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  • Flight Lt. O. Ross Down
    … back to the UK by way of the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and the Cape of Good Hope. In Cape Town the airmen boarded the "Cape Town Castle" "On … of 27,000 tons and on board were only 300 passengers-250 Americans who had been torpedoed near the Cape and 50 tour-expired RAF Middle East … when approaching New York we were diverted to Halifax for the same reason. At the time I could not believe this to be true- back in Canada …
  • Setting The Table: Food, Fusions, and Welcoming Communities
    … beef first used by Chinese chefs in Lima in the nineteenth century. After a trip to Peru, lomo saltado also became my son’s favourite … for Community  Jane Omollo JO: So we started ACCANO, which stands for African Canadian Caribbean Association of Northern Ontario, in the hope … your valuable contributions to the project. Thank you to all Museum staff who also facilitated the video production in different ways. …
  • Maciejewski, Stanley, Sophia
    … Maciejewski, Stanley, Sophia Refugee: Stanislaw Maciejewski Ship: USS General S.D. Sturgis … September 1939 when Poland was attacked by the Germany. On September 30, 1939, Stan's troop of Polish soldiers was captured by the Germans. … Latvia and Estonia were brought to the Poznan area of Poland in order to occupy the land. On May 12, 1945, the war over, displaced …
  • Saputo Family commemorates arrival in Canada with $1M donation to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
    … August 22, 2018 Halifax, NS   Saputo Family commemorates arrival in Canada with $1M donation to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier … where the Saputo family’s Canadian journey began. “It means so much to us to be able to share this moment with our children and … Saputo Hall is a hub of activity where public and educational programs come to life and visitors gather for exhibition openings and guided …
  • Anything to Declare? Part 1 - Immigration and Customs since Confederation
    … entering the country at the border, airport, or port, travellers must go through Canadian customs before being permitted to continue on their … a variety of items including: spirits, tobacco, playing cards, sugar, shoe leather, coffee, tea and patented medicines. Products that … settler’s effects. Over the years, the list of goods for which a duty had to be paid was expanded. In 1879, items listed included: fish, …
  • Papaya Salad Som Tum - Chef Nuit Regular
    … dish. Many Thai people have green papaya growing in their backyards, so making this salad takes less than ten minutes once they pick the … Step 1: Using a peeler, peel the green papaya. Using a knife, cut off and discard the top 1 inch at the stem end. Cut the papaya in half … 1 cup of prepared green papaya. Set aside. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce and coconut sugar. Stir well until the sugar …
  • Kenneth C. Rowe Hall
    … style (up to 440 guests) Cabaret (up to 240 guests) Trade show (25-30  booths) Floor Plan Event Booking Inquiry Photo Gallery …
  • Chrysler Canada Pavilion
    … Chrysler Canada Pavilion's harbour view offers lots of natural lighting. The perfect venue to host your next … view (a harbour view cannot be guaranteed during cruise ship season) Built in stage with stage lighting Greenroom with private washroom … standard cleaning before and after event Capacity: Receptions (up to 300 guests) Banquets (up to 120 guests) Theatre style/ceremonies (up to …
  • Immigration Records and Family History Research Help
    … The Scotiabank Family History Centre no longer offers online services, but all previously submitted requests will be … immigration records, manifests and passenger lists . Research we can help with: Someone arrived between 1865 and 1935 The Scotiabank … Family History Centre has access to a variety of databases which can aid in the location of records from this era. Someone sailing from …
  • Self - Acceptance by Roisin
    … Roisin is a traditional Irish name that means dark rose. It was a code word during the Irish resistance. It is spelled different than it … and no one could ever get it right. Royzine, Raisin, Royzen..I was so embarrassed. I remember thinking ” why couldn’t my mom have given me … of the self-awareness exercises that our Social Work professors had us complete. I really didn’t see the point. It was not until my placement …

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