http://www.scotiapages.com ScotiaPages.com - Guide Historical http://www.scotiapages.com/custom/domain_1/content_files/img_logo_rss.png http://www.scotiapages.com http://www.scotiapages.com/article/come-to-life-comes-to-wolfville.html ScotiaPages (Enaira Marketing) becomes a Nova Scotia Come to Life Charter Member, along with 49 other businesses. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/come-to-life-comes-to-wolfville.html Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:36:46 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/premier-congratulates-nova-scotia-swimmer.html Premier Darrell Dexter today, July 23, congratulated Kristen Roe of Halifax on becoming the first Nova Scotian to successfully swim the English Channel. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/premier-congratulates-nova-scotia-swimmer.html Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:10:19 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/museum-of-natural-history-to-host-famous-t-rex.html The world's most famous dinosaur, A T Rex Named Sue, will soon roam the Museum of Natural History in Halifax. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/museum-of-natural-history-to-host-famous-t-rex.html Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:11:15 -0500 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/museum-tweets-titanic-distress-calls.html Titanic sinking to be tweeted in real time. Wireless messages from 1912 will recap disaster. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/museum-tweets-titanic-distress-calls.html Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:39:04 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/premier-presents-gift-to-commemorate-navy-centennial.html Premier Darrell Dexter today, June 25, presented Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic Rear Admiral Paul Maddison with an engraved bell commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Canadian naval service. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/premier-presents-gift-to-commemorate-navy-centennial.html Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:56:03 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/royal-couple-attend-celebration-of-nova-scotia-event.html The Celebration of Nova Scotia Event at the Cunard Centre in Halifax, was designed to showcase Nova Scotia's history, heritage and culture. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/royal-couple-attend-celebration-of-nova-scotia-event.html Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:28:00 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/royal-couple-to-view-spectacular-events.html The official itinerary for the 2010 Royal Tour to Nova Scotia. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/royal-couple-to-view-spectacular-events.html Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:01:48 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/treasures-of-grand-pre.html Historic site reveals more valuable artifacts to archeologists http://www.scotiapages.com/article/treasures-of-grand-pre.html Mon, 24 May 2010 07:49:14 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/popes-representative-joins-dignitaries-for-membertou-400-celebrations.html An event celebrating the 400th anniversary of the baptism of Grand Chief Henri Membertou http://www.scotiapages.com/article/popes-representative-joins-dignitaries-for-membertou-400-celebrations.html Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:30:03 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/halifax-gateway-to-the-atlantic.html Some historical bits about Halifax. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/halifax-gateway-to-the-atlantic.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:49:32 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/enjoy-a-memorable-nova-scotia-vacation.html Enjoy An Unforgettable Nova Scotia Vacation, with stops in Halifax, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Valley, Lunenburg and more! http://www.scotiapages.com/article/enjoy-a-memorable-nova-scotia-vacation.html Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:59:03 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_265.jpg 100 75 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-delicious-history-of-cranberries-in-canada.html 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. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-delicious-history-of-cranberries-in-canada.html Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:59:51 -0500 http://www.scotiapages.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_249.jpg 83 83 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-navy-a-century-in-art-exhibition-at-maritime-museum.html 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. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-navy-a-century-in-art-exhibition-at-maritime-museum.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:24:54 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-best-of-cape-breton-island.html The Best of Cape Breton Island. A historical and travel opinion article. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-best-of-cape-breton-island.html Tue, 18 May 2010 10:12:36 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_345.jpg 100 73 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/nova-scotia-improves-protection-for-heritage-properties.html Nova Scotia's historic buildings will be better protected by an updated Heritage Property Act introduced today, Dec. 1. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/nova-scotia-improves-protection-for-heritage-properties.html Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:12:35 -0500 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-2011-boston-christmas-tree.html The 2011 Boston Tree was cut on November 15 in Central Argyle, Yarmouth County. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-2011-boston-christmas-tree.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:11:28 -0500 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-silver-dart-100th-anniversary-of-flight.html 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. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-silver-dart-100th-anniversary-of-flight.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:53:31 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_259.jpg 100 64 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/nova-scotia-a-first-impression-4bb4f20350256.html A little history on Peggy's Cove. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/nova-scotia-a-first-impression-4bb4f20350256.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:51:44 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/211_photo_179.jpg 100 75 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/electric-city-lights-couples-interest.html The remarkable story of the Stehelin family and New France continues to fascinate. It was brought back to life through the recent Hal Theriault production of Lights in the Forest. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/electric-city-lights-couples-interest.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:48:05 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/sambro-island-lighthouse.html The Sambro Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1758 near the shipping entrance to Halifax, guiding vessels through the perilous rocks and shoals of the Sambro Ledges. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/sambro-island-lighthouse.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:52:17 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_255.jpg 59 83 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/canada-in-battle-of-the-atlantic.html The Longest-Running Battle of WWII Took Place in the Atlantic Ocean. With the sinking of SS Athenia - bound for Quebec - Canada joined World War Two in September 1939. Canadians fought German U-boats for freedom of ocean transportation. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/canada-in-battle-of-the-atlantic.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:46:12 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/black-loyalists-in-nova-scotia.html Allegiance to British, Black Loyalists Came to Canada 1783-1785. The American Revolution divided the US. Those faithful to Britain went to Canada - soldiers, freed slaves, indentured servants and families- as United Empire Loyalists. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/black-loyalists-in-nova-scotia.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:45:59 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_251.jpg 100 78 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/cape-breton-island.html History and Overview of Cape Breton Island. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/cape-breton-island.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:46:32 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/24_photo_245.jpg 100 61 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/provinces-boost-bay-of-fundy-promotion-in-new-7-wonders-campaign.html The Bay of Fundy is the only Canadian finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign and the premiers of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are doing all they can to encourage Canadians to participate and vote. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/provinces-boost-bay-of-fundy-promotion-in-new-7-wonders-campaign.html Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:20:28 -0500 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/enhanced-heritage-experience-at-haliburton-house-museum.html Nova Scotians can learn about the history of hockey and the life of Thomas Chandler Haliburton in one trip to the Haliburton House museum in Windsor. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/enhanced-heritage-experience-at-haliburton-house-museum.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:15:16 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/a-halifax-city-tour.html A Halifax City Tour by Susanne Pacher. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/a-halifax-city-tour.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:43:57 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/ns-group-pushing-for-grand-pre-heritage-designation.html A committee in Grand Pre, N.S. is marking World Heritage Day with a push to have the rural community recognized as a Unesco world heritage site. The group believes Grand Pre deserves the designation for its agricultural and Acadian roots. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/ns-group-pushing-for-grand-pre-heritage-designation.html Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:45:50 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/nova-scotians-to-celebrate-queens-diamond-jubilee.html For only the second time in Canadian history, there will be a Diamond Jubilee, and Nova Scotians will have a number of opportunities to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's service to Canada and the Commonwealth. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/nova-scotians-to-celebrate-queens-diamond-jubilee.html Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:58:43 -0500 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/largest-pow-wow-in-atlantic-canadian-history.html The largest pow-wow in Atlantic Canadian history and the first national pow-wow ever held east of Montreal begins today. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/largest-pow-wow-in-atlantic-canadian-history.html Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:52:43 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/re-enactment-highlights-membertou-400-opening.html Re-enactment of the baptism of Grand Chief Henri Membertou will tkae place at Port-Royal National Historic Site on Thursday, June 24th, 2010. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/re-enactment-highlights-membertou-400-opening.html Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:59:19 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/royal-couple-ends-nova-scotia-tour.html Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh wrapped up a three-day tour to Nova Scotia today, June 30th, 2010. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/royal-couple-ends-nova-scotia-tour.html Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:30:43 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/secret-bluenose-razing-ordered.html Province told contractor to 'prevent public viewing'. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/secret-bluenose-razing-ordered.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:59:09 -0500 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/queen-reviews-ships-at-navy-centennial-celebration-unveils-hmcs-sackville-plaque.html Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh conducted the International Fleet Review today, June 29th, 2010. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/queen-reviews-ships-at-navy-centennial-celebration-unveils-hmcs-sackville-plaque.html Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:35:57 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-peninsula-called-nova-scotia.html 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. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-peninsula-called-nova-scotia.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:53:19 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/24_photo_38.jpg 62 83 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-first-pirate-to-be-hanged-in-canada-in-1809.html 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. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-first-pirate-to-be-hanged-in-canada-in-1809.html Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:59:57 -0500 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-halifax-explosion-of-1917.html 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. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/the-halifax-explosion-of-1917.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:53:10 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_257.jpg 100 71 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/nova-scotians-to-welcome-the-queen-and-duke-of-edinburgh.html Tens of thousands of people are expected to welcome Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh during their June 28-30 visit to Halifax. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/nova-scotians-to-welcome-the-queen-and-duke-of-edinburgh.html Wed, 19 May 2010 12:55:58 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/museum-restores-re-launches-traditional-racing-yacht-whim.html The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is giving new life to one of the most sought after racing yachts and reviving a piece of Canada's sailing history. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/museum-restores-re-launches-traditional-racing-yacht-whim.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:23:08 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/nova-scotia-artist-maud-lewis.html Folk Artist Lived in Poverty But Created Beauty in Oil Paints. With no formal training, Maud Lewis painted the colourful scenes and character of rural Nova Scotia using random art supplies and painful hands. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/nova-scotia-artist-maud-lewis.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:51:18 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_253.jpg 91 83 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/government-house-rededicated-royal-key-presented.html The Queen rededicates Government House and a create new Vice Regal tradition in Nova Scotia. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/government-house-rededicated-royal-key-presented.html Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:32:35 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/lunenburg-and-mahone-bay--two-jewels-of-the-maritimes.html History of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/lunenburg-and-mahone-bay--two-jewels-of-the-maritimes.html Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:14:28 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/24_photo_85.jpg 100 75 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/a-feast-fit-for-a-queen.html Birthday dinner re-enactment a tribute to town’s namesake. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/a-feast-fit-for-a-queen.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:43:42 -0400 http://www.scotiapages.com/article/carboniferous-history-of-nova-scotia.html The history of Canada goes back to Nova Scotia as a tropical land, lush with greenery, animals and bug life. Hundreds of millions of years later, fossils tell the story. http://www.scotiapages.com/article/carboniferous-history-of-nova-scotia.html Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:00:26 -0500