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Nova Scotia author, diver and historian Bob Chaulk is sharing his thoughts on a massive, seemingly ancient shipwreck in southwestern Newfoundland.

More than 100 years after the Halifax Explosion, you might think there are no more new stories to be heard. But that’s not the case. A veteran journalist recently unearthed an archive of recordings of voices from the past who survived that fateful day. Jon Tattrie has the story.

During a recent move, Rick Howe spotted a cassette tape he hadn't seen in years. When he slid it into his vintage Marantz recorder, the sounds carried him back half a century — and the voices took him back more than 100 years. 

What defines a person as a Nova Scotian? Is it a birthright? Some exclusive lottery based on where your mother was when you were born? That’s the easy ...

From conventional to unconventional wisdom, we’ve got you covered.

Shirley Beriau passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the The Press Republican on 2023-12-12.

People in Halifax were able to digitize their historical photographs on Sunday and share them publicly as part of an initiative by the Halifax municipal archives.

"Explore Dr. Afua Cooper's poignant account of Black marginalization in the aftermath of the 1917 Halifax Explosion, shedding light on the untold stories of Africville and the heroic actions of individuals like Clement Ligoure. Discover the hidden history in 'The Halifax Explosion: 6 December 1917, At 9:05 In the Morning,' available on Amazon."

The annual tree lighting on Boston Common Thursday evening drew a joyous crowd of all ages who rang in the holiday season drinking hot chocolate, munching fried dough and singing Jingle Bells.

The annual gift is a show of gratitude for Boston's help after a disaster over a century ago.