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Explore the origin of the Christmas tree

The second Christmas tree on record in Canada was erected right here in Halifax

Dec 25, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

That time a Nova Scotia town threatened Mahatma Gandhi with lawyers and tax collectors <b>(3 photos)</b>

That time a Nova Scotia town threatened Mahatma Gandhi with lawyers and tax collectors (3 photos)

Gandhi owned land in Bridgewater and shares of a Grand Banks schooner

Mar 28, 2022 1:44 PM Read more >

Old Mother Coo predicted two Nova Scotia disasters, one to the very hour <b>(6 photos)</b>

Old Mother Coo predicted two Nova Scotia disasters, one to the very hour (6 photos)

Was this Maritime woman gifted with Second Sight?

Mar 8, 2022 9:50 AM Read more >

A Black explorer led the first expedition to reach the North Pole <b>(4 photos)</b>

A Black explorer led the first expedition to reach the North Pole (4 photos)

Matthew Henson visited Nova Scotia on historic Arctic voyage

Feb 14, 2022 1:44 PM Read more >

Honouring the unknown heroines of Halifax's Black community

Retired Dalhousie University history professor Judith Fingard will be hosting a free webiner on Dec. 8 to help educate people about 'Two Girls Named Blanche'

Dec 7, 2021 1:44 PM Read more >

Dartmouth-based author uncovers the Madam of the Maritimes

Blain Henshaw's latest book investigates the life and times of Ada McCallum — one of Halifax's most infamous brothel owners and underappreciated entrepreneurs

Nov 24, 2021 1:44 PM Read more >

<b>Remember This?</b> Bullet Catching on Barrington Street <b>(5 photos)</b>

Remember This? Bullet Catching on Barrington Street (5 photos)

Halifax no stranger to this death-dealing gun stunt

Nov 23, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

<b>Remember this?</b> Goalie legend Terry Sawchuk played at Halifax Forum 65 years ago today <b>(4 photos)</b>

Remember this? Goalie legend Terry Sawchuk played at Halifax Forum 65 years ago today (4 photos)

16-year-old Fairview boy Jim Beckman scored go ahead goal for Boston Bruins

Apr 2, 2021 11:21 AM Read more >

<b>Remember this?:</b> The Bluenose launched 100 years ago

Remember this?: The Bluenose launched 100 years ago

The Bluenose was built at the Smith and Rhuland Shipyard in Lunenburg, and was christened at 10 a.m. on March 26, 1921

Mar 25, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >

Fifty Black Atlantic Canadians celebrated in new illustrated book

In her new book, Nova Scotian writer Lindsay Ruck tells several Black Atlantic Canadian stories including Viola Desmond and 'Buddy' Daye

Feb 16, 2021 1:44 PM Read more >