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… the cruelest month …

Toronto. … as T. S. Eliot said so poetically about April. On Wednesday, April 1st we held Executive Meeting #67 by ZOOM. Treasurer, John Morden, sent out his report  prior to the meeting.  While the results were  discussed,  changes were … Continue reading

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shrewd marketing …

Toronto. Some high end camera manufacturers came up with a shrewd means to gain exposure. The firms marketed various items associated with their name or marque. For example, Leitz offered items like the Swiss army knife at left branded with … Continue reading

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February 4, 2026 Executive Meeting #66 by ZOOM

PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. … Here we are once again in February. This, our 66th executive meeting by ZOOM, was held on Wednesday evening, February 4th. All except our Social Media editor were able to attend. Our treasurer, John … Continue reading

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… and the winner is …

Toronto. The five year award period for original photo book creation by TMU’s graduating class in photography has been renewed by the PHSC. The winning grads are: Jerry Zhang for “A Beginners Guide to Swimming and Diving”; Dalila Oliveira for … Continue reading

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that time again …

PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. … “Bloody January Again” as Flanders and Swan sang in their tune “A Song of the Weather“. Our 65th executive meeting  was held via ZOOM on Wednesday, January 7th. I was able to attend but … Continue reading

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happy new year folks (2026)

Toronto. We look forward to the New Year. In spite of the turmoil down south, America’s President  Trump did some good for us – he blessed us with a great, worldly, action oriented prime minister and provoked us to action … Continue reading

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December 2025 Executive Meeting

PHSC President Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. December arrived with Exec meeting #64 in hand. The meeting was held via ZOOM on Wednesday, December 3rd. This post has been prepared from minutes as I was unable to attend (or issue a report) … Continue reading

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merry Christmas 2025

Toronto. It has been an interesting year in many ways. So to all we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season – Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! – from the PHSC.  

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heady days of mail/phone auctions

Toronto. Just over a quarter century ago, we felt a mail order catalogue of auction items would allow distant members of the PHSC to participate. Member Stan White volunteered to write the catalogue, not realizing the tremendous task he would … Continue reading

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reflections of the past

Toronto. We all have memories of how we became involved in photography. Sometimes a camera or cameras are gifted and our innate  curiosity takes over. The late Dr Robert Wilson, for many years very active in the PHSC – you … Continue reading

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