From St. Mary’s student to RCR corporal, Halifax’s James K. Evans served in Korea and died in 1951. Explore his life and lasting memory.
Horror in the Time of Cholera – A Brief and Not At All Definitive History
Explore Halifax’s chilling cholera outbreaks of the 1800s and how they shaped modern public health, medicine, and clean water systems in Nova Scotia.
Christiane Morris, Mi’kmaw Artist and Entrepreneur: A Brief and Not at all Definitive History
Meet Christiane Morris (Mali Kristia’n Po’l), a 19th-century Mi’kmaw artist and entrepreneur whose quillwork, baskets, and canoes shaped Nova Scotia’s story.
The Halifax Forum – A Brief and Not At All Definitive History
Explore the history of the Halifax Forum, from exhibitions and hockey to concerts and community events, and see why it remains a local icon.
Gus the Gopher Tortoise – A Brief and Not At All Definitive History
Meet Gus, a centenarian gopher tortoise at the Museum of Natural History, and learn how this Florida expat he became a Halifax icon.
May Virtue, Halifax’s Forgotten Female Police Officer – A Brief and Not at All Definitive History
Learn about the life and contributions of Halifax's Forgotten Female Police Officer, May Virtue. A story that shaped the role of women in the police force and signified their importance in our society.
The Queen Hotel: Lost Gem of Hollis Street
The Queen Hotel, once a popular place to stay on Hollis Street faced a number of misfortunes in its storied history.
Charles Fenerty, the Father of Modern Paper – A Brief and Not At All Definitive History
Discover Charles Fenerty’s groundbreaking invention of wood pulp paper and its lasting impact on the world of printing.
The Life and Hard Times of Halifax’s Upper Streets: A Brief and Not At All Definitive History
Peek into the "Victorian Era" Halifax. The realities of a highly divided social class system, and the life in the so called "Upper Streets" of Halifax.
Dr. William D. Finn, Nova Scotia’s First Medical Examiner – A Brief and Not At All Definitive History
Discover the inspiring life of Dr. William D. Finn, Halifax’s medical hero, who faced the Titanic and Halifax Explosion tragedies with resilience and compassion.
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