Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Throwing it Back Cole Harbour Style: Celebrating 35 Years
Cole Harbour Public Library turned 35 in 2024, marking decades of community, creativity, and connection in a beloved neighbourhood hub.
Remember Corporal James K. Evans: A Hero of the Korean War
Learn about the life of Cpl. James K. Evans, whose courage in the Korean War still echoes through history.
Halifax’s Cholera Outbreaks of the 19th Century
Uncover Halifax’s deadly 1800s cholera outbreaks—and how they transformed public health, medicine, and water systems.
Throwing it Back Cole Harbour Style: Celebrating 35 Years
Cole Harbour Public Library turned 35 in 2024, marking decades of community, creativity, and connection in a beloved neighbourhood hub.
Remember Corporal James K. Evans: A Hero of the Korean War
Learn about the life of Cpl. James K. Evans, whose courage in the Korean War still echoes through history.
Halifax’s Cholera Outbreaks of the 19th Century
Uncover Halifax’s deadly 1800s cholera outbreaks—and how they transformed public health, medicine, and water systems.
Research Your Family History
Start your family history journey with guides that make exploring records, memories, and stories easier than ever.
Halifax Explosion: December 6, 1917
Learn about the events, impact, and stories behind the Halifax Explosion through essential historical resources.
Recommended Today on Maritime Noon (November 27, 2025)
Halifax Public Libraries joined Maritime Noon to talk books! See picks from Jocelyn, Meghan, and community readers, on the November 27 show.
Famous Architecture in Nova Scotia
From coast to city, explore the beauty and history behind Nova Scotia’s most iconic buildings.
Research Your Family History
Start your family history journey with guides that make exploring records, memories, and stories easier than ever.
Halifax Explosion: December 6, 1917
Learn about the events, impact, and stories behind the Halifax Explosion through essential historical resources.
Recommended Today on Maritime Noon (November 27, 2025)
Halifax Public Libraries joined Maritime Noon to talk books! See picks from Jocelyn, Meghan, and community readers, on the November 27 show.
Famous Architecture in Nova Scotia
From coast to city, explore the beauty and history behind Nova Scotia’s most iconic buildings.
Online Resources
Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics
This online collection of provincial records includes more the 25,000 records of births, marriages, and deaths in Nova Scotia.
Books of Remembrance
These 3 commemorative books contain the names of local people whose lives were lost at war. View and remember in person or online.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
CBC Corner
Browse trusted news, local stories, TV shows, award-winning podcasts, free English/French language app, news in foreign languages and more.
Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics
This online collection of provincial records includes more the 25,000 records of births, marriages, and deaths in Nova Scotia.
Books of Remembrance
These 3 commemorative books contain the names of local people whose lives were lost at war. View and remember in person or online.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
CBC Corner
Browse trusted news, local stories, TV shows, award-winning podcasts, free English/French language app, news in foreign languages and more.
Recent Arrivals
Recent Arrivals in the HRM Collection
Have a look at these recent publications about the people, places and culture of Halifax Regional Municipality.
Recent Arrivals in the HRM Collection
Have a look at these recent publications about the people, places and culture of Halifax Regional Municipality.