Uncovering the British military's role on Nova Scotia's "Treasure Island" |
The Discovery of WeatherStephen Saxby, the tumultuous birth of weather forecasting, and Saxby's Gale of 1869By Jerry LockettHow we learned to forecast weather--and the extraordinary story of the prediction that came true for one of the century's worst storms on the East Coast |
An account of the campus sit-in and ensuing controversy that triggered a revolution in Canadian universities and was key to establishing the principles of academic freedom in Canada |
The best of Dianne Marshall on CBC Radio's Information Morning |
Heroes of the Acadian ResistanceThe Story of Joseph (Beausoleil) Broussard and Pierre Surette 1702-1765By Dianne MarshallHeroes of the Acadian Resistance tells the unique and little-known story of two young men who became leaders of guerilla fighters who resisted the British authorities in Nova Scotia. They fought to prevent the destruction of Acadian homes and farms and the forcible deportation of thousands of men, women and children. This book offers a fresh perspective on the tragic well-known story of the 1755 Expulsion of the Acadians. |
Halifax offers 250 years of history to discover: this book introduces the city's rich past with remarkable colour photography. |
Be it nursemaid, cabaret dancer or ex-soldier, Rob Rondeau weaves together the unique and compelling stories of ten people sharing one common thread -- they were all on board the Titanic, destination Canada. |
Heroes of the Acadian ResistanceThe Story of Joseph Beausoleil Broussard and Pierre II Surette 1702-1765By Dianne MarshallHeroes of the Acadian Resistance tells the unique and little-known story of two young men who became leaders of guerilla fighters who resisted the British authorities in Nova Scotia. They fought to prevent the destruction of Acadian homes and farms and the forcible deportation of thousands of men, women and children. This book offers a fresh perspective on the tragic well-known story of the 1755 Expulsion of the Acadians. |
East Coast NHLersThe stories of the lives and careers of players from the Maritimes and NewfoundlandBy Paul WhiteThe stories of the lives and careers of players from the Maritimes and Newfoundland |
Three centuries of experience have done nothing to teach Nova Scotia governments how to use energy resources. Will the next 10 years be any different? |