For article and obituary lookups from our microfilm collection of newspapers, you may submit a research request for additional help. All research requests are subject to a fee, regardless of outcome.

Please email localhistory@phpl.ca with as much information as you can about the article/notice you are researching - names, dates, locations etc. We requrire you to provide an exact date range of a 1-week period for us to search through, per request.

We have links to many free resources that may help you find what you are looking for and we recommend all researchers utilize the local history weblinks.

Our local history room is available during opening hours to all visitors, for self research.

Summary of fees:

• $30.00 per hour, regardless of outcome, with a minimum charge of $30.00. An additional fee may apply to international requests.
• Results will be emailed.