In the blogosphere...

Instead of repeating what's so eloquently posted elsewhere, here's a rundown of Canadian-related articles available from other genealogy blogs:

From the Olive Tree Genealogy Blog:

Nova Scotia Black Loyalists Searchable Database online

From Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter:

CARTaGENE Seeks 20,000 People in Quebec

Video Interview: Sylvie Tremblay of Library and Archives Canada

FamilySearch Indexing Update - 5 May 2009 The 1916 Census of Saskatchewan, Alberta & Manitoba is now available at LDS FHC's!

ANCESTRY.CA Releases Border Crossings From U.S. to Canada From 1908-1935

World Vital Records Adds Paper of Record Paper of Record included several Canadian newspapers from the 1800s!

From Anglo-Celtic Connections:

LAC Service Improvement

If you've come across a blog post that would be of interest to genealogists tracing Canadian roots, please let us know!

Special Offer from Irish Roots Magazine

CanadaGenWeb strives to focus on Canadian research, but this was an offer that couldn't be ignored. How many Canadians are wrestling with mysterious Irish ancestors?

Irish Roots magazine is the only magazine totally dedicated to Irish ancestral research. Our magazine aims to empower its readers with the skills and tools necessary to undertake Irish genealogical research. Irish ancestry can often be quite frustrating and we are here to help our readers overcome the many obstacles they encounter while also making it a fun journey along the way.

Irish Roots magazine deals with all of Ireland and has many articles written by Ireland's leading genealogists, indepth articles, database reviews, readers own experiences, letters page, tips, tools, the latest in Irish genealogical news, updates etc.

As a special promotion Irish Roots magazine are giving away a FREE set of 2008 back copies to new subscribers who subscribe during the month of May only.

For more information visit our website at www.irishrootsmagazine.com

Courtesy of Julie Phibbs

Canadian Civil Service List 1872-1918

FamilyRelatives.com is now offering the Canadian Civil Service List 1872-1918. This is a listing of Canadian Civil Servants that gives their name, birth date, age, job title, salary and years of employment.

It's free to search the index but only subscribers can view the actual images.

CanadaGenWeb's Cemetery Project Updated

CanadaGenWeb's Cemetery Project
http://cemetery.canadagenweb.org

Photos are now online for:

ONTARIO
Elgin County:
- Edison Pioneer Cemetery
- Estherville Cemetery
- Kilmartin Cemetery
- Mellor / White Station
- Seville / Quaker Cemetery
Leeds County:
- St Patrick Roman Catholic Cemetery
Middlesex County:
- Mount Pleasant Cemetery (Section TB)
- Parkhill Union Cemetery
- Willey Cemetery
Norfolk County:
- Williams Settlement Cemetery
Peel County:
- Churchville Cemetery
Welland County:
- Weaver Cemetery
Wentworth County:
- Millgrove Municipal / Grove Free Burying Ground
- Mount Albion Cemetery
- St George's Anglican Church Cemetery
- Van Dusen Cemetery
York County:
- Islington Burying Grounds / Islington Pioneer

Canadian Genealogy Events in May

Visit the CanadaGenWeb Calendar for more information about these events!
Event to add? Add it to our CanadaGenWeb Calendar

ALBERTA

May 2, 2009: Edmonton, Edmonton Branch, AGS, Workshop, 10am-3pm

BRITISH COLUMBIA

May 2, 2009: Campbell River, Campbell River Genealogy Society, Spring Seminar

May 7, 2009: Campbell River, Campbell River Genealogy Society, Meeting, 7pm

May 19, 2009: Abbotsford, Abbotsford Genealogical Society, Meeting, 6:30pm

May 23, 2009: Chilliwack, Chilliwack Branch, UELAC, Meeting,

MANITOBA

May 6, 2009: Brandon, Southwest Branch, MGS, Meeting, 7:30pm

May 25, 2009: Winnipeg, Southeast & Winnipeg Branch, MGS, Workshop

ONTARIO

May 2, 2009: Kingsville, Bicentennial Branch, UELAC, Annual General Meeting

May 5, 2009: Brantford, British Isles Study Group, Meeting, 7:30pm

May 5, 2009: London, London & Middlesex County Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7pm

May 5, 2009: Toronto, Toronto Branch, OGS, Introduction to Scottish Family History Research, 7-9pm

May 6, 2009: Toronto, Governor Simcoe Branch, UELAC, Meeting, 7:30pm

May 6, 2009: Goderich, Huron County Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7pm

May 6, 2009: Toronto, Toronto Branch, OGS, Building an Online Family Tree Using Ancestry, 6:15pm-8:15pm

May 6, 2009: Toronto, Toronto Branch, UELAC, Potluck, 7pm

May 8, 2009: Chatham, Kent County Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7pm

May 9, 2009: Ottawa, British Isles Family History Society of Ottawa, Meeting, 10am

May 11, 2009: Windsor, Essex County Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7pm

May 12, 2009: London, London & Western Ontario Branch, UELAC, 7pm

May 12, 2009: Toronto, Toronto Branch, OGS, Introduction to Scottish Family History Research, 7-9pm

May 13, 2009: London, PAF Users Group, Meeting, 7pm

May 13, 2009: Toronto, Toronto Branch, OGS, Building an Online Family Tree Using Ancestry, 6:15pm-8:15pm

May 13, 2009: Richmond Hill, York Region Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7:15pm

May 14, 2009: Woodstock, Oxford County Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7:15pm

May 16, 2009: Trenton, Quinte Branch, OGS, Meeting, 1pm

May 19, 2009: Ottawa, Ottawa Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7:30pm

May 21, 2009: Brantford, Family History Group, Meeting, 10am

May 21, 2009: Ottawa, Genealogy Computer Special Interest Group, Meeting

May 23, 2009: Kingston, Kingston Branch, OGS, Meeting, 10am

May 24, 2009: Brampton, Halton-Peel Branch, OGS, Meeting, 2pm

May 25, 2009: North York, Toronto Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7:30pm

May 26, 2009: Owen Sound, Bruce & Grey Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7:30pm

May 26, 2009: Ottawa, Irish Research Group, Meeting, 7pm

May 26, 2009: Guelph, Wellington County Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7:30pm

May 29-31, 2009: Oakville, OGS 2009 Conference