Take a journey through time with Halifax Public Libraries' collection of 500 vintage postcards, offering a glimpse into the past of Halifax and beyond.
Born in Asia, Raised in Halifax: Stories of Asian Immigrants to Canada
Follow the stories of three families who immigrated from different parts of Asia and settled their roots into the history of a vibrant and growing Halifax.
On this Day: News of the New Year!
What will 2024 bring for the good people of planet Earth? It's hard to say! Since we can't see into the future, let's take a look into the past.
Gone But Not Forgotten – Part 1: Private Harvey Matthew Thomas and The Great War
Though humanity has never been a stranger to bloodshed, the war that began in the warmest days of 1914 would be a conflict like no one had ever seen.
Gone But Not Forgotten – Part 2: Sister Nurse Florence Louisa MacInnes and The Great War
During World War I, people across Canada and the world were mobilized to fight together for a greater good. They were willing to stand up for what they believed in even if that meant paying the ultimate price. But some people paid a price they did not expect.
Gone But Not Forgotten – Part 3: Private Cecil Dixon and the Second World War
The First World War had more lasting ramifications than anyone could have imagined. The Allied powers had won, but the punitive actions taken against Germany following the war would inadvertently set the stage for yet another world wide disaster.
Gone But Not Forgotten – Part 4: Sergeant Morton Ralph Heinish and the Second World War
In Part Four of our Gone But Not Forgotten Series, Vicky explores the history of Sergeant Morton Ralph Heinish.
Amateur Architectual Adventure! – Style and Story in HRM
Discover HRM's historic homes and their stories with an amateur architecture enthusiast. Explore different styles and learn about the city's rich history.
A Taste from the Past! Old Nova Scotia Restaurants and Recipes
Discover Nova Scotia's history through its food. Learn about iconic restaurants of the past and their unforgettable recipes.
The 1919 Anti-Chinese Riots: A Brief and Not At All Definitive History
The night of Tuesday, February 18, 1919 offered a small reprieve: the snow from the previous day had stopped, though the freezing temperatures were still enough to pierce the skin and leave Haligonians chilled to the bone. But something more sinister than the winter cold would roam the streets of Halifax that night. Vicky shares more in this blog post.
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