Category Archives: events

PHSC Auction coming fast – Sunday, Nov 22, 2015

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. Fall is here and the PHSC will be holding another one of its popular photographic auctions. Once again we will be at the Legion Hall in Long Branch, Ontario on Lake Shore Boulevard just west of Brown’s Line (Highway … Continue reading →

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Letter to the Editor – Weegee

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Robert

Toronto.  On October 21st, I wrote a post on Weegee. To my surprise, it resulted in this letter to the editor by my friend and fellow PHSC member, George Dunbar. George has a theory regarding the nickname Weegee, but it has nothing … Continue reading →

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Mirrors with Memory: Daguerreotypes from Library and Archives Canada

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. Editor Bob Lansdale sent me a note recently announcing an interesting exhibit taking place in Ottawa this fall and winter at the National Gallery. The National Gallery has an arrangement to exhibit holdings of the Library and Archives Canada. … Continue reading →

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From Darkroom to Daylight

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Robert

  Toronto. PHSC received an email today from American author, filmmaker and photographer Harvey Wang. Harvey will be here at the Stephen Bulger gallery on Saturday, November 21, 2015 for a screening of his film and a book signing. Harvey … Continue reading →

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Camerama Show September 27, 2015

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC Member announced his first fall show, Camerama Camera Show. As was the case for his recent shows, this one is at the Delta Toronto East at Kennedy Road and the 401. Admission is $7 and there is free … Continue reading →

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Laura Jones – The Art of Protest – June 19th

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. Laura sent me this announcement regarding a presentation she is offering at the Arts and Letters club, third floor on June 19, 2015. She has been a member of the PHSC over the years. At one time she operated the … Continue reading →

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Summer Leigh at Casa Loma

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. Our January speaker photographer Summer Leigh dropped me a short note yesterday to say her work will be exhibited at Casa Loma in Toronto all next month. A reception will be held July 2nd. Members will recall Summer gave a delightful … Continue reading →

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New Spring Fair Video

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. Did you miss the PHSC fair Sunday?  It was a busy venue offering many collectible and user pieces. Both the main and the overflow parking lots filled up early. Thanks to videographer Greg Mazur and U of T student … Continue reading →

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In My View – the photographs of George Dunbar

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. Retired industrial photographer George Dunbar is a long time member of the PHSC and a frequent contributor to this website. He applied his art at IBM here in Toronto.  Back in October 2000, George spoke to the PHSC on photography … Continue reading →

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New PHSC Executive as of May 1, 2015

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. The PHSC held its annual business meeting on April 15, 2015. Clint Hryhorijiw spoke on behalf of the current executive to recap its accomplishments over the past two years and announced the new executive to take effect in two weeks … Continue reading →

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