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… of WWII when our parents met. Our dad, Wilfred Raymond Webb, born on Dec 14, 1918 in Bishopton, Quebec, was first stationed in England. It … was among the soldiers who tried to help the citizens of a devastated city. He was then stationed in Scotland in the summer of 1943, where he … at the Palais de Dance where our dad saw her from across the room and said, that was the woman he would marry. And he did, on June 23, 1944. …
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… The Robson Family at Pier 21 England has a tradition that, on New … outside with his piece of coal in his pocket, while mother, four of my five siblings and I, were sitting around the fire waiting for the … After, what seemed, a lengthy discussion, my mother decided to flip a coin. Heads - Australia, Tails - Canada. It came up "tails". Canada it …
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… August 22, 2018 Halifax, NS Saputo Family commemorates arrival in Canada with $1M donation to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Arriving from Sicily and … to be able to share this moment with our children and grandchildren,” said Lino Saputo during the announcement event at the Museum. “We are …
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… “We are not the only ones looking to heal.” Museum artist-in-residence shalan joudry is a multi-disciplinary Mi’kmaw artist. Her work in … to capitalize their name. It started me thinking about the grammar rules we have in English and when people are allowed to ignore them. I … we find ourselves at the edge let us not forget one another in the coming cold i will hold flame while you pray for health and you can …
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… “We are not the only ones looking to heal.” Museum artist-in-residence shalan joudry is a multi-disciplinary Mi’kmaw artist. Her work in … to capitalize their name. It started me thinking about the grammar rules we have in English and when people are allowed to ignore them. I … we find ourselves at the edge let us not forget one another in the coming cold i will hold flame while you pray for health and you can …
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… Writer Published on 04/01/2022 Lawrence Hill What do turquoise crocodiles and gifted children have to do with the aftershocks of the transatlantic slave trade? Award-winning writer Lawrence Hill (The Book of Negroes) spoke with … insists on being on a first-name basis with royalty. She negotiates uncompromisingly when she’s offered a job. As a young person, alone in a …
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… My Pier 21 Story Elizabeth Heinz, Nanaimo, BC 24 August 2015 For the … the thousands during difficult times in the German states during the 18th century. They came at the invitation of the Russian government … children, including my grandmother Rose. They arrived via New York City and then north to Canada. The two families travelled cross-country …
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… My Pier 21 Story Elizabeth Heinz, Nanaimo, BC 24 August 2015 For the … the thousands during difficult times in the German states during the 18th century. They came at the invitation of the Russian government … children, including my grandmother Rose. They arrived via New York City and then north to Canada. The two families travelled cross-country …
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… Our historic setting overlooks the Halifax Harbour. It is the perfect venue to host your next special event! … for up to 100 guests Ceremonies for up to 200 guests Floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural lighting and a luminous ambiance Magnificent view of Halifax Harbour … Chrysler Canada Pavillion …
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… Maria Zampini returned to the site of her arrival in Canada, 61 years later. Tony Antonitti had … and Maria Zampini, and his Uncle Michelino and Aunt Sylvia on the day of their arrival , July 25, 1961. “When we first saw the picture, and when my mom saw the picture , it was very emotional. And it still is.” He …