- 2026-10-08Between 1942 and 1948 some 48,000 women, accompanied by 22,000 children, mostly from Great Britain, landed here at Pier 21…
- 2026-10-08Born in Halifax and called to the bar in 1840, Henry represented Antigonish in the Nova Scotia Assembly as a…
- 2026-10-08A native of Kings County, Chase made his fortune as a shipper of potatoes and apples, warehouse developer and speculator…
- 2026-10-08As the first person of African descent and the first Nova Scotian to be awarded the Victoria Cross, William Hall…
- 2026-10-08The buildings on the north end of Granville Street were designed by the firm of William Thomas and Sons after…
- 2026-10-08William Wolseley was born at Annapolis Royal, the son of an officer of the garrison. He entered the Royal Navy…
- 2026-10-08The agricultural fairs, a traditional showcase and recreational outlet for the farmers, reputedly had its Canadian beginnings on 21 May…
- 2026-10-08York Redoubt was the heart of the defences protecting the outer harbour approaches to Halifax. Begun in 1793, it was…
- 2026-10-08Begun in 1800, this distinguished church illustrates a refined but rare aspect of the Palladian architectural style. It is the…
- 2026-10-08Prominently sited on the parade square, this church was an important symbol of British authority and Anglican dominance for Lunenburg's…