Local & Family History
Local & Family History
An Evening of Song with the Women Next Door
Dec 6th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Honouring the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women and Girls, in memory of École Polytechnique massacre victims.
Book Launch: The Halifax Explosion, by Dr. Afua Cooper
Dec 5th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Dr. Cooper commemorates the Halifax Explosion through verse and highlights the experiences of the Black Haligonians in this disaster.
Notable Nova Scotia
Explore a collection of stories, histories, and guides about Nova Scotia.
Gone But Not Forgotten: A Local History Blog Series
Look back to the past as blogger Vicky explores themes of Halifax at War through the years, in Our Gone But Not Forgotten series.
Local & Family History
Local & Family History
An Evening of Song with the Women Next Door
Dec 6th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Honouring the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women and Girls, in memory of École Polytechnique massacre victims.
Book Launch: The Halifax Explosion, by Dr. Afua Cooper
Dec 5th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Dr. Cooper commemorates the Halifax Explosion through verse and highlights the experiences of the Black Haligonians in this disaster.
Notable Nova Scotia
Explore a collection of stories, histories, and guides about Nova Scotia.
Gone But Not Forgotten: A Local History Blog Series
Look back to the past as blogger Vicky explores themes of Halifax at War through the years, in Our Gone But Not Forgotten series.
Online Resources
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.
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.
Holiday Stories from Atlantic Canada
Warm up with heartwarming holiday tales from Atlantic Canada, perfect for cozy reading sessions.
Sable Island
Explore the mysterious Sable Island through stories of wild horses, shipwrecks, and its unique history.
Tales from Nova Scotia
Discover Nova Scotia's rich folklore with tales from Celtic, Acadian, and Mi'kmaw traditions.
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 Nova Scotia Collection
Explore these recent releases on the people, places, and cultures of Nova Scotia.
Recent Arrivals in the Atlantic Canada Collection
Explore these recent releases about the people, places and culture of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland.
