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Thousands died or were blinded by shattering windows There was a local tsunami and then a monster snowstorm covered the relief effort in snow It was the largest man made explosion event until the nuclear bomb Curated by Follow Natural Disasters Halifax Nova Scotia Canada History Canadian History Continue to read
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The Horton group in Nova Scotia hosts organic rich shales which are the primary source for oil and gas in Nova Scotia s onshore basins The Windsor group a sequence of carbonates and evaporates deposited in the Late Visean 330 million years ago is also seen as a source for natural gas and oil in the province
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Oak Island is a privately owned island in Lunenburg County on the south shore of Nova Scotia tree covered island is one of several islands in Mahone Bay and is connected to the mainland by a nearest community is the rural community of Western Shore which faces the island while the nearest village is island is best known for various theories about buried
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For questions regarding Nova Scotia Natural Resources contact us directly at Waltar Fanning Manager of Nova Scotia Natural Resources on the following numbers or find the appropriate contact on the homepage of Nova Scotia Natural Resources CONTACT DETAILS PHONE NUMBER 1 902 758 2232 FAX NUMBER 1 902 758 7011
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Highest rated 4 star hotel within a 6 minute walk of Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History 1 The Lord Nelson Hotel Suites Show Prices 2 564 reviews 1515 South Park St Halifax Nova Scotia B3J 2L2 Canada km from Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History #1 Best Value of 291 places to stay in Halifax
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September 21 2024 to January 8 2024 Apoqnmatm is a collaborative project between Membertou First Nation the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History and The Counter Memory Activism Research Group which aims to introduce colonial institutions to a different way of thinking about the beings in their care and to build a better relationship between the Mi kmaq and the Nova Scotia Museum
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Nova Scotia Power s Angela Trenholm said the company increasingly burns heavy fuel not natural gas to generate electricity We actually saw it [natural gas] hit as high as $100 per
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Oct 21 2022The Nova Scotia tartan was designed by Bessie Murray back in 1953 for the agricultural exhibition in Truro and is comprised of 5 colours blue and white for the sea greens for the forests red for the royal lion on the Arms of Nova Scotia and gold for the province s historic Royal Charter
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There is no doubt about it Nova Scotia is rich in wetlands Based on the 2024 inventory Nova Scotia s million hectares of land is comprised of 360 462 hectares % of total land area of freshwater wetlands and 17 060 hectares % of total land area of salt marsh
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The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History part of the Nova Scotia Museum is located in downtown Halifax See glittering gold stunning Mi kmaq artifacts sea creatures frogs snakes and salamanders Interact with the Netukulimk exhibit and learn the sights and sounds of Nova Scotia s forests or go to the Moon and Mars with our Science on
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And what does this joy reveal about ordinarily unmet social desires and possibilities In A Paradise Built in Hell award winning author Rebecca Solnit explores these phenomena looking at major calamities from the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco through the 1917 explosion that tore up Halifax Nova Scotia the 1985 Mexico City earthquake 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans
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Allison Nova Scotia Canada Basic Member Since Jan 2024 The Company founded in 1953 has been operating in and expanding geographical and highly specialized markets for the past six decades Originally the company specialized in mineral exploration and in the earth science fields and now various specialized drilling services
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We have potential for lots of it Experts estimate that as much as 120 trillion cubic feet of natural gas potential lie off our shores and possibly even more onshore Nova Scotia is connected to North America s natural gas grids giving us access to more than 100 years of reserves It s a cleaner fossil fuel
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Nova Scotia was named by Sir William Alexander who received a grant to all the land between New England and Newfoundland from King James VI of Scotland King James I of England in 1621 The official charter was in Latin and the name New Scotland retained its Latin form — Nova Scotia Population 2024 934 400
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Nearly nine tenths of Nova Scotia s landmass is unsuitable for agriculture Most of the southern peninsula rests upon acidic granite and a large part of Cape Breton Island is mountainous forested terrain of acidic and metamorphic rock Podzolic soil dominates with some gray wooded soil mainly along the Northumberland Strait
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Baskets of Black Nova Scotians by Joleen Gordon The Baskets of Black Nova Scotians is a history of the basketmaking tradition brought to Nova Scotia by the Black Refugees during the War of 1812 These escaping slaves were brought up from the Atlantic seaboard to freedom by the British Navy
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Jan 12 2022Hawkins says that despite Nova Scotia s offshore natural gas sector shutting down in recent years these pipeline agreements have secured their supply at lower cost than other transportation methods I think a lot of people would be surprised to know there s actually more capacity coming into the Maritimes including Nova Scotia
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Department of Natural Resources and Renewables Phone 902 424 5935 Founders Square 1701 Hollis Street Halifax Nova Scotia Mailing address PO Box 698 Halifax NS B3J 2T9 Community Feed in Tariff COMFIT Program Phone 902 424 5293 comfit Pengrowth Nova Scotia Energy Scholarship Program
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10 Nova Scotia Blueberries Halliday Farms 3 Farms By Nunya from NS This is a wonderful way to spend time with the family especially if you want to experience an 11 Knoydart Farm 1
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Top Attractions in Nova Scotia 1 Halifax Harbour 2 Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 3 Fort Needham Memorial Park 4 Halifax Seaport Farmers Market 5 Holy Cross Cemetery Halifax 6 Halifax Public Gardens 7 Halifax Citadel National Historic Site 8 Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower 9 Peggy s Point Lighthouse 10 St Paul s Anglican Church
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Here in Nova Scotia the Department of Lands and Forestry recognizes the key role that IRM can play in improving the management of all lands province wide The department s new IRM strategic land and resource use plan will set guidelines for addressing economic environmental and recreational concerns
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Nova Scotia is home to hundreds of waterfalls but with a 90 ft single drop Great Falls is estimated to be the tallest waterfall in mainland Nova Scotia and is located deep in the Cobequid Hills Brier Island Brier Island is a haven for nature lovers
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A virtual exhibit containing 140 period photographs and documentary artworks capturing the flavour and essence of naval life in Nova Scotia 1751 to 1939 The parade of seapower ranges from men of war to the steel vessels of the twentieth century other image selections bring vividly to life the men of the Royal Navy and the everyday world
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The natural resources of the Atlantic provinces include fish and crustaceans forests hydroelectricity minerals fossil fuels and agricultural land Herring © Hanohiki/Dreamstime The Atlantic provinces are Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador
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Nova Scotia is Canada s largest gypsum producer Crushed stone salt and sand and gravel are also in abundance Offshore exploration for natural gas and petroleum has been conducted since the early 1980s Natural gas is pumped from wells located off Sable Island and carried to the mainland via pipeline Fisheries and Forests
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The Oak Island mystery is a series of stories of buried treasure and unexplained objects found on or near Oak Island in Nova the 18th century attempts have been made to find treasure and artifacts Theories about artifacts present on the island range from pirate treasure to Shakespearean manuscripts to the Holy Grail or the Ark of the Covenant with the Grail and the Ark having
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Mar 30 2022Kejimkujik National Park is a National Park of Canada covering an area of 404 square kilometers in the southwestern part of the Nova Scotia peninsula Packed with natural beauty and historical significance Kejimkujik is a National Park and a National Historic Landmark and one of the best places to enjoy the province s amazing untouched scenery
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LLN 11/23/22 As FMCSA considers a mandate on unique electronic identifiers we bring in someone with a unique perspective on the matter Doug Morris of OOIDA says a mandate would create major problems on the state enforcement level Also for the past 50 years the province of Nova Scotia has gifted the tree to the people of Boston as a thank you for aiding them after the Halifax
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Jun 16 2022As a trusted partner NCC works with people communities businesses and government to protect and care for our country s most important natural areas Since 1962 NCC has brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares In the Atlantic Provinces NCC has protected 35 970 hectares
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Cape Breton With dramatic rocky coastlines waterfalls vibrant bays and beaches galore it s easy to see why the Cabot Trail is considered one of the world s best road trips and a popular spot to capture Nova Scotia images The Skyline Trail The Skyline Trail Macintosh Brook Baddeck Nova Scotia A lighthouse in Baddeck The Fortress of Louisbourg
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