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… I got utterly confused and scared. He then explained I had bilateral paraganglioma that would require a major surgical operation. I had … to do and who will be there for me when I cannot do anything for myself. After taking a deep breath, I remember how I had got through hard … my Dad told me I would not go beyond grade 8. I was not able to complete my school assignment because we didn’t have the money to pay …
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… had to get him to Rome. Pat met his wife Annunziata (Nancy) in 1967 by chance while making a delivery to her family home in Genova, Italy. The … starting up Ruscio Masonry and Construction. This company became a major player in the Sault Ste. Marie construction industry. Like many hard working immigrants, retirement did not come easy to Pat. Although he officially retired at age 60, he laid his …
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… mechanic in Korea. When I was 25, I started my own business in Seoul called Kang Motors. Four years later, I married my wife Hey Suk Cho and … I did my best at that time. My business was successful and going well. I bought a Ferrari California that had been in accident from the … rebuilding the car so much that I decided to change the focus of my company. My mechanics became certified for Ferraris, Porsches, …
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… of luggage brought by people immigrating to Canada through the Halifax seaport, was an old suitcase with the name Leegwater painted in … of their arrival in Canada. But the image on the exhibition panel was dated 1952, three years after they’d arrived in the country. Was … called Canadian Notebook , released in 1952. The film focuses on newcomer families working in four corners of Canada and in four major …
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… of luggage brought by people immigrating to Canada through the Halifax seaport, was an old suitcase with the name Leegwater painted in … of their arrival in Canada. But the image on the exhibition panel was dated 1952, three years after they’d arrived in the country. Was … called Canadian Notebook , released in 1952. The film focuses on newcomer families working in four corners of Canada and in four major …
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… for a guided tour of Pier 21. If you are curious about a particular ship or you want to know more about War Brides, please let your …
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… We have a number of experts available to talk your group when you visit. Contact us to find out if the theme or topic you would like a …
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… 1055 Marginal Road Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4P7 Tel: (902) 425-7770 Toll Free: 1-855-526-4721 Email: info@pier21.ca Parking There is a large paved parking … of $12.00 per day. Weekends, evenings (6 p.m. - 7 a.m.) and holidays complimentary. On-street metered parking is available near entrance. …
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… shows why. The Winter 2026 edition has stories about: A special visit by two sisters who arrived at Pier 21 65 years ago How a staff …
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… course of an interview. The recorded document is a primary source that can be archived and made available to the public. Why does the Museum … Canada to conduct interviews periodically, so they may be able to visit your city or town. What should I expect during an oral history … We are always happy to discuss the interview process with you in more detail. Where is the interview held? We conduct our interviews in …