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Treasures of Grand Pre
Published: 05/24/2010 by The Chronicle Herald in General Interest
Historic site reveals more valuable artifacts to archeologists
The Delicious History of Cranberries in Canada
Published: 04/12/2010 by Susanna McLeod in Fun
(0 reviews)Made into pemmican for centuries by Aboriginals, cranberries are now a holiday favourite. The fruit was first farmed in North America on the east coast of Canada and USA.
The Navy: A Century in Art Exhibition at Maritime Museum
Published: 08/04/2010 by Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage in Historical
A travelling exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy will be on display at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax from Friday, Aug. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 24.
The Best of Cape Breton Island
Published: 05/18/2010 by Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage in General Interest
(0 reviews)The Best of Cape Breton Island. A historical and travel opinion article.
The 2011 Boston Christmas Tree
Published: 11/16/2011 by Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources in General Interest
The 2011 Boston Tree was cut on November 15 in Central Argyle, Yarmouth County.
The Silver Dart: 100th Anniversary of Flight
Published: 04/12/2010 by Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources in Fun
(0 reviews)Canada's First Flight of Powered, Heavier-Than-Air Plane in 1909. Constructed of silk balloon cloth, pipe, wood, tape and wire, and with a Curtiss 40-hp engine, JAD McCurdy flew the Silver Dart on Feb 23, 1909 at Baddeck Bay, NS.
The Peninsula Called Nova Scotia
Published: 09/03/2009 by Bill Henry in General Interest
(0 reviews)The peninsula is a welcome place to visit year round but especially throughout the summer, from apple blossom time in late May through a surprisingly mild September and October.
The First Pirate to be Hanged in Canada in 1809
Published: 04/12/2010 by Susanna McLeod in Fun
A passenger on the 'Three Sisters' ship, Edward Jordan took control of the schooner, viciously murdering several men. He was hanged and left on the gibbet as warning.
The Halifax Explosion of 1917
Published: 04/12/2010 by Susanna McLeod in General Interest
(0 reviews)Tons of Explosives Detonated in a Fire, Demolishing Part of Halifax. Haligonians watched with curiosity as Mont Blanc drifted to Halifax, the ship ablaze from an accident. Minutes later, the ship exploded, with many injured and killed.
