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4 days ago · Halifax, Nova Scotia c. 1762, by Dominic Serres. The first permanent European settlement in the region was on the Halifax Peninsula. The establishment of the Town of Halifax, named after the 2nd Earl of Halifax, in 1749 led to the colonial capital being transferred from Annapolis Royal .
5 days ago · Halifax and Dartmouth were focal points for southern Irish arriving after 1815. By the early 1860s, nearly 50% of the population in the two communities was Irish. The main attraction was steady employment for labourers and skilled tradesmen. During the late 1820s much of the Halifax waterfront was rebuilt in wharves, warehouses and walled lanes.
1 day ago · Natural Resources Canada experts have long dedicated their research to uncovering what unfolds beneath the Halifax harbour post-storm. A recent unveiling of new maps showcases fascinating ...
1 day ago · Halifax’s majestic Capitol Theatre was torn down 50 years ago — but its joy lives on. $10M project will expand Mount Saint Vincent child-care centre amid 'tremendous' need. Landlords sign on ...
3 days ago · After Halifax was established by the British, the Acadians and Mi'kmaq launched attacks at Chignecto,Grand-Pré, Dartmouth, Canso, Halifax and Country Harbour. The French erected forts at present-day Saint John, Chignecto and Fort Gaspareaux.
3 days ago · Perceptions of Downtown Halifax have evolved, but only somewhat since the pandemic, with just a third agreeing that it has become more vibrant. While six in ten residents feel Downtown Halifax is a safe place to go, 18% do not. Over half of residents (55%) agree that there is a lot to do Downtown, while 17% disagree.
1 day ago · An "extreme" G5 geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday, NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center said, after issuing a watch earlier in the day warning of the potential for a severe impact. The ...
