The Death Penny: Langford Legion explores the mystery of William MacLeod - Oak Bay News
Finding the plaque has sparked a modern-day quest to find a family member who could rightfully claim it
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November 14, 2025 at 4:49 AM
The Death Penny: Langford Legion explores the mystery of William MacLeod
Read more at: oakbaynews.com/2025/11/13/t...
Read more at: oakbaynews.com/2025/11/13/t...
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FREE Heritage History Hour – 160th Battalion Case Study 🇨🇦
Historian Kent Kraemer shares discoveries from his research on the 160th Bruce Battalion and its soldiers’ lives.
📅 Thu Nov 13 2025 · 7 PM PT (Zoom)
🎥 Recording 30 days.
Register: bit.ly/4nLV7ID
#Genealogy #History #VGS #VictoriaBC
Historian Kent Kraemer shares discoveries from his research on the 160th Bruce Battalion and its soldiers’ lives.
📅 Thu Nov 13 2025 · 7 PM PT (Zoom)
🎥 Recording 30 days.
Register: bit.ly/4nLV7ID
#Genealogy #History #VGS #VictoriaBC
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
FREE Heritage History Hour – 160th Battalion Case Study 🇨🇦
Historian Kent Kraemer shares discoveries from his research on the 160th Bruce Battalion and its soldiers’ lives.
📅 Thu Nov 13 2025 · 7 PM PT (Zoom)
🎥 Recording 30 days.
Register: bit.ly/4nLV7ID
#Genealogy #History #VGS #VictoriaBC
Historian Kent Kraemer shares discoveries from his research on the 160th Bruce Battalion and its soldiers’ lives.
📅 Thu Nov 13 2025 · 7 PM PT (Zoom)
🎥 Recording 30 days.
Register: bit.ly/4nLV7ID
#Genealogy #History #VGS #VictoriaBC
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Remembrance Day: National Silver Cross Mother
Today, the National Silver Cross Mother is chosen by the Legion among nominations made by Legion Provincial Commands and individuals to represent the mothers of Canada at the National Remembrance Day ...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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