A little bit of this and a little bit of that...but always Halifax-focused. From history lessons to interesting new additions to the city, Halifax native and curious human extraordinaire, Pam Sullivan, will enlighten, inform, and entertain (not necessarily in that order).
So, our beautiful, iconic Public Gardens obviously deserved a closer look and that's just what I've done in this episode. Join me as I do a walk, chat, and learn with Halifax historian Colin Mitchell -Crouse. We talk trees, history, espionage, royal connections, park ice rinks, constitutional repatriation (yup, guess you're curious about how that fits into the gardens' past), the sinking of many (mini) Titanics, and much more. Whether you're a fan of the gardens, or just a plain old curious type, tune in and prepare to be entertained and amazed in equal parts.
27 Apr 2026
Ode to a friend (and the 90s Hfx. alt rock music scene)
A thank you episode to my friend, Henri Sangalang, a beloved Halifax musician who we lost in 2025, and his connection to and importance as an essential part of the 90s Halifax music scene...more specifically, the alt rock scene that garnered us the moniker "Seattle East."
I also explore a little bit about the bands, certain key individuals, groups, and venues that helped foster that crazy creative time in Halifax music history.
22 Mar 2026
Spring Garden Road Library - past, present, and possible futures
A deep dive into the history and possible futures of our beloved Spring Garden Road Library, aka Halifax Memorial Public Library, and much more...including a look at the history of Grafton Park, where the current old library building sits, and its history as a poor house cemetery going back to the founding of Halifax. I also discuss its importance as a memorial in post-war Halifax, future plans for the property, as well as a few interesting tidbits along the way. Pirates anybody?
23 Feb 2026
Historic Halifax in a Nutshell - Part II
Part II of my quick jaunt through Historic Halifax, where I pick things up at the end of the war of 1812 and take you through to the end of WWII. And just when you thought our many wars were behind us, well think again. American Civil War anyone? Boer War? It's shocking just how many conflicts our poor little city was dragged into. And that's just the tip of it...Leon Trotsky thrown into a Citadel Hill jail cell, the Hindenburg, and oh so much more.
29 Nov 2025
Historic Halifax in a nutshell - part 1
A quick romp through Halifax history, starting at the melting ice cap (don't worry, I just quickly touch on this) all the way to 1815 and the end of the war of 1812 - complete with interesting facts and fun sound effects. Sure to entertain and educate all while attempting to not put you to sleep with too many dates and too much dry detail.
11 Oct 2025
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