Category Archives: activities

heady days of mail/phone auctions

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Robert

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

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Robert

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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a very special old photo contest

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. In the early years of the PHSC, we ended the ‘year’ with a summer picnic and photo contest – but with a difference. The locale was noted for featuring the olden days (like Black Creek Pioneer Village here in … Continue reading →

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when the winds of November come calling …

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. November has arrived, just in time for Exec meeting #63. The meeting was held via ZOOM on Wednesday, November 5th. Exec meeting #62 in October missed being posted. Treasurer, John Morden, sent out his report before the meeting  reporting … Continue reading →

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.. and here we are in September – Exec Meeting #61

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. It’s hard to imagine, but September is here already. Exec meeting #61 via ZOOM was held this past Wednesday, September 3rd. Treasurer, John Morden, sent out his report before the meeting  reporting that the Trunk Sale was as good … Continue reading →

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1974 and all that …

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Look at our web site header and you will see my note “founded 1974”. Did you ever wonder why I chose that year to display as our founding year? Issue 25-2 of our journal explains it all in an … Continue reading →

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coming soon to …

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … an email box near you! David and Louise have produced a gorgeous cover and great articles in issue 51-1 of our journal. And yes, the ’51’ means we have been publishing for just over a half century! While … Continue reading →

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just a minute …

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Robert

PHSC president Clint Hryhorijiw Toronto. Exec meeting #60 via ZOOM was held on the glorious 4th (as our neighbours to the south say). Our treasurer, John Morden, sent out his report before the meeting. In future, this item will be … Continue reading →

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remembering a feisty member

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. In 1990, Bob McMann joined the PHSC and became its authority on Nikon history and products. Three years later Bob joined the PHSC Executive as Programme Director and then two years later as 2nd VP. Long before computers became … Continue reading →

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summertime is coming – exec meeting #59

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Meeting #59 via ZOOM was held last week with many regulars unavailable for a variety of reasons, mostly personal. Once again there were no urgent issues to be minuted and voted. The spring fair, like the spring auction was … Continue reading →

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